PZC Minutes 06-15-2004 (2)Minutes of Planning and Zoning Commission
June 15, 2004
Council Chambers
Town of Avon Municipal Building
400 Benchmark Road
I. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 5:35 pm.
II. Roll Call
All Commissioners were present with the exception of Commissioner Chris
Evans, Commissioner Terry Smith and Commissioner Bob Trueblood.
Commissioner Terry Smith arrived at 6:10 pm.
III. Additions and Amendments to the Agenda
Amendments to the agenda include Item VI, Final Design Plan, Property
Location: Lot 11, Block 4, Wildridge Subdivision /5720 Wildridge Road East,
Applicant. Eric Johnson Architect PC, Owner. Charlie Viola and Item VII, Final
Design Plan, Property. Lot 24, Block 1, Wildridge Subdivision /2100 Long Spur &
2250 Saddle Ridge Loop, Applicant/Owner. Phil Matsen, both moved to Consent
Agenda. As well, moving of Item X, Minor Project — Duplex Design Change,
Property Location: Lot 16, Filing 1, Eaglebend Subdivision /4040 Eaglebend
Drive, Applicant. Eric Johnson Architect PC Owner. Todd Grzywinski, for
presentation prior to the Mountain Sage PUD, Item IX.
IV. Conflicts of Interest
Commissioner Struve recused himself from Item IX, PUD Amendment, Lots
54,55,89 &90, Block 4, Wildridge Subdivision /5190 & 5196 Longsun Lane / 5767
& 5775 Wildridge Road East, Applicant/Owner. Jay Peterson.
V. Consent Agenda
Commissioner Didier motioned for the approval of the Meeting Minutes from the
June 1st, 2004, Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting; movement
Consent Agenda of Item VI, Final Design Plan, Property Location:
4, Wildridge Subdivision /5720 Wildridge Road East, Applicant.
Architect PC, Owner. Charlie Viola and Item VII, Final Design Plan
24, Block 1, Wildridge Subdivision /2100 Long Spur & 2250 Saddl
Applicant/Owner., Phil Matsen. Commissioner Struve seconded t
the motion passed unanimously.
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VI. Final Design Plan
Property Location: Lot 11, Block 4, Wildridge Subdivision /5720 Wildridge
Road East
Applicant Eric Johnson Architect PC Owner: Charlie Viola
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Description: Eric Johnson is proposing a custom single - family residence on
Wildridge Road East. The building has approximately 3,500 square feet of
livable space and features a 3 -car garage. The proposed design makes use of
boulder retaining walls to access the site and a structured wall extending from
the easterly garage door. Proposed materials include: asphalt shingles, copper
flashings, stone, stucco, wood, and stamped concrete. The sketch design plan
for this home was approved at the May 18, 2004 Commission meeting.
Application moved to the Consent Agenda.
VII. Final Design Plan
Property: Lot 24, Block 1, Wildridge Subdivision /2100 Long Spur & 2250
Saddle Ridge Loop Applicant: Phil Matsen Owner. Phil Matsen
Description: Phil Matsen is proposing a duplex residence at the intersection of
Long Spur and Saddle Ridge Loop roads in Wildridge. The corner lot under
review is quite flat compared to the other remaining developable lots in Wildridge.
Proposed materials include stucco siding, wood trim, stone, fieldstone, and
asphalt shingles. A Sketch Design Plan was approved at your June 1, 2004
meeting.
Application moved to the Consent Agenda.
VIII. Sketch Design Plan
Property: Lot 5, Block 3, Wildridge Subdivision /5039 Wildridge Road East
Applicant. Dantas Builders, Inc. Owner: Dantas Builders, Inc.
Description: Dantas Builders, Inc. is proposing a duplex residence with the two
units totaling 9,012 square feet (living space and garage space). The building
materials will include stucco siding, stone veneer base, decks with wood railings,
and asphalt shingles. The proposed maximum height is 34'9 ".
Ken Kovalchik presented the staff report. He discussed the site topography.
Railings for driveways were discussed and would be addressed at Final Design.
Michael Pukas, architect for the project, approached the podium for
commissioner questions. Commissioner review included conversation of the
steepness of the site, the view of the breezeway as a duplex connection,
parking /driveway issues, and additional landscaping to enhance open area.
Commissioner Didier motioned for approval with the five conditions as mentioned
by staff. Commissioner Savage seconded the motion to include the conditions:
1). Retaining wall would be structural and registered engineer designed with
three cross sections along the driveway; 2). Below elevated party wall,
engineering on the retaining wall and proposal on railing; and 3). Retaining walls
cannot encroach along the 10 -foot drainage easement without application for a
variance, 4). Sloping, snow storage and drainage easement shall be indicated on
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the survey and site plans, and 5). The window plans shall match the floor plans.
All commissioners were in favor and the motion carried unanimously.
IX. PUD Amendment - Public Hearing
Property Location: Lots 54,55,89 &90, Block 4, Wildridge
Subdivision /5190 & 5196 Longsun Lane / 5767 & 5775 Wildridge Road
East Applicant/Owner. Jay Peterson
Description: The applicant is proposing an amendment to the Wildridge PUD for
the four residential properties listed above, all of which are located in Block 4 of
the Wildridge subdivision. The subject properties are currently zoned to allow for
a total of eleven (11) dwelling units of duplex and triplex zoning. The proposed
amendment is to change the zoning to single family and downzone the total
dwelling units of the properties to eight (8) dwelling units on eight (8) separate
lots. The Commission has tabled this application at the applicant's request to
this date to seek additional input from the neighborhood and the Commission
before proceeding with a revised application. He would like to receive input on
several different concepts as discussed with the neighbors before proceeding
with this application.
Tambi Katieb presented the Staff Report. He read into the record three fax
letters: Carol Tyler for support, Michelle Mayne for denial and Carol Morton for
denial of this application.
Jay Peterson, applicant, approached the podium and discussed the 3 changes to
his original concept and encouraged direction from the public as present to get
feedback on his designs. He began with presentation of Plan #1 that shows the
current zoning of 11 units. Plan #2 was for 8 lots and single - family lots with
access from Longsun Lane. Plan #3 (the proposed concept) would have 3
single - family lots off of Wildridge Road and 5 single - family homes on Longsun
Lane with the road no longer an extended cul -de -sac but a private driveway to
the homes.
Public Hearing Opens
Mac McDevitt, Lot 54, approached the podium. He felt the new plan was better
than the other two and could see salvaging the plan by eliminating Lot 5, and
secondly, he would have Lot 5 on the east side of the driveway (up the hill), and
thirdly, truncate the lower area.
Rick Petrillo, owner of Lot 62, liked the proposed concept better and suggested
similar square footage for each lot size. Dave Power, Lot 51, was against any
extension of Longsun Lane. Bernard Black believed 7 units would be better than
8. Buz Reynolds stated that the three singles on Wildridge Road would stick out
and felt the nestled look would be preferred in the neighborhood, and mentioned
that value in the property was preferred with single - family units rather than a
triplex. Michael Haze, Lot 52, cannot support the application due to increased
traffic although the new plan with single - family homes on Longsun with less
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density by the Wildridge Road access was positive. Lynn Young, 5161 Longsun,
voiced the new plan was better and voiced concern regarding the non -
developable land and preferred the lesser density on Longsun Lane.
Barbara Bright, representing Michelle Mayne, discussed the traffic, the
breakdown and extension of the existing cul -de -sac and was opposed to the
development. Genita Mayne voiced opposition to the increased traffic. John
Schwartz, 5160 Longsun Lane, was strongly opposed to Plan A, the original
application. Tami Marto, 5134 Longsun, was opposed because building in an un-
developable area leads to precedent and was opposed to additional traffic. Brian
Nolan, 5191 Longsun Lane, Lot 53, asked why un- developable land exists in
Wildridge. Buz Reynolds responded elimination of switchbacks was on lots
defined as un- developable. Mr. Nolan preferred the single - family units to the
original Wildridge PUD Zoning.
Grant Rogers, Lot 59, 5164 Longsun, was concerned with the increase of traffic
on Longsun Lane and is opposed to the application as originally presented and is
encouraged with Plan #3.
Jay Peterson mentioned that the original plan would create greater asphalt, it
would be the extension of Longsun, create parking in the road, as the road is an
access easement but preferred the single - family units.
Bernard Black stressed consideration for un- developable lots.
PULBIC HEARING CLOSED
Commissioner review began with discussing traffic, use of un- developable land
as a precedent, pursing the new concept (Plan #3) to minimize the traffic and
seemed more acceptable to the neighborhood. Concerns with the non -
developable land and the use of the original plan were discussed.
Jay Peterson asked for tabling of the original application in order to work on the
new plan. Norm Wood, as Acting Director of Community Development, voiced
that the application is either withdrawn on the application or acted upon by the
commission. Jay Peterson proceeded to withdraw the application in
consideration of the residents of Longsun Lane's comments.
As the application was withdrawn, the commissioners took no action.
X. Minor Project — Duplex Design Change
Property Location: Lot 16, Filing 1, Eaglebend Subdivision /4040
Eaglebend Drive
Applicant: Eric Johnson Architect PC Owner: Todd Grzywinski
Description: The Final Design for this project was approved at your May 20tH
2003 meeting. The applicant is proposing a duplex at 4040 Eaglebend Drive.
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The residence is approximately 6,200 square feet in size, includes bridges and
decks, and sits on the Eagle River on Eaglebend Drive. Some of the materials
proposed include: lap siding, asphalt shingles, and stucco. The applicant
submitted plans for Building Permit on June 2nd, 2004 and there have been
design and architectural changes made to the residence since the approval of
Final Design.
Application has been moved to the Consent Agenda.
XI. Minor Project — Additional Parking Spaces & Landscaping
Property Location: Lot 11, Block 1, Wildridge Subdivision /3078 Wildridge
Rd Applicant: Fred Hiller Owner: Fred Hiller
Description: The application under consideration requests approval of 3
additional parking spaces and landscaping modifications.
Matt Pielsticker presented the Staff Report. Fred Hiller, applicant/owner,
approached the podium and defined the lot in question.
Home occupation standards for the use of the premises as a limo service needs
to be addressed as it is not permitted in Wildridge.
Commissioner Didier moved to deny based on the commission review criteria
outlined in the Staff Report. Commissioner Struve seconded the motion and all
commissioners were in favor. Motion for denial passed unanimously.
XII. Comprehensive Plan Update and Public Input
Topic: Comprehensive Plan Update
Applicant: Town of Avon
Description: Staff will update the Commission on the progress of the
Comprehensive Plan project. The public is invited to attend and submit oral and
written comments on what issues they consider important to address. Mapping
and information received at Steering Committee Meeting #3 and #4 will be
reviewed.
Tambi Katieb discussed the Comprehensive Plan Maps as presented to the
commissioners. The maps presented alternative land use of areas within the
Town of Avon. June 29th is a Public Open House and the progression of the plan
to date. It is intended to take the plan to the neighborhoods for comment and
public understanding.
XIII. Other Business (Other business as may come before the Commission)
A. Update on Anticipated Amendments to Design Guidelines, Zoning, and
Review processes.
Tambi Katieb discussed the design guideline changes and changes to format.
There were changes to the technical direction of the plans that will be submitted.
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XV. Adjourn
Commissioner Smith made the motion to adjourn
seconded and the motion was unanimously approved.
8:10 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Ruth Weiss
Recording Secretary
APPROVED:
Andrew Karow
Acting Chairman
Terry Smith
Secretary
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Commissioner Didier
The meeting adjourned at