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TOWN OF AVON, COLORADO
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 16 -01
SERIES OF 2016
A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING TO THE AVON TOWN COUNCIL APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE 15 -11,
AS AMENDED; AN ORDINANCE TO CREATE A NEW PUD AMENDMENT CATEGORY FOR THE
WILDRIDGE SUBDIVISION
WHEREAS, the Avon Town Council and Planning and Zoning Commission held a special meeting
on June 3, 2015, where interest was expressed in adopting additional review criteria for applications
that propose to split a duplex lot into two single - family properties; and
WHEREAS, the Avon Town Council initiated an application ( "Application ") to amend the text of
the Avon Development Code ( "ADC ") in accordance with Section 7.16.040 of the ADC; and
WHEREAS, the Avon Planning and Zoning Commission held work sessions to discuss revised
regulations for lot splits in Wildridge on August 18, 2015, September 1, 2015, a noticed Public Hearing
on September 29, 2019, and additional work sessions on January 5, 2016 and January 19, 2016, where
additional public input was received and considered; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission makes the following findings with respect to
Ordinance 15 -11:
1. The code text amendments are desirable to respond to changed conditions in the
Wildridge Subdivision.
2. The code text amendments are intended to mitigate negative impacts to adjacent
property by providing additional review criteria for lot split applications and further
promote the health, safety and welfare of the community.
3. The code text amendments help to minimize or mitigate the potential impacts of
developing two single - family homes on a duplex zoned property by incorporating added
requirements for consideration (i.e. increased building setbacks, designated
architectural massing such created with maximum building square footage).
4. The code text amendments provide added assurances to the community and adjacent
existing development that compatibility with the neighborhood must be demonstrated
with applications for duplex lot splits,
5. The code text amendments result in additional opportunities for public input when an
application to add a single - family home to an existing lot with a single - family residence is
processed as a Major PUD Amendment.
6. The code text amendment promotes the goals and policies of the Avon Comprehensive
Plan for the Wildridge Subdivision, including and not limited to:
a. Goal D.v Ensure that development and redevelopment is compatible with existing
and planned adjacent development and contributes to Avon's community image
and character.
b. Policy D.1.5: Update and enhance the Avon land use regulations so that
development is subject to a thorough, rigorous set of development criteria.
Resolution 16 -01— Recommendation Regarding Ordinance 15 -11, Wildridge Amendments
7. The code text amendments are in compliance with the review criteria for text
amendments codified in Section 7.16.040(c), Review Criteria, as outlined herein.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning and Zoning Commission hereby
recommends that the Town Council of the Town of Avon Approve Ordinance 15 -11 (Exhibit A) as
attached and amended.
ACCEPTED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED THIS DAY OF , M6
AVON PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
SIGNE"D:
Jim Cl ' y, Chairperson
Resolution 16 -ol — Recommendation Regarding Ordinance 15 -11, Wildridge Amendments