PZC Packet 031416
Town of Avon Planning & Zoning Commission
Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, March 1, 2016
Avon Municipal Building – One Lake Street
I. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 5:00pm.
II. Roll Call
All Commissioners were present. Commissioner Bonidy arrived at the beginning of Item VI.
III. Additions & Amendments to the Agenda
None.
IV. Conflicts of Interest
No conflicts were disclosed.
V. Consent Agenda
• February 16, 2016 Meeting Minutes
• Findings of Fact and Record of Decision for Brookside Lofts Stucco - Files MNR16001 /
AEC16001
• Findings of Fact and Record of Decision for Riverside PUD Amendment – File PUD16001
Action: Commissioner Barnes made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda, with Commissioner
Hardy seconding the motion. All Commissioners were in favor and motion passed with a 5-0 vote.
VI. Salter Duplex Residences– PUBLIC HEARING
Files: MJR16001
Application Type: Major Development Plan
Alternative Equivalent Compliance
Property: Lot 20, Block 2, Wildridge / 2957 June Creek Trail
Applicant/Owner: Dolce Vita Development LLC c/o Nick Salter
Summary: New duplex structure with 3,780 square feet and 3,276 square feet of liveable
space per unit.
Public Hearing: Garrett Fonda, neighboring property owner to the South, questioned the proximity
of the development to his unit. It was determined to be between 20’ and 25’.
Action: Commissioner Minervini motioned to approve The Major Design and Development Plan and
Alternative Equivalent Compliance application with the following findings:
1. The proposed application was reviewed pursuant to §7.16.080(f), Development Plan, and
§7.16.090(f), Design Review, and was determined to be compliant with the applicable review
criteria.
2. The application proposes the use of high quality, durable building materials finished in a
manner sympathetic to the scale and architectural style of the building.
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3. The roof pitch complies with the review criteria.
4. The architectural design of the proposed structure and its materials and colors are compatible
with the Town’s overall appearance, surrounding development, natural and existing landforms
and the officially approved development plans for the area in which the structure is proposed
to be located.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Bonidy and discussed. The motion passed with a 5-1
vote; Commissioner Barnes opposed.
VII. 4411 Wildridge Residence – PUBLIC HEARING
Files: MJR16002
Application Types: Major Development Plan
Properties: Lot 26A, Block 3, Wildridge Subdivision / 4411 Wildridge Road
Applicant: Jeff Manley
Owner: 4290 WIldridge LLC
Summary: New single-family home construction on Wildridge Road West.
Public Hearing: No comments.
Action: Commissioner Struve made a motion to approve the application with the
following findings:
1. The proposed application was reviewed pursuant to §7.16.080(f), Development Plan, and
§7.16.090(f), Design Review, and was determined to be compliant with the applicable review
criteria.
2. The application proposes the use of high quality, durable building materials finished in a
manner sympathetic to the scale and architectural style of the building.
3. The architectural design of the proposed structure and its materials and colors are compatible
with the Town’s overall appearance, surrounding development, natural and existing landforms
and the officially approved development plans for the area in which the structure is proposed
to be located.
4. The application is in compliance with the Minor PUD Amendment approval footprint
restrictions.
Commissioner Hardy seconded the motion and it passed unanimously with a 6-0 vote.
VIII. Sunnyside Addition – PUBLIC HEARING
Files: MJR 16003
Application Types: Major Development Plan
Property: Lot 49, Block 1, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision / 220 Nottingham
Road, Unit #3
Applicant: NSA Investments, Inc.
Owner: NSA Investements, Inc.
Summary: Building addition measuring 704 square feet, with all materials/colors to
match existing structure.
Public Hearing: No comments.
Action: Commissioner Barnes made a motion to approve the application with the
following findings:
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1. The proposed application was reviewed pursuant to §7.16.080(f), Development Plan, and
§7.16.090(f), Design Review, and was determined to be compliant with the applicable review
criteria.
2. The application proposes the use of materials and colors that match the existing structure, in
compliance with the Design Standards contained in the Development Code.
3. The architecture of the addition is compatible with surrounding development and the Town’s
overall appearance.
Commissioner Hardy seconded the motion and it passed unanimously with a 6-0 vote.
IX. Buck Creek Medical Plaza Sign Program
Files: SGN16002
Application Types: Master Sign Program
Property: Lot 1A, Buck Creek / 50 Buck Creek Rd.
Applicant/Owner: Avon MOB LLC c/o Aaron Brewster
Summary: New building signage consisting of building identification, tenant, and 24 hour
emergency signage.
Action: Commissioner Barnes motioned to continue the application. The Commission
provided direction to reduce the amount of signage, review lighting techniques for the signs, and
include all directional signage for a complete package review. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Hardy and all were in favor. The motion passed with a 5-0 vote.
X. Staff Approvals
None
XI. Future Agendas
• Tract G Comprehensive Plan Amendment
• Mtn Star Tank Site Zoning
• B&B SRU Application Continuance
XII. Adjourn
The meeting was adjourned at 7:16pm.
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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
FINDINGS OF FACT AND RECORD OF DECISION
DATE OF DECISION: March 1, 2016
TYPE OF APPLICATION: Major Development Plan / Alternative Equivalent Compliance
FILE NUMBERS: #MJR16001 / #AEC16002
PROPERTY LOCATION: Lot 20, Block 2, Wildridge Subdivision
ADDRESS: 2957 June Creek Trail
APPLICANT: Dolce Vita Development LLC c/o Nick Salter
PROPERTY OWNER: Deer Trail LLP
These findings of fact and record of decision is made in accordance with the Avon Development Code (“Development Code”) §7.16.020(f):
DECISION: Approved with 5-1 vote.
FINDINGS: 1. The proposed application was reviewed pursuant to §7.16.080(f), Development Plan, and §7.16.090(f), Design Review, and was determined to be compliant with the applicable review criteria. 2. The application proposes the use of high quality, durable building materials finished in a manner sympathetic to the scale and architectural style of the building. 3. The roof pitch complies with the review criteria for AEC approval. 4. The architectural design of the proposed structure and its materials and colors are compatible with the Town’s overall appearance, surrounding development, natural and existing landforms and the officially approved development plans for the area in which the structure is proposed to be located.
THESE FINDINGS OF FACT AND RECORD OF DECISION ARE HEREBY APPROVED:
BY:______________________________________ DATE: ___________________ Jim Clancy, PZC Chairperson
PZC Findings of Fact and Record of Decision: #MJR16001 | #AEC16002 Page 1 of 1
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FINDINGS OF FACT AND RECORD OF DECISION
DATE OF DECISION: March 1, 2016
TYPE OF APPLICATION: Major Development
FILE NUMBERS: #MJR16002
PROPERTY LOCATION: Lot 26A, Block 3, Wildridge Subdivision
ADDRESS: 4411 Wildridge Road West
APPLICANT: Jeff Manley
PROPERTY OWNER: 4290 Wildridge LLC
These findings of fact and record of decision is made in accordance with the Avon Development Code (“Development Code”) §7.16.020(f):
DECISION: Approved with 6-0 vote.
FINDINGS:
1. The proposed application was reviewed pursuant to §7.16.080(f), Development Plan,
and §7.16.090(f), Design Review, and was determined to be compliant with the
applicable review criteria.
2. The application proposes the use of high quality, durable building materials finished
in a manner sympathetic to the scale and architectural style of the building.
3. The architectural design of the proposed structure and its materials and colors are
compatible with the Town’s overall appearance, surrounding development, natural
and existing landforms and the officially approved development plans for the area in
which the structure is proposed to be located.
4. The application is in compliance with the Minor PUD Amendment approval footprint
restrictions.
THESE FINDINGS OF FACT AND RECORD OF DECISION ARE HEREBY APPROVED:
BY:______________________________________ DATE: ___________________ Jim Clancy, PZC Chairperson
PZC Findings of Fact and Record of Decision: #MJR16002 Page 1 of 1
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FINDINGS OF FACT AND RECORD OF DECISION
DATE OF DECISION: March 1, 2016
TYPE OF APPLICATION: Major Development Plan
FILE NUMBERS: #MJR16003
PROPERTY LOCATION: Lot 49, Block 1, Benchmark at Beaver Subdivision
ADDRESS: 220 Nottingham Road, Unit #3
APPLICANT: NSA Investments, Inc.
PROPERTY OWNER: NSA Investments, Inc.
These findings of fact and record of decision is made in accordance with the Avon Development Code (“Development Code”) §7.16.020(f):
DECISION: Approved with 6-0 vote.
FINDINGS:
1. The proposed application was reviewed pursuant to §7.16.080(f), Development Plan,
and §7.16.090(f), Design Review, and was determined to be compliant with the
applicable review criteria.
2. The application proposes the use of materials and colors that match the existing
structure, in compliance with the Design Standards contained in the Development
Code.
3. The architecture of the addition is compatible with surrounding development and the
Town’s overall appearance.
THESE FINDINGS OF FACT AND RECORD OF DECISION ARE HEREBY APPROVED:
BY:______________________________________ DATE: ___________________ Jim Clancy, PZC Chairperson
PZC Findings of Fact and Record of Decision: #MJR16003 Page 1 of 1
Staff Report
Case #SGN16002 Master Sign Program
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Project type: Master Sign Program (MSP)
Zoning: Mixed-Use Commercial (MC)
Address: 50 Buck Creek
Location:
Prepared By:
Lot 1A, Buck Creek
Matt Pielsticker, AICP
Staff Report Overview
This staff report contains one application for consideration by the PZC:
1. SGN16002: Master Sign Program for the Buck Creek Medical Plaza. This application seeks
approval for two anchor tenants, as well as building identification and emergency directional
signage.
Summary of Request
On behalf of Avon MOB LLC, the owner of the new three story Buck Creek Medical Plaza,
Aaaron Brewster (Applicant) of NexCore Group is proposing a sign program for signage on two
elevations of the new commercial building located on Nottingham Road. The Applicant has
submitted a Master Sign Program (Exhibit A) which includes pan-channel letter signage for the
Buck Creek Medical Plaza (the Property). The request includes the following:
East Elevation (185 lineal feet of frontage):
‘Buck Creek medical plaza’ – Building ID.
- White lettering with 5” deep bronze returns lit with white LEDs
- 82.8 sq. ft.
‘+Centura Health’ – Business Sign
- Blue logo and white letters with 5” deep bronze returns lit with white LEDs
- 65.3 sq. ft.
’24 HOUR EMERGENCY & URGENT CARE’ – Directional Sign
- Red acrylic lettering with 5” deep bronze returns lit with red LEDs
- 89.5 sq. ft.
- 237.6 sq. ft. TOTAL for East Elevation
South Elevation (127 lineal feet of frontage):
’24 HOUR EMERGENCY & URGENT CARE’ – Directional Sign
- Red lettering with 5” deep bronze returns lit with white LEDs
- 111 sq. ft.
‘Colorado Mountain Medical’ – Business Sign
- White lettering with 5” deep bronze returns lit with white LEDs
- 68.6 sq. ft.
- 179.6 sq. ft. TOTAL for South Elevation
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All of the proposed signs are proposed are to be constructed 5” deep returns, flush mounted to
the building, with internal LED lighting. A total of 417.2 square feet of building mounted
signage is proposed on the two building elevations.
The updated sign program includes three (3) new freestanding directional signs. All three signs
stand 7’ – 8” tall and are constructed with aluminum framed cabinets with routed push through
acrylic lettering and arrows. The signs are internally lit with LED light source, with dark bronze
color to match elements of the building.
Master Sign Programs
Sign programs are encouraged for all projects, and are required as a part of the design review
process for all proposed projects with multiple tenants. Sign program means a comprehensive,
narrative description of allowed sign types, and scaled drawings of any building, lot, parcel,
collection of parcels or other premises, showing the number, size, description, color, materials
and location of all signs thereon.
Sign programs shall be in accordance with the following general requirements:
• Sign programs shall be compatible with the site and building, and should provide for a similarity
of types, sizes, styles and materials for signs within a project. Several alternatives for signage
should be included in the program so as not to be so restrictive as to eliminate individuality.
• Sign programs may be proposed or changed only by the owners of the building or the owners’
association. Sign program changes or proposals may not be made by an individual business.
• Proposed signs, not in accordance with an approved sign program, will only be considered by
the Planning and Zoning Commission upon receipt of written evidence that the proposed sign is
acceptable to the owners of the building or the owners’ association.
• All sign programs shall be in written and plan form. Plans shall indicate size, location, type and
number of signs for the site and buildings.
• Programs may include limitations on wording, colors, design, lighting, materials and other
restrictions, and deemed appropriate by the applicant.
Planning Commission Review Criteria
The Planning and Zoning Commission shall consider the following items in reviewing proposed
designs:
1. The suitability of the improvement, including materials with which the sign is to be
constructed and the site upon which it is to be located;
Staff Response: The proposed materials are consistent with the Sign Code, which require
“quality sign materials including anodized metal….interior lit, individual Plexiglas-faced
letters; or three dimensional individual letters with or without indirect lighting.” The
building is commercial in nature and the sign type appears to be consistent with the
nature of the project. With that being said, compatibility with other neighboring projects
should be reviewed carefully based on other surrounding improvements.
2. The nature of adjacent and neighboring improvements;
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Staff Response: The Sign Code speaks to architectural harmony, specifically, that signs
should be in harmony architecturally, and harmony in color with surrounding structures.
The surrounding structures are limited to gas stations, Northside Café, Avon Truck and
Auto, Walking Mountains Science School, and neighboring multi-family residential
projects. Most of the surrounding residential projects have low scale project ID signs
with minimal external lighting and natural materials (stone, wood, etc). The commercial
signs are a mix of internally lit cabinet signs at the gas stations and externally lit signs, or
unlit signs. See attached photographs for examples.
3. The quality of the materials to be utilized in any proposed improvement;
Staff Response: As noted, the materials are of high quality and in compliance with the
Sign Code.
4. The visual impact of any proposed improvement, as viewed from any adjacent or
neighboring property;
Staff Response: The signs are oriented so that they will not be seen from nearby
residential projects. The signage is limited to internally lit pan channel signage with
LED light sources. The Applicant has modified the proposal concerning LED lighting to
reduce the power output by 50% so that the internally lit signs with white sign faces does
not have a negative appearance as viewed from neighboring commercial properties or the
public rights-of-way.
5. The objective that no improvement will be so similar or dissimilar to other signs in the
vicinity that values, monetary or aesthetic, will be impaired;
Staff Response: The Planning Commission must consider the aesthetics of the proposed
Master Sign Program. Could aesthetics be improved with externally lit or back (halo) lit
signs?
6. Whether the type, height, size and/or quantity of signs generally complies with the sign
code, and are appropriate for the project;
Staff Response: The quantity of signs is generally compliant based on the number of
tenants in the building. The total square footage of signage proposed exceeds that
allowable by the Sign Code, however, the code contains provisions to consider different
quantities if presented in Master Sign Program format.
Sign Code Building I.D. Requirements:
Lineal Frontage of Building: 312 feet
Allowance: *192 sq. ft.
Proposed: **216.7 sq. ft.
*Based on three (3) building frontages @ 64 sq. ft. per lot front; unless approved by a MSP. **Pursuant to PZC direction, the total proposed signage excludes 24 Hour emergency signage.
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Sign Code Freestanding Sign Requirements:
There are three signs proposed and PZC has the discretionary power to approve more
than one (1) as noted. All of the signs meet the height and sign requirements of the Code.
The D2 sign does not meet the ten (1) foot setback requirement and would require the
processing of a Variance application in order to
The sign types should be reviewed carefully based on other existing signs in the
surrounding area. While the signs are appropriate for this type of commercial project, the
site is located in a transitional zone between commercial and residential/educational
zones. The proposed sign type (internally lit individual pan channel lettering) is not
wholly consistent with other signs in the area.
7. Whether the sign is primarily oriented to vehicular or pedestrian traffic, and whether the
sign is appropriate for the determined orientation.
Staff Response: The signs are oriented to vehicular traffic which is appropriate given the
site and auto-orientated nature of the area and adjacency to the highway interchange.
Signage on the south elevation appear to be geared to Interstate 70 traffic and it should be
determined if exposure to Interstate travel is appropriate.
Staff Recommendation for Case #SGN16002
Staff recommends approving the proposed Master Sign Program Application for the Buck Creek
Medical Plaza based on the analysis herein.
Recommended Motion:
“I move to Approve Case #SGN16002, an application for a Master Sign Program for the Buck
Creek Medical Plaza based on the following findings and conditions:
FINDINGS:
1. The MSP amendment was reviewed in accordance with AMC §15.28.080(16), Sign
Programs, and found to be in general conformance with the recommendations and
requirements of the Sign Code.
2. The design of the proposed MSP amendment complies with the review criteria set forth in
§15.28.070, Design Review Criteria, of the Avon Municipal Code;
3. Three freestanding signs are warranted based on the three street frontages.
4. The proposed MSP amendment is compatible with the site and provides consistent quality
and aesthetics to other improvements of the Buck Creek Medical Office project.
CONDTIIONS:
1. The D2 sign must receive a Variance or be placed at least 10’ from the property lines.
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2. Except for 24 Hour Urgent Care signage, all LED lighting will be set to 50% power and set
on timer to go off by 10pm.
Attachments
• Vicinity Map
• Photographs of Property and surrounding Signs
• Application Materials
Vicinity Map
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Photographs of Surrounding Properties and Buck Creek Medical Plaza
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Staff Report – Special Review Use/Minor Dev/AEC
March 14, 2016 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting
CONTINUED FROM FEBRUARY 16, 2016
Case # SRU15001, MNR15033, AEC15004
Project types Special Review Use Permit– Bed & Breakfast
Minor Development Plan – Parking and Landscaping
Alternative Equivalent Compliance -
Legal descriptions Lot 37A & 37B, Block 2, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision
Lot 36A & 36B, Block 2, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision
Zoning Residential Duplex (Short Term Rental Overlay District)
Addresses 228 A & B and 238 A & B West Beaver Creek Blvd.
Prepared By Matt Pielsticker, AICP, Planning Director
Summary
Todd Roehr (the Applicant) is requesting a Special Review Use (SRU) permit to allow the use of a Bed &
Breakfast (B&B) lodging establishment in both sides of two duplex structures. The properties are zoned
Residential Duplex (RD) and located on Lots 36 and 37, Block 2, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision
at 228 and 238 West Beaver Creek Boulevard (the Properties).
Lot 37 includes ten (10) bedrooms, ten (10) bathrooms. Lot 36 is currently finished on the South/A Side
with four (4) bedrooms and three (3) bathrooms. The South/B side has been left unfinished for several
years following damage to the unit. Building plans have been submitted for renovations to both sides
of the Lot 36 duplex and a complete remodel of the North/B Side with additional bedrooms and
bathrooms to be finished; the total for the Properties and this SRU proposal is twenty (20) bedrooms.
Site improvements including parking and landscaping are proposed with the accompanying Minor
Development Plan and Alternative Equivalent Compliance (AEC) applications. Parking modifications
include new pavement and drainage pan with added parking spaces behind the structures to bring the
total parking space total for the Properties to twenty four (24) functional parking spots. Landscaping
modifications include the removal of at least five trees for additional paved areas, and the planting of
sixteen (16) trees and various native flowers on the street frontage. The AEC request is for off-site
landscaping adjacent to the front of the project to meet the parking lot screening standards in the Avon
Development Code (ADC).
Updates
Since the February 16, 2016 public hearing, the Applicant has completed and provided auto-turn analysis
of all the parking spaces. Attached to this report are a sampling of the auto-turning studies; the full
study will be available at the meeting for review. The landscape plan is now split between an existing
conditions and proposed plan separately. Additionally, the floor plans have been updated with room
numbers and a dedicated “Operator” unit, which is located in the lower level of Mi Casa (228 West
Beaver Creek Boulevard). Please find the new attachments included and attached with this report.
Location
The properties are located on the south side of the street with direct access to the right-of-way via two
perpendicular driveway access cuts. Adjacent to the north across the street is the Greenbrier Condos
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multi-family residential; adjacent to the south is the Beaver Creek West Condos; adjacent to the east is
the Wildfire Lodge duplex (lodging); and adjacent to the west is a residential duplex.
Avon Development Code Definition of Bed and Breakfast
Bed and breakfast means an establishment operated in a private residence or portion thereof, which
provides temporary accommodations to overnight guests for a fee and which is occupied by the operator
of such establishment.
Zoning
The Properties are zoned Residential Duplex (RD) and included in the Short Term Rental Zoning Overlay
District (STRO). According to the Avon Development Code (ADC), “properties in the STRO zone district
shall otherwise be subject to all requirements of the underlying zone district.” Land Use Table 7.24-1
specifically references a SRU for a Bed and Breakfast use in the RD zone district, if approved by the PZC.
According to the ADC, the RD zone district “is established to accommodate single-family and duplex
residential development either as single neighborhoods of similar units or in a development with a mix
of unit types. This district implements both the residential low density and residential medium density
classifications of the Avon Future Land Use Plan and should be located along a local road.”
Special Review Uses
Special Review Uses are regulated by Sec. 7.16.100 of the Avon Development Code (ADC) and provide a
discretionary approval process for uses that have unique or widely varying operating characteristics or
unusual site development features. The procedure encourages public review and evaluation of a
proposed use's operating characteristics and site development features and is intended to ensure that
the proposed use will not have a significant adverse impact on surrounding uses or on the community at
large. The PZC may approve a SRU permit in perpetuity, but may assign a shorter time as deemed
necessary.
At least thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of a SRU permit, the holder of an SRU permit may apply
for a review hearing before the PZC. The PZC could then review the use against the review criteria to
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determine whether the SRU will be allowed to continue. If conditions of approval are not maintained, it
would be considered a violation of the ADC and subject to revocation proceedings.
Staff has determined that the proposed B&B at these locations is generally compatible with the zoning
overlay district and with existing adjacent uses comprised largely of lodging-type uses or residential
structures that permit short term rentals. Staff recommends conditional approval, with the Applicant
being required to reapply for the SRU permit after two (2) years in operation should the PZC approve
the SRU. This would provide the Town with greater assurance that the operation will not cause
excessive disruption to adjacent uses and vehicle parking will be managed by the owner and manager of
the B&B.
Comprehensive Plan Analysis
The Property is located within the Nottingham Park Residential District (District 21) of the Avon
Comprehensive Plan, identified as a low priority district. Specific Land Use Policies identified in the
Comprehensive Plan that support this application include:
• Policy C.1: Provide a balance of land uses that offers a range of housing options, diverse
commercial and employment opportunities, inviting guest accommodations, and high quality
civic and recreational facilities, working in concert to strengthen Avon’s identity as both a year-
round residential community and as a commercial, tourism and economic center.
As proposed, the Application is generally compliant with the Comprehensive Plan and provides short
term rental housing in an appropriate area of town.
Building Safety and Code Requirements
Willey Gray, Building Official for the Town of Avon in concert with the Eagle River Fire Protection District
has reviewed the proposed use and building modifications for the proposed B&B in accordance with the
Building and Fire Codes.
According to the Applicant, the units are equipped (or will be equipped in the case of Lot 38 when
construction permits are obtained) with hard-wired smoke detectors and carbon-monoxide detectors
and fire suppression (sprinkler) system is being installed. Additionally, every room has (or will have) a
functional fire extinguisher in the closet. Radon detectors are not required. These improvements bring
the intended use into compliance with building code requirements. Staff is recommending final sign-
offs from the Building Official and Fire District prior to Bed and Breakfast operations commencing.
Parking
The Properties are being reviewed concurrently since they would be sharing access and some parking
spaces. The Town code requires one (1) space per accommodation unit, but falls silent to operator
parking in the event of a Bed and Breakfast; therefore Staff has determined at least one space is
necessary for caretaker/operator unit. The total parking requirement therefore is twenty-two (21)
spaces for the Properties. There appear to be twenty four (24) functional spaces with the proposed
parking layout, if that parking layout is approved with accompanying Minor Development Plan
application. Please refer to the auto-turn studies which look at entering and exiting the spaces.
The Town requires evidence of an easement and shared use agreement for construction of new
driveways and parking lots in locations that cross property lines for the purpose of providing mutual
ingress and egress and parking. The Applicant provided an executed Driveway and Shared Use
Agreement for the arranged parking.
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Landscaping & Alternative Equivalent Compliance
As noted, some trees would require removal in order to reconstruct the parking areas in front and
behind the structures. The Applicant has demonstrated compliance with the minimum landscaping
quantities required by the ADC. In order to meet the screening standards for parking lot landscaping
requirements as it relates to location, the Applicant is proposing trees and native vegetation to be
placed in Town Right of Way consistent with other properties in the vicinity. These trees are not
required to meet minimum quantity requirements; only for screening purposes. Site distance does not
appear to be an issue with the placement of new trees in the proposed locations.
The Landscaping modifications require review of Development Plan criteria and the AEC requires review
and conformance with its own set of criteria set by Sec. 7.16.020(f) of the Development Code.
According to code, the landscaping and parking modifications shall be reviewed as follows:
(1) Evidence of substantial compliance with the purpose of the Development Code as specified in
§7.04.030, Purposes;
Staff Response: This application is in general conformance with the Purpose statements of the
Development Code. Using the additional property for parking is an appropriate use of the land given
the intended use of the Properties for bed and breakfast operations and the resultant parking
requirements.
(2) Evidence of substantial compliance with the §7.16.090, Design Review.
Staff Response: The primary purpose of the Design Review section of the Development Code is to help
blend development into the built environment with careful thought to the location of buildings and
landscaping. With the proposing additional landscaping to buffer parking areas, the proposal appears
to fall in line with the Design Review section of code. Other properties (i.e. Avon Lake Villas), have
much more substantial areas of parking in the immediate vicinity with similar amounts of screening.
(3) Consistency with the Avon Comprehensive Plan;
Staff Response: The Property is located in District 21: Nottingham Park Residential. The planning
principles for this district include:
This Applicant is proposing to screen parking areas with additional landscaping materials and appears to
be compliant with the planning principles.
(4) Consistency with any previously approved and not revoked subdivision plat, planned development,
or any other precedent plan or land use approval for the property as applicable;
Staff Response: There are no previously approved development plans on file with Community
Development for the Properties.
(5) Compliance with all applicable development and design standards set forth in this
Code, including but not limited to the provisions in Chapter 7.20, Zone Districts and Official Zoning Map,
Chapter 7.24, Use Regulations, and Chapter 7.28, Development Standards; and
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Staff Response: As mentioned, other than the parking lot perimeter requirements in AMC §7.28.050(f),
Parking Lot Landscaping, this development plan is in compliance with the design and development
standards in the Development Code. Approval of the Development Plan for parking and landscaping is
contingent upon approval of the accompanying AEC request for perimeter landscaping.
(6) That the development can be adequately served by city services including but not limited to roads,
water, wastewater, fire protection, and emergency medical services.
Staff Response: This development can be served by all services, including emergency medical and fire
protection services.
The AEC request for perimeter landscaping standards shall be reviewed in accordance with Sec.
7.16.120(d) of the Avon Development Code, as follows:
(1) The proposed alternative achieves the intent of the subject design or development standard to the
same or better degree than the subject standard;
Staff Response: The Landscape Plan appears to achieve the intent of the Parking Lot Landscaping
Standards, by softening the visual appearance of parked vehicles as viewed from West Beaver Creek
Boulevard and Interstate 70. Added ground cover and native flower species also achieve the intent of
these standards. Please refer to the attached landscape plan and unit breakdown summary provided by
the Applicant.
(2) The proposed alternative achieves the goals and policies of the Avon Comprehensive Plan to the
same or better degree than the subject standard;
Staff Response: As stated, the alternative achieves the goals and policies of the Avon Comprehensive
Plan. It is difficult to know exactly what meeting the landscape buffer requirements for perimeter
landscaping would look like with an alternative form of screening on the border of the property (i.e.
fence), but the proposal achieves the goals and policies of the Avon Comprehensive Plan. The proposal
conforms to the Planning Principles for this Residential District, which speak to buffering parking areas
with landscaping.
(3) The proposed alternative results in benefits to the community that are equivalent to or better than
compliance with the subject standard; and
Staff Response: The proposed Landscape Plan results in an equivalent benefit to the community.
(4) The proposed alternative imposes no greater impacts on adjacent properties
Staff Response: As stated throughout, the proposed “alternative” landscape plan design does not
impose any increased impacts to adjacent properties than strict adherence to the code.
Special Review Use Review Criteria
A SRU application must meet the criteria set forth in Sec. 7.16.100 of the ADC as follows:
(1) The proposed use is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and all applicable provisions of this
Development Code and applicable state and federal regulations;
Staff Response: The proposed use achieves Goal C.1 of the Avon Comprehensive Plan by increasing the
number and diversifying the type of guest accommodations in Town. The Applicant is compliant with all
applicable provisions of the Avon Development Code in order to permit the bed & breakfast use at this
property through an approved Special Review Use permit. Approval of the site modifications required
approval of the accompany Minor Development Plan and AEC application to meet perimeter
landscaping standards.
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(2) The proposed use is consistent with the purpose and intent of the zoning district in which it is
located and any applicable use-specific standards in the Development Code;
Staff Response: The property is included in the Short Term Overlay District with RD zoning; the RD
district is intended for single family and duplex residential development either as single neighborhoods
of similar units or in a development with a mix of unit types. This particular neighborhood is a mixture
of duplex structures surrounded by higher density residential and lodging uses.
A bed & breakfast operation is permitted as a SRU if approved by the PZC. No additional use-specific
standards are applicable but the development standards within this overlay district are regulated by the
underlying (RD) zoning. The Applicant has demonstrated compliance with all applicable development
standards such as parking in addition to bringing the duplex into compliance with applicable building
codes for safety.
(3) The proposed use is compatible with adjacent uses in terms of scale, site design, and operating
characteristics;
Staff Response: As described herein, the proposed bed & breakfast use within this specific
neighborhood is compatible as the property is adjacent to similar lodging-type uses and all adjacent
properties are included in the short term rental overlay district. For example, the neighboring property
to the north (Lot 33) is a duplex structure that may rent the entire duplex as a short term rental. Avon
Lake Villas to the South is considered a high density multi-family project with on-site short term rental
management and uses.
(4) Any significant adverse impacts (including, but not limited to, hours of operation, traffic generation,
lighting, noise, odor, dust, and other external impacts) anticipated to result from the use will be
mitigated or offset to the maximum extent practicable;
Staff Response: Potential nuisance issues such as noise, parking, and trash removal could be
experienced with renting any property for short term rental use. However, a bed and breakfast
operation differs from other adjacent properties who may rent their entire unit short term (i.e. a condo
at Greenbrier across the street) as an on-site manager is required and customary for this type of use. In
compliance with the definition of a Bed and Breakfast, the Applicant shall ensure the use is operator-
occupied to mitigate any potential impacts as a result of the use including parking, lighting, noise, odor,
dust and any other such external impacts.
(5) Facilities and services (including sewage and waste disposal, water, gas, electricity, police and fire
protection, and roads and transportation, as applicable) will be available to serve the subject property
while maintaining adequate levels of service for existing development; and
Staff Response: The Applicant is retrofitting the duplexes to all currently applicable building and fire
codes within existing buildings that are currently serviced with all utilities, police and fire protection. If
approved by the PZC, the Bed and Breakfasts should have a negligible impact on these utilities and
services over that of a standard residence.
(6) Adequate assurances of continuing maintenance have been provided.
Staff Response: The applicant is proposing that the bed and breakfast will have an on-site operator to
ensure effective management of the operation.
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Staff Recommendations
1) Staff recommends that the PZC hold a public hearing and take action to approve Case
#SRU15001, approving a Special Review Use permit for a Bed & Breakfast with findings and
conditions as listed:
Findings
1. The Application was reviewed in accordance with Sec. 7.16.100 Special Review Use and
determined to be eligible for consideration with the applicable review criteria.
2. The proposed use has a negligible impact to adjacent uses and activities, including other
short term rental properties immediately adjacent to or in the vicinity of the Properties.
Conditions
1. The Special Review Use permit is valid for two (2) years from the date of approval and the
owner shall be responsible for submitting for review and approval by the PZC a new
application to renew the Special Review Use within six (6) months of expiration of the
approved SRU permit.
2. The owner shall ensure the duplexes are occupied with an operator.
3. The owner and/or operator shall ensure all guests, visitors, employees, owners and
operators of the Bed and Breakfast park on-site.
4. Prior to commencing operation of the units, the following must occur:
a. All parking spaces and landscaping shall be complete.
b. Final written sign-off from the Chief Building Official and Fire Department are on file
with the Community Development Department confirming compliance with all fire
and life safety requirements.
c. Evidence of tap fee payment(s) to be provided to Staff.
2) Staff recommends that the Planning and Zoning Commission take action to approve Case
#MNR15033 and Case #AEC15004, thereby approving a Minor Development Plan and AEC application
for parking and landscaping improvements as follows:
Finding
1. The Application is in conformance with the Minor Development Plan review criteria and AEC
review criteria in AMC §7.16.020(f) and §7.16.120(d) respectively.
Conditions
1. Exterior modifications shall be complete prior to the B&B operation commencing.
Attachments
Vicinity Map
Application Narratives – Dated March 15 (Updated) & February 3
Landscape Unit Summary
Floor Plans & Landscape Plans
Auto-turn examples
Short Term Rental Overlay District Map
Public Comment
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Vicinity Map
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Town of Avon, Colorado (TOA) Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC) meeting 3.15.2016
Re: Tabled Agneda Item from PZC meeting 2.16.2016 regarding SRU Application for 228A&B and
238 A& B West Beaver Creek Blvd, Avon, Colorado
Owner: Mein Haus, LLC& Mi Casa, LLC
c/o Todd Roehr, Manager
PO Box 202
Wolcott, Colorado 81655
Requests from PZC to be addressed:
1) Provide Numbering to Floor plans to assist in determining parking places needed
2) Provide numbering of parking places on Pan to make more legible
3) Provide Maneuverability Study on Parking pan
4) Provide Landscaping detail demonstrating required landscaping requirements for parking
structure are supplied on Owner property and that additional landscaping the owners intend to
place on Town of Avon Right of Way at owner expense are solely for added visual appeal.
1) Floor Plan Numbering
(See documents: MiCasa022216 Rooms numbered.pdf ; MeinHaus022216 Rooms numbered.pdf; &
HeilmemoreShortTermRentalOct29,2015.pdf)
Per the above noted documents Mi Casa has 1 (one) operators’ suite and 10 (ten) bedrooms for guests,
while Mein Haus has 10 (ten) bedrooms for guest occupancy. As such, using the floor plan that is
currently under construction, Mi Casa and Mein Haus would require 11 and 10 parking places,
respectively. The parking pan under consideration, follows all Code of the TOA requirements for parking
and does not exceed the allowed paved area. (See: 4) Landscaping below).
There are 12 parking spaces on Mi Casa property and 11 parking spaces on Mein Haus property, each
having one overflow space. Therefore, the proposed parking plan shows a total of 23-25 parking places
with 7 being covered. Mi Casa has 8 outdoor and 4 covered parking spots, while Mein Haus has 8 outdoor
and 3 covered parking spots. (See: - Landscaping existing.jpeg, Landscaping Parking proposed.jpeg,
Parking Manueverability.jpeg)
As discussed at the 2/16/2016 PZC meeting, a Parking and Driveway Easement and Shared Use
Agreement has been executed between Mi Casa and Mein Haus at the request of the town of Avon and
recorded with Eagle county. Parking is reserved for guests and tenants. (See:Parking and Driveway
Easement and Shared Use Agreement Mi Casa and Mein Haus 11.20.2015.pdf)
1)a) Operator requirements
Regarding the use of one operator suite to be used for both properties, TOA attorney Eric Heil stated the
following in his memo dated 10/29/2015:
The definition of Bed and Breakfast does not expressly contemplate a group of separate
residential structures to be used as a Bed and Breakfast nor does it expressly disallow one on-
site operator for a group of residential structures. The proposed operations and function of the
on-site operator for multiple residential structures is a matter that should be considered during
the Special Review Use process. (sic)
The current plan is to utilize a single on site operator until such time a larger staff is mandated by greater
occupancy of Mein Haus/Mi Casa. The location of the caretaker suite on the geographic South ground
floor of Mi Casa provides excellent visualization and access to both properties. Additionally, multiple on-
site security cameras provide additional visualization of the properties from a single location around the
clock. Depending on time of day and occupancy, during the regular daytime hours, it is anticipated that
multiple employees and/or independent contractors will be on site as well.
Currently, rules regarding overtime pay of salaried executive, administrative and professional employees
is being studied and commented on by the executive branch of the United States government in its
oversite of the Department of Labor. Estimates on the release of this rulemaking range from spring 2016
to late 2016 and may be subject to the challenge by the US Congress under the Congressional Review Act
(CRA). This process is being monitored closely by Mein Haus/Mi Casa, the Colorado Hotel and Lodging
Association (CHLA), and others as it likely has profound impacts across the hospitality industry and the
Vail Valley economy.
1)b) Does the operator require a parking space?
This question was brought up at the 2/16/2016 PZC meeting. It would be the opinion of Mein Haus/ Mi
Casa that the operator (Innkeeper), which would live on site, is the key employee in running of the
operations and providing a hospitable environment of the guests. Since we believe that contented
employees lead to contented guests, it is of great importance that this employee be provided a hospitable
living environment as well.
2) Provide numbering of parking places on Pan to make more legible
3) Provide Maneuverability Study on Parking pan
(See: - Landscaping existing.jpeg, Landscaping Parking proposed.jpeg, Parking
Manueverability.jpeg)
Landscaping:
The landscaping plan for each unit individually and collectively greatly exceeds the Town of Avon
landscaping standards as determined in Town of Avon Code 7.28.050 Landscaping
Town of Avon Code 7.28.050 section (C) does not list zoning district RD in the required landscaping area
minimum Table 7.28-6 (See above). However, the largest value for minimum Landscape area listed on
that table is for 25% of the lot area to be landscaped. Parking lot plans were scaled down to accommodate
this requirement, with Mi Casa (238) and Mein Haus (228) having 26.3% and 32.1% landscaping area
totaling 2857 ft2 and 3494 ft2, respectively. (See table below- Lot 36- Mi Casa 238 W Beaver Creek Blvd,
Lot 37- Mein Haus 228 West Beaver Creek Blvd.)
Required content of landscaping is determined by Table 7.28-7 in terms of landscaping units with a
minimum of 1 unit being required for each 50 square feet of landscaped area and 25% of the required
units being trees. (See Table 7.28-7)
Thus, 58 and 70 units are required for Mi Casa and Mein Haus respectively- 128 units collectively. The
requirements are met by the use of trees alone as per the attached table: (See: Landscaping Requirement
Compliance Demonstration) Summarizing: Mi Casa requirement is 58 Landscaping Units with 110 and
158 available on the owner and combined (owner +TOA) properties, respectively. For Mein Haus, 70
Landscaping Units are required with 237 and 297 units on the owner and combined (owner + TOA)
properties, respectively.
The newly planted trees will be Colorado Blue Spruce of the maximum size reasonably obtained at the
time of planting, but at least 8 feet in height. The choice of tree is determined to more closely match
existing trees, however the appearance and disease resistance are the primary concern to the property
owner.
Once those trees are placed, additional ground cover will be planted using naturally occuring wildflowers
of the Colorado alpine environment to be chosen according to colorfulness and hardiness. Dr. Sarada
Krishnan, PhD Horticulturist, has agreed to consult and direct this project. Her background as Director of
Horticulture and Center for Global Initiatives at Denver Botanic Gardens; lead author of the Denver
Botanical Gardens’ in press book on Colorado wild flowers, and director of Horticulture and
Conservation at the Denver Butterfly Pavilion would qualify her as the most prominent expert in the state
of Colorado on this subject matter.
Summary:
It is the wish and desire of Mein Haus, LLC and Mi Casa, LLC and all of its associates to cooperate with
the Town of Avon in all its functions to facilitate the approval of the use of this property as stated above.
Sincerely,
Todd Roehr, MD, Manager
Mein Haus, LLC
228A West Beaver Creek Blvd
Avon, CO 81620
Mi Casa, LLC
238 West Beaver Creek Blvd
Avon, CO 81620
Mailing address:
P.O. Box 202
Wolcott, CO 81655
970-949-4287
563-359-7987
563-343-3263 cell
Enc:
-MiCasa022216 Rooms numbered.pdf
-MeinHaus022216 Rooms numbered.pdf
-Parking and Driveway Easement and Shared Use Agreement Mi Casa and Mein Haus 11.20.2015.pdf
-HeilmemoreShortTermRentalOct29,2015.pdf
- Landscaping existing.jpeg
- Landscaping Parking proposed.jpeg
- Parking Manueverability.jpeg
-Table 7.28-7
- Landscaping Requirement Compliance Demonstration
SRU Application for 228A&B and 238 A& B West Beaver Creek Blvd, Avon, Colorado dated
February 3, 2016
Owner: Mein Haus, LLC& Mi Casa, LLC
c/o Todd Roehr, Manager
PO Box 202
Wolcott, Colorado 81655
Proposal:
Approval is requested to market and operate a Bed and Breakfast establishment on the premises of the
above noted properties.
Neighborhood
There is a one block section that these properties sit on, which is currently zoned for residential use. The
property is located within the town of Avon’s Short Term Rental Overlay district which allows rental of
the property for less than 30 days. Surrounding this one block section of Avon are commercial operations,
condominiums, hotels and businesses. The property immediately south at 220 West Beaver Creek Blvd is
a 20 room establishment approved for use as a Bed and Breakfast under PUD 22 and owned through
various legal structures by Robert Borg and his wife.
Background:
Historically, the building occupying 228 West Beaver Creek Blvd was constructed by Thomas and Hazel
Nawoczyk to run and function as a European style chalet under the business name Wildfire and it
functioned in that manner for a period of time. That property was purchased by Mein Haus, LLC in 2015
the past year with the intent to return the property to its original purpose. The property occupying 238
West Beaver Creek Blvd was purchased by Mi Casa, LLC from Mr. and Mrs. Kit Williams who also
originally intended to operate a Bed and Breakfast at this location until they developed health concerns
that delayed their plans. Both Mein Haus, LLC and Mi Casa, LLC are entities managed by Todd Roehr,
who has complete legal authority to operate the properties.
228 West Beaver Creek Blvd, Side A was purchased in February 2015 by Mein Haus, LLC and currently
has licenses in the Town of Avon, all of which are numbered 004364, as listed below:
The Town of Avon, Colorado Sales Tax License Issued 1/1/2015 with no expiration date
The Town of Avon, Colorado Business License-Short Term Accommodation Issued 7/31//2016
expiration 7/31/2016
The Town of Avon, Colorado Business License-Fixed Location Issued 2/1/2016 expiring 1/31/2017
Party Wall and Shared Use Issues:
It is the intent to unite side A and B of both buildings. In the 228 property this will be accomplished by
reinstalling a pass through that was in place prior its removal in February 2015. The pass through door
was initially removed in February 2015, when only one side of the property was purchased at that time.
(see photo below)
The property at 238 will be remodeled and have Spanish adobe style arches placed between the two sides
of the property in the common dining area. (See floor plan).
Amended party wall documents allowing each property to share utilities have been executed, filed and
accepted by Eagle County. Both properties will individually share common access across the party wall to
mandated fire suppression sprinkler systems and offsite monitored fire alarms, limitless hot water
production systems, Heating/Ventilation and Air conditioning (HVAC), laundry, common kitchen for
staff preparation of meals for guests, separate kitchen for use by guests, backup generator power, and
caretaker suites. Additionally, a document allowing shared use of parking and driveway has been
executed between the two properties. (See Attached)
(At the PZC meeting on December 1, 2015, Mr. Jared Barnes raised a question regarding the breach of
the party wall in these properties.
As discussed at that meeting and in actions since that time, the amendments to the Party Wall agreements
that allow breach of the party walls for both 228 West Beaver Creek and 238 West Beaver Creek were
filed and accepted by Eagle County 12/8/2015. Prior to filing these documents, the issue was discussed
with Town of Avon Attorney Eric Heil, who expressed no concern regarding the drafting and filing such
documents.
From a legal standpoint, a party wall agreement in a duplex acts to assure that if a common wall or
common property that lies along a line separating a duplex property is damaged or needs repaired, that
both sides have an obligation to maintain the common elements. Furthermore, if one party does not assist
in the upkeep and repair of the common element(s), then a lien can be placed on the non- complying
owner. Since both sides of these properties are owned by the same entity, the possible conflict and
argument becomes irrelevant and moot.)
Remodel and upgrades to existing physical structures and operating plant
Several upgrades to the properties have or are in the process of being completed at the present time and
several upgrades to the properties are in the planning, permitting and construction process currently.
Some of these upgrades are requested by the Town of Avon in order to operate these properties as a Bed
and Breakfast. Some upgrades are needed for the safety, health and welfare of the current and future
tenants. Some upgrades are useful for both of the previously mentioned purposes. Finally, some upgrades
being planned are not necessary under any minimal code requirements, but will improve the safety, health
and welfare of the current and future tenants regardless of the future approved special uses being
considered by this panel.
Parking Lot and Driveway (Alternative Equivalent Compliance)
The current driveways for both 228 and 238 West Beaver Creek Blvd are blacktop and in poor state of
repair from long term neglected maintenance by the previous owners and are scheduled to be replaced.
While the current footprint of the parking lots and driveways may comply with the current zoning
requirement for residential duplex, they are both inadequate for the current and projected occupancy of
the structures.
One parking plan submitted to the Town of Avon shows a new parking structure with a Town of Avon
code compliant 6 foot landscaping buffer on the private properties between the projected parking lot and
the Town of Avon Right of Way adjacent to West Beaver Creek Blvd in front of the structures. This plan
does not require approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC) for construction. A second plan
showing pavement up to the lot line adjacent to the Town of Avon Right of way would require approval
by the PZC under the Alternative Equivalent Compliance rule.
As noted, the Town of Avon Code requires a 6 foot landscape buffer between any parking lot for 3 or
more vehicles and the adjacent street. There is currently an 18 foot wide right of way owned by the Town
of Avon between the front lot lines and West Beaver Creek Blvd. Most of the 6 duplexes on the West
Side of West Beaver Creek Blvd currently have landscaping that overlaps this right of way.
The minimal parking requirement for a Bed and Breakfast as interpreted by previous Avon town planner
Brian Garner is one parking place per available room for rent. We concur with Mr. Garner’s interpretation
of the code and intend to exceed the minimal parking requirement for the combined properties. As such,
in order to maximize available parking spaces as well as provide additional driving and turning room for
vehicles, we respectfully request to place the mandatory 6 foot landscape buffer in the Town of Avon
right of way as an Alternative Equivalent Compliance under the Code of the Town of Avon. As
previously stated, there is 18 foot of grass between the lot line and West Beaver Creek Blvd. Currently,
on these 2 and other properties on the same side of West Beaver Creek Blvd there are numerous flowering
plants, trees, shrubs and scrub plants in the same right of way between the respective lot lines and the
street. The request to the PZC for Alternative Equivalent Compliance was first suggested to us by Eric
Heil, Town of Avon attorney, and it is our understanding this request represents a reasonable use
according to his personally expressed opinion.
In the proposed plans, there is a shared driveway between the front and back lots of the properties that
overlaps the lot line between the 228 and 238 properties. A driveway easement and shared use agreement
has been executed between Mein Haus, LLC and Mi Casa, LLC which are the respective owners of the
228 and 238 properties. A copy of this has been submitted along with the plans.
Under the current plan, Mein Haus and Mi Casa will each have 10 guest rooms. The proposed parking
plan shows a total of 26 parking places with 7 being covered. One parking spot bridges the two
properties’ lot line. Mi Casa has 9 outdoor and 4 covered parking spots for a total of 13.5 parking spaces,
while Mein Haus has 9 outdoor and 3 covered parking spots for a total of 12.5 parking spaces.
As mentioned previously, there is a Parking and driveway shared use agreement between the two
properties. Parking will be reserved for tenants and guests.
Landscaping:
The landscaping plan for each unit individually and collectively greatly exceeds the Town of Avon
landscaping standards as determined in Town of Avon Code 7.28.050 Landscaping
Town of Avon Code 7.28.050 section (C) does not list zoning district RD in the required landscaping area
minimum Table 7.28-6. However, the largest value for minimum Landscape area listed on that table is
for 25% of the lot area to be landscaped. Parking lot plans were scaled down to accommodate this
requirement, with Mi Casa (238) and Mein Haus (228) having 26.3% and 32.1% landscaping area totaling
2857 ft2 and 3494 ft2, respectively.
Required content of landscaping is determined by Table 7.28-7 in terms of landscaping units with a
minimum of 1 unit being required for each 50 square feet of landscaped area and 25% of the required
units being trees. Thus, 58 and 70 units are required for Mi Casa and Mein Haus respectively- 128 units
collectively. The requirements are met by the use of trees alone as per the table below:
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The newly planted trees will be Colorado Blue Spruce of the maximum size reasonably obtained at the
time of planting, but at least 8 feet in height. The choice of tree is determined to more closely match
existing trees, however the appearance and disease resistance are the primary concern to the property
owner.
Once those trees are placed, additional ground cover will be planted using naturally occuring wildflowers
of the Colorado alpine environment to be chosen according to colorfulness and hardiness. Dr. Sarada
Krishnan, PhD Horticulturist, has agreed to consult and direct this project. Her background as Director of
Horticulture and Center for Global Initiatives at Denver Botanic Gardens; lead author of the Denver
Botanical Gardens’ in press book on Colorado wild flowers, and director of Horticulture and
Conservation at the Denver Butterfly Pavilion would qualify her as the most prominent expert in the state
of Colorado on this subject matter.
A significant Blue Spruce that is currently too close to the fire hydrant located between the two buildings
will either need to be sacrificed or moved as part of this project. Every effort will be taken to save the tree
and relocate it, but our ability to do this is in question. No other significant trees, as defined in Town of
Avon Code 7.28.050 (h)(1)(iv)(A), will be removed from either property. Sufficient replacement trees
will be planted to satisfy the requirement for removing the single significant Blue Spruce, as is required
by Town of Avon Code 7.28.050 (h)(1)(iv)(A)(2).
Fire Alarm and Fire Suppression Systems
The local fire marshall has requested that a sprinkler system and off-site 24 hour monitored fire alarm be
installed in the properties. Those systems are in currently being constructed in both the Mein Haus, LLC
and Mi Casa, LLC properties. These systems in Mein Haus may be operational by the time this matter is
heard by the PZC. The fire suppression and alarm system will be shared by both sides of each respective
property (228 and 238).
Structural changes
With respect to the requirements elicited in Town of Avon Code 7.16.100, no significant outward
structural changes are anticipated for either the 228 or 238 West Beaver Creek property in order to
function as a Bed and Breakfast.
A remodel of the 228 property ground floor has been completed by placing a ¾ bath on the South side
ground floor. The adjacent area will serve as an office and potential caretaker’s suite. The new bathroom
and shower will be usable by the caretaker and can also be used by tenants to clean up after late check out
following recreational activities in the Vail Valley. The ground floor rental unit on the North side of Mein
Haus will be remodeled at a later date to make it handicap accessible compliant. Making one of the units
fully ADA compliant will greatly enhance the marketability of the property.
The 238 property has never been completed internally on the North side of the building. The structural
design and engineering of the North side of that property has been evaluated for proper design and
possible structural remodeling by Tim Hennum, a structural engineer with KRM Consultants in Avon,
Colorado. The alterations suggested by him are minimal in scope.
As discussed at the December 1, 2015 PZC meeting, a reputable local professional architect (Greg Macik
of Tab Associates) has been contracted and has assisted in the design and floor plan modification for both
properties. Those plans are submitted to the PZC and are currently out for bid and George Roberts has
been retained to act as the general contractor for the future construction.
The caretaker suite on the 238 property is located on the ground floor adjacent to the laundry and
mechanical room with back office pass through and easy visualization of both properties. The office space
on 228 is also designed to double as capacity for an additional on-site caretaker occupancy to use in high
guest occupancy situations.
Hot Water Systems and Garage Heating for Fire Suppression system compliance
The hot water system of the 228 property has received a significant upgrade which will allow virtually
unlimited hot water supply to all rooms. The boiler system for this unit is located in the crawl space under
the North side of the building and in order for the South side of the building to have similar hot water
supply, a single pipe will cross the party wall in the crawl space. There are plans in place to put other
boiler units on the south side of the 228 property, but experience during full occupancy this winter with
seasonal workers has shown that capacity to be unneeded at this time.
The boiler also powers the Vail Valley’s first hydronic garage heaters which are now operational at Mein
Haus. These were installed by the expert plumbers at PSI of Avon, CO.
It is anticipated that a similar hot water boiler system will be built at Mi Casa.
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning upgrade (HVAC)
Current heating systems are adequate for both buildings; however, the internal climate is overly warm in
the summer months. Therefore, an upgraded heating and air conditioning system will be placed in both
buildings this coming Spring.
Back up power
David D. Johnson, owner of Grand Electrical Services from Tabernash, Colorado has been consulted and
will place Generac back-up generators on both the 228 and 238 properties. The generators will be placed
near the electrical supply of each building and sit on their own independent concrete pads. These
generators will be able to run off of the current natural gas supply, or can run on propane should the
natural gas supply be interrupted by some extreme calamity in the valley.
Summary:
The proposed use is consistent with the original intent of these properties and the properties themselves
are compatible in terms of design, scale, site design and operating characteristics. No adverse impacts are
anticipated and the city facilities are already in place to service the proposed use of this property. As these
structures and businesses have essentially been abandoned for the past couple of years, continued
maintenance will undoubtedly improve in the future under the proposed use.
It is the wish and desire of Mein Haus, LLC and Mi Casa, LLC and all of its associates to cooperate with
the Town of Avon in all its functions to facilitate the approval of the use of this property as stated above.
Sincerely,
Todd Roehr, MD, Manager
Mein Haus, LLC
228A West Beaver Creek Blvd
Avon, CO 81620
Mi Casa, LLC
238 West Beaver Creek Blvd
Avon, CO 81620
Mailing address:
P.O. Box 202
Wolcott, CO 81655
970-949-4287
563-359-7987
563-343-3263 cell
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Staff Report – Rezoning &
Comprehensive Plan Amendment
March 14, 2016 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting
Project type Case #REZ16001 / #CPA16002
Legal description Lot 16, Section 25, Township 4S, Range 82W
Current Zoning N/A
Proposed Zoning Public Facilities (PF)
Address 1875 Paintbrush
Prepared By Matt Pielsticker, AICP
INTRODUCTION
The Applicant, The Upper Eagle River Water Authority, has submitted a Rezoning application
for a property set to be annexed by the Avon Town Council in April. The request would zone
the property Public Facilities (PF) in order to accommodate the construction of a water tank
this summer. Town Staff is processing a Comprehensive Plan Amendment application
concurrently to acknowledge the location and use of the property on the existing and future
land use maps in the Avon Comprehensive Plan.
PROCESS
The Planning and Zoning Commission (“PZC”) will review the Application and conduct a public
hearing on March 14, 2016. After conducting a public hearing, PZC will forward a
recommendation to Town Council. Subsequently, final action is taken on the applications by
Town Council after conducting public hearings and either approval by Ordinance.
PROPERTY BACKGROUND
The site is currently located on uplatted land in Eagle County. A Federal Patent for the land was
issued to the water authority as a result of the Eagle Valley Land Exchange. The 5 acre site will
be annexed into the Town with a separate Ordinance. Access to the site is via an existing
access road that extends from the Paintbrush right-of-way through Mountain Star Tract M,
both of which are owned by the Mountain Star Homeowner’s Association. An existing access
and utility easement exists on Tract M.
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
The property is composed of two (2) parcels, totaling 5 acres, and contains forested property
and an old access road connecting Paintbrush Road with a trail into the USFS lands beyond.
Staff Review &
Report
PUBLIC HEARING:
PZC
PUBLIC HEARING:
Council & 1st
Reading of
Ordinance
PUBLIC HEARING:
Council & 2nd
Reading of
Ordinance
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The Property is bounded on the south by Lot 36 with a single family home approximately 1000’
from the away from the tank site. To the west, north, and east the site is bordered by USFS
property and open space.
REZONING CRITERIA:
The review criteria for zoning amendments are governed by AMC §7.16.050, Rezonings. The
PZC shall use the criteria below as the basis for a recommendation on the Rezoning application.
Staff responses to each review criteria are provided.
(1) Evidence of substantial compliance with the purpose of the Development Code;
Staff Response: The Application is substantially compliant with the purpose statements of
the Development Code by providing for the orderly, efficient use of the Property, while at
the same time conserving the value of the investments of owners of property in Town.
The Application promotes the health, safety, and welfare of the Avon community by
designating the Property with a zone district that will accommodate a water storage
facility. The water tank will ensure a safer community by ensuring adequate fire flows in
the event of an incident. Additionally, the construction of the tank will “Minimize the risk
of damage and injury to people, structures and public infrastructure” as stated in the
Purpose provisions of the code.
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The entire Purpose statement section from the Development Code (Section 7.04.030 -
Purposes) is outlined for reference:
(a) Divide the Town into zones, restricting and requiring therein the location, erection,
construction, reconstruction, alteration and use of buildings, structures and land for trade,
industry, residence and other specified uses; regulate the intensity of the use of lot areas;
regulate and determine the area of open spaces surrounding such buildings; establish building
lines and locations of buildings designed for specified industrial, commercial, residential and
other uses within such areas; establish standards to which buildings or structures shall conform;
establish standards for use of areas adjoining such buildings or structures;
(b) Implement the goals and policies of the Avon Comprehensive Plan and other applicable
planning documents of the Town;
(c) Comply with the purposes stated in state and federal regulations which authorize the
regulations in this Development Code;
(d) Avoid undue traffic congestion and degradation of the level of service provided by streets
and roadways, promote effective and economical mass transportation and enhance effective,
attractive and economical pedestrian opportunities;
(e) Promote adequate light, air, landscaping and open space and avoid undue concentration or
sprawl of population;
(f) Provide a planned and orderly use of land, protection of the environment and preservation of
viability, all to conserve the value of the investments of the people of the Avon community and
encourage a high quality of life and the most appropriate use of land throughout the
municipality;
(g) Prevent the inefficient use of land; avoid increased demands on public services and facilities
which exceed capacity or degrade the level of service for existing residents; provide for phased
development of government services and facilities which maximizes efficiency and optimizes
costs to taxpayers and users; and promote sufficient, economical and high-quality provision of all
public services and public facilities, including but not limited to water, sewage, schools, libraries,
police, parks, recreation, open space and medical facilities;
(h) Minimize the risk of damage and injury to people, structures and public infrastructure created
by wild fire, avalanche, unstable slopes, rock fall, mudslides, flood danger and other natural
hazards;
(i) Achieve or exceed federal clean air standards;
(j) Sustain water sources by maintaining the natural watershed, preventing accelerated erosion,
reducing runoff and consequent sedimentation, eliminating pollutants introduced directly into
streams and enhancing public access to recreational water sources;
(k) Maintain the natural scenic beauty of the Eagle River Valley in order to preserve areas of
historical and archaeological importance, provide for adequate open spaces, preserve scenic
views, provide recreational opportunities, sustain the tourist-based economy and preserve
property values;
(l) Promote architectural design which is compatible, functional, practical and complimentary to
Avon's sub-alpine environment;
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(m) Achieve innovation and advancement in design of the built environment to improve
efficiency, reduce energy consumption, reduce emission of pollutants, reduce consumption of
non-renewable natural resources and attain sustainability;
(n) Achieve a diverse range of attainable housing which meets the housing needs created by jobs
in the Town, provides a range of housing types and price points to serve a complete range of life
stages and promotes a balanced, diverse and stable full time residential community which is
balanced with the visitor economy;
(o) Promote quality real estate investments which conserve property values by disclosing risks,
taxes and fees; by incorporating practical and comprehensible legal arrangements; and by
promoting accuracy in investment expectations; and
(p) Promote the health, safety and welfare of the Avon community.
(2) Consistency with the Avon Comprehensive Plan;
Staff Response: With the corresponding Avon Comprehensive Plan Amendment, the
Application is consistent with the plan and recommendations related to the provision
of public services including water.
(3) Physical suitability of the land for the proposed development or
subdivision;
Staff Response: The Property is suitable for water storage and a small access roadway.
The elevation of the property is at 9,200 feet which is adequate to serve the gravity
flow tank. Vegetation on the property consists of aspen and various native grasses
with some open meadows.
(4) Compatibility with surrounding land uses;
Staff Response: The area surrounding the parcel is mostly native forest, with single-
family home construction to the south. Once the facility is operational, there will be
minimal noise from maintenance vehicles monitoring the site on a routine basis. Long
term Impacts to wildlife are minimal as documented in the Land Exchange
environmental assessment documentation.
(5) Whether the proposed rezoning is justified by changed or changing
conditions in the character of the area proposed to be rezoned
Staff Response: The rezoning is justified based on increased water demand in the
Mountain Star subdivision to maintain adequate fire flows.
(6) Whether there are adequate facilities available to serve development for
the type and scope suggested by the proposed zone compared to the existing
zoning, while maintaining adequate levels of service to existing development;
Staff Response: The Property is served through an access easement from a privately
owned and maintained roadway.
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(7) Whether the rezoning is consistent with the stated purpose of the
proposed zoning district(s);
Staff Response: The PF zone district is well suited for construction of a water tank and
leaving the property in relatively natural state.
(8) That, compared to the existing zoning, the rezoning is not likely to result in
adverse impacts upon the natural environment, including air, water, noise,
stormwater management, wildlife, and vegetation, or such impacts will be
substantially mitigated;
Staff Response: The property currently has no zoning designation. All of the impacts
associated with the construction and on-going maintenance of a water tank were
evaluated with biological and wildlife studies. For example, to mitigate impacts to
wildlife, construction will only be permitted between April 15 and December 15 for
deer and elk range. No adverse impacts are expected, and any minor impacts will be
mitigated.
(9) That, compared to the existing zoning, the rezoning is not likely to result in
significant adverse impacts upon other property in the vicinity of the subject tract;
Staff Response: Temporary noise during construction will have some impacts to
neighboring properties; however, BMPs will be utilized to limit impacts with
construction limited from 7am to 6pm Monday through Saturday. Once the tank is
constructed there will be very few impacts to other properties in the vicinity. The
location of the tank is approximately 175 higher than Paintbrush road and will not be
visible.
(10) For rezoning within an existing PUD, consistency with the relevant PUD
Master Plan as reflected in the approval of the applicable PUD; and,
Staff Response: The Property is not located in the Mountain Star PUD and this is not
applicable.
(11) Adequate mitigation is required for zoning amendment applications which
result in greater intensity of land use or increased demands on public facilities and
infrastructure.
Staff Response: The zoning amendment will result in minimal impacts to public
facilities and infrastructure.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT CRITERIA:
The review procedures for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment mimic those of a Rezoning
application and therefore the two applications are being reviewed concurrently. The Avon
Development Code allows concurrent review pursuant to AMC §7.16.020(b)(2), Concurrent
Review. According to the AMC §7.16.030(e), PZC shall consider the following criteria in
formulating a recommendation to Council:
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(1) The surrounding area is compatible with the land use proposed in the plan
amendment or the proposed land use provides an essential public benefit and other
locations are not feasible or practical;
Staff Response: The land use of the amendment is consistent with existing land uses in the
vicinity. Construction of a water tank provides an essential public benefit. The location of
this Property is strategic based on elevation and location proximate to the residential lots
it will serve.
(2) Transportation services and infrastructure have adequate current capacity, or planned
capacity, to serve potential traffic demands of the land use proposed in the plan
amendment;
Staff Response: Several alternatives were considered for this water tank, from 235,000 to
5000,000 gallons. The capacity was set to 270,000 gallons, as recommended by an
independent engineering study.
(3) Public services and facilities have adequate current capacity, or planned capacity, to
serve the land use proposed in the plan amendment;
Staff Response: This facility will serve existing and future demands of the Mountain Star
PUD. The plan amendment does not increase development potential in the area.
(4) The proposed land use in the plan amendment will result in a better location or form
of development for the Town, even if the current plan designation is still considered
appropriate;
Staff Response: The existing water tank on Tract M of Mountain Star will be removed and
decommissioned with the construction of this upgraded tank. The location of the tank,
approximately 1000’ above the existing residential construction, is appropriate.
(5) Strict adherence to the current plan would result in a situation neither intended nor in
keeping with other key elements and policies of the plan;
Staff Response: The current Avon Comprehensive Plan does not contemplate the land
exchange parcel where the tank will be located; therefore the maps are being updated to
show the boundaries of the parcel and open space designation given how the property is
intended to be developed.
(6) The proposed plan amendment will promote the purposes stated in this Development
Code; and,
Staff Response: As stated above, the Purposes stated in the Development Code are
achieved with the siting and development of the property for a water tank.
(7) The proposed plan amendment will promote the health, safety or welfare of the Avon
Community and will be consistent with the general goals and policies of the Avon
Comprehensive Plan.
Staff Response: The plan amendment will ensure that the Comprehensive Plan is
consistent with the zoning application to accommodate the construction of the water
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tank. The health, safety, and welfare of the Mountain Star community will be enhanced
with a safe, appropriately sized water tank structure.
RECOMMENDAITON
Approval
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
“I move to Approve Resolution 16-02, recommending that the Avon Town Council approve Case
#REZ16001 and Case #CPA16002, applications to rezone the Mountain Star Water Tank Site
Property to the Public Facilities (PF) Zone District and amend the Avon Comprehensive Plan to
integrate the Mountain Star Water Tank Site Property on land use maps.”
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution 16-02
Rezoning Application
Comprehensive Plan Exhibits
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TOWN OF AVON, COLORADO
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 16-02
A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING TO THE AVON TOWN COUNCIL APPROVAL OF CASE #REZ16001
and CASE #CPA16002, APPLICATIONS TO REZONE THE MOUNTAIN STAR TANK SITE PROPERTY
PUBLIC FACILITIES (PF) AND AMEND THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
WHEREAS, the Upper Eagle River Water Authority submitted an application to zone the
Mountain Star Tank Site Property Public Facilities (PF) zone district, and Town Staff has processed an
application to amend the Comprehensive Plan (collectively “the Applications”) to integrate the
Mountain Star Water Tank Site Property on land use maps; and
WHEREAS, the Avon Planning and Zoning Commission held a Public Hearing on March 14, 2016,
where public comments were considered; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission makes the following findings with respect to
the Applications:
1. The Applications are desirable to respond to changed conditions in the Mountain Star
Subdivision.
2. The Applications were reviewed in accordance with AMC §7.16.030 Comprehensive Plan
Amendment, and AMC §7.16.050, Rezonings, and found to be in substantial compliance
with the review criteria as outlined in the staff report dated March 14, 2015 by Matt
Pielsticker.
3. The Applications were reviewed concurrently, as permitted by AMC §7.16.020(b)(2),
Concurrent Review.
4. The Applications promote the health, safety, and welfare of the Avon community by
providing a site to meet current and future fire flow storage requirements for the 88
single-family residential lots in the Mountain Star subdivision.
5. The Application is substantially compliant with the purpose statements of the
Development Code by minimizing “the risk of damage and injury to people, structures and
public infrastructure” as stated in the Purpose provisions of the code.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning and Zoning Commission hereby
recommends that the Town Council of the Town of Avon Approve the Applications as submitted.
ACCEPTED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED THIS ____ DAY OF _______________, 2016
AVON PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
SIGNED:
___________________________
Jim Clancy, Chairperson
Resolution 16-02 – Recommendation Regarding Mountain Star Water Tank Applications
January 25, 2016
Debbie Hoppe, Town Clerk
Town of Avon
1 Lake Street
Avon, CO 81620
Dear Debbie,
I have enclosed separate Annexation Plats for Tract WT-1 and WT-2, together containing 5.00 acres,
and, on behalf of the Upper Eagle Regional Water Authority (“Authority”), I hereby request serial
annexation of both Tracts to the Town of Avon. I have also enclosed the executed Petition for Annexation
from the Authority.
The Authority acquired Lot 16, Section 25, Township 4 South, Range 82 West, 6th Principal Meridian,
Eagle County, Colorado by U.S. Patent in 2013, Reception No. 201309275, from the United States of
America in the Eagle County Land Exchange for the specific purpose of constructing a water storage tank
above the Mountain Star Subdivision in the Town of Avon. In order to complete the permitting process for
this new tank, it is appropriate that this property first be annexed to the Town. I request that this property
be zoned PF – Public Facilities to be consistent with the proposed use of the property. I also request that
the Town waive any fees for review of this Petition for Annexation as it is being submitted by another
governmental entity in which the Town is a Contracting Party.
The Authority plans to begin construction of this water storage tank in April 2016. I therefore request
expedited consideration and approval of this Petition for Annexation so that this important project can
proceed to completion as soon as possible.
Sincerely,
Jason Cowles, P.E.
Planner, Upper Eagle Regional Water Authority
Enclosures: Land Development Application
Annexation Petition
Annexation Plat
List of Property Owners within 300’ of Annexation Parcel
Mailing Envelopes for Adjacent Property Owners
cc: Linn Brooks, General Manager
James P. Collins, General Counsel
Virginia Egger, Town Manager
Matt Pielsticker, Town Planner
Staff Report – Minor PUD Amendment
March 14, 2016 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting
Project type Case #PUD16002 - Minor PUD Amendment
Legal description Lot 1 and 2, Minervini Subdivision, A Resubdivision of Lots 15 and 16,
Block 4, Wildridge Subdivision
Zoning PUD
Address 5678 and 5684 Wildridge Road East
Prepared By Matt Pielsticker, AICP, Planning Director
Introduction
The Applicant, Jeff Manley, representing the owner of the properties, John Minervini, is
applying for a Minor PUD Amendment to extend a condition of approval which required the
construction of a new driveway by January 28, 2016. The delay in driveway construction was
due to unforeseen medical reasons, and the applicant is now requesting a one (1) year
extension to complete the driveway work by January 28, 2017.
Background
In 2014 the Minervini PUD Amendment was approved, whereby the building type for two lots,
Lot 15 and Lot 16, Block 4, Wildirdge Subdivision were modified. Previous to the PUD
Amendment the properties were zoned for three (3) dwelling units in the form of a single-
family structure and a duplex structure. The PUD Amendment provided for a resubdivision and
the ability to develop the properties with three (3) single-family structures. One of the
structures is already constructed and is occupied by the Minervini family.
Town Council approved the PUD Amendment on April 8, 2014 with the following conditions:
(1) The Subdivision Plat shall include easements for utilities in the non-developable areas
including the right to access and maintain such utilities; lot line easements are shall
include Utility and Drainage easements, with the exception that the front lot line
easement shall include a Slope Maintenance, Utility, Drainage, and Snow Storage
Easement.
COMPLETED AND RECORDED WITH EAGLE COUNTY
(2) The maximum permitted roof ridge elevation for Lot 3 shall be 8,638’ above sea level.
NOTED
(3) The realigned driveway to access Lots 2 and 3 shall be constructed by January 28, 2016,
based on the “Proposed Lots Conceptual Home Layout” plans, Page 2 of the Application
submittal.
NOT COMPLETED
(4) The maximum building footprint shall be restricted to 3,000 square feet for proposed
Lot 1, 4,000 sq. ft. for Lot 2, and restricted to 2,000 square feet for Lot 3.
NOTED
(5) The maximum livable square footage (not including garage space) shall be restricted to
4,000 square feet for proposed Lots 1 and 3.
NOTED
March 14, 2016 PZC Meeting – Minervini Minor PUD Amendment 1
(6) The maximum building height shall be restricted to twenty-eight feet (28’) for Lots 1 and
3.
NOTED
This Minor PUD Amendment is presented on the single issue of extending the timeframe of the
condition cited above. The previous PUD Amendment approval is technically void as of January
28, 2016; this application extends the date to construct the driveway for one more year and
would re-activate the full approval if Council takes action to approve and the condition is
complied with in the proposed new timeframe.
Process
Minor PUD Amendment Process
This application is processed under §7.16.060(h), Amendments to a Final PUD, AMC. Subsection
(1)(ii), sets forth criteria for a Minor Amendment, while subsection (2)(ii) sets forth the review
procedures for the same process. The application, as submitted, meets the criteria for a Minor
Amendment. The March 14, 2016 meeting completes the public hearing requirements with the
PZC. Another public hearing is required with the Town Council and action by Council is
scheduled for April 12, 2016.
Public Notification
In compliance with the Public Hearing and noticing requirements, a mailed notice was provided
to all property owners within 300’ of the property. Additionally, a notice was published in the
Vail Daily newspaper on March 3, 2016.
PUD Review Criteria
Pursuant to §7.16.060(e)(4), Review Criteria, AMC, the PZC shall consider the following criteria
when forming the basis of a recommendation:
(i) The PUD addresses a unique situation, confers a substantial benefit to the Town, and/or
incorporates creative site design such that it achieves the purposes of this Development Code
and represents an improvement in quality over what could have been accomplished through
strict application of the otherwise applicable district or development standards. Such
improvements in quality may include, but are not limited to: improvements in open space
provision and access; environmental protection; tree/vegetation preservation; efficient
provision of streets, roads, and other utilities and services; or increased choice of living and
housing environments.
(ii) The PUD rezoning will promote the public health, safety, and general welfare.
(iii) The PUD rezoning is consistent with the Avon Comprehensive Plan, the purposes of this
Development Code, and the eligibility criteria outlined in §7.16.060(b);
(iv) Facilities and services (including roads and transportation, water, gas, electric, police and
fire protection, and sewage and waste disposal, as applicable) will be available to serve the
subject property while maintaining adequate levels of service to existing development;
March 14, 2016 PZC Meeting – Minervini Minor PUD Amendment 2
(v) Compared to the underlying zoning, the PUD rezoning is not likely to result in significant
adverse impacts upon the natural environment, including air, water, noise, storm water
management, wildlife, and vegetation, or such impacts will be substantially mitigated;
(vi) Compared to the underlying zoning, the PUD rezoning is not likely to result in significant
adverse impacts upon other property in the vicinity of the subject tract; and
(vii) Future uses on the subject tract will be compatible in scale with uses or potential future
uses on other properties in the vicinity of the subject tract.
Staff Response: This PUD Amendment is limited to extending the condition of approval and
should not affect other properties negatively. A delay in constructing shared access has no
effect on the other conditions related to building height, building massing or building
locations.
Staff Recommendation
Staff requests that the PZC conduct a public hearing, consider public comments, and direct
Staff to prepare a formal Findings of Fact, Record of Decision, and Recommendation to Council
pursuant to Section 7.16.020(f)(3), Findings. The Avon Town Council cited the following
findings when approving the original PUD Amendment:
(1) The Application will not result in adverse impacts upon the natural environment,
including air, water, noise, storm water management, wildlife, and vegetation, or such
impacts will be substantially mitigated with building footprint maximums; and,
(2) Approval of the Application will reduce building massing compared to the
existing underlying zoning, allowing for an improvement in quality over what could have
been accomplished through the existing zoning designations; and,
(3) Potential building impacts are reduced by certain restrictions stated in the
conditions; and,
(4) The Application is in conformance with policy recommendations in the Avon
Comprehensive Plan, including “siting buildings of varying sizes along the street to
maximize sun exposure, protect views, be compatible with surrounding development,
and break up building bulk.”
Attachments
A: Letter Request and Driveway Plans
B: Previous PUD Approval and Subdivision t
March 14, 2016 PZC Meeting – Minervini Minor PUD Amendment 3
Date: 03-11-2016
Re: Minervini Residences Drive
Dear Planning and Zoning Committee
c/o Mr. Pielsticker, Town of Avon Planner
Martin Manley Architects created the grading and driveway plan for the Minervinis for the bidding and to
construct the drive. We complete this drawing in September, of 2015. This shows that we were in
process of working to conform/comply with the conditions set forth by the PUD. Due to the owner
illness, contractor workloads, and the winter closing date of the asphalt plant, we ran out of time to
complete the project by the deadline. Mr. Minervini is in negotiation with DW Dantas Construction now
to see if he can get the project started while the excavator is on a neighboring lot.
I would like drive drawing as part of the presentation/packets.
We are looking to extend the date that was recorded in the PUD, so that the Minervinis can finish the
project and be in conformance with the intent of the PUD previously approved. The Goal was to
provide the drive entrance that was not on the curve. Our current drawing addresses this safety
concern.
Thank you,
Jeffrey P Manley AIA
Martin Manley Architects
970-328-1299 (direct)
970-688-0326 (cell)
www.martinmanleyarchitects.com
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0' - 0"8' - 0"970.328.5151 OFFICEPO Box 1587, Eagle, CO 81631www.martinmanleyarchitects.comProject numberDateREVISIONS9/18/2015 9:05:17 AMA1.1SITE PLAN1503Minervini ResidencePROGRESS SET09.18.15Renovation of Single Family HomeLot 2, Minervini Subdivision5684 Wildridge Road East Avon, CO 81620No. Description Date
1" = 10'-0"1 01.0 SITE PLAN
1" = 30'-0"2 01.0 OVERALL SITE PLAN
AREA OF DRIVE 1750' S.F. ON LOT 2
20% SNOWSTORAGE = 350 S.F. REQUIRED
430 S.F. OF SNOW STORAGE PROVIDED
AREA OF DRIVE 470' S.F. ON LOT 1
20% SNOWSTORAGE = 94 S.F. REQUIRED
125S.F. OF SNOW STORAGE PROVIDED
Attachment E
TOWN OF AVON
RESOLUTION NO. 14 -02
Series of 2014
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE MINERVINI MINOR PUD AMENDMENT FOR
LOTS 15 AND 16, BLOCK 4, WILDRIDGE, TOWN OF AVON, COLORADO
WHEREAS, a Minor PUD Amendment Application ( "Application "), was submitted to the
Community Development Department of the Town on October 7, 2013 by Dominic Mauriello
Applicant "); and
WHEREAS, the Application requests to amend the zoning of Lot 15 and Lot 16, Block 4,
Wildridge, to allow three (3) single- family structures in place of the currently allowed single -
family and duplex zoning; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission held public hearings on November 5,
2013, November 19, 2013, December 3, 2013, and January 7, 2014, after posting notice of such
hearings in accordance with the requirements of Section 7.16.020(d), Step 4: Notice, Avon
Municipal Code, and considered all comments provided; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission approved Findings of Fact, Record of
Decision, and Recommendations on January 7, 2014, recommending that the Town Council
conditionally approve the Application; and
WHEREAS, the Avon Town Council held public hearings on January 28, 2014, February
25, 2014, March 25, 2014, and April 8, 2014, and after posting notice as required by law,
considered all comments, testimony, evidence and staff reports provided by the Town staff prior
to taking action on the Application; and
WHEREAS, the Avon Town Council has examined the review criteria set forth in
7.16.060(e)(4); and
WHEREAS, the Avon Town Council has made the following findings regarding the
Application:
1) The Application was processed in accordance with §7.16.060(h), Amendment to a Final
PUD, which allowed the application to be processed as a minor amendment pursuant to
7.16.060(h)(1)(11), Minor Amendment, and utilized the review criteria set forth in
7.16.060(e)(4), Preliminary PUD Review Criteria; and,
2) The Application is in substantial compliance with §7.16.060(e)(4), Preliminary PUD
Review Criteria, AMC based upon review of the Application, the Town staff report and
other evidence considered by the Avon Town Council at the public hearing; and,
3) The Application will not result in adverse impacts upon the natural environment,
including air, water, noise, storm water management, wildlife, and vegetation, or such
impacts will be substantially mitigated with building footprint maximums; and,
Resolution 14 -02 Minervini Minor PUD Amendment
April 8, 2014
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Attachment E
4) Approval of the Application will reduce building massing compared to the existing
underlying zoning, allowing for an improvement in quality over what could have been
accomplished through the existing zoning designations; and,
5) Potential building impacts are reduced by certain restrictions stated in the conditions;
and,
6) The Application is in conformance with policy recommendations in the Avon
Comprehensive Plan, including "siting buildings of varying sizes along the street to
maximize sun exposure, protect views, be compatible with surrounding development, and
break up building bulk."
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF AVON, that the Minor PUD Application for Lots 15 and 16, Block 4, Wildridge,
Town of Avon, Colorado, is hereby approved subject to the following conditions, which shall be
met as a condition to subdivision, design review and/or building permit approval:
1) The Subdivision Plat shall include easements for utilities in the non - developable areas
including the right to access and maintain such utilities; lot line easements are shall
include Utility and Drainage easements, with the exception that the fi•ont lot line
easement shall include a Slope Maintenance, Utility, Drainage, and Snow Storage
Easement.
2) The maximum permitted roof ridge elevation for Lot 3 shall be 8,638' above sea level.
3) The realigned driveway to access Lots 2 and 3 shall be constructed by January 28, 2016,
based on the "Proposed Lots Conceptual Home Layout" plans, Page 2 of the Application
submittal.
4) The maximum building footprint shall be restricted to 3,000 square feet for proposed Lot
1, 4,000 sq. ft. for Lot 2, and restricted to 2,000 square feet for Lot 3.
5) The maximum livable square footage (not including garage space) shall be restricted to
4,000 square feet for proposed Lots 1 and 3.
6) The maximum building height shall be restricted to twenty -eight feet (28') for Lots 1 and
3.
ADOPTED APRIL 8, 2014.
AVON TOWN COUNCIL
By:
Rich Carroll, Mayor
Resolution 14 -02 Minervini Minor PUD Amendment
April 8, 2014
Page 2 of 2
Attest:
Debbie Hoppe, Town C erk
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Robert A. & Elizabeth L. Taylor)
R.N. 200915590)
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FINAL PLAT
MINERVINI SUBDIVISION]
A RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 15 AND 1
TOWN OF AVON, COUNTY OF EAGLE
LOT 13
Karen, Joseph, Jeremy & Elizabeth Merling)
R.N. 201212585)
209.
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LOT 19
Neal A, Habeck & Jineane B. Haybeck Trusts)
R.N. 201302990)
LAND USE SUMMARY
LOT AREA
1 0.351 Acres
2 0.741 Acres
3 0.354 Acres
PARCEL A 0.063 Acres
See note ##5 regarding th
USE
Single Family
Single Family
Single Family
Transfer Parcel
e purpose of Parcel
ADDRESS
5678 Wildridge Road East
5684 Wildridge Road East
5688 Wildridge Road East
5570 Coyote Ridge
A
LOT 20
Jack D. Hunn)
R.N. 200825659 )
BLOCK 4, WILDRIDGE
rATE OF COLORADO
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NW25' 0.28' FROM CORNER
TRACT K
Town of Avon)
LOT 21
Clifford Kay &
Althea Trevor Callaway)
R.N. 201314587)
f 40 .0
CERTIFICATION OF DEDICATION AND OWNERSHIP
Know all men by these presents that Virginia R. Klyce and John
Minervini Jr. (as to Parcel 1) and John Minervini Jr., Virginia R.
Klyce and Regions Bank, d /b /a Regions Mortgage (as to Parcel 2),
being sole owners in fee simple, mortgagee or lien holder of all
that real property situated in the Town of Avon, Eagle County ,
Colorado described as follows:
Parcel 1:
Lot 16, Block 4, Wildridge according to the Final
Subdivision Plat thereof recorded October 8, 1981 in Book
330 at Page 78, County of Eagle, State of Colorado
Parcel 2:
Lot 15, Block 4, Wildridge Subdivision according to the
Amended Final Plot thereof recorded October 5, 2005 under
Reception No. 931932, County of Eagle, State of Colorado
and containing 1.509 acres, more or less, has by these presents
laid out, platted and subdivided the same into Lots and Blocks
as shown hereon and designate the some as Minery €ni Subdivision,
Town of Avon, County of Eagle, State of Colorado and dedicate
for public use the streets shown herein including avenues,
drives, boulevards, lanes, courts and alleys to the Town of
Avon; and the utility and drainage easements shown hereon for
utility and drainage purposes only; and do further state that
this subdivision shall be subject to the Protective Covenants,
fled and recorded for this Subdivision in the Office of the
Clerk and Recorder of Eagle County, Colorado, as Document Number
Executed this —day of_, _, A.D., 20
Ow —r
n _
M _ _
Virginia R. Klyce
as to Parcels 1 and 2)
STATE OF C-0-10millib
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COUNTY OF Jd. `,_)
The foregoing Dedication was acknowledged before me th €s J—_
day of , 20-'AA-- by Virginia R. Klyce.
My commission expires:_ .ak!VAM _-
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STATE 040IQP
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COUNTY OF51_)
The foregoing Dedication was acknowledged before me this
RA
day of , 2D _q by John Minervin€ Jr.
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My commission expires:_
Witness my hand and seal
JACM100*4'y QUEZ
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LIEN HOLDERS CERTIFICATE
The undersigned beneficiary of a Deed of Trust upon the real
property covered by this Final Plat, hereby consents to the
submission of such real property to the provisions of the Final
Plat.
Mortgagee:
Regions d /b /a Regio ortgage
B Y - -.. ,,Z
Print name r _IIfPIC
STATE OF±"
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COUNTY OFF-M&
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The foregoing Dedication was acknow edged before m this
r a j
da of ____, 201 by 1@_ LfWr f
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t- CA-21-WAI dof Regions Bank, D /B /A Regions Mortgage.
My commission expires:l
Witripss my hand and seal
Notary Publi
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NOTES:
1) Date of Survey: April, 2014
2) Land Title Guarantee Company title commitment Nos.
V50038395 and V50038396 dated 04/02/2014 were used for all
easement and title information.
3) Notice: According to Colorado low you must commence any
legal action based upon any defect in this survey within
three years after you first discover such defect. In no
event, may any action based upon any defect in this survey
be commenced more than ten years from the date of the
certification show hereon.
4) The purpose of this Final Plat is to abandon the property line
between Lots 15 and 16 and to reconfigure said Lots, creating
Lots 1, 2, 3 & Parcel A and to create Non - Development Easements
on new Lots 1, 2 & 3, all as shown and described hereon.
5) Parcel A, as shown and described hereon, is created for the sole
purpose of tranfering land to Lot 20, Block 4, Wildridge (a.k.a. 5570
Coyote Ridge). Said transfer shall be executed by a seperate
document.
6) Basis of bearings is a line connecting monuments found at
at the southerly corner of Lot 1 and the easterly corner of
Lot 2 having a bearing of N37 *41'38 "E as shown and described
hereon.
7) Addresses are for informational purposes only and may be
subject to change. Please verify addresses with the Town
of Avon.
8) Restrictive Covenants are recorded in Book 345 at Page
844,
9) Lot 3Ais subject to Restrictive Covenants
t i
recorded at Reception
Nos. "cd \ _ and —(_o1 e {
11 4_(S -- - - - --
10) No structures may be developed on those parts of Lots 1, 2 and
3 designated hereon as "Non- Development Easement ".
11) Property is sub'ectt top dltionngl, zoning restrictions recorded at
Reception No. U %*_A*
TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY CERTIFICATE
I DNXO does hereby certify that it has
examined the title to all lands shown upon this plat and that title
to such lands is vested in: John Minervin€ Jr. and Virginia R. Klyce,
free and clear of all liens, encumbrances, +owe and assessments
except as follows:
V
By:L
As:
TOWN CERTIFICATE
This Final Plat is a pproved by the Town of Avon, County of Eagle,
Colorado this _ I I
day of _%_V_6Y_ —, 2011-, for filing with the
Clerk and Recorder of the County of Eagle. Approval of this plat by
the Town Is consent only and is not to be construed as an approval of
the technical correctness of this plat or any documents relating
thereto.
WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL OF THE TOWN OF AVON:
TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TO AVON
By: _
Director of Commu Development
e,2
Attest: :SETownClerk
coL PRADO
SURVEYOR'S CERTIFICATE
I, Masan L. Torry, do hereby certify that I am a Registered Land
Surveyor licensed under the lows of the State of Colorado, that this
Plat is a true, correct and complete Plat of Minervini Subdivision as
laid out, platted, dedicated and shown hereon, that such Plat was
made from an accurate survey of said property by me and under my
supervision and correctly shows the location and dimensions of the
lots, easements and streets of said subdivision as the some were
staked upon the ground in compliance with applicable regulations
governing the subdivision of Land. All monuments were set as required
bytheSubd' ' Lions f the Town 'qf Avon.
Ier,ev!I i7 v my hand and peal this g_ day of
vt A. D,, 20_ -,
Moso
Colors m 38233
CERTIFICATE OF TAXES PAID
I, the undersigned, do hereby certify that the entire
11amount
of taxes
and assessments due and payable as of Q_*u r.i_i!.__ upon all parcels of
real estate described on this plat are paid in full.
Dated this A y`h __day of 1AJ_ —_A.D. 20N.
Treasurer 'of Eagle Coun
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CLERK AND RECORDER'S CERTIFICATE
This Plat was filed for record in the Office of the Clerk and
Recorder at 5 o'clock !f_ _= _ A.D., 2D .,. and
i d re R tion' Number
Dp _ '
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CERTIFICATION OF DEDICATION AND OWNERSHIP
Know all men by these presents that Virginia R. Klyce and John
Minervini Jr. (as to Parcel 1) and John Minervini Jr., Virginia R.
Klyce and Regions Bank, d /b /a Regions Mortgage (as to Parcel 2),
being sole owners in fee simple, mortgagee or lien holder of all
that real property situated in the Town of Avon, Eagle County ,
Colorado described as follows:
Parcel 1:
Lot 16, Block 4, Wildridge according to the Final
Subdivision Plat thereof recorded October 8, 1981 in Book
330 at Page 78, County of Eagle, State of Colorado
Parcel 2:
Lot 15, Block 4, Wildridge Subdivision according to the
Amended Final Plot thereof recorded October 5, 2005 under
Reception No. 931932, County of Eagle, State of Colorado
and containing 1.509 acres, more or less, has by these presents
laid out, platted and subdivided the same into Lots and Blocks
as shown hereon and designate the some as Minery €ni Subdivision,
Town of Avon, County of Eagle, State of Colorado and dedicate
for public use the streets shown herein including avenues,
drives, boulevards, lanes, courts and alleys to the Town of
Avon; and the utility and drainage easements shown hereon for
utility and drainage purposes only; and do further state that
this subdivision shall be subject to the Protective Covenants,
fled and recorded for this Subdivision in the Office of the
Clerk and Recorder of Eagle County, Colorado, as Document Number
Executed this —day of_, _, A.D., 20
Ow —r
n _
M _ _
Virginia R. Klyce
as to Parcels 1 and 2)
STATE OF C-0-10millib
SS
COUNTY OF Jd. `,_)
The foregoing Dedication was acknowledged before me th €s J—_
day of , 20-'AA-- by Virginia R. Klyce.
My commission expires:_ .ak!VAM _-
W€tness my hand and seal C` t 93MIMM An
i "glill'LBQL CH 11MMON
00"0-100 .40 31VLS
o ry Public winm P 3 3(00Vr
John Minervini Jr.
as to Parcels 1 and 2)
STATE 040IQP
5S
COUNTY OF51_)
The foregoing Dedication was acknowledged before me this
RA
day of , 2D _q by John Minervin€ Jr.
cl
My commission expires:_
Witness my hand and seal
JACM100*4'y QUEZ
Nota ublic _ - - -- S1rA Wt ORAIJO
NOi1kRY 1 y Ofi1>YT'{
M1' f l0lf20>It
LIEN HOLDERS CERTIFICATE
The undersigned beneficiary of a Deed of Trust upon the real
property covered by this Final Plat, hereby consents to the
submission of such real property to the provisions of the Final
Plat.
Mortgagee:
Regions d /b /a Regio ortgage
B Y - -.. ,,Z
Print name r _IIfPIC
STATE OF±"
S
COUNTY OFF-M&
4A
The foregoing Dedication was acknow edged before m this
r a j
da of ____, 201 by 1@_ LfWr f
a
t- CA-21-WAI dof Regions Bank, D /B /A Regions Mortgage.
My commission expires:l
Witripss my hand and seal
Notary Publi
ID 97941
PIOTAO I IJf3LIC a
Coverts. ft Iran
Jan. 3, 201 a
pQom• ®o
NOTES:
1) Date of Survey: April, 2014
2) Land Title Guarantee Company title commitment Nos.
V50038395 and V50038396 dated 04/02/2014 were used for all
easement and title information.
3) Notice: According to Colorado low you must commence any
legal action based upon any defect in this survey within
three years after you first discover such defect. In no
event, may any action based upon any defect in this survey
be commenced more than ten years from the date of the
certification show hereon.
4) The purpose of this Final Plat is to abandon the property line
between Lots 15 and 16 and to reconfigure said Lots, creating
Lots 1, 2, 3 & Parcel A and to create Non - Development Easements
on new Lots 1, 2 & 3, all as shown and described hereon.
5) Parcel A, as shown and described hereon, is created for the sole
purpose of tranfering land to Lot 20, Block 4, Wildridge (a.k.a. 5570
Coyote Ridge). Said transfer shall be executed by a seperate
document.
6) Basis of bearings is a line connecting monuments found at
at the southerly corner of Lot 1 and the easterly corner of
Lot 2 having a bearing of N37 *41'38 "E as shown and described
hereon.
7) Addresses are for informational purposes only and may be
subject to change. Please verify addresses with the Town
of Avon.
8) Restrictive Covenants are recorded in Book 345 at Page
844,
9) Lot 3Ais subject to Restrictive Covenants
t i
recorded at Reception
Nos. "cd \ _ and —(_o1 e {
11 4_(S -- - - - --
10) No structures may be developed on those parts of Lots 1, 2 and
3 designated hereon as "Non- Development Easement ".
11) Property is sub'ectt top dltionngl, zoning restrictions recorded at
Reception No. U %*_A*
TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY CERTIFICATE
I DNXO does hereby certify that it has
examined the title to all lands shown upon this plat and that title
to such lands is vested in: John Minervin€ Jr. and Virginia R. Klyce,
free and clear of all liens, encumbrances, +owe and assessments
except as follows:
V
By:L
As:
TOWN CERTIFICATE
This Final Plat is a pproved by the Town of Avon, County of Eagle,
Colorado this _ I I
day of _%_V_6Y_ —, 2011-, for filing with the
Clerk and Recorder of the County of Eagle. Approval of this plat by
the Town Is consent only and is not to be construed as an approval of
the technical correctness of this plat or any documents relating
thereto.
WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL OF THE TOWN OF AVON:
TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TO AVON
By: _
Director of Commu Development
e,2
Attest: :SETownClerk
coL PRADO
SURVEYOR'S CERTIFICATE
I, Masan L. Torry, do hereby certify that I am a Registered Land
Surveyor licensed under the lows of the State of Colorado, that this
Plat is a true, correct and complete Plat of Minervini Subdivision as
laid out, platted, dedicated and shown hereon, that such Plat was
made from an accurate survey of said property by me and under my
supervision and correctly shows the location and dimensions of the
lots, easements and streets of said subdivision as the some were
staked upon the ground in compliance with applicable regulations
governing the subdivision of Land. All monuments were set as required
bytheSubd' ' Lions f the Town 'qf Avon.
Ier,ev!I i7 v my hand and peal this g_ day of
vt A. D,, 20_ -,
Moso
Colors m 38233
CERTIFICATE OF TAXES PAID
I, the undersigned, do hereby certify that the entire
11amount
of taxes
and assessments due and payable as of Q_*u r.i_i!.__ upon all parcels of
real estate described on this plat are paid in full.
Dated this A y`h __day of 1AJ_ —_A.D. 20N.
Treasurer 'of Eagle Coun
os u
CLERK AND RECORDER'S CERTIFICATE
This Plat was filed for record in the Office of the Clerk and
Recorder at 5 o'clock !f_ _= _ A.D., 2D .,. and
i dre R tion' Number
Dp _ '
VCleRecder
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Staff Report – Comprehensive Plan Amendment
March 14, 2016 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting
Project File Case #CPA16001
Legal description Tract G, Benchmark at Beaver Creek
Swift Gulch Addition
Lot 5, Village at Avon
Prepared By Matt Pielsticker, AICP
INTRODUCTION
The Town of Avon is processing a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to cross reference the planning studies
completed in 2015 related to future potential uses on Tract G and other Town properties. The planning
effort included public open houses and charrettes, culminating in a study titled “Planning Review and
Update of Nottingham Park Master Plan, Swift Gulch Master Plan, Lot 5 Development Plan.” Staff finds
that the formal recognition of this planning effort and final study is important to acknowledge the findings
and recommendations found in the study.
BACKGROUND
Tract G encompasses approximately 47 acres and includes the Harry A. Nottingham Park, Nottingham Lake
and playground, current Town Hall facility and the park’s storage sheds; the Library District’s Avon Library
and Avon’s Recreation Center. The Tract is bisected by two roads; Lake Street and Mikaela Way, both of
which have the ability to close partially for special events.
The Tract also includes a pedestrian mall (“Main Street Mall”) containing numerous public art pieces and is
in close proximity to vital retail and hotel sites. Recent Town investments include a major outdoor
Performance Pavilion and the Main Street Mall in addition to enhancements to Avon Road, the primary
north-south corridor in Town. Changes are supported by the Town Council and Planning and Zoning
Commission to more fully develop the summer economy with cultural events, improve the objectives of
walkability and to connect the park with the commercial core in east Avon, where the abundance of
restaurants and retail has been developed.
These changes are coupled with Town Council’s current interest in relocating the Police Department and
neighboring fire department to a joint public safety facility located away from its current housing in a dated
Town Hall facility. The need to update or relocate the remainder of general government services in the
current Town Hall facility brought attention to the Tract G area and how best to plan for future needs and
uses of this Tract, keeping in mind the other Town owned and managed properties.
Two other parcels are owned by the Town outside of the core and required development planning as well.
The Swift Gulch site is a combination of three different parcels of land: Lot 1A (10 acres), Lot 1B (4.2 acres),
and Tract AA (9.7 acres). This location serves as the Town’s regional transportation facility and fleet
services shop. Upper reaches of the site include material and large vehicle storage. Planned several years
ago for a much larger transportation center and expansive administration building, these programs are not
foreseen any longer. The site has a modular building destined for removal thereby creating more space to
accommodate other Town uses.
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The final site, Lot 5, is utilized for Town snow storage (up to 50% in the winter) and as a general material
laydown yard. The current long term view is to construct large equipment storage at the site and possible
relocation of park’s equipment and smaller vehicles currently housing within Tract G, but no plan has been
constructed to date.
The Town contracted with Stan Clauson Associates after a competitive RFP process in fall, 2015. The
planning firm developed a public participation program and developed multiple options for future facility
locations. The project included the review of the 2006 Avon Comprehensive Plan, the 2007 West Town
Center District Investment Plan, 2009 Nottingham Park Plan, 2015 Facilities Assessment and Space Needs
Analysis, and 2015 Walkability Report.
A public open house and charrette was held on October 13, 2015, with follow-up presentation at the
October 27, 2015 Town Council meeting. All development scenarios were vetted with the public and the
Avon Town Council, after which a final report was presented. The final report represents the preferred
options informed by community feedback, Town Council, and Staff direction. The final plans, while
conceptual in nature, are now being formally referenced in the Avon Comprehensive Plan for planning
purposes.
PROCESS
The Planning and Zoning Commission (“PZC”) will review the Application and conduct a public hearing on
March 14, 2016. After conducting a public hearing, PZC will forward a recommendation to Town Council.
Subsequently, final action is taken on the applications by Town Council after conducting public hearings and
either approval by Ordinance.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT CRITERIA:
The review procedures for this application are governed by the Development Code. According to the AMC
§7.16.030(e), Review Criteria, the following criteria must be considered prior to formulating a
recommendation to the Avon Town Council:
(1) The surrounding area is compatible with the land use proposed in the plan amendment or the
proposed land use provides an essential public benefit and other locations are not feasible or
practical;
Staff Response: The land uses presented in the planning study for Tract G were never envisioned with
the Nottingham Park Master Plan or West Town Center Investment Plan; an “Inn” was integrated into
previous studies as a potential compatible use and to fuel the Urban Renewal District. The Clauson
Study provided numerous recommendations for uses that supported the other park uses including but
not limited to: expanded turf area for larger play field, seating areas, conference center, parking
facilities, improved restrooms, indoor ice arena, Community/Visitor Center, workforce housing, and
important connections to the Eagle River and Main Street Mall.
Staff Review &
Report
PUBLIC HEARING:
PZC
PUBLIC HEARING:
Council & 1st
Reading of
Ordinance
PUBLIC HEARING:
Council & 2nd
Reading of
Ordinance
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Swift Gulch was found to be an excellent candidate site for housing on the upper bench, something
that the Town had never envisioned as a real opportunity to help meet the future needs of employees
and workers in Avon. Relocating Police to Swift Gulch was also considered as a backup option if other
sites did not come to fruition.
Moving some park facilities and functions from Tract G to Lot 5 was found to be a logical move.
Additionally, design studies were developed for a co-location of Police and Public Works on the site in
case the Police/Fire facility cannot be realized. These uses are in addition to the snow storage that
exists today and is needed in future years.
Compatibility of all of the land uses was considered and vetted with a “Community and Financial
Costs” section of the report. While tradeoffs are associated with some of the land uses as presented,
the final recommendations were found to provide harmonious land uses with those of the
surrounding community. In all cases, further studies and planning work is required to finalize plans for
physical development.
(2) Transportation services and infrastructure have adequate current capacity, or planned capacity,
to serve potential traffic demands of the land use proposed in the plan amendment;
Staff Response: Transportation networks and infrastructure were considered with the land uses
envisioned in the study. For example, the Swift Gulch site looked at easy connectivity to the rest of
town through the existing paved path and adjacent bus stop.
(3) Public services and facilities have adequate current capacity, or planned capacity, to serve the
land use proposed in the plan amendment;
Staff Response: The land uses in this amendment are conceptual and will require further studies to
determine capacity.
(4) The proposed land use in the plan amendment will result in a better location or form of
development for the Town, even if the current plan designation is still considered appropriate;
Staff Response: As mentioned, the study provides multiple options for future land uses of each of the
three properties. The intent is not to adopt any one land use option formally, rather, to provide better
informed decisions in the future for citing these important public facilities and community amenities.
(5) Strict adherence to the current plan would result in a situation neither intended nor in keeping
with other key elements and policies of the plan;
Staff Response: Conditions have changed greatly since the 2006 Comprehensive Plan and other
studies were completed. The performance pavilion, bus barn, and other developments related to the
Town Hall and Police/Fire were not clearly defined in previous planning efforts.
(6) The proposed plan amendment will promote the purposes stated in this Development Code; and,
Staff Response: The Purposes stated in the Development Code are achieved with the siting and
development of the properties for valuable public amenities and functions.
(7) The proposed plan amendment will promote the health, safety or welfare of the Avon
Community and will be consistent with the general goals and policies of the Avon Comprehensive
Plan.
Staff Response: The plan amendment will ensure that the Avon Comprehensive Plan provides the
most up to date planning work related to these vital public properties. Tract G continues to evolve
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into the cultural center of the Town. Referencing the Planning Review and Update of Nottingham Park
Master Plan, Swift Gulch Master Plan, and Lot 5 Development Plan will help to promote the health,
safety, and welfare of the Community. The Avon Comprehensive Plan supports the development of
area specific district planning efforts to ensure that the planning guidance and implementation
recommendations are current and appropriate.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve Resolution 16-03 as drafted, or with modifications to the findings.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
“I move to Approve Resolution 16-03, recommending that the Avon Town Council approve Case
#CPA16001, an application to amend the Avon Comprehensive Plan to reference the Planning Review and
Update of Nottingham Park Master Plan, Swift Gulch Master Plan, and Lot 5 Development Plan, as prepared
by Stan Clauson Associates.”
ATTACHMENTS:
• Resolution 16-03
• Planning Review and Update of Nottingham Park Master Plan, Swift Gulch Master Plan, and Lot 5
Development Plan, dated November 12, 2015
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TOWN OF AVON, COLORADO
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 16-03
A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING TO THE AVON TOWN COUNCIL APPROVAL OF CASE #CPA16001,
AN APPLICATION APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE AVON COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO REFERENCE
THE “PLANNING SERVIES REVIEW AND UPDATE OF NOTTINGHAM PARK MASTER PLAN, SWIFT
GULCH MASTER PLAN, AND LOT 5 DEVELOPMENT PLAN”
WHEREAS, the Town of Avon recognizes the importance of the Tract G area and how best to
plan for future needs and uses of this Tract, keeping in mind the other Town owned and managed
properties including Swift Gulch and Lot 5; and
WHEREAS, the Town engaged Stan Clauson Associates to provide professional planning services,
including charrettes and public open houses to gather community input and support for alternative
land uses in Tract G, Swift Gulch, and Lot 5; and
WHEREAS, the Avon Planning and Zoning Commission held a Public Hearing on March 14, 2016,
where public comments were considered prior to formulating a recommendation to Council; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission makes the following findings with respect to
the Application:
1. The amendment s desirable to respond to changed conditions that have resulted on
Tract G.
2. The Application was reviewed in accordance with AMC §7.16.030 Comprehensive Plan
Amendment, and found to be in compliance with the review criteria.
3. The Application promotes the health, safety, and welfare of the Avon community by
citing the most up to date planning efforts for public properties.
4. The Application is in conformance with the Avon Comprehensive Plan goals and policies;
specifically, Policy C.1.4. Develop detailed District Master Plans for each District.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning and Zoning Commission hereby
recommends that the Town Council of the Town of Avon Approve the Application to amend the
Avon Comprehensive Plan is hereby approved as set forth in Exhibit A – Comprehensive Plan
Amendment referencing Planning Review and Update of Nottingham Park Master Plan, Swift Gulch
Master Plan, and Lot 5 Development Plan, prepared by Stan Clauson Associates and dated November
12, 2015.
ACCEPTED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED THIS ____ DAY OF _______________, 2016
AVON PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
SIGNED:
___________________________
Jim Clancy, Chairperson
Resolution 16-03 – Recommendation Regarding Comprehensive Plan Amendments for Stan Clauson Report
Town District Planning Principles
High Priority Districts
Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan
Page 71
B. High Priority Districts
The following districts are high priority for the Town:
District 1: West Town Center District
The role of the West Town Center District is to serve as the heart
of the community. Social, cultural, intellectual, political, and
recreational gatherings occur in this district. In addition, the
district acts as the common ground between the full-time
residents, part-time residents, and destination guests through
diverse retail and entertainment opportunities.
The West Town Center District will be an intensely developed
mixed use, pedestrian-oriented area that serves as the primary
focus for residential and lodging development within the overall
Town Center.
Currently, this district provides a diversity of land uses in
vertically mixed-use buildings. Uses include retail, office,
residential, government services, civic facilities, and parks
loosely grouped around a 50-foot pedestrian mall right-of-way.
The heart of the
community.
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High Priority Districts
Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan
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Planning Principles:
Create a new “Main Street” in the existing pedestrian mall right-of-
way.
Realign West Benchmark Road to improve circulation in the area
and enhance the development feasibility of vacant parcels.
Link pedestrian, bicycle, and automobile circulation to and through
Avon’s Town Center, Nottingham Park, the Confluence site, and
the Eagle River.
Develop a multi-modal transit center.
Develop a parking structure associated with the expansion of
Avon’s Recreation Center.
Develop a mix of uses that provides a strong residential and
lodging bed base supported by community and guest commercial
uses.
Create inviting storefronts with retail, restaurant, and entertainment
uses on ground levels and offices, lodging, and residential uses
above.
Establish public plazas and other gathering spaces for community
interaction and social events.
Provide entertainment opportunities for residents and guests to
enliven the area and promoted and extended retail hours.
Use signage, streetscape design, landscaping, points of interest,
and other wayfinding elements to help orient visitors to important
destinations within the district and the larger Town Center.
Use architectural detailing on ground level/first floor to enhance
the pedestrian environment that includes a human scale, display
windows, appropriate lighting, and other pedestrian amenities.
Site buildings of various sizes along the street edge to maximize
sun exposure, protect views, and break up building bulk.
Develop a new transit center and private/public structured parking
facilities that provide easy access to and through the district.
Consider planning recommendations from the Planning Review
and Update of Nottingham Park Master Plan, Swift Gulch Master
Plan, and Lot 5 Development Plan, as prepared by Stan Clauson
Associates.
Town District Planning Principles
Medium Priority Districts
Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan
Page 79
C. Medium Priority Districts
The following Districts are deemed to present a medium priority
for the Town.
District 5: Nottingham Park District
The Nottingham Park District is Avon’s cultural, civic, and
recreational hub. Included in this district are Harry A.
Nottingham Park, the municipal office complex, fire department,
library, elementary school, and the Town’s recreation center.
The district functions as the center for community activities,
such as the Town’s Fourth of July celebration and various
athletic tournaments. Good pedestrian circulation between the
municipal center, the park, the Town Center, and adjacent
residential uses exist, but will need to be enhanced to respond to
key future developments in the West Town Center District and
the Confluence District. Views and access into and from the
Nottingham Park are key components to Avon’s image and
identity.
Cultural, civic,
and recreational
hub.
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Medium Priority Districts
Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan
Page 80
Planning Principles:
Strengthen this area as a cultural and recreational center
by including amenities such as a performing arts
pavilion, maintaining flexible space for temporary
concession facilities, and providing a western anchor to
the future “Main Street”.
Create private, comfortable spaces along Buck Creek for
passive activities as an alternative to the play fields and
other active spaces available within the rest of
Nottingham Park.
Use signage, streetscape design, landscaping, points of
interest, artwork, and other wayfinding elements to help
orient visitors to the district’s various functions, the
cultural and civic activity center, and toward important
destinations within the Town Center area.
Realign Benchmark Road perpendicular with the future
“Main Street” per the Avon Town Center Plan and
enhance the pedestrian connections between the
municipal center and the park.
Preserve view corridors to Beaver Creek and the new
“Main Street” in the West Town Center District.
Consider planning recommendations from the Planning
Review and Update of Nottingham Park Master Plan,
Swift Gulch Master Plan, and Lot 5 Development Plan,
as prepared by Stan Clauson Associates.
Town District Planning Principles
Medium Priority Districts
Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan
Page 86
District 8: Village at Avon East District
The Village at Avon East District is the region’s commercial
center. It is intended to provide the Village at Avon West
District with supporting commercial development and regional
commercial uses associated with the I-70 and Post Boulevard
interchange. The site is characterized by gently sloping
topography along the valley floor with steeper slopes rising up to
I-70.
Planning Principles:
Create a unified and cohesive physical framework and
community image (compatible building orientation,
scale, massing, street alignments, streetscape
furnishings, signage, lighting, etc.) between the Village
at Avon West District and the rest of the Town.
Site buildings of various sizes (but smaller than those
found in the West Town Center District) to maximize
sun exposure, protect views, and break up building bulk.
Create a strong overall pedestrian-orientation with tree
lined streets and walking paths.
Screen large regional commercial uses from I-70 with
trees and berms.
Consider planning recommendations from the Planning
Review and Update of Nottingham Park Master Plan,
Swift Gulch Master Plan, and Lot 5 Development Plan,
as prepared by Stan Clauson Associates.
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Town District Planning Principles
Low Priority Districts
Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan
Page 101
Acquire and maintain as public open space
the U.S. Forest Service-owned parcel
adjacent to Wildridge that includes Beaver
Creek Point.
Add an alternative or second access route to
Wildridge (perhaps forest service road
during the spring and summer).
Identify and delineate all open space parcels
and public trails.
Site buildings of varying sizes along the
street to maximize sun exposure, protect
views, be compatible with existing
surrounding development, and break up
building bulk.
District 25: Mountain Star Residential
District
This area is a planned unit development established
in 1992, of large-lot, single-family homes, located
east of Wildridge on the south-facing slopes north of
the main valley floor. This covenant-controlled,
gated community has its own design review
committee.
Planning Principles:
Prohibit significant alteration of natural
environment and minimize stress on wildlife
and loss of habitat.
Consider the development of a trailhead to
access the surrounding public lands.
District 26: Swift Gulch District
The Town of Avon’s Public Works and
Transportation Departments are located in the Swift
Gulch District. In response to the area’s high
visibility from I-70, efforts have been made to
screen the existing buildings and facilities and
ensure that they blend into the surrounding
environment.
Town District Planning Principles
Low Priority Districts
Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan
Page 102
Planning Principles:
Encourage building at a scale that minimizes
visibility from I-70.
Screen accessory uses with landforms and
landscaping.
Encourage sidewalks and pedestrian
connections.
Consider planning recommendations from the
Planning Review and Update of Nottingham
Park Master Plan, Swift Gulch Master Plan, and
Lot 5 Development Plan, as prepared by Stan
Clauson Associates.
District 27: Nottingham Station/Eaglebend
District
The Nottingham Station/Eaglebend District contains
single-family and multi-family residential
development. The area is mostly developed, with a
few remaining individual residential lots still
undeveloped. Design issues for development in this
area are to address visibility from U.S. Highway 6,
the protection and enhancement of the riparian
environment along the Eagle River, and appropriate
public access along the river.
Planning Principles:
Examine the potential to develop pedestrian and
bicycle connections between Stonebridge
Drive and the Village at Avon Residential
and Commercial Districts.
Encourage development to take into
consideration the objectives of the Eagle
River Watershed Management Plan
including river setbacks and best practices
for development in proximity to the river.
Provide a public access easement, where
appropriate, within building setback areas in
development adjacent to the Eagle River for
public enjoyment of the river and
construction of a public recreational trail.
Building should be oriented to capitalize upon
the Eagle River as an amenity. Parking
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INTRODUCTION
The Town of Avon engaged Stan Clauson Associates, Inc. (SCA) to review and update the master plans for three separate town owned parcels. These parcels included Tract G (otherwise known as Nottingham Park), Swift Gulch, and Lot 5.
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The scope of work was divided into four phases to be completed over a two-month period. The fi nal report has been organized based on the four phases, described as follows:
Phase One – Evaluate the Physical, Built, and Regulatory Environment:
Following the review of previous and ongoing planning efforts and technical materials, a kick–off meeting and initial site visit was held with staff. The SCA Team prepared an outline of the site opportunities and constraints that would potentially be incorporated into the preliminary fi ndings report.
Phase Two – Public Outreach and Town Council Review:
SCA developed the opportunities and constraints, and prepared a presentation which was provided to the public and Town Council. The public outreach process included a public open house with a tour of the Tract G, along with areas surrounding Town Hall and the current Fire Station site. This was followed by a Q&A session and a design charrette, allowing participants a hands-on opportunity to address design issues. SCA then incorporated this community feedback into the preliminary fi ndings report and presentation delivered that evening at the Town Council work-session.
Phase Three – Updated Review Report, Preferred Option(s):
Based on a more in-depth understanding of the community desires, SCA refi ned the preliminary site plan alternatives and selected a preferred alternative for each site. In addition, SCA outlined the fi nancial and community costs/benefi ts for each site. The Updated Review Report and accompanying drawings were then presented at the Town Council meeting of 27 October 2015.
Phase Four – Preparation of the Parcel by Parcel Plans:
The Final Report reviews the planning process undertaken providing a record of the meetings, work-sessions, and feedback from staff that lead to the parcel by parcel plans. The Final Report includes all fi ndings, analyses, and recommendations with accompanying graphics. Finally, a prioritized implementation plan has been provided.
Phase One
Kick-off Meeting / 23 September 2015
The kick-off meeting was held at Avon Town Hall on 23 September 2015 and consisted of three parts:
1. Meeting at Town Hall with Town Staff tointroduce the project with a review of thestudy area mapping;
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2. Tours of the sites and associated areas of interest lead by Town Staff. Key objectives for eachsite were provided; and
3. Luncheon meeting where a review of previous planning studies, project schedule, and keyobjectives was discussed. Contractual matters and agenda for next on-site meeting werefi nalized.
Review of Project Scope / Discussion of Key Issues
Staff met with the consultants to discuss the scope of work and schedule. In attendance from the Town of Avon were Virginia Egger, Matt Pielsticker, Justin Hildreth, and Gary Padilla. In attendance from SCA were Stan Clauson, Patrick Rawley, and Larisa LaLonde.
The Staff/Consultant meeting began by discussing the two major recent developments in downtown Avon. The first development was completion of the Main Street Mall. This pedestrian mall connects Nottingham Park, the library and the recreation center, and the commercial/lodging district. In addition to connecting the vital areas of town, the mall contains many public amenities including numerous sculptures, a large mural, public seating, and a climbing wall.
The second recent development is the construction of the Avon Performance Pavilion at Nottingham Park. The Pavilion includes a large stage, an outdoor gathering space overlooking the lake, and modest support facilities. Staff shared that the stage has become a great community asset and this popularity has necessitated the Town to consider hiring an event planner to market and manage the bookings.
The review next looked at the existing Town Hall building, stating that Town Hall contains all Town staff offi ces as well as the police department. As such, the existing Town Hall is cramped and requires signifi cant code upgrades. It was stressed that it is important for Town Hall to remain centrally located. New locations that have been explored for Town Hall include the Sheraton Mountain Vista Office Building (also known as the Skier Building), a vacant building located on the pedestrian mall, or the soon to be vacated Fire Station site, located across Lake Street from the existing Town Hall. If Town Hall is to move to either of these locations, the Police Department would either move to a co-located site with the Fire Department or some other location to be determined.
Tours of the Site
Following the kick-off meeting, Staff took the consultant team on a walking tour of Nottingham Park and surrounding areas, including the pedestrian mall, library, fi re station, “Possibilities Plaza,” the approach to the Gondola, and Town Hall.
Points of discussion were as follows:1.Town Hall can:
a.Stay where it is and be remodeled,;
b. Stay where it is and be remodeled with anaddition for the police department;
c.Move to the Sheraton Mountain Vista Offfice Building and the current building be demolished;
d. Move to the Fire Station site following the FireDepartment relocating to their new location;
e. If Town Hall is relocated, its present locationcould possibly be used for park expansion and/or other community amenities.
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2. The new Avon Performance Pavilion needs additionalsupport facilities. Staff clarifi ed that vehicular access needs to be maintained to the stage and the Parks Department needs a small storage facility in Nottingham Park for mowers and everyday maintenance equipment.
3. The playground is being relocated closer to the existingrestrooms and picnic area along the irrigation ditch. The site of the existing playground has not been reprogrammed at this time.
4. The current fi re station will soon be vacated. Possible usesfor the site discussed included demolishing the building and constructing a new Town Hall or utilizing the site as an auxiliary outdoor space for the library.
5. The new Main Street pedestrian mall needs better connectivity to the park. The fi rst fl oorcommercial along the mall is largely underutilized and greater foot traffi c would supportcommercial activities.
Following the walking tour Town staff and Consultants drove to the Swift Gulch site and Lot 5.
Points of discussion:
1. It was noted that Swift Gulch is located above the bus barn in a protected box canyonsurrounded by open space with generous separation from the I-70 corridor. The centrallocation of the site could make it a good candidate for a public works facility or possiblypolice headquarters. Grading for snow storage facilities, which is a function of public works,may be diffi cult at this sloping site. Utilizing the site for affordable housing was also discussed.The views of Town and the mountains and proximity to transit may support using the site foraffordable housing. Affordable housing at this location appeared to be well received byStaff.
2. Lot 5 is a triangular lot adjacent to big box stores, surface parking lots, the Eagle River, andInterstate I-70. Residential development is located across the river. In the past the Town hasused the site for snow storage and also leased a portion to the Eagle River Sanitation District.The main discussion on site revolved around relocating public works offi ces, equipment,and material storage, as well as continuing snow storage operations. The potential to usea portion of the site to accommodate a modest amount of work force housing was alsomentioned. Gary Padilla stated that the site was of adequately sized to enable Public Worksoperations to be consolidated at one location. Staff referred to a recorded deed restrictionlimiting the use of the property to Public Works operations, but indicated that the deedrestriction could possibly be modifi ed, if necessary. A modifi cation or lifting of the deedrestriction would need to be pursued if affordable housing or other non-Public Works usesare pursued on the site.
Luncheon meeting with Town staff
An informal review of the tour and key issues took place followed by the review of several of the Town’s previous planning efforts, including:
•Comprehensive Plan - 2008
•Facilities Assessment and Space Needs Analysis – 2015
•Avon Walkability Study – 2015
•West Town Center District Investment Plan – 2007
Gary Padilla reviewed parking demand around Nottingham Park. Parking on the north side of the park is limited and demand will increase with the use of the swim beach and the relocation of boat rentals. Matt Pielsticker provided that parking for the park was primarily accommodated by on-street parking, which appears to be marginally suf fi cient.
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The meeting concluded with a discussion of next steps and refi ning the agenda for the public outreach meetings and presentation to the Town Council to take place on 13 October 2015, with a Preliminary Findings Report to be provided in advance of that meting.
Phase Two
Preliminary Findings Report / 8 October 2015
The Preliminary Findings Report provided:
•A review of existing conditions of each of the subject sites with a brief assessment of theviability of previous plans; and
•Preliminary recommendations for potential uses that could be pursued on the NottinghamPark, Swift Gulch, and Lot 5 parcels. The preliminary recommendations were intended toinitiate the community discussion.
Overview
•Nottingham Park is and will be the center of community in Avon. This demands that thefunctions of the Park be supported and enhanced whenever possible. Support facilities,such as rehearsal space and dressing rooms for the popular new event stage, are criticalfor the long-term viability of the venue. Enhanced park amenities, ranging from a splashpark to fl exible community pavilions, can attract an ever-increasing number of diversepark visitors. By refi ning this strong touchstone of the community, an enhanced Park willattract people, via the Main Street Mall, to the true heart of Avon.
•Motivated pedestrian activity along the Mall will boostcommercial activity, encourage social interactionsbetween residents and visitors, and provide a vitalbackbone for the west end of Town. Strengthening theconnection of the Mall to the Park will be key to creatingthis backbone. In this manner, the Park, the Mall, andthe various civic uses (library, recreation center, andpossibly a new Town Hall) adjacent to the Mall will forma transect that creates an undeniable sense of placeand confl uence of community uses to complement thePark.
•The existing Town Hall is cramped and in need of updates. Somewhat strikingly, the building’s condition does not mirror the great energy created by the new development that has occurred in recent years. SCA recommends that a new Town Hall be developed at a new location so that town government has a fully functioning, comfort-, able, and inviting space to do business. In making this determination, we have carefully considered the fiscal realities associated with the various options for Town Hall and find that, while a significant investment, moving the new Town Hall to the Sheraton Mountain Vista Office Building is the best option for the long-term needs and fi nancial health of the Town. This move would create new opportunities for defi ning vibrant areas for community activity which will support the Park.
•The Police represent an element of the community that deserves a dedicated, morecentrally located home. With the planned Fire Station relocation, interesting opportunitiesfor a collaborative base of operations are created. We believe this opportunity to co-locate Fire and Police together can be a benefi t to the community. If co-location is not
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ultimately possible, the centrally located Swift Gulch site may be the most appropriate for Police operations. Public safety uses should take precedent over other potential uses of Swift Gulch.
• Accessibility and past uses of the Swift Gulch and Lot 5 properties have led us to determine that Swift Gulch presents opportunities for workforce housing, if Police co-locate with Fire. Lot 5, in keeping with the deed restriction in place, is best utilized for Public Works operations. Future site planning activities for Public Works and snow storage at this location will require in-depth attention to site design and mitigation of visual impacts.
Town Hall
Preliminary investigations of the existing Town Hall have found that the building no longer meets the needs of staff and citizens of the Town of Avon. This aging structure does not refl ect the vibrant growth and active community that has come to characterize Avon. A complete and costly renovation would be required simply to meet current staffi ng needs. Remodeling the existing structure, with expansion for current space requirements for Police and other departments will only delay an eventual need to fi nd a new home for government in the future that is more inviting and representative of the community. Moreover, Town Hall should be more centrally located, closer to other civic and community uses.
Our fi ndings concerning the existing Town Hall are based on the following:
• Remodeling the existing building represents one of the higher cost options as indicated in the “Facility Assessment and Space Needs Analysis” prepared for the Town;
• Keeping Town Hall excludes other viable and potentially less costly alternatives that exist to move Town Hall to another location; and
• Moving Town Hall provides an opportunity to provide other community-based uses that can be pursued in the southeastern corner of Nottingham Park.
Could We Remodel Town Hall?
According to the “Facility Assessment and Space Needs Analysis,” the renovation of the existing Town Hall would primarily focus on:
• Addressing ADA accessibility issues;
• Code compliance defi ciencies;
• Substandard energy effi ciency;
• Outdated fl oor layout;
• Ineffi cient use of space; and
• Addressing general qualities of space.
To address these issues, it is estimated that remodeling cost will be in the neighborhood of $4.5 million. Expanding the building to accommodate future staffi ng needs and Police operations increases the cost to $7.5 million. The community may initially accept this cost in the context of a strong attachment to the existing building or the belief that the existing structure is worthy to keep as a piece of Avon’s history. However, without this feedback from the community, we continue to return to the concept of creating a new Town Hall.
Relocation of Town Hall
The existing Town Hall occupies a corner of Nottingham Park that may be better utilized for other community-based uses that can support the Park and provide new amenities. Several options present themselves for moving Town Hall. These options all assume the relocation of Police to the New Fire Station Site, which will be discussed later. Some options for relocation consist of:
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Option # 1: Utilize Sheraton Mountain Vista Office Building for the new Town Hall (preferred) –
•The vacant Office Building is a centrally located, visible structure that is ringed by other community facilities. Following the acquisition by the Town, the building would only require tenant fi nishing in a manner acceptable to the Town for their personnel needs. With the generous size of the building, future growth in staffi ng needs can be accommodated and other ground level opportunities, such as community spaces, exhibits, public restrooms, and other civically related uses, could be provided. Using an already constructed modern building provides certain environmental sustainability benefi ts. Costs for purchase and remodeling are approximately $6 million, with some possible cost off-sets related to parking area exchanges.
Option # 2: Utilize the existing Fire Station site following relocation of Fire –
•A Town Hall located at the existing Fire Station site would use a site already owned by the Town and still enable the use of the vacated existing Town Hall site for community and park oriented uses. However, construction of the new Town Hall at this location may be diffi cult given the constrained nature of the site. Using this site also requires the demolition of two buildings, the existing Town Hall and the existing Fire Station, and the construction of a new building. Estimates for new construction with Police operations were estimated to be $9.8 million. If Police are located with Fire, the fi nal price may be less but it may still be more than utilizing the Office Building. While the site lacks the great visibility of the Office Building, the Town would be able to build its own structure which could be tailored to the Town’s specifi c needs.
Option # 3: Split Town Hall located behind Recreation Center and Library (Design Workshop Avon Center West Investment Plan) –
•This option, which was fi rst explored in a report by Design Workshop, is an interesting optionas it forms a gateway to the pedestrian mall from the Park. Furthermore, this optionprovides visibility for Town Hall and vitality to the mall by replacing a surface parking lot.It is worth pointing out that, based on feedback from discussions with staff, the plan thatprompted this concept is generally considered to be obsolete due to other improvementsbeing made to the vicinity and changing municipal desires.
Police Operations
We do not recommend keeping the Police operations with the Town Hall. Police operations located anywhere adjacent to Nottingham Park lack direct connectivity to the rest of Town which hinders response time. Additionally, a Police Station represents a signifi cant use of space that might otherwise be used for other community uses. A more centrally located Police station adjacent to primary east west thoroughfares offers greater accessibility in diffi cult traffi c conditions. Moreover, providing a dedicated home for this important community resource is appropriate.
With the Fire station relocating to a site between Buck Creek Road and Swift Gulch Road, an opportunity exists to co-located Police with Fire. This collaborative endeavor of fi rst responders creates a public safety “Community of Collaboration.” Studies have found that a Community of Collaboration increases effi ciency of
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response and decrease response time, critical metrics of effectiveness in the emergency response community. Sharing the same physical site has also been shown to encourage social contact between fi rst responders which in turn increases communication and collaboration in emergency situations.
Nottingham Park (Tract G)
The September 2015 Community Survey confi rmed that the Park and Nottingham Lake is still widely regarded as the centerpiece of the Town by local residents. The Park benefi ts from its proximity to a signifi cant segment of the community thanks to adjacencies to the Avon Elementary School, the Avon Recreation Center, and residential and condominium development. This proximity makes the Park’s amenities and green spaces an important and well used community asset. The recent addition of the performance stage and the resulting events that take place at the stage further enhance the Park’s position as the heart of the Town of Avon.
Respondents to the Community Survey indicated a greater need for additional amenities such as more restrooms and additional parking. We add to this list of required new elements the following:
1. Key Program Elements
• Storage for Parks Department equipment;
• Support facilities for stage to include spaces such as additional dressing rooms and rehearsal space;
• Strong connection to the Main Street Mall.
2. Other Desired Elements
• Connections to the Eagle River and the regional trail system;
• Expanded turf areas for ballfi elds and additional seating for venue;
• Indoor ice arena;
• Outdoor ice rink/summer splash park;
• Nordic Center with groomed trails;
• Community/Visitor Center;
• Multi-use fl ex-pavilion;
• Skate park;
• Community amphitheater; and
• Engagement of river.
Supporting and enhancing existing Park activities should be a high priority for the Town. If the existing Town Hall is to be relocated, the community should engage in a design exercise that would utilize the program elements described above. Using a “kit-of-parts” approach, the community can consider how certain elements complement each other and fi ll a need that the community desires.
A design exercise could therefore look like this:
• As additional bathrooms, additional parking, storage for Parks Department equipment, support facilities for stage operations, and a strong connection to the Main Street Mall are fundamental improvements to make, one can build upon these fundamentals in creating new opportunities from the desired elements.
• Historic use patterns, such as ice skating on the lake, which is unfortunately no longer considered safe, may inspire the addition of an outdoor ice rink that could be converted to a splash garden, thus creating year-round activation of the southwestern corner of the Park.
• Building on this burgeoning sense of “town center,” a community/visitor center may be incorporated with the support facilities for the stage.
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• The community/visitor center could contain a café for Park visitors, a fl exible meeting space for indoor community gatherings, an indoor venue for rehearsals and small performances which would supplement the stage in adverse weather, or an area for fi lm screenings. Primarily, however, the indoor venue would function as standalone amenity.
Fire Station Site
The relocation of the Fire department to the new Fire Station location presents an opportunity to utilize this Town-owned site for a number of uses. While Town Hall could be located to this site, the site lacks the central location that we feel is important for the Town Hall. Similarly, Police could utilize this location, but issues with isolation and ease of response still exist.
The Fire Station site’s proximity to the library suggests using the space for library related functions, such as an outdoor plaza or intimate amphitheater for book readings, story hours, or library gatherings. This amphitheater, far from being the sole domain of the library, could compliment new community uses that inhabit the space vacated by the relocated Town Hall. Options that explore engagement with the river could use the amphitheater for nature talks. A community fi re pit could be added to use when outdoor ice skating is ongoing.
The site could also be utilized for parking and the required storage for the Parks Department. Providing suffi cient parking is at times an issue at the Park, and parking demand will only increase as enhancements to the Park are made.
Swift Gulch Site
Swift Gulch is located above the bus barn in a protected box canyon surrounded by open space, with generous separation from the I-70 corridor. Previous plans looked at consolidating Public Works operations with equipment and material storage, and offi ces in one location. The Public Works offi ces have since been relocated to the southern side of the bus barn. Currently, the space is used as storage yard for Public Works and is generally underutilized.
The central location of the site could make the site a good candidate for a Public Works facility or possibly Police operations. The main impediment to utilizing Swift Gulch for Public Works is the fact that the site is located atop a steep hill. The grade would make access in the winter by snow plows and other equipment diffi cult. Additionally, extensive grading and water quality measures would need to be utilized for snow storage facilities. The central location of the site makes it an ideal location for Police, provided co-location of Police and Fire is not pursued.
With our preference to co-locate Police with Fire, utilizing the site for workforce housing may be the best option. Taking advantage of the box canyon, the proximity to open space and trails, and the generous setback from I-70, Swift Gulch could provide a very desirable setting for workforce housing and the families who would call it home. The views of Town and the mountains to the south and the proximity to transit only bolster the use of this site for housing. Initial discussions with staff indicated that workforce housing may be a good opportunity.
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Lot 5
Lot 5 is a triangular lot adjacent to big box stores, surface parking lots, the Eagle River, and Interstate I-70. Residential development is located across the river. In the past the city has used the site for snow storage and also leases a portion to the Eagle River Sanitation District. Previous plans considered using this site for Public Works, in conformance with a deed restriction limiting the use of the property for Public Works. We generally agree that using this site for Public Works is likely the best option.
The site does not present the grade challenges found at the Swift Gulch site, making snow storage operations, which currently occur on the site, a good fi t. The ability to consolidate Public Works offi ces, equipment and material storage, and related operations further support the continued use of the site for Public Works. While the deed restriction limits the use of the site for Public Works, there may also be potential to provide a modest amount of workforce housing. A modifi cation or lifting of the deed restriction would need to be pursued if workforce housing or other non-Public Works uses are deemed appropriate.
The location of Lot 5 at the far eastern end of Town would seem to preclude its use for Police operations. The presence of the large box stores to the west give the site a cul-de-sac feel, one that may compliment the consolidation of Public Works operations. While some storage will be provided at Nottingham Park for mowers and other equipment, the site is still within reasonable distance for Public Works to travel to job sites. Attention will need to be paid to the visual characteristics of any future development. Careful site planning and judicious use of landscape screening should manage any visual impacts.
Public Outreach and Town Council Work-session / 13 October 2015
The Public Open House was held in Council Chambers. Twenty-one members of the public, Town of Avon staff, and Avon elected offi cials signed the sign-in sheets with a small number of additional attendees likely. Virginia Egger, Town Manager, and Matt Pielsticker, Planning Manager, were in attendance at the meeting for the Town of Avon planning staff. Both Virginia and Matt assisted in facilitation of the public outreach. Larisa LaLonde and Patrick Rawley were in attendance for SCA. Larisa and Patrick also facilitated the public outreach.
To initiate the Public Open House, the Preliminary Findings Report for the three subject sites was presented. The Preliminary Findings Report recommended that:
• Nottingham Park is the center of community in Avon and the functions of the Park must be supported. Support facilities for the new stage are needed and enhanced park amenities can attract more diverse park visitors. The adjacencies created by community
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based facilities can be utilized to build community. All future improvements must provide improved restroom facilities.
•Study how strengthening the connection of the Main Street Mall to the Park will drawpeople to the park and create a sense of place and increased pedestrian traf fi c in thewest end of Avon.
•As the existing Town Hall needs to be updated, by scrutinizing the alternatives of rebuilding or relocating, the Sheraton Mountain Vista Office Building seems likely the best option for the long-term space needs of the Town as well as the fi nancial health of the community. A move to the Office Building may create new opportunities for defi ning vibrant areas for community activity which will support the Park.
•The Police need to be more centrally located and visible. A collaborative base ofoperations with the Fire Department at Buck Creek can be a benefi t to the community.
•Swift Gulch presents opportunities for workforce housing with Police operations as a viablebackup use if Police do not co-locate with fi re. Confi rming previous studies, Lot 5 is bestutilized for Public Works operations.
Questions and comments were taken throughout the presentation in connection with each of the above recommendations. Following is a summary of the comments received by topic along with a response, if appropriate:
Public Comments Regarding Preliminary Recommendations
Town Hall Relocation-
•Could you connect existing Town Hall and Fire Station site by closing off Lake Street?Yes, connecting the two sites is possible. However, the recent expense of constructing theenhancements made to Lake Street may not justify the move.
•Why is the Sheraton Mountain Vista Office Building not occupied?
It is our understanding the owner has been approached from time-to-time for partial
leases and/or sale. However, the owner of the property has only wanted to lease the
entire building and not individual suites. The building has never been listed for sale, as it is
not part of the core business of the owner. No purchase offer has come to fruition.
•Can the uses of the Sheraton Mountain Vista Office Building be expanded, possibly for housing above?Yes, the Office Building could be expanded for housing. The Office Building currently has the space to meet the needs of the Town in the future and two additional stories can be added.
•Was Town Hall considered at Swift Gulch?Due to the more remote nature of the Swift Gulch site, Town Hall was not consideredat Swift Gulch. In addition, the Town Council in the spring of 2013 concluded Town Hallshould be in the core to promote vitality and customer service.
•Additional public parking near the Park is needed.
Parking reviews are underway that have shown approximately 500 spaces within a fi ve-minute walk of the park. The provision of increased parking is a priority in all preliminary site plans of the Park.
Police Relocation-
•Police should be more visible.
•The Fire Station site would be too congested.
•Police at Buck Creek provides greater accessibility to I-70.
•The opportunity to share space with fi re is attractive.
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• Police located at Swift Gulch would increase response times compared with their current location.
• Does the Buck Creek site provide for expansion for the future?The current design accommodates full build out of the Town and staffi ng projections needed for build-out. The initial designed size and cost of facility is a concern.
Swift Gulch Workforce Housing-
• Is there suffi cient room for both public works and affordable housing?While there is suffi cient size to accommodate public works and workforce housing, the reduction of workforce housing may not be an acceptable trade-off.
• Swift Gulch seems too isolated for workforce housing.
• What impact would workforce housing have on the bus barn?Workforce housing access would be designed to avoid any confl icts with the bus barn. Accessibility to transit is a key benefi t.
• The thought of mixing industrial uses and housing is not ideal.
• How many units of workforce housing can the site support?Approximately twenty (20) units of varying size appear to be possible. While additional study is required, the site appears to be viable for development.
• Like the access to open space!
• How much would providing utilities cost?Further development of the site specifi c designs will be required before utility cost and other site improvement costs can be accurately estimated; soils in the area may require special foundation costs.
• Housing is more appropriate than police because police should be more visible.
• Using Town-owned land for housing is more appropriate than using it for police.
• Town-owned land makes workforce housing feasible.
• How many acres are feasible to build upon?A little over four (4) acres.
• Need to address alternatives for transportation.
• Need to maintain public access to trails, maybe with a small parking area too.
Lot 5 Public Works-
• Might be too loud to locate workforce housing with public works.
• Would add more visual blight on Post Boulevard (east I-70 exit) expanding the building lights from Walmart and Home Depot.
• Opportunity to continue to support other events which occur in Avon, such as the Audi winter driving seminar.
• Snow storage requires 1.5 acres.
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The public took a brief tour of Nottingham Park lead by SCA. Using a map with areas of interest and potential programmatic elements listed, attendees were asked to consider where certain interventions could be made to the Park to enhance user experience and address facility shortcomings.
The Public Open House was reconvened in Council Chambers following the tour. Attendees were asked to split into four groups to engage in a charrette drawing exercise. Four tables were set up with drawing materials, maps, and templates of potential programmatic elements, such as a scaled championship soccer fi eld or indoor ice arena. The templates were intended to make it easier for attendees to understand the spatial requirements of certain uses and to understand how programmatic elements might be paired to create vitality.
Seven iterations of potential site plans were created by the tables. Some themes common among the proposed site plans included:
•Town Hall was located at the Sheraton Mountain Vista Office Building in five of the seven iterations. Two options provided that the current Fire Station site may be appropriate for Town Hall.
•In place of the existing Town Hall, the majority of groups looked at providing some type ofsignifi cant structure. Identi fi ed uses of this structure included a convention center and hotel,multi-use buildings with residential uses, and fl exible space that could accommodateuses such as ice hockey and farmers’ market space. Parking was included in many ofthe iterations that proposed signifi cant structures, responding to a key perceived needadjacent to the park.
•In addition to being a backup location for Town Hall, the existing Fire Station site wasidentifi ed as location for live/work housing, possibly with a civic twist, such as housingvisiting guest artists.
•A strong connection between the Main Street Mall and the Park was provided in most ofthe proposed site plans.
•The existing fi eld space/venue area was preserved in all iterations and expanded toaccommodate larger play-fi eld space and increased venue capacity.
•Interactions between the fi eld and other park amenities were explored.
•Support facilities for the stage were provided, with a pavilion building located immediately adjacent to stage and the lake a preferred option.
•Internal park circulation was considered, generally building on the connection with theMall. Some groups explored connections to the River as well as residential areas to thewest of the Park.
•The paddle boat concession and dock, which is also the location for stand up paddleboarding, or S.U.P., was located near the newly established swim beach.
•Building on previous design efforts for the Park, the area to the north of the stage wasidentifi ed for additional landscaping and possible creation of a lagoon for interactiveplay.
•Parking was discussed in conjunction with the Recreation Center expansion as well asalong the railroad right-of-way. Additional studies have shown that suffi cient parkingmay be located within a short distance to the Park. Enhanced mobility improvementswill need to be pursued to encourage Park users to park remotely and/or walk or bike theshort distance from parking to Park.
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The individual plans that resulted from the charrette exercise have been distilled to a preferred alternative bubble site plan. All charrette plans have been provided in the appendix for additional review.
A brief tour of the storage area below the stage was provided by Mayor Pro Tem Jake Wolf. Additional focus group meetings had been contemplated with members of the nearby homeowner’s association and lodging interests, but did not take place as participants did not respond to invitations. SCA staff also met with various members of the Town of Avon staff who were not involved in the public open house. These Town employees expressed support for the preliminary recommendations being discussed.
Avon Town Council Work Session
The Preliminary Findings Report was again presented to members of the Avon Town Council at a Council Work Session. This more conversational review of the preliminary fi ndings largely focused on the fi nancial costs to construct or fi nish new facilities and the space needs of the various departments. Consensus among the Council was voiced for the recommendations contained in the Preliminary Findings Report, including:
•Town Hall should be replaced; the Sheraton Mountain Vista Office Building is a very good
option;
•Police can co-locate with Fire at the Buck Creek site if the price is acceptable;
•Lot 5 should be utilized for Public Works and possibly also for Police; and
•Swift Gulch is a viable option to provide workforce housing.
Council also discussed rising construction costs and appropriate fi nancing options for the desired projects.
Phase Three
Updated Review Report / 22 October 2015
The Updated Review Report provided:
•A review of the public open house and work session with Town Council, both held on 13October 2015;
•Potential community costs and benefi ts of the various preferred options, using thecommunity values voiced at the Public Open House and Town Council comments as abaseline; and
•Financial costs to the Town of Avon and the potential opportunities for investment in thecommunity that each of the preliminary recommendations represent.
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As SCA further developed the preliminary site plans for the Swift Gulch and Lot 5 parcels, recommendations were tested against a closer look at the respective sites and the costs involved. Site constraints were more carefully considered, along with constructibility and space needs of the various proposed uses. For Nottingham Park, through the charrette process, desired community amenities have been identifi ed from a list of wide-ranging options. Some of the options have gained traction while new ideas have been brought to the table for consideration. It appears that all options can provide additional support the Park but at various costs. Redefi ning how municipal services are provided can create greater community vitality. However, affordability must be a part of the conversation to ensure community acceptance.
Community and Financial Opportunities and Costs
Equipped with feedback from the public, a greater understanding of the issues impacting the subject sites, and the political and economic realities of Town, we moved forward to test our recommendations by initiating preliminary site design for the three parcels. Constructibility has been brought into the focus, along with possible effi ciencies and issues. New uses have been considered, some with great potential to make a strong impact on the Town.
The costs and opportunities of each option are reviewed below. Understanding the costs and opportunities is important for the ultimate goal of creating a site by site development plan.
Lot 5-
Following the work session, Council suggested utilizing Lot 5 for Police in addition to Public Works. Upon further investigation, Police will be able to co-locate with Public Works if Public Works somewhat reduces the area for snow storage or invests in a snow melt system. The proposed reduction of snow storage as presented in the following preliminary site plans is approximately 20 percent.
Two scenarios are presented:
1. Lot 5 Preliminary Site Plan A provides for co-located Police and Public Works; and
2. Lot 5 Preliminary Site Plan B provides Public Works as a standalone facility.
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Figure 1: Lot 5 Preliminary Site Plan A - Co-Located Police and Public Works
Figure 2: Lot 5 Preliminary Site Plan B- Public Works only
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Community and Financial Costs – Lot 5 Preliminary Site Plans A & B
Lot 5 Preliminary Site Plan A Lot 5 Preliminary Site Plan B
Community
Costs
x Co-location of Police and Public Works
utilizes the entire site. To accommodate
both uses, and depending on the total
area needed for snow storage, some of
Public Works operations may be
required to remain remote or operations
at the site curtailed.
x Staff inefficiencies may result as will the
feeling of being cramped, and the
community perception that various
required improvements to allow co-
location, such as snow melting
equipment, are unnecessary and/or not
environmentally sensitive.
x Public Works facilities located remotely
from Lot 5 may take space that might
be better utilized to enhance
community vitality.
x The potential for providing stand-alone
workforce housing is not possible. Some
housing could be incorporated into the
facilities, but the quality of this housing
would be compromised.
x Space for community events such as
the Audi winter driving seminar, is
reduced.
Financial
Costs
x Reducing the area of operations
available for Public Works may require
additional construction of support
facilities, or investment in snow melt
system.
x Snow melt systems can be costly to
install and operate and require
monitoring to ensure operational
parameters are correctly maintained.
x Construction costs are climbing.
x Construction costs are climbing.
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Community and Financial Opportunities – Lot 5 Preliminary Site Plans A & B
Lot 5 Preliminary Site Plan A Lot 5 Preliminary Site Plan B
Community
Opportunities
x Good accessibility and visibility for both
Police and Public Works; the site was
obtained specifically for public works
through an inclusive public process.
x Police would be located near an area
where many calls take place.
x Co-locating Police and Public Works
frees other locations, such as the existing
Fire Station site, for other community
uses.
x As the site is located adjacent to
substantial development, the perceived
visual impacts will be less.
x As the site is located adjacent to
substantial development, the
perceived visual impacts will be less.
x Lot 5 is a confirmed location for Public
Works, meeting most criteria for
operations, and the Preliminary Site
Plan validates previous planning
exercises. The potential for public
opposition is reduced. The site was
obtained specifically for public works
through an inclusive public process.
Financial
Opportunities
x Lot 5 is an existing Town owned property.
Construction cost to build the facilities is
the only expense to the Town.
x Co-location of Police and Public Works
could provide opportunities to share
facilities such as garage space and
mechanical systems.
x Further study will uncover efficiencies in
site planning that may stretch the size of
the site.
x Lot 5 is an existing Town owned
property. Construction cost to build
the facility is the only expense to the
Town.
x Further study will uncover efficiencies
in site planning that may stretch the
size of the site.
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Swift Gulch-
Swift Gulch can accommodate approximately twenty units of workforce housing. These units can be provided in varying sizes, along with adequate parking and storage as well as visitor parking. Additional areas have been provided for site amenities, such as playgrounds, and parking provided for non-residents to access the open space.
Concerns of accessibility and the visual impacts of being adjacent to the transportation operations have been considered. While a bus stop is not currently provided adjacent to the transportation operations, it could easily be provided. A dedicated walk with a comfortable slope could connect the housing to the future bus stop. Landscaping would screen the transportation operations from housing.
When considering the potential for locating Police at Swift Gulch, Town Council has identifi ed issues with site constraints, visibility, and access. Moreover, locating Police on Swift Gulch drastically reduces the potential for providing workforce housing. For these reasons only workforce housing is being proposed on the Swift Gulch site.
One scenario is presented:
1. Swift Gulch Preliminary Site Plan provides for workforce housing.
Figure 3: Swift Gulch Workforce Housing Study
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Community and Financial Costs and Opportunities – Swift Gulch Preliminary Site Plan
Swift Gulch Preliminary Site Plan
Community
Costs
x Providing workforce housing at Swift Gulch does not create vitality within the core of
Town, however, the benefits of new housing in Avon versus down valley will be an
economic advantage.
x Swift Gulch is on the opposite side of I-70 from the main areas of Town and is
perceived to be remote. Educational efforts need to be made to inform the
community that the walk time from Swift Gulch to the core is approximately ten
minutes.
x Along with other efforts to encourage transit ridership throughout Town, residents will
need to be encouraged to utilize transit.
Financial
Costs
x Site constraints have been identified, particularly issues with soil stability. Additional soil
testing, civil engineering, and specialized construction techniques may be required
on top of escalating construction costs.
Community
Opportunities
x Swift Gulch provides an excellent opportunity to provide significant workforce housing
within Town limits. An improved pedestrian corridor already exists along Swift Gulch
Road which provides easy access to the core in approximately ten minutes.
x Workforce housing likely represents the highest and best use as other municipal uses
are not viable options.
x The Swift Gulch site is adjacent to open space, a key consideration when locating
workforce housing. Access to open space provides readily accessible recreational
opportunities and allows the workforce housing to enjoy a secluded location.
x Swift Gulch is removed from I-70. Meaningful grade change allows for separation to
be created between the transportation operations and potential workforce housing.
Moreover, the site offers excellent views to the south which would make the
workforce housing provided more desirable and unique; solar energy applications
should be available.
x The site is immediately adjacent to potential transit and Town of Avon facilities,
countering the more remote location and providing an opportunity for town
employees to live immediately adjacent to work.
Financial
Costs
x Swift Gulch is a Town owned property and construction cost of the workforce housing
the only expense to Town. With involvement from other partners, such as the Town of
Vail who are looking for shovel ready projects to provide workforce housing, the
financial impacts to the Town of Avon are potential reduced.
Nottingham Park-
Strong support was given at the Public Open House as well as in the Council work session for pursuing enhancements to the Park. This support was provided based on the understanding of the greater opportunity costs of keeping Town Hall at its current location rather than providing community gathering spaces.
Purchasing the Sheraton Mountain Vista Office Building for Town Hall also received conditional support. The fi nancial impacts of the purchase of the Sheraton Mountain Vista Office Building are not fully known. It is important that the Town be able to negotiate a purchase price that does not over-value the property. The uncertainty of the success of negotiating the right purchase price demands the creation of an alternative which utilizes the existing Fire Station site for Town Hall and/or Police.
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Two scenarios were presented:
1.Nottingham Park Preliminary Site Plan A provides for Town Hall located in the Sheraton Mountain Vista Office Building, structures that may include convention center, hotel, or other mixed use structures adjacent to the Park, and live/work opportunities at the Fire Station site; and
2.Nottingham Park Preliminary Site Plan B provides Police and Town Hall located at Fire Stationsite with parking located across Lake Street in lieu of community uses. Additional communityfacilities are also provided, but to a lesser degree.
Figure 4: Nottingham Park Preliminary Site Plan A - Town Hall at Sheraton Mountain Vista Office Building
Figure 5: Nottingham Park Preliminary Site Plan B - Town Hall & Police Station at Fire Station Site
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Community and Financial Costs – Nottingham Park Preliminary Site Plans A & B
Nottingham Park Preliminary Site Plan A Nottingham Park Preliminary Site Plan B
Community
Costs
x With significant development of the Park
edge for a convention center, hotel, or
large mixed use structure comes
concerns of providing adequate
parking.
x Placing substantial uses immediately
adjacent to the Park risks overwhelming
the Park and altering the character of a
beloved park space.
x Significant projects take away space
that might otherwise be used for more
intimate community uses.
x View to the south would be blocked.
x Adequate use area requirements for
playing fields to be verified.
x Locating both Town Hall and Police on
a constrained site risks transferring
some of the issues currently being
experienced in the existing Town Hall
to a new site with little opportunity to
accommodate growth.
x Town Hall and Police at the Fire Station
do not provide ideal accessibility for
both community resources.
x All desired secured parking spaces for
police cannot be accommodated.
x Adequate use area requirements for
playing fields to be verified.
Financial
Costs
x Move Town Hall to the SMV Office Building:
Building does not utilize Town owned
property and requires an appropriate
purchase price which may not be
attainable.
x Substantial structures with attendant
parking requirements are very expensive
projects to pursue which will require
complex financing and public votes.
x Building new structures and amenities
closely on the heels of the initial
investment of the stage may be
politically unpopular.
x Construction costs are climbing.
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Community and Financial Opportunities – Nottingham Park Preliminary Site Plans A & B
Nottingham Park Preliminary Site Plan A Nottingham Park Preliminary Site Plan B
Community
Opportunities
x Enhanced Park amenities will strengthen
the core and provide needed support
for the stage and venue.
x Unique opportunities are created for
additional residential uses located within
the core which will add vitality and a
sense of community.
x Utilizing the SMVO Building for Town Hall
has broad support and provides a
central location for municipal services.
Moreover, the SMVO Building is the
poster child of an under-used building.
x Enhanced Park amenities will
strengthen the core and provide
needed support for the stage and
venue.
x The Town owned Fire Station site is
able to accommodate either Town
Hall or Police, if necessary.
x Utilizing the Fire Station site for Town
Hall and Police provides good visibility
for these key community resources.
Financial
Opportunities
x Enhanced park amenities will attract a
more diverse park visitor and potentially
create opportunities for youth sports
tournaments.
x Interest in convention space and
lodging would support economic vitality
x Enhanced park amenities and ball
fields will attract a more diverse park
visitor and potentially create
opportunities for youth sports
tournaments.
Conclusion
The Preliminary Site Plans contained in the Updated Review Report represented preferred options that were informed by initial community feedback and staff direction. Additional investigations and collaborative efforts with the Town followed. We reviewed these preferred alternatives with Town Council on 27 October 2015 to obtain additional feedback and arrive at a clear set of action items for the fi nal design effort. The fi nal design effort presented in the detail parcel by parcel plans offer a synthesis of the community concepts that have been offered and developed through the process.
Town Council Presentation / 27 October 2015
The Updated Review Report was presented to members of the Avon Town Council at a Council Meeting held on 27 October 2015. SCA began the discussion with a review of the public open house and design charrette held on 13 October, including the seven charrette maps of Nottingham Park, Town Hall, and the current Fire Station site. Each alternative was reviewed with the “Big Ideas” highlighted. These were brought together in an overlay of all the highlighted areas showing the preferred development patterns offered by the attendees. Following the public outreach review SCA presented the Preliminary Site Plan alternatives from the Updated review report.
Various ideas were discussed including parking, land use adjacencies, accessibility, etc. Some of these ideas were speculative and did not represent a consensus, so they were not carried forward. The comments that gained traction and were incorporated into the Final Parcel by Parcel plans are as follows:
•Nottingham Park Preliminary Site Plan A should be revised to show a new mixed usebuilding or an adaptive reuse of the existing Town Hall building.
•Nottingham Park Preliminary Site Plan B should be revised to eliminate the PoliceDepartment at the Fire Station site and reduce the building footprint to represent a standalone Town Hall on the site.
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• Lot 5 Preliminary Site Plan A was discussed at length and found unacceptable due to the remote location for the Police Department. It was decided to continue to show police on Lot 5 as a last resort alternative, but to also consider the space for stand alone workforce housing.
• Lot 5 Preliminary Site Plan B should also be revised to include workforce housing.
• There were no changes to the Swift Gulch preferred plan for affordable housing.
Due to time constraints, the consultants omitted their planned collaborative exercise examining the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats of each site plan alternative. The Council moved quickly from the site designs to focus largely on the fi nancial costs to construct and maintain existing and proposed facilities. A consensus was reached regarding a budget cost to co-locate police with fi re at the Buck Creek site. The architects for the facility were in attendance. They were directed to value engineer the project, and develop a plan that operates within the budgetary parameters.
Phase Four
Final Report & Parcel by Parcel Plans / 16 November 2015
The Final Report provides:
• Final version of materials including graphic boards, maps, and meeting notes for Town records.
• Summary report of planning strategies suggested.
• Final Parcel by Parcel Plans with all supporting documentation.
• Prioritized Implementation Plan.
The preliminary site plan alternatives have been revised per the feedback received from the Town Council on 27 October. With Town Staff, Town Council and participants of the public outreach driving the iterative planning and design process, SCA proposes the following parcel by parcel plans for each subject site.
Lot 5- Two scenarios are presented:
1. Lot 5 Preliminary Site Plan A provides for Public Works and Police or standalone workforce housing; and
2. Lot 5 Preliminary Site Plan B provides for Public Works and minimal workforce housing incorporated into facility buildings.
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Figure 1: Lot 5 Preliminary Site Plan A - Co-Located Public Works and Police or standalone workforce housing.
Figure 2: Lot 5 Preliminary Site Plan B- Public Works and workforce housing.
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Swift Gulch- No changes from Preliminary Site Plan:
1. The preferred alternative for Swift Gulch remains focused on providing affordable housing.
Nottingham Park- Two scenarios are presented:
1.Nottingham Park Preliminary Site Plan A provides for a Town Hall located in the Sheraton Mountain Vista Office Building, a mixed use building or an adaptive reuse of the existing Town Hall building adjacent to the Park, and live/work opportunities at the Fire Station site; and
2.Nottingham Park Preliminary Site Plan B provides a Town Hall located at Fire Station site withparking located across Lake Street in lieu of community uses. Additional community facilitiesare also provided to a lesser degree.
Figure 4: Nottingham Park Preliminary Site Plan A - Town Hall at Sheraton Mountain Vista Office Building
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Figure 5: Nottingham Park Preliminary Site Plan B - Town Hall at Fire Station Site
Conclusion
The Parcel by Parcel Plans contained in this Final Report represent preferred options informed by community feedback, and Town Council and Staff direction. The fi nal update to the plan is based on the Town Council discussion of the preliminary plans on 27 October. These fi nal plans are conceptual in nature and are for planning purposes in developing a long range plan for the town owned parcels studied. Further investigation and planning efforts will be necessary to develop plans to execute the desired improvements.
Recommendations for phasing of implementation
1. Confi rm Buck Creek for police station relocation.
2.Further explore the relocation of Town Hall through acquisition of the Sheraton Mountain Vista Office Building or a study of a standalone Town Hall at the Fire Station site.
3. Develop a detailed site plan for the consolidation of Public Works facilities and workforcehousing on Lot 5, and allocate funding to the execution of the project.
4. Investigate opportunities for affordable housing developments at Swift Gulch and otherappropriate sites within Avon.
5. Initiate improvements to Nottingham Park utilizing the existing Town Hall site and currentparks storage buildings to be vacated. The most desirable elements are a championshipsoccer fi elds, which would also serve to increase the performance venue capacity, and acommunity fl ex space that would include support facilities for the stage and public restrooms.
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List of Appendices
A. Tract G Planning – Stakeholders List
B. Preliminary Findings Report conceptual sketches presented to charrette participants and Town Council
C. Preliminary Findings Report list of possible program elements provided for discussion at public open house
D. Public open house sign in sheets
E. Public Open House Charrette Maps Tables A - D
F. Updated Review Report Preliminary Site Plans
G. Updated list of key and desired program elements
H. Final Parcel by Parcel Site Plans
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Appendix A
Tract G Planning – Stakeholders List
Town Sta ff
Gary Padilla, Public Works gpadilla@avon.org
John Curutchet, RecreaƟ on jcurutchet@avon.org
ScoƩ Wright, Finance swright@avon.org
Virginia Egger vegger@avon.org
Danita Dempsey, Special Events ddempsey@avon.org
JusƟ n Hildreth, Engineering jhildreth@avon.org
Bob Ticer, Police rƟ cer@avon.org
Tract G Neighbors
Mike BenneƩ , Beaver Creek West & Falcon Pointe Condos mbenneƩ @beavercreekwest.com
Roy Getchell, Avon Elementary leroy.getchell@eagleschools.net
Lynn Brooks, Eagle River Water and SanitaƟ on lbrooks@erwsd.org
Michael Smith, Seasons ResidenƟ al HOA Mikar2@msn.com
MaƩ Trasen, Gart Proper Ɵ es mtrasen@garproperƟ es.com
Terry Smith, Avon Library terry-dan@comcast.net
Steve Macdonald, Avon Center smacvail@gmail.com
Lisa Mutz-Nelson, Falcon Point Lnelson@eastwestresorts.com
Steve Kalapos, Beaver Bench kalapos@comcast.net
Ronda, Ticino Restaurant niederhauserdr@comcast.net
Carl Bauer, Eagle Riverfront kbauer@eagleriver fi re.org
Hospitality/Resort
Kristen Pryor, WesƟ n KPryor@wesƟ nriverfrontbeavercreek.com
Todd Goulding, Wyndham tgoulding@gda-co.com
David Weiss, Sheraton david.weiss@starwoodvo.com
Jen Brown, BC Resort JBrown@vailresorts.com
Brian Nolan, BC Board of Director and Group970 brian@group970.com
Bill Simons, BC Resort BSimmons@vailresorts.com
Developers
Hoff mann Commercial greghoff mann@ospreycapitalllc.com djimenez@hoff manncre.com
Village at Avon DanLeary@traercreek.com marcuslindholm@traercreek.com michaellindholm@traercreek.com
Performing Arts/Event Management
ScoƩ y Stoughton, Bonfi re Entertainment scoƩ y@bonfi rentertainment.com
Michael Imhoff , Vail Valley FoundaƟ on mimhof@vvf.org
Chris Romer, Vail Valley Partnership cromer@visitvailvalley.com
Elected & Appoint Offi cials
PZC
Council
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Appendix B
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Appendix C
Town of Avon
Planning Services Review and Update of Nottingham Park. M.P., Swift Gulch M.P., Lot 5 Development Plan Public Open House
13 October 2015
Key Program Elements
• Storage for Parks Department equipment;
• Support facilities for stage;
• Restrooms;
• Strong connection to the Main Street Mall; and
• Maintain adequate parking.
Other Desired Elements
• Connections to the Eagle River and the regional trail system;
• Expanded turf areas for ballfi elds and additional seating for venue;
• Indoor ice arena;
• Outdoor ice rink/summer splash park;
• Covered outdoor ice rink / summer fl ex space;
• Nordic center with groomed trails;
• Community/Visitor Center;
• Multi-use fl ex pavilion;
• Skate park;
• Community amphitheater;
• Bike share facilities;
• Pedestrian amenities;
• Picnic pavilion;
• Hotel / lodge; and
• Dog park.
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Appendix G
Required and desired elements updated 30 October 2015
Potential improvements to Nottingham Park;
Key Program Elements
• Flex Community Space with support facilities for stage;
• Restrooms;
• Expanded turf areas for ballfi elds and additional seating for venue;
• Strong connection to the Main Street Mall; and
• Maintain or enhance adequate parking.
Other Desired Elements
• Connections to the Eagle River and the regional trail system;
• Indoor ice arena;
• Outdoor ice rink/summer splash park;
• Covered outdoor ice rink/ summer fl ex space;
• Nordic center with groomed trails;
• Concessions/skate and ski rentals;
• Better connectivity to neighborhoods to the West;
• Space for food trucks;
• Skate park;
• Bike share facilities;
• Pedestrian amenities;
• Children’s music park;
• Wading lagoon;
• Picnic pavilion;
• Dog park;
• Community fi re pit;
• Relocated playground;
• Relocated paddle boats;
• Mixed Use building including conference/event space, lodging, and/or affordable housing; and
• Incorporate parking structure.
Potential Improvements to Fire Station site;
• Town Hall alternative;
• Live/work;
• Workforce housing;
• Art studio with artists in residence; and
• Skatepark.
Public Works required improvements at Lot 5;
• Center of operations with offi ces, locker rooms, restrooms, and breakroom (approx. 2,600 SF);
• Garage for 5 plow trucks and 2 street sweepers (approx. 3,500 SF);
• Covered storage for cinder and ice slicer storage, and two loaders (approx. 9,000 SF);
• Annex for traffi c control devices, hand held equipment, etc. (approx. 3,000 SF); and
• Parks storage (approx. 2,200 SF).
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