PZC Packet 100416
Town of Avon Planning & Zoning Commission
Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, October 4, 2016
One Lake Street
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I. Call to Order – 5:00pm
II. Roll Call
III. Additions & Amendments to the Agenda
IV. Conflicts of Interest
V. Consent Agenda
• Findings of Fact and Record of Decision for ECO Bus Shelter, MNR16030; Hearing conducted on
September 20, 2016.
VI. Work Session – Avon Hotel
Summary: Representatives from Treadstone Development, LLC, will be attending to provide
presentation and update on the evolution of the ‘Avon Hotel’ project.
~Reconvene at 7:00pm with remainder of agenda ~
VII. Major PUD Amendment – Short Term Lodging Use – PUBLIC HEARING
File #: PUD16004
Application Type: Major PUD Amendment – Preliminary
Applicant: Carryn and Bret Burton
Property: Lot 3, Block 3, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision / 1060 W. BC Blvd.
Owner: Westgate at Avon LLC
Summary: Application to amend the Westgate PUD to permit short term lodging use as a use by
right, and covert approximately 3,500 square feet from office into a hostel operation.
VIII. Rezoning – New Town Hall – PUBLIC HEARING
File #: REZ16002
Application Type: Rezoning
Applicant: Town of Avon
Property: Lot 4, A Resubdivision of Lot C, Sheraton Mountain Vista / 100 Mikaela Way
Proposal: Application to rezone the property from Planned Unit Development (PUD) to the
Town Center (TC) zone district.
IX. Work Session - 2006 Comprehensive Plan Update
Summary: Review of draft amendments to the Comprehensive Plan.
1 Agenda posted on Friday, September 30, 2016 at the following public places within the Town of Avon:
-Avon Municipal Building, Avon Recreation Center, Avon Public Library, Town of Avon Website www.avon.org
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X. Approval of Meeting Minutes
• September 20, 2016 Meeting Minutes
XI. Staff Approvals
• US Bank Covered Entries
• Balas East Townhomes Tree Removal
• Coyote Ridge Driveway Extension
XII. Adjourn
2 Agenda posted on Friday, September 30, 2016 at the following public places within the Town of Avon:
-Avon Municipal Building, Avon Recreation Center, Avon Public Library, Town of Avon Website www.avon.org
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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
FINDINGS OF FACT AND RECORD OF DECISION
DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING: September 20, 2016
DATE OF EXECUTED DECISION: October 4, 2016
TYPE OF APPLICATION: Minor Development Plan – Bus Shelter Design
PROPERTY LOCATION: Highway 6 / Eaglebend Apartments
FILE NUMBER: #MNR16030
APPLICANT: Town of Avon These findings of fact and record of decision is made in accordance with the Avon Development Code (“Development Code”) §7.16.020(f):
DECISION: Approval. The motion passed with a 5-0 vote.
FINDINGS: 1. The proposed bus shelter design meets the applicable Development Plan review criteria outlined in §7.16.080(f), Development Plan, Avon Municipal Code. 2. No needed provision for bicycle racks was found at this location based upon proximity to the Eaglebend apartments and other bicycle storage facilities
CONDITION: 1. The bus shelter will be built in mirror-image form, so that entrances to the shelter are on the south and east side of the structure.
THESE FINDINGS OF FACT AND RECORD OF DECISION ARE HEREBY APPROVED:
BY:______________________________________ DATE: ___________________ PZC Chairperson
PZC Findings of Fact and Record of Decision: #MNR 16023 Page 1 of 1
October 4, 2016 PZC Work Session Lot B Avon Hotel
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To: Chairman Jim Clancy and Planning and Zoning Commission
From: Matt Pielsticker, AICP, Planning Director
Meeting Date: October 4, 2016
Agenda Topic: Work Session - Lot B Avon Hotel Project
Introduction
Representatives from Treadstone Development, LLC will be in attendance for a work session
concerning the Lot B hotel project. This meeting follows an initial work session that took place earlier
this spring. The purpose of Tuesday’s work session is to provide the Planning and Zoning Commission
with a presentation on the progression of the project. Numerous design modifications have taken
place based on the initial comments received in April by Planning and Zoning Commission, as well as
initial review comments by staff.
Staff encourages you to come prepared with questions and comments on the attached development
plan drawings. The applicant is seeking direction on the revised plans, as well as providing the
Planning and Zoning Commission with a unique opportunity to review the applications prior to a public
hearing. We urge the Planning and Zoning Commission to consider what additional submittal items (if
any) would be of assistance to fully review the application at the upcoming hearing.
Project Timeline
April 5 – Work Session with PZC to discuss initial design, site constraints, and solicit feedback.
April 6 – Work Session with Town Council members who could not attend PZC.
July 5 – Application received for a Major Design and Development Plan.
July 12 – Staff provided initial comments and determined that the application was incomplete.
Late July – Additional submittals were received including Drainage Report and studies.
August 10 – Staff provided initial review comments and comments from OZ Architecture.
September 21 – Revised plans and response to staff’s review comments were received.
October 4 – PZC Work Session #2.
October 18 – Public Hearing
Process Forward
A formal public hearing with Planning and Zoning is scheduled for October 18, 2016. Final action for
this project will be by the Town Council, after reviewing the Planning and Zoning Commission’s
recommendation, and conducting another public hearing.
Attachments
Executive Summary of Development Proposal
Staff Comments to Applicant
Written Response to Town
Alternative Equivalent Compliance Narratives
Development Plan Drawings including Exhibit A
DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL
LOT B – AVON CENTER AT BEAVER CREEK
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The attached materials present a plan to build a mid-scale hotel on the site identified as Lots 2, 3,
5, 7, and B in Avon Center at Beaver Creek in Avon, CO. The site is located in the urban core of
the Town of Avon on West Beaver Creek Blvd next to the Sheraton Mountain Vista Villas, The
Lodge at Avon Center, and the Seasons at Avon. The hotel will include 142 guest rooms on 5
floors with a breakfast room/lounge area, lobby, parking for 205 vehicles and typical supporting
service areas. The development will include a separate recreation center which will feature a
pool, fitness center, and restrooms. It will also include four residential condominiums. This
recreation center will benefit both the proposed hotel and the residential owners of the Lodge at
Avon.
The site is 1.6 acres (68,925 sf) including frontage on both West Beaver Creek Blvd and the
pedestrian mall. The site is zoned Town Center, which provides for a variety of uses such as
hotels, commercial establishments, offices and some residential uses in a predominately
pedestrian environment. The Town Center is distinguished from other areas in the Town and is
meant to serve as the focal point for social, business and cultural activities. This district contains
the highest intensity of uses and serves as a major transit destination as well as providing high
levels of pedestrian accessibility. The proposed design supports the Town Center zoning in
several significant aspects:
1) The development will integrate with the pedestrian mall and the re-model of West Beaver
Creek Blvd to create a vibrant pedestrian area;
2) Significant excess parking is planned which will provide an opportunity for customers of the
hotel, the businesses at the Lodge at Avon, and Alpine Bank to park and walk to their
destinations; and
3) The hotel will bring over 50,000 customers per year to the heart of the Avon commercial
district. These customers will frequent the restaurants and retail outlets located in the Town
Center area spending an estimated $23MM/year
In particular, this project includes a number of elements that are critical to the enhancement of
the pedestrian mall and West Beaver Creek Rd areas including:
A main entry/exit for the hotel directly to the pedestrian mall, activating the mall and
encouraging visitors to walk throughout the Town Center area.
Integration of the Main Street mall with the hotel in terms of elevations, landscaping,
and walkways.
The creation of gathering spaces at strategic sites along the pedestrian mall.
The addition of micro-retail spaces, enhancing the commercial offerings in the Town
Center.
Enhanced views through the site which are achieved by 1) Limiting the height of the
hotel to below the maximum allowed height of 80’; 2) Stepping back the building
adjacent to the pedestrian mall; and 3) Locating/positioning of the building on the
site.
The connection of the pedestrian mall with West Beaver Creek Blvd via pedestrian
access through the site
Use of balconies to integrate the hotel guests with the Main Street mall and West
Beaver Creek Blvd
Elimination of the 2nd curb cut off Beaver Creek Blvd
Addition of landscaping/gathering areas to activate the West Beaver Creek Blvd
remodel
Site planning and building design were significantly impacted by the legacy agreements that run
with the land. Among the agreements that encumber Lot B, the most major ones include:
Agreement with the Lodge at Avon regarding the provision of shared parking on the
site.
Agreement with the Lodge at Avon regarding the development of a joint recreation
center.
A joint access agreement with the owners of Lot C regarding the development of the
entry drive across from Sun Rd
A reciprocal easement agreement with the Lodge at Avon and Alpine Bank regarding
provisions for shared parking.
A drainage easement between Lots B and C
The requirements of these agreements have driven much of the site design work for the project.
Treadstone Development conducted a market and feasibility analysis which demonstrated that
there is a clear need for mid-scale hotel units in the Town of Avon. Currently that segment is
under-represented in the market resulting in a significant price gap between full service
properties such as the Westin Hotel Riverfront Resort & Spa and economy properties such as the
Comfort Inn Vail/Beaver Creek.
This proposed development adheres closely to the design principals articulated in the West Town
Center Investment Plan. In particular, pursuant to Section H of the plan, the proposed
development contributes to the vitality of the pedestrian mall corridor. It is understood that this
corridor is an important pedestrian connection. The proposed design includes clearly identified
pedestrian routes along the corridor, enhances the accessibility of the corridor through design
elements which reduce the perceived bulk on the pedestrian mall, and provides a clear northern
terminus of Lettuce Shed Lane at the proposed Lettuce Shed Plaza. This plaza area
will offer a variety of activities for all ages and capture sun throughout the day.
The Central Restaurant Plaza is also envisioned to be an exciting plaza space with access to
restaurants and the center of the Main Street corridor. The central location of this
plaza will make this space an attractive environment for outdoor cafes and dining al fresco. The
building form and land use should help strengthen this experience. The combination of effective
design, increased economic opportunities, and cooperative development with neighboring land
owners should offer an opportunity for the Town of Avon to realize the vision as contained in the
Town Center Plan.
In response to staff comments on the major development submission for the project, a number of
significant changes were made to the plans for the project. These changes are detailed in the
“response to staff comments” document. Highlights of those changes include:
Elimination of the 2nd curb cut to provide access to the site from the shared access
drive across from Sun Rd. This was a significant change that addressed concerns that
have historically existed on Lot B.
Submission of two AEC applications for the project.
Maintenance of an emergency access from West Beaver Creek Blvd and
enhancement of the parking deck per fire department requirements.
Alteration of exterior building finishes, fenestration, balconies, roof design, and other
elements. These design changes were undertaken to achieve several objectives: 1)
To reduce the apparent mass and scale of the building; 2) To enhance the connectivity
of the building to the surrounding neighborhood; and 3) To increase the use of
materials and colors consistent with the development code.
Inclusion of a pedestrian walkway between Lots B and C to connect West Beaver
Creek Blvd and the Main Street mall.
Increased landscaping to exceed minimum requirements
Plans to reduce the impact of the development on the environment and to increase the
ways the project can support the goal of increased bike/pedestrian activity for the
Town of Avon.
Treadstone is very excited to present these updated plans for the development. We look forward
to discussing your comments and to getting direction which will allow us to continue to move
forward toward making this project a reality.
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August 10, 2016
Treadstone Development, LLC
505 8th Street
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
RE: Initial Review Comments for Lot B Hotel Submittal
Greg,
First off, the Town is excited to receive and review your hotel project, and look forward to finalizing plans
for a successful project. This important infill project will undoubtedly bring vitality to the Town Core area
and we are eager to move forward through the approval process . Staff will continue to make itself
available to assist with the preparation and review of final plans.
This letter summarizes Staff’s initial review comments for your Major Development Plan submittal. While
the application remains incomplete pending utility verification approvals, the Town wanted to take this
opportunity to offer comments and solicit additional information to refine your proposal and consider
alternative design approaches. These comments and questions are important to address to ensure
compliance with the Avon Development Code (“ADC”) as well as helping to aid in the review of this
project by the general public and decision making bodies.
In addition to this initial review conducted by Town Staff, input from OZ architecture was solicited to
review the proposal and provide comments and questions on the design plan as it relates to the
Development Code and surrounding projects. This firm is familiar with the Town of Avon development
code, infill construction with the Wyndham project, and mo untain construction in general. Attached to
this letter are comments from OZ with document titled “Review of a Major Development Plan”, dated
August 8, 2016. We look forward to reviewing these comments with you at your earliest convenience.
1. Zoning:
The plans indicate 9,549 square feet of landscaped area on site (14.2% of lot area), and
6,631 square feet off-site, bringing the total landscaped area to 24.17% of lot area. The
code requires a minimum of 20% on-site landscaped area; therefore, the Town Council
must authorize using adjacent public land on Tract G to meet minimum standards. ADC
Table 7-20-9
Please demonstrate the total square footage of the building coverage within the lot to
meet lot coverage requirements.
The plans must demonstrate compliance with 80’ building height. Please show the roof
plan with USGS existing contours underneath the building.
2. Alternative Equivalent Compliance (AEC):
An accompanying AEC application must be submitted to address the following design
standards:
o The code requires a 4:12 pitched roof. Since the design utilizes a flat roof for the
primary form. ADC 7.28.090(j)(4)(ix)
o Buildings greater than thirty (30) feet in height shall be designed to reduce
apparent mass and visually anchor the building to the site by including a clearly
identifiable base, body and top, with horizontal elements separating these
components.” ADC 7.28.090(j)(4)(v)(B)
o After 45’ of vertical rise, buildings are required to have a stepback of at least 8’.
ADC 7.28.090(j)(4)(v)(D)
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3. Access & Circulation:
According to Avon’s access management guidelines, curb cuts are generally limited to
one point of access. Please demonstrate how the second entry “required for necessity,
create[s] a better site design and that safety to the traveling public will not be
compromised.” ADC 7.28.030(d)(6). The curb cuts are separated by 70 feet. Ideally
these curb cuts will be consolidated. In an effort to minimize curb cuts and provide a
safer and more pedestrian-oriented experience along Beaver Creek Boulevard.
Demonstrate how Lot C is served with this access easement and agreement. The
access ramp indicates a retaining wall on the west side; please show the details for this
retaining wall and how it is finished.
The proposed parking ramp has a grade of 9.4%. Site distance could be limited
approaching West Beaver Creek Boulevard (“WBCB”), particularly to see pedestrians and
bicycles. The sloping driveway is required to have no more than a 4% slope for the first
20 feet from the edge of the street pavement. ADC 7.82.030(d)(9)(iii)
What is the suggested turning movements for delivery and service vehicles?
The current circulation schemes require hotel guests to drive out to WBCB after checking
in, to access the ramp that connects with the lower level parking garage. Connecting to
the ramp from underneath the building appears could be studied.
4. Mobility and Connectivity:
While there is a direct pedestrian connection from the Main Street Pedestrian Mall to the
hotel entrance, a connection lacks from the WBCB side to the hotel entrance. Planning
suggests a delineated material or striping connecting WBCB to the entrance, and
widening the entrance near the Mall to allow for a more seamless pedestrian experience .
ADC 7.28.040(e)(4).
Bicycle facilities at a rate of 1 bicycle parking space per 10 vehicles (21 total spaces
required) be placed within 150’ from the primary building entrance in a conveniently
located area. Please demonstrate compliance with this code requirement. ADC
7.28.020(J)
The north to south pedestrian connection along the reciprocal access easement is an
extension of Sun Road. This corridor not only has the potential to create a desirable four
way stop along Beaver Creek Boulevard but it also provides access form WBCB to the
Main Street Pedestrian Mall. This is a critical co nnection identified in the Avon West
Town Center Investment Plan and the draft WBCB Reconstruction Plan. The current
plans do not show any pedestrian connection in this location. A safe attractive
pedestrian corridor through this easement or a more intuitive connection through the
parking lot should be explored.
5. Screening:
How is the refuse screened from view? ADC 7.28.060
Please show how any rooftop mechanical equipment will be screened from nearby taller
buildings. ADC 7.28.060(d)
6. Snow Storage:
The sloping drive is shown to have snowmelt. What are the total dimensions of
pavement heating for the project? The Exterior Energy Offset requirements will be
triggered for area in excess of 200 square feet. Avon Municipal Code (AMC) 15.27
Please include a snow storage plan for areas that will not be snowmelted.
7. Parking Study:
This study appears to meet the requirements of 7.28.020(g)(4)(ii), which allows for
parking demand studies that are based upon relevant data and combination of land uses
between Lot 55, Avon Center, and Lot B.
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Retail space in the hotel, while minimal, does not appear to be accounted for.
The analysis accounts for six (6) spaces in the street. The final plans for WBCB are
forthcoming and these spaces should not be accounted for until plans are final.
8. Design Standards:
The corrugated metal material for roofs will need to be presented. Are there examples
of this material in use in a similar way on other projects? There are maintenance, finish
appearance, and aesthetic concerns as the material stretches all the way to ground level
in certain points.
Material #12 is not shown on the plans. Please demonstrate where it is located.
Lighting – AMC 15.30
o Please confirm the plan indicates 2 poles (AA 1-3) on WBCB.
o The bollards on the Mall must match existing bollards in the Mall.
o Please confirm that the FF lighting housing is “full cutoff” per code.
The WBCB side of the building does not appear to be a pedestrian friendly scale or 4-
sided design as the Development Code encourages. ADC 7.28.090(j)(4)
Please refer to the attached ‘Review of a Major Development Plan Submittal’ performed
by Oz Architecture, dated August 8, 2016, for additional design comments to be taken
into consideration when finalizing the plans.
1. Miscellaneous:
The number of hotel units is listed as 140, 141, and 142 in different places. Please
provide the accurate number across documents.
Fire
o An Initial Code Summary for fire will be necessary.
o What is the movement for fire trucks?
o If there is not truck access on the property is there a Fire Command Center? If
so, where is it located?
o What is the fire rating of the construction?
o What type of glass is suggested for the two perpendicular faces of the exit stairs
on the WBCB side? They must be 2-hr fire rated (1027.6 of fire code)
Mechanical
o Where will the exhaust from laundry facilities be located? Will there be a diesel
generator? Will these areas be forced to vent onto the Mall?
o What types of mechanical units will be on the roof?
o Will each room have its own AC unit, or will it be roof mounted?
o Where is the roof access point and will it require a stair access or hatch?
In order to address comments, and ensure that the public hearings can be accommodated in a timely
manner, Staff offers the above following draft schedule for discussion and finalization. Given the
substantive nature of some of the comments, we anticipate the need to reevaluate this schedule moving
forward.
DRAFT SCHEDULE:
Revised Plans Deadline for September PZC August 22, 2016
Public Notification sent to Vail Daily August 31, 2016
PZC Hearing & Recommendation to Council September 6, 2016
TC Hearing #1 *September 13, 2016
TC Hearing #2 September 27, 2016
*If PZC continues hearing, these dates subject to change
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Respectfully,
Matt Pielsticker, AICP
Planning Director
Att: Review of a Major Development Plan by OZ Architecture
Cc: Project File
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Review of a Major Development Plan Submittal for the project described as:
AVON HOTEL
Performed for: The Town of Avon
Performed by: OZ Architecture, Inc.
August 8, 2016
Architectural Concerns and Notations:
This first section lays out the initial reactions and/or questions that the architectural team at OZ
produced prior to the review of the Town’s planning, entitlement and design guideline documents.
Many of these initial notions will reappear in the sections which follow this one and will be further
explored in the review of those documents as they relate to the Avon Hotel submittal.
Site Plan and Overall Development:
o Of the approximately 290 ft. of Main Street Mall frontage available to this project, only
around 88 ft. is actually, “occupied” or “reinforced” by the design and location of these
buildings;
o Retail is minimal along the Main Street Mall;
Suggestions:
Add retail to the south of hotel entrance under the overhang currently
comprising a single parking space – combine that with Retail #3 and the office
space shown to create better sized retail space;
Add a sundries shop in south-east corner of Hotel Lobby area;
Add significant-sized retail (perhaps F&B) at the west, currently blank end of
fitness/condo addition to the Avon Center building thus replacing the 5 parking
spaces shown there in the proposed site plan;
o The parking along the mall seems unsightly;
Suggestions, in lieu of completely reorienting the buildings proposed for the site:
See the retail suggestion for the end of the fitness and condo building;
Remove all of parking spaces adjacent to the mall edge and replace with
pedestrian-oriented construction and uses;
o The Hotel building seems to stand on a hollowed-out floor (of parking), and is perched
on stilts similar in concept to LA-styled Mid-century apartment buildings. The building
does not fully cover the parking level below it at grade so that the perimeter cars are
exposed to sight, sun and snow. The planning department would be hesitant to
positively associate this form as a solution for building a “base at the ground level”.
Issues of weather, snow shedding and blowing, automobile noise for hotel guests, or
ground plane pedestrian activity are all concerns;
o Cars will, therefore, be the predominant feature of the ground level experience on
nearly all sides of the buildings;
o Screening of the parking garage, ramp and loading will be paramount to the building
sitting appropriately on its site and to it being pedestrian friendly;
o We have concerns as to how the parking lighting will affect the mall and the site at
night;
o There seems to be zero internal landscape proposed (other than the perimeter
landscaping which is required to fulfil a certain portion of the landscape requirement)
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resulting in the impression that both buildings reside in a sea of pavement and that the
hotel in fact, sprouts from the parking surface;
o The trash chute appears to terminate at the basement level – is this where the
dumpsters sit? We are concerned with where the dumpsters may be stored on a daily
basis and how odors will be handled near the mall;
o We would caution against opening the doors out of the secondary elevator vestibule so
close to the traffic movement and snow management issues inherent in the drive
(which, at the same location, passes under the connecting bridge above these doors).
Building Mass and Form
o Neither of the two buildings seems to be, “fronting” the mall. Rather, the massing of
the development is arranged perpendicular to Main Street.;
o We have concerns as to the method of roof access and what that structure will look like
in elevation;
o The metal shards of sloping roof seem to shed onto the outdoor dining deck and the
sidewalk on West Beaver Creek Boulevard (WBC);
o Elevation B on Sheet A-3.1 does not adequately reflect the building design at the ground
floor.
Materials and Colors Proposed
o Given the last point above, we have concerns with the distribution of materials at this
key location and how they relate to the Main Street Mall and the Sheraton property.
o The materials used at the base of the buildings may not uphold the requirement for
durability listed elsewhere in this analysis;
o The metal shards roofing turning into siding does not seem to uphold the notion of,
“blending in with their surroundings” found elsewhere in this analysis;
o This material will need to be non-reflective but even with that, the material selection
does not seem to meet the Development Code Standards for earth-toned materials;
o The glazing of the exit stair enclosures may not, depending on the construction type
chosen, meet the code for separation of those stairs from the fuel source of a fire;
o The material selection seems to warrant a full sized wall mock-up so as to determine its
suitability of aesthetics and durability-in-performance and given the published design
guidelines of the town.
Technical Issues
o We have concerns with the locations of the mechanical equipment and where the
ground mounted transformers for the project might be and how they are screened from
the Sheraton and others near and on the site;
o We have concerns as to the method by which the kitchen exhaust and trash smells will
be handled at the 2nd Floor food preparation and trash storage areas given their
proximity to the Main Street Mall and the pedestrian connection to the Sheraton;
o The condominium/fitness building does not appear to have any means of handling trash
and recycling. Is this why the buildings are connected by a bridge?
o Similarly, there is no indication of mechanical systems and the inherent exhaust
associated with them for the condo structure;
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o We have concerns as to the clear height under the connection bridge between the two
structures. From some of the information given, it appears to be less than what is
needed for truck and fire apparatus clearances.
Avon Development Code (Title 7, with Appendix 7A) Observations:
7.28.060 (e)(3 “Service areas and access drives shall be located so they do not interfere with the
normal activities of building occupants or visitors on driveways, walkways, in parking areas or at
entries”.
We have concerns with the application of the above section. In addition and from the same section,
Paragraph 2 states that loading and service areas need to be screened from being visible off site.
From WBCB, the loading will be clearly seen by pedestrians in its current configuration;
Materials and Colors Proposed
Section 7.28.090 – Design Standards
The examples and issues discussed in these sections begin with generally-applicable design
standards and gradually move into those more specific to mixed use buildings and finally to those
that apply to this type of building within Avon’s Town Core.
(c)(3)(i):
“The use of high quality, durable building materials is required.”
The materials proposed for use at grade appear to be a foreign-made integrally-colored cement
composite panel in a cool grey color. The quality and appropriateness of the use of this material in Avon
is of concern.
(c)(3)(II)
“Preferred materials reflect the Town’s sub-alpine character such as native stone, wood siding,
masonry or timbers.” None of the preferred materials from this section are to be found in the proposed
development.
(c)(3)(v)
“Indigenous natural or earth tones . . . in muted, flat colors with an LRV (Light Reflective Value) of 60
or less are required.” No reflectivity information for the metal shards described as, “Metal Roof Siding
Silver Grey” was provided. However, (b)(4)(iii) further states that, “roofing materials shall be suitable
for local environmental conditions. Colors shall be natural or earth tones.” Besides a huge flat and
therefore unseen roof, the metal is the only presumed roof material suggested.
(c)(5)(i)(A)
Generally suggests that pedestrians should be protected from shedding snow coming off of roofs above.
As stated earlier, the dining deck at the second level of the hotel building, which looks out over Main
Street, appears to be unprotected against the snow coming off of the metal shard roof above.
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Paragraph (C) repeats these requirements saying that roof designs which would allow accumulated
snow, ice or rain to fall or slide onto sidewalks or other pedestrian building spaces should be avoided.
Building Mass and Form
(j)(3)(I)(A)
“Buildings shall reinforce the street edges and create pedestrian-scaled open spaces.” Given that this
development is listed as one of the town’s top priorities, we are concerned about the WBCB side of the
project.
(j)(3)(iv)
“Mixed-use development shall incorporate on-site indoor and outdoor common spaces . . .” The
section then goes on to describe the various types of patios, plazas, parks, squares, gardens, etc. which
might satisfy the objective of the statement.
Except for the, “multi-use lawn area (1636 s.f.)” near Lettuce Shed Plaza, there are no other common
spaces on the site. This lawn area, may also detract from the Plaza by blurring its edges. The section
concludes with this statement, “New development in Town Core shall maintain a high interaction
between pedestrians and the activities inside the buildings at ground level.” Auto traffic is primarily
accommodated on this site plan and very little interaction between inside and outside is to be found in
the plan.
(j)(4)(iii)
Compatible Design (B)
This section lists methods that might lead to an acceptable compatibility of design, presumably not only
within the specific site development but also along the pedestrian mall and Town Center generally.
While it declares that these features are not limited to the list of 12 architectural elements, the only one
included in the design is the outdoor patio which appears at the second level, reserved for the hotel
guest.
(j)(4)(iv)
Mixed-Use Buildings in Town Core
“ . . . any portion of a new mixed-use building with street frontage floor area (lists the streets
surrounding, for the most part, this development except for WBCB) must be occupied by retail,
personal service and restaurant uses . . .” This project has slightly more than 530 s.f. of retail at its mall
end, has a private pool, fitness and spa facility above grade in the addition to the Avon Center and, for
the remainder of its ground level square footage, has an exposed parking space.
NOTE: this section also requires, “ground-floor commercial space . . . be at least twelve (12) feet in
height as measured from the finished floor elevation to the finished ceiling.” The section drawings
indicate that the hotel and condo buildings all have a 12 foot floor-to-floor dimension that will yield
something between 10’ to 10’-6” of floor to ceiling space. Therefore the design should be revised with
the addition of 1’-6” to 2’ of floor to floor height at its ground floor so as to garner the required 12 foot
clear height for commercial space. In addition to being a requirement, we would suggest that a clear
height of 12 ft. is much more in keeping with industry standard for extra height at the ground floors of
contemporary hotels. The extra height obviously provides a clearer “base” level, garners much needed
light and visibility for the uses there, and generally speaks to the civic nature of the front of houses areas
that hotels are often expected to provide.
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(j)(4)(v)(B)
Scale and Massing
“Buildings greater than two stories or thirty (30) feet in height shall be designed to reduce apparent
mass and visually anchor the building to the site by including a clearly identifiable base, body and top,
with horizontal elements separating these components.” With a parking structure comprising the
dominant amount of the “base” area of this building, and thus having only columns or pilotis and open
air as its base, the building does not seem to present the stable ground plane this section suggests. Also,
with the predominantly flat roof and no cornice or overhangs at the sky plane, the top of this building
has no clear distinction from the, “body”. The building appears simplistic therefore, but for the metal
shard roof turning into wall notion that appears in a few select areas.
(j)(4)(viii)(C)
Synthetic Materials
“The use of synthetic materials is discouraged unless they can be shown to display the ability to age in
a manner similar to or superior to the natural materials they replace.” While it is uncertain whether or
not the materials selected for the project were meant to, “replace” natural versions, this development is
made up of nearly 100% synthetic replicas of wood, stone panels and plaster.
(j)(4)(x)(C)
Windows
“Upper floors shall be differentiated through the use of more solid areas than voids and with smaller
vertically oriented windows in a regular pattern.” The fenestration strategy for this development
appears to employ predominantly horizontally oriented windows (divided internally with some vertical
muntins), modernist, slit-type or eyebrow windows at the exit stairs and curtain wall- like glazing behind
the metal shard wall material at the Main Street and WBCB elevations.
Development Code standards for parking-only structures warrant inclusion due to the separation of uses
between the “base” and “body” of this building.
(j)(5)
Parking structures:
(i) “To the maximum extent feasible, (the) ground floor of parking structures shall be
wrapped with retail storefronts or residential uses to provide visual interest and to create
pedestrian activity at the street level.”
(v) “To the maximum extent feasible, parking structures shall be designed to significantly
screen or buffer views of parked cars from surrounding properties through the use of
architectural screens or other features.”
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Staff Report – Major PUD Amendment
October 4, 2016 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting
Project File Case #PUD1600
Legal description Lot 3, Block 3, Benchmark at Beaver Creek
Zoning PUD
Address 1060 West Beaver Creek Boulevard
Owner
Prepared By
David McWilliams, Town Planner
Introduction
Carryn Burton (the Applicant) is requesting a Planned Unit Development (PUD) Amendment (the
Application) to include a Flexible Lodging use for the Westgate Office and Retail Building at Lot 3, Block
2, Benchmark at Beaver Creek (the Property). The building is 15,250 SF on approximately 1 acre, and
houses six businesses on two levels. The Applicant is requesting to amend the zoning thereby allowing
the opening of the CoHabit LLC hostel at the Property.
Process
Major PUD Amendment Process
According the Avon Development Code, the proposed PUD amendment is considered major because it
will change the character of the development. This application is processed under §7.16.060(h),
Amendments to a Final PUD, AMC. Subsection (1)(iv), sets forth criteria for a Major Amendment, while
subsection (2)(iv) sets forth the review procedures for the same process.
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 Friday, September 23, 2016.
Public Hearings
The October 4, 2016 Public Hearing will determine a recommendation from PZC to Town Council for the
proposal. Town Council will make the final decision on this Application after holding one more Public
Hearing and issue an ordinance at that time. The Town Council hearing is tentatively scheduled for
October 11, 2016. The Major PUD Amendment process requires a Preliminary PUD and Final PUD Public
Hearing Process, with approval by Ordinance after Final PUD Hearings.
Proposed PUD Amendment
The Property is currently developed as a commercial site, zoned PUD. The current PUD allows the
following uses: Retail Stores; Professional Offices; Personal Service Shops; Restaurants. The Applicant
seeks to buy second floor units within the building and add the hostel use to the list of allowed uses
within the Property. The fifth permitted use in the PUD is proposed to read as follows: “Flexible
Lodging on the second floor, defined as a continuously staffed overnight lodging facility for transient
guests that provides sleeping rooms and common areas for cooking.”
This change would accommodate the potential opening of a hostel for units 203-208 on the second
floor of the building. The total footprint of the proposed hostel use is 3,514 sf and would contain
accommodations for 32 people, according to the proposed floor plan.
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Staff Analysis
The proposed development scenario is unquestionably impactful to neighboring businesses on the
Property. The Applicant has contacted neighboring businesses and the HOA in an attempt to address
any potential concerns. Of particular concern is parking. Current parking conforms to AMC 7.24.020 (C),
with a variance for the restaurant space (currently occupied by Agave) for increased night allowances.
No matter what direction this Application takes, the HOA will likely need to enact some type of parking
management strategy due to Beaver Creek paid parking regulations taking effect in November.
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.
Staff Response: The stated purposes of §7.04, Development Code, AMC, and §7.16.060, PUD, AMC,
includes statements regarding the implementation of the Comprehensive Plan; regulating intensity
of use; avoiding increased demands on public services and facilities; and providing for compatibility
with the surrounding area, among other statements.
This Application addresses the long term vacancy within the Westgate Office and Retail Building,
which confers a unique situation for the proposed hostel location. The units have been unoccupied
for upwards of 5 years, and the owners have been unable to fill the space with viable tenants. This
space’s location has presented a unique constraint to the owner due to its relative isolation from
other commercial properties which limits the potential occupancy and necessitates innovative
solutions to fill it. Regionally, office and commercial spaces “up valley” are pressured for conversion
to accommodate visitors and residents in a variety of ways. The combination of the ongoing vacancy
and these redevelopment pressures make this site ideal for the proposed PUD amendment.
The proposed PUD amendment represents an improvement in the choice of accommodation
environments in the Town. It promotes development within town that can be conveniently,
effectively, and economically served by existing utilities and services. The resort-focused nature of
the use fits well with the property’s location across the street from the Bear Lots. Existing roadways
and services, including bus lines and access to resort amenities are efficiently employed in this
development scenario.
(ii) The PUD rezoning will promote the public health, safety, and general welfare;
Staff Response: The Application’s proposed use generally promotes the public health, safety and
welfare over that of the existing PUD by pivoting the Property to a mixed-use profile, thereby
increasing pedestrian-scale development in the area. The “park once shop many” strategy promoted
in many projects in the nearby Town Center can have a logical extension in the River Residential
District (Avon Comprehensive Plan) due to the location near Beaver Creek. The site is served by two
Town bus routes and by the ECO Bus route, further enhancing the connectivity options in the area.
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However, staff also finds that the proposed density and parking constraints may not promote the
general welfare. Section vi, below, expands on the parking analysis. Staff recommends that a viable
and agreed-upon parking management plan be provided between the HOA and the Applicant as a
condition of approval, to ensure acceptable solutions on the limited parking availability.
(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);
Staff Response: The proposed PUD amendment is part of an established PUD, and is therefore not
subject to the eligibility criteria or Public Benefit requirements outlined in §7.16.060(b). However, it is
important to note that the original PUD was rezoned from Residential High Density Commercial, a
now retired district, which was intended, “to provide for the development of multi-family residential
uses and lodge units, along with accessory and complementary commercial uses. Townhomes,
apartments, hotels and lodges, bed and breakfast lodges and retail (within lodge or hotel) uses are
allowed within this district. RH-C should be located near the Town Center or along an arterial
roadway.”
Analysis of consistency with the Comprehensive Plan is provided below.
Avon’s vision is “to provide a high quality of life, today and in the future, for a diversity of people and
interests; and to promote their ability to live, work, visit, and recreate in the community.” The
proposed facility furthers this vision by providing a new niche that satisfies different types of
vacationers. Avon’s distinction as a tourist destination is enhanced by the new diversification. This
vision is further reflected in the goals section, where Goal C.1 seeks to “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.”
Goal E.1 seeks to “Ensure that there is a positive environment for small businesses.” While the PUD
amendment would not guarantee local ownership or operation of the business that may result, the
current applicants are Eagle Valley locals with different investment interests in the area.
This property lies within District 20: River Residential District, within the Comprehensive Plan, however
none of the planning principals apply to this rezoning. The future land use map (Pg. 27) indicates
that this property shall be Neighborhood Commercial, where “these areas are intended to provide
neighborhood- focused retail and service uses (such as markets, childcare, restaurants, and cafes)
that are conveniently located near and connected with surrounding residential neighborhoods.”
While the proposed use does not fall into that distinction, the property sits at an important
crossroads between town, resort, and highway, leading to an appropriate space to stretch the
Neighborhood Commercial ideal.
(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;
Staff Response: This PUD amendment does not change the current demand of public facilities and
services, therefore the existing services can adequately serve the property. Also, the proposed use
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may offset some demand in the short term rental market, thereby allowing for more traditional
residential space to remain open to yearlong or seasonal rental.
(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;
Staff Response: No adverse environmental impacts are anticipated due to the PUD rezoning.
Concerns of other businesses in the property over outdoor smoking spaces will need to be addressed
due to proximity of the current smoking area to outdoor seating at Agave. Avon Municipal Code
requires outdoor smoking to be at least 25 feet from doorways.
Staff is also concerned over previously acceptable noise, smoke, and other potential nuisances
produced during Agave’s concert nights. Sleeping arrangements very close to a concert venue may
cause future hostel owners to file complaints and pursue other avenues to set more stringent quiet
hours, or otherwise limit Agave’s current functionality.
(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
Staff Response: Approval of this PUD amendment will inevitably result in more pressure on the
property and necessitate mitigation. Staff’s analysis focuses on the impacts found within the
Development Code, and the proposed mitigation. Possible impacts are listed below.
Parking: No hostel minimum parking standards exist in the Town Code. To analyze a potentially
feasible parking standard for this proposal, staff used the minimum parking standard for the
potential space (3,514 SF of office space * 3 spaces per 1000 GFA = 9.597, rounded to 10). An
alternative method for parking allocation takes the total square footage of the building tenants
(15,250) and allocates each tenant their share of 53 spaces. The proposed hostel space represents
23% of the total square footage of the building, or a 12 space share of the lot.
Staff allotted the private room space according to applicable standards within the AMC, and
researched current best practices allocating parking for dorm-style accommodations. For private
hotel rooms, AMC requires one (1) parking space per room. The proposed use contains six (6)
private rooms, resulting in six (6) required spaces.
For the dorm-style accommodation, staff found examples from other municipal guidelines and
regulations of hostel uses: Portland, ME, one (1) space per eight (8) beds; Savannah, GA, one (1)
space per eight (8) beds and one (1) space per two (2) employees; Boulder, CO, two (2) spaces per
three (3) guests; Carbondale, CO, two (2) spaces per three (3) guests. By these standards, several
potential parking regimes present themselves.
Proposal
Number
Use Regulation Required Spaces (rounded
up)
1 AMC + Dorm at 1:8 6 + 2 = 8
2 AMC + Dorm at 2:3 6 + 10 = 16
3 Complete Hostel at 1:8 4 (+ employee parking)
4 Complete Hostel at 2:3 22
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The proposed hostel also contains a dorm style room with 14 beds. Staff takes a moderate tact and
proposes a minimum parking standard to be one (1) space per private room and two (2) spaces per
every three (3) occupants within the dorm room, found in proposal number 3. The 16 required
spaces can be reduced due to the potential mixed-use nature of the building by 15% per AMC
7.28.020(g)(2)(ii) for a total of 14 spaces. The total required spaces for this proposed use are more
than the spaces allocated for these units.
In order to satisfy the 10 space minimum standard under the, a maximum of 8 beds would be allowed
in the dorm room. 10 spaces allocated is regulated at [(6 spaces for single occupancy with 15%
reduction = 5.1 spaces) + (8 beds at 2/3 capacity and 15% reduction = 4.53 spaces)].
A parking variance was issued to the commercial restaurant space, currently occupied by Agave,
which limited daytime seating to 900 SF, occupying 15 spaces, and allowed the restaurant to expand
to 1,860 total SF and 31 allocated spaces at night. This allowed a higher use on the property due to
complimenting hours of operation between the restaurant and the neighboring businesses. This
arrangement has been largely effective over the past 20 years and has been flexibly applied
according to changing uses of the restaurant to a night club venue. With the potential to designate
10 or more spaces to the hostel use, the variance could still be honored due to the size of the lot, and
the reduction in use from other businesses after 5 pm.
The Applicant proposes reestablishing a “parking pass” system, with assigned and posted spaces for
each business. The declaration allocated 14 “parking passes” to the former Telcor space (the space
now proposed as a hostel), allowing service trucks and employees full access to the site during
business hours. The Applicant further proposes that guest cars will be periodically relocated during
snow events, and guests will face booting or towing after their temporary permits have expired. This
potential agreement would be subject to approval by the HOA and would satisfy the 14 space
requirement outlined by Staff for full occupancy.
Increased Nuisance: Currently owners have a problem with trespass/ inappropriate use of common
areas of building. During concert nights, Agave has sometimes had difficulty fully monitoring the
activities of guests, and the site has been subject to different criminal and otherwise inappropriate
behavior. The new use may increase or decrease these nuisance problems, but the speculative
increase does not amount to a “significant adverse impact”. Potential hostel owners or operators
would have a duty to limit access to common areas at certain times, or limit inappropriate behavior
by guests, just as the other uses currently have.
Insurance: With a new use permitting overnight use of the building, there is a possibility of increased
insurance premiums. The Westgate Covenant states that, “nothing shall be done or kept in any Unit
or in or on the Common Elements, or any part thereof, which would result in the cancellation of the
insurance on all or any part of the Project or in an increase in the rate of the insurance on all or any
part of the Project over what the Association, but for such activity, would pay, without the prior
written approval of the Association.” New use may increase insurance fees, and it would be the duty
of the HOA to determine equitable compensation due to the changes.
Necessary building upgrades: The change in use may require building additional fire barriers, etc.
between existing units. The burden to neighboring business owners may be construction crews,
building materials, etc. in their place of business for periods of time. The applicant states
commitment to limiting construction impacts on neighbors, and does not anticipate the need to
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access the lower floor or to change the concrete floor. With approval, the Applicant anticipates
building modifications to take place with minimal impacts.
Suggested Negotiations: In researching this case, staff encountered use conditions enacted by local
governments that have successfully limited various impacts. In this case, due to the PUD nature,
some of these regulations would be more successfully implemented by the HOA. Potential
provisions include:
Cession of bookings when the allocated parking is filled for the hostel;
A fine by the HOA of $50 to the hostel owners if a hostel guest’s vehicle is towed/ booted;
A “guest responsibility” contract, signed during check-in, alerting guests of the unique
constraints of the Property, and potential consequences to the guest and hostel owner for
infractions.
(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: The scale of uses will be compatible with nearby properties. Surrounding high
density residential development is allowed to have short term rentals by way of the Short Term
Rental Overlay District, and this property will be compatible with surrounding uses. Limitation of the
PUD amendment to the second floor of the building provides for adequate flexibility of this use in
the future, but maintains the property’s functionality as a Neighborhood Commercial asset.
Furthermore, while not planned at this point, the possibility of development at the Beaver Creek
parking lots would likely compliment this proposed use as well.
Staff Recommendation
Staff is recommending conditional approval of the Application. The PZC shall conduct a Public Hearing,
consider public comments, and approve Findings of Fact, Record of Decision, and Recommendation to
Council pursuant to Section 7.16.020(f)(3), Findings.
Recommended Motion:
“I move to recommend approval of Case #PUD16004, an application for a Major PUD Amendment
(Preliminary) for Lot 3, Block 3, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision together with the findings of fact
noted in Staff’s report”
The following Findings may be applied should PZC make a favorable recommendation to Council:
1. The Application meets the eligibility requirements for a Major PUD Amendment by increasing
density.
2. The PUD Amendment does not severely change the character of the development.
3. The PUD Amendment generally promotes the public health, safety and welfare over that of the
existing development rights by expanding lodging opportunities in close proximity to Beaver
Creek Resort operations
4. The Application is in conformance with §7.16.060(e)(4), Review Criteria, AMC, and compared to
the underlying zoning, the PUD Amendment is not likely to result in significant adverse impacts
upon the natural environment or neighboring properties.
The following Conditions may be applied to Preliminary PUD Amendment should PZC make a favorable
recommendation to Council:
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1. Limit the dorm room to no more than 8 beds, or determine a long term off street parking plan
with the Westgate HOA, or another offsite area, that conforms to the 2/3 spaces per occupant
requirement.
2. Staff member shall be present on premise 24/7 when hostel is booked.
3. No unaccompanied minors allowed.
4. Prior to Final PUD approval, a viable and agreed-upon parking management plan will be
provided between the HOA and the Applicant as a condition of approval, to ensure acceptable
solutions on the limited parking availability.
Attachment
A: Application Documents
Adjacent Propertys Notified
Expanded Parking proposal
There are currently 54 parking spaces in the Westgate Lot, 2 of which are handicap assigned. Of
the remaining 52 spaces, 30 spaces are designated in the Declaration as “assigned” or “passes”.
This assignment is allocated to units according to square footage.
Up until now, parking has not been assigned, but rather operated on a cooperative first -come
first-serve basis. With the parking challenges facing Westgate this winter season, we propose
assigning these 30 spaces to the respective owners:
Parking passes are assigned as follows:
Liquor store: 1 Fly fishing: 2 Ivy nails: 1 Real Estate: 4
Agave: 3 Bright Futures: 4 Unit 2A: 1 Cohabit: 14
Totaling: 30
These assigned spaces should each be marked by metal posts stating the restricted use by
individual businesses and warning violators of potential booting. Additionally, these bays will
require a parking tag to be hung from the vehicles mirror, or a permanent sticker if th e owner
prefers. In the case of COhabit, we will issue a parking tag for customers to use the assigned
bays. The tag will have the date of check-in and date and time of check-out. Any car in an
assigned space without the tag or parked after check out time can be towed or booted.
COhabit requests that all 14 bays be clearly marked and assigned to our business. Tags will be
provided to guests at check in with an official stamped date and time. Each business owner can
determine how best to utilize their assigned bays, whether issuing permanent tags/stickers to
employees or using bays for customers. For example, Agave will receive 3 assigned bays, as
well as 3 permanent stickers/tags for those bays. Richard can choose to use them for the
restaurant shuttles, employees or customers.
The remaining 22 bays will be contributed to a pool for communal use and be available to
Westgate customers for short-term parking. In the unlikely event a customer of any business
will be occupying a communal bay for more than 2 hours, the business can provide its customer
with an extended period day pass tag.
The use of tags in conjunction with assigned bays, allows Westgate to effectively manage and
police their parking lot. A booting company needs to be contracted to enforce the parking
rules. The tags and business bays will assist the booting company to patrol the lot effectively
and immediately identify violators.
With 30 bays accounted for, 22 spaces remain for late night customer parking to meet the
requirements of Agave’s parking variance. Agave needs an additional 28 bays to operate at full
capacity. (31 less the 3 permanent assigned bays). Bays assigned for office units can be
designated as such, allowing free use after business hours, 5 or 6 pm. This will provide an
additional 8-10 spaces for after-hour use by Agave customers. Thereby meeting the variance.
Snow removal
Snow removal will be challenge in a fully occupied lot. COhabit will have set hours when our
assigned bays will be vacant. Customers will be required to vacate their parking bays at check
out. This will allow snow ploughs to operate without restriction between check in and check
out times.
In the cases of multi-day stays by guests, COhabit will work with customers to move vehicles.
COhabit will identify cars expected to be parked in bays for more than 1 day. Our 24 hour staff
will assist guests in these situations. After heavy snow fall, guests will be asked to move their
vehicles for snow removal. Alternatively, guests will be able to leave vehicle keys with the front
desk and staff will move their cars to facilitate snow removal. With only 6 private rooms and 7
bunks, close interaction and customer service for our customers will not be challenge. Snow
removal can be scheduled for the same time each day, our recommendation is 3 pm, an hour
before check in.
Overnight Parking
Currently overnight parking is not permitted. However, the Declaration also makes reference
to ‘working in good faith’.
“No overnight parking is allowed. Any change in this policy will require the Association to work
in good faith with the Owners and tenants in order to determine which parking management
strategy accomplishes the best use of the parking area.”
Considering overnight parking is being allowed in certain circumstances, the same courtesy
should be extended to all owners for their assigned bays. Overnight parking is a necessary part
of several business’ operations. COhabit asks that the board allow overnight parking in our 14
assigned spaces. Similarly, any business should be allowed to use their assigned parking spaces
overnight if they so wish.
Long term solutions
Westgate HOA and unit owners have discussed the possibility of reconfiguring the current lot to
create additional parking bays. Currently the lot space is not being maximized. By angling
parking spaces and eliminating the island, more parking bays can be added. COhabit is
committed to working with the HOA to facilitate these changes. The time and cost associated
with these changes will be minimal.
TOWN APPLICANT RESPONSE
ZONING 1. The plans indicate 9,549 square feet of
landscaped area on site (14.2% of lot
area), and 6,631 square feet off-site,
bringing the total landscaped area to
24.17% of lot area. The code requires a
minimum of 20% on-site landscaped
area; therefore, the Town Council must
authorize using adjacent public land on
Tract G to meet minimum standards.
ADC Table 7-20-9
The percent of landscaping required per town
zoning is 20% of the total site area. This would
equate to 13,385 sf of the total site area of 66,925 sf.
Currently, the plan includes on-site landscaped area
of 11,102sf of the total lot area of 66,925sf, equal to
16.6% of the lot area. The applicant has submitted
an AEC application which proposes to landscape an
additional 4,372sf of adjacent property, including
3,230sf of Tract G (Pedestrian Mall), 739sf of Lot 4,
and 403sf of frontage along West Beaver Creek
Boulevard adjacent to Lot B. This additional
landscaped area would increase the total
landscaped area for the project to 21.7%.
2. Please demonstrate the total square
footage of the building coverage within
the lot to meet lot coverage
requirements.
See attached Landscape Area Calculations
freferencve rreference.
Site coverage per the plans is 36%
3. The plans must demonstrate
compliance with 80’ building height.
Please show the roof plan with USGS
existing contours underneath the
building.
See attached Roof Plan for reference.
The height of the building is less than the 80’ building
height maximum.
ALTERNATIVE
EQUIVALENT
COMPLIANCE
(AEC)
1. The code requires a 4:12 pitched roof.
Since the design utilizes a flat roof for the
primary form. ADC 7.28.090(j)(4)(ix)
Consistent with ADC7.28.090(j)(4)(ix), sloped
secondary roof forms in the plan are at 4:12 in slope.
The flat roof form remains predominant in the plan.
We understand that it is discouraged; however, it is
utilized in the plan as it is beneficial to other
important considerations such as the inclusion of
solar panels and reduced ice/snow shed. It is also
consistent with neighboring properties.
TOWN APPLICANT RESPONSE
2. Buildings greater than thirty (30) feet in
height shall be designed to reduce
apparent mass and visually anchor the
building to the site by including a clearly
identifiable base, body and top, with
horizontal elements separating these
components.” ADC 7.28.090(j)(4)(v)(B)
Pursuant to ADC 7.28.090(j)(4)(v)(B), the design has
been modified to include architectural elements
that clearly define the base, body, and top of the
building. These include elements such as distinct
color/texture, varied materials, and the addition
identifiable architectural treatments.
3. After 45’ of vertical rise, buildings are
required to have a step back of at least
8’. ADC 7.28.090(j)(4)(v)(D)
AEC Application is included as part of development
application
ACCESS
AND
CIRCULATION
1. According to Avon’s access
management guidelines, curb cuts are
generally limited to one point of access.
Please demonstrate how the second
entry “required for necessity, create[s] a
better site design and that safety to the
traveling public will not be
compromised.” ADC 7.28.030(d)(6). The
curb cuts are separated by 70 feet.
Ideally these curb cuts will be
consolidated.
The project plan has been modified to include one
curb cut.
TOWN APPLICANT RESPONSE
2. Demonstrate how Lot C is served with
this access easement and agreement.
The access ramp indicates a retaining
wall on the west side. Please show
details for this retaining wall and how it is
finished.
Lot C will utilize the access drive to enter the lot from
the south-east side. The plan includes a landing 20
feet from the street entrance. This will serve as the
grade level entrance to Lot C. Lot C has indicated
that future plans will not include an underground
garage. Therefore it is not expected that Lot C will
use the lower end of the access ramp.
3. The proposed parking ramp has a grade
of 9.4%. Site distance could be limited
approaching West beaver Creek Blvd,
particularly to see pedestrians and
bicycles. The sloping driveway is
required to have no more than a 4%
slope for the first 20 feet from the edge
of the street pavement. ADC
7.28.030(d)(9)(iii)
The plan has been modified to include one entrance
at the shared access across from Sun Rd. The ramp
slope has been modified and will be further defined
as plans for the design of WBCB are finalized.
4. What is the suggested turning
movements for delivery and service
vehicles?
Service vehicles can be accommodated per the
included vehicle movement plan. Service vehicles
will turn into the entry drive from WBCB and proceed
to the first landing. At the landing, vehicles will turn
left into the upper parking entrance. They will then
back out into the access drive and back down to
the service area. Vehicles will depart directly up the
ramp to WBCB.
TOWN APPLICANT RESPONSE
5. The current circulation schemes require
hotel guests to drive out to WBCB after
checking in, to access the ramp that
connects with the lower level parking
garage. Connecting to the ramp from
underneath the building appears could
be studied.
Plan has been modified to eliminate this circulation
scheme.
MOBILITY
AND
CONNECTIVITY
1. While there is a direct pedestrian
connection from the Main Street
Pedestrian Mall to the hotel entrance, a
connection lacks from the WBCB side to
the hotel entrance. Planning suggests a
delineated material or striping
connecting WBCB to the entrance, and
widening the entrance near the Mall to
allow for a more seamless pedestrian
experience. ADC 7.28.040(e)(4).
A 6’-0” accessible pedestrian walkway is being
provided along the shared access easement on the
north-west side of the lot. Use of different paving
material, lighting, and landscape will be provided to
delineate walk way.
2. Bicycle facilities at a rate of 1 bicycl e
parking space per 10 vehicles (21 total
spaces required) be placed within 150’
from the primary building entrance in a
conveniently located area. Please
demonstrate compliance with this code
requirement. ADC 7.28.020(J)
21 Bicycle parking spaces have been provided on
both grade level and lower level parking.
TOWN APPLICANT RESPONSE
3. The north to south pedestrian connection
along the reciprocal access easement is an
extension of Sun Road. This corridor not only
has the potential to create a desirable four
way stop along Beaver Creek Boulevard but
it also provides access form WBCB to the
Main Street Pedestrian Mall. This is a critical
connection identified in the Avon West
Town Center Investment Plan and the draft
WBCB Reconstruction Plan. The current
plans do not show any pedestrian
connection in this location. A safe attractive
pedestrian corridor through this easement or
a more intuitive connection through the
parking lot should be explored.
A 6’-0” accessible pedestrian walkway is being
provided along the shared access easement on the
north-west side of the lot. Use of different paving
material, lighting, and landscape will be provided to
delineate walk way.
SCREENING
1. How is the refuse screened from view?
ADC 7.28.060
The refuse and recycling area is located below
grade level on the north-west side of the lot. In this
location, it is not visible from WBCB or adjacent
property owners.
2. Please show how any rooftop
mechanical equipment will be screened
from nearby taller buildings. ADC
7.28.060(d)
Rooftop mechanical equipment will be screened
per the plan utilizing sloped roof elements that are
integral to the design. These sloped roof elements
are at least as high as the mechanical equipment
being screened.
SNOW
STORAGE
1. The sloping drive is shown to have
snowmelt. What are the total dimensions
of pavement heating for the project?
The Exterior Energy Offset requirements
will be triggered for area in excess of 200
square feet. Avon Municipal Code
(AMC) 15.27
The plan includes 31,813 sf snow melt area. Per the
Exterior Energy Offset program, the project includes
renewable energy systems that will be installed on-
site prior to completion of the project which will
generate the equivalent of at least 50% of the
energy needed for the exterior energy use. Energy
use includes snowmelt, outdoor pool, and hot tub
facilities.
TOWN APPLICANT RESPONSE
2. Please include a snow storage plan for
areas that will not be snow melted.
No snow storage is provided on the property as all
exterior areas will utilize snowmelt.
PARKING
STUDY
1. This study appears to meet the
requirements of 7.28.020(g)(4)(ii), which
allows for parking demand studies that
are based upon relevant data and
combination of land uses between Lot
55, Avon Center, and Lot B.
The study has been updated to include parking for
included retail space.
2. Retail space in the hotel, while minimal,
does not appear to be accounted for.
3. The analysis accounts for six (6) spaces
in the street. The final plans for WBCB are
forthcoming and these spaces should
not be accounted for until plans are
final.
DESIGN
STANDARDS
1. The corrugated metal material for roofs will
need to be presented. Are there examples
of this material in use in a similar way on
other projects? There are maintenance,
finish appearance, and aesthetic concerns
as the material stretches all the way to
ground level in certain points
The standing seam roofs are used throughout the
Colorado mountain area. The plan does not use
corrugated metal. The use of this material is to
provide durable, long lasting roofing as well as to
provide flexibility to be able to provide screening of
any roof equipment.
2. Material #12 is not shown on the plans.
Please demonstrate where it is located.
The concrete panel noted as material #12 will be
used as an accent color within the swisspearl panels
on the lower level
TOWN APPLICANT RESPONSE
3. Lighting – AMC 15.30
- Please confirm the plan indicates 2
poles (AA 1-3) on WBCB.
- The bollards on the Mall must match
existing bollards in the Mall.
- Please confirm that the FF lighting
housing is “full cutoff” per code.
2 light pole have been added to WBCB
Bollards will be provided on the mall to match
existing.
4. The WBCB side of the building does not
appear to be a pedestrian friendly scale or
4-sided design as the Development Code
encourages. ADC 7.28.090(j)(4
The plan has been modified as follows: 1) Balconies
have been added to WBCB side of building. These
balconies will serve to connect guests in the hotel to
WBCB; 2) the ground level frontage on WBCB
includes landscaping elements that encourage
public gathering and interaction with the project
area; and 3) the entrance to the accessible
pedestrian walkway that connects WBCB to the
pedestrian mall is integrated with the WBCB end of
the building.
5. Please refer to the attached ‘Review of a
Major Development Plan Submittal’
performed by Oz Architecture, dated
August 8, 2016, for additional design
comments to be taken into consideration
when finalizing the plans.
MISC. 1. The number of hotel units is listed as 140,
141, and 142 in different places. Please
provide the accurate number across
documents.
142
2. Fire
- An Initial Code Summary for fire will be
necessary.
- What is the movement for fire trucks?
- If there is not truck access on the property is
there a Fire Command Center? If so, where
is it located? NEED TO INCLUDE.
- What is the fire rating of the construction?
Fire access will be off WBCB with use of Fire
Access Entry
A fire command control will also be provided at
WBCB exit stair. See attached 11x17 exhibit.
The hotel will be Type I construction on 1st level +
type V construction on the 4 floors built on
concrete base
TOWN APPLICANT RESPONSE
- What type of glass is suggested for the two
perpendicular faces of the exit stairs on the
WBCB side? They must be 2-hr fire rated
(1027.6 of fire code)
The exit stairs @ WBCB are exterior stairs with a
glass facade
The 2 hour rating will be between the guest room
and corridor into the exterior exit stairs.
3. Mechanical
- Where will the exhaust from laundry facilities
be located? Will there be a diesel
generator? Will these areas be forced to
vent onto the Mall?
- What types of mechanical units will be on
the roof?
- Will each room have its own AC unit, or will it
be roof mounted?
- Where is the roof access point and will it
require a stair access or hatch?
Laundry exhaust will be from lower level parking and
may be vented to roof, not to mall area.
Each room will have its own fan coil A/C unit piped
to mechanical equipment on roof.
One of the 3 exit stairs will extend to the roof.
Technical
Issues (Oz
Report)
1. Service Area Access
- Location of service areas and access drives
- Will loading and service areas be screened
from being visible off site?
Service and loading areas will be located below
grade. As such, it will not be visible from either WBCB
or the pedestrian mall. Service vehicles will access
the area via the drive from WBCB.
2. Locations of mechanical equipment
- Where are they located?
- How are they screened?
Most equipment will be located on the roof and will
be screened by roof elements. Some mechanical
equipment will be in the lower level parking area.
3. Kitchen exhaust and trash smells
- How will they be vented?
- How are they screened?
The hotel will be a limited service establishment
offering pre-prepared foods. Therefore, there will be
minimal cooking equipment and resulting odors.
Trash area is located below grade and a significant
distance from the pedestrian mall.
4. Condominium/Fitness Building Trash
- Where is trash located?
Trash will be taken to the trash enclosure in the
service area.
TOWN APPLICANT RESPONSE
5. Locations of mechanical equipment in the
condo building
- Where are they located?
- How are they screened?
Mechanical equipment will primarily be in the units
and venting will be to the roof.
6. Clearance height for bridge
The bridge design has been modified to meet the
requirements of the fire department.
7. Ground floor commercial spaces must be at
least 12’ in height
The design has been modified to meet this
requirement.
September 19, 2016
Matt Pielsticker
Planning Manager
Town of Avon Community Development Department
PO Box 975
Avon, CO 81620
Re: Submittal for an AEC to utilize alternative architectural approaches to achieve the
objectives of ADC 7.28.090(j)(4)(v)(D)
Dear Matt:
Treadstone Development LLC is submitting this application for an Alternative Equivalent
Compliance (AEC) to allow for the use of alternative architectural elements to meet the
requirement that states if the primary building walls exceed three (3) stories or forty-five (45)
feet in height, as measured from finished grade to the underside of the eaves, then the building
form shall step back at least eight (8) feet in depth (ADC 7.28.090(j)(4)(v)(D)). The objective for
this requirement is to organize the form and mass of a building to provide human scale to
adjacent streets, pedestrian walkways, plazas or other public spaces. The building mass is
varied to create variety in the character of the adjacent streets and pedestrian places. The
plan as presented includes step-backs on the pedestrian mall end of the building. The north-
west, east, and south-east faces of the building do not include a step-backs; however, the plans
meet the objective of reducing the apparent mass and scale of the building through three
alternative approaches: 1) The plans incorporate the use of distinct changes in color, texture,
and materials to break up the visual impact of the building height; 2) The building height is 69’
which is significantly less than the Sheraton building to the north-west or the Avon Center to
the south-east. This lesser height creates a transition in the neighborhood, which lessens the
impact of the mass of the building; and 3) The building includes multiple changes in form such
as the inclusion of balconies and alcoves which break up the impact of the height of the
building. It is also noted that the proposed design is consistent with neighboring buildings such
as the Avon Center and Sheraton in the use of alternative architectural elements to break-up
their apparent mass and scale.
REVIEW CRITERIA
Pursuant to ADC 7.16.12, the Town offers the following criteria as the basis for granting an AEC
application:
• The proposed alternative achieves the intent of the subject design or development
standard to the same or better degree than the subject standard: As noted above, the
objective of ADC 7.28.090(j)(4)(v)(D) is to reduce the apparent mass and scale of a
building. The plans as presented include set-backs as a design element on the west end
of the building. On the other sides of the building, the design that has been proposed is
able to achieve a reduction in apparent mass and scale through the use of alternative
architectural features, such as:
§ Pronounced recesses and projections
§ Distinct changes in texture and color of wall surfaces
§ Ground level arcades and galleries/balconies on higher floors
§ Protected and recessed entries
§ Vertical accents or focal points.
• The proposed alternative achieves the goals and policies of the Avon Comprehensive
Plan to the same or better degree than the subject standard: The West Town Center
Investment Plan encourages diversity through its stated objective to provide enough
consistency in the materials, forms, and building elements to create a district, while
allowing enough flexibility to encourage unique architectural designs and character. In
the context of the existing buildings, the proposed development will offer unique and
interesting architectural elements. At the same time, it will conform the design
standards which require the building mass to be varied and to offer a human scale. The
alternative design elements will perform the same function as the set-back would
achieve.
• The proposed alternative results in benefits to the community that are equivalent to
or better than compliance with the subject standard: The Avon Comprehensive plan
envisions that the West Town Center District will offer multi-use development that is
well-integrated with a pedestrian friendly environment. The proposed development will
offer retail spaces and hotel access directly from the pedestrian mall. The effect of this
design will be to activate the Main Street area to a significant degree. The design of the
hotel will offer additional activation with decks and balconies to bring together the
pedestrian environment of Main Street with the guests staying in the units. The
architectural elements that have been proposed will lessen the impact of the scale of
the building while staying consistent with the surrounding neighborhood.
• The proposed alternative imposes no greater impacts on adjacent properties than
would occur through compliance with the specific requirements of this Title: There
will be no impacts on adjacent properties as a result of using alternative architectural
elements to satisfy ADC 7.28.090(j)(4)(v)(D).
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Thank you for your time and consideration. We look forward to your approval of our
application. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions.
Sincerely,
Gregory Less
President
Treadstone Development, LLC
September 19, 2016
Matt Pielsticker
Planning Manager
Town of Avon Community Development Department
PO Box 975
Avon, CO 81620
Re: Submittal for an AEC for use of Tract G, Lot 4, and frontage on West Beaver Creek Blvd to
meet requirement for a minimum of 20% on-site landscaped area (ADC Table 7-20-9)
Dear Matt:
Treadstone Development LLC is submitting this application for an Alternative Equivalent
Compliance (AEC) to allow for the use of public land to meet the requirement for a minimum of
20% on-site landscaped area per ADC Table 7-20-9. Currently, the plan includes on-site
landscaped area of 11,102sf of the total lot area of 66,925sf, equal to 16.6% of the lot area.
This AEC application would propose to landscape an additional 4,372sf of adjacent property,
including 3,230sf of Tract G (Pedestrian Mall), 739sf of Lot 4, and 403sf of frontage along West
Beaver Creek Boulevard adjacent to Lot B. This additional landscaped area would increase the
total landscaped area for the project to 21.7%.
BACKGROUND
Lot B has been the subject of numerous development applications dating back to the early
1980’s. This history included approved PUD’s in 1998, 1999, and 2002. As part of these PUD
approvals the lot owner, neighboring lot owners, and the Town of Avon executed/recorded
numerous agreements affecting items such as shared parking facilities, access easements, and
drainage requirements. Despite the fact that the PUD approvals have since expired, these
legacy agreements have survived and, as such, impose limitations on development on Lot B.
For example, by agreement with the Town of Avon, a portion of the parking required for
development of The Avon Center on Lot A was transferred to Lot B. As a result, any
development on Lot B must include parking that is in excess the quantity required by code for
the project.
As a result of these encumbrances that have been recorded on Lot B, the lot area available for
landscaping is limited. Rather than seek a variance for the landscaping area minimum, the
applicant is seeking to utilize Town owned land to install additional landscaping and thereby
meet the requirement of the code. The Avon Town Council reviewed the proposal to utilize
public space to satisfy the landscaping requirement at its September 13, 2016 meeting. At that
meeting the motion was made to allow Treadstone Development LLC to process a development
application for a hotel project using portions of Town property to meet minimum landscaping
requirements. The motion was approved unanimously.
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REVIEW CRITERIA
Pursuant to ADC 7.16.12, the Town offers the following criteria as the basis for granting an AEC
application:
• The proposed alternative achieves the intent of the subject design or development
standard to the same or better degree than the subject standard: By utilizing the
adjacent Town owned property, the project will be able to meet the requirement to
provide a 20% minimum on-site landscaping coverage. In fact, the proposed
landscaping coverage of 21.7% will actually exceed the minimum requirement. In
addition, the project will also be able to provide strong integration between the building
development and the landscaping of the adjacent pedestrian mall. This will enhance the
vitality of the Main Street corridor as envisioned in the West Town Center Investment
Plan.
• The proposed alternative achieves the goals and policies of the Avon Comprehensive
Plan to the same or better degree than the subject standard: In the Avon
Comprehensive Plan, the pedestrian mall right-of-way is identified as the heart of the
West Town Center District. The integration of high density, multi-use development with
pedestrian friendly spaces is critical to the realization of Town Center as a vibrant,
active, user-friendly area. Meeting/exceeding the 20% landscaping requirement is
essential to maintaining the intent of this plan. By utilizing the public spaces as
envisioned in the application, the project will be able to fulfill this aspect of the
Comprehensive Plan.
• The proposed alternative results in benefits to the community that are equivalent to
or better than compliance with the subject standard: The utilization of the public
property will allow the development to fulfill the requirements for Lot B as presented in
the legacy agreements which encumber the lot while also meeting the landscaping
requirement as set forth in the code for Town Center development. In addition, it will
proactively ensure that the development project and the Main Street mall will be well
integrated and provide an exciting/inviting pedestrian space.
• The proposed alternative imposes no greater impacts on adjacent properties than
would occur through compliance with the specific requirements of this Title: There
will be no impacts on adjacent properties as a result of using the proposed Town owned
property to satisfy the minimum landscaping requirement.
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Thank you for your time and consideration. We look forward to your approval of our
application. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions.
Sincerely,
Gregory Less
President
Treadstone Development, LLC
SHEET NUMBERCHECKED BY:SHEET TITLEDRAWN BY:PROJECT NO:DATE:CONSULTANTPCREVISIONSPROJECT TITLEAVON, COLORADOJAG07.12 .20162961 W. MacArthur Blvd.Suite 120Santa Ana, California, 92704t. (714) 556-2656f. (714) 556-269615-57505 8TH StreetHermosa Beach, CA 90254t.(310) 999-8791www.treadcon.comSTAMP AREAENTITLEMENT PACKAGE:AVON HOTEL05.11.2016HOA SET07.01.2016MAJOR DEVELOPMENT SUBMITTAL07.11.2016HOA SUBMITTAL07.12.2016SHARED ACCESSTREADSTONEC O R P O R A T I O NLANDSCAPE NOTESAND PLANTSCHEDULTEL -1.1GENERAL NOTES:1. ALL DISTURBED OR RE-GRADED AREAS TO BE RE-VEGETATEDWITH A LANDSCAPE TREATMENT SIMILAR TO THE AREASADJACENT TO THE DISTURBED AREA.2. SILT FENCE OR HAY BALES ARE TO BE PLACED AT THE LIMITOF CONSTRUCTION AS NEEDED TO PREVENT EROSION ANDSEDIMENTATION. A CONSTRUCTION FENCE WILL BE PLACEDAT THE LIMIT OF DISTURBANCE WHERE THE SILT FENCE ORHAY BALES ARE NOT USED.3. ALL WORK ON BOTH PROJECTS SHALL BE PERFORMED INACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE CODES, ORDINANCES,AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT STANDARDS PER THE APPROVEDPLANS.4. CONTRACTORS SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR CONTACTINGALL UTILITY COMPANIES FOR FIELD LOCATES OF ALLUNDERGROUND UTILITY LINES PRIOR TO ANY EXCAVATIONAND BECOMING AWARE OF ALL UNDERGROUND UTILITIESAND SUB-SURFACE INFRASTRUCTURE. CONTRACTORSSHALL TAKE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY COST INCURREDDUE TO DAMAGE TO UTILITIES.5. ALL STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS, BOULDERS AND TREES THATARE NOT IDENTIFIED FOR DEMOLITION OR REMOVAL ARE TOBE PRESERVED AND PROTECTED DURING ALL PERIODS OFWORK.6. ALL SITE AND LANDSCAPE ELEMENTS SHALL BE LOCATEDAND LAID OUT IN THE FIELD BY THE CONTRACTOR ANDAPPROVED BY THE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT PRIOR TO FINALINSTALLATION.7. FINAL LOCATION AND STAKING OF ALL PLANT ANDHARDSCAPE MATERIALS SHALL BE PERFORMED BY THELANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR AT THE DIRECTION OF THELANDSCAPE ARCHITECT. CONTRACTOR SHALL NOT PROCEEDWITH PLANTING AND FINAL INSTALLATION UNTIL LAYOUT ANDSTAKING HAS BEEN FULLY APPROVED BY THE LANDSCAPEARCHITECT.8. ALL BOULDER PLACEMENT IS TO BE APPROVED IN ADVANCEBY LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT PRIOR TO FINAL PLACEMENT.9. ALL ROADWAY AREAS WITHIN AND SURROUNDING WORKAREAS SHALL BE SWEPT AND CLEANED AT COMPLETION OFWORK EACH DAY AND NO MATERIALS SHALL BE STOREDWITHIN OR SURROUNDING THE WORK AREA OVERNIGHT.CONSTRUCTION SHALL NOT BE CONSIDERED COMPLETEUNTIL ALL PROJECT AREAS HAVE BEEN CLEANED OF ALLDIRT, DEBRIS, MATERIALS, AND ALL DAMAGED ITEMSREPAIRED WITH ACCEPTANCE BY THE TOWN ENGINEER ANDLANDSCAPE ARCHITECT.IRRIGATION NOTES & SPECIFICATIONS:1. AUTOMATIC DRIP IRRIGATION SHALL BE PROVIDED AT ALL NEW TREES, SHRUBS, ANDPERENNIAL BEDS. AUTOMATIC 6" POP-UP SPRAY HEADS OR ROTORS SHALL BEPROVIDED FOR LAWN AREAS. ALL OVERHEAD IRRIGATION HEADS SHALL BE SPACEDON CENTER PER THEIR COVERAGE RADIUS TO PROVIDE EVEN AND EFFICIENTWATERING.2. FLUSH DIRT AND DEBRIS FROM PIPING BEFORE INSTALLING SPRINKLERS AND OTHERDEVICES.3. A LOW VOLTAGE SYSTEM MANUFACTURED EXPRESSLY FOR CONTROL OF AUTOMATICCIRCUIT VALVES OF AN IRRIGATION SYSTEM SHALL BE INSTALLED. SYSTEM SHALLINCLUDE AN ADJUSTABLE 24 HOUR TIME CLOCK WHICH WILL ALLOW FOR AUTOMATIC,SEMI-AUTOMATIC, OR MANUAL OPERATION; CIRCUIT CONTROL WHICH ALLOWS FORMANUAL OR AUTOMATIC OPERATION; AND PROGRAMMABLE CAPABILITIES THATALLOW FOR INDEPENDENT WATERING SCHEDULES PER ZONE. THE SYSTEM SHALLINCLUDE A PRESSURE REGULATOR AND BACKFLOW PREVENTOR DEVICE WITH 20 GPMAT 60 PSI AT A 1" POINT OF CONNECTION. NOTIFY LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT IF THEREQUIRED FLOW CANNOT BE MET.4. IRRIGATION SYSTEM TO INCLUDE AN AUTOMATIC MOISTURE SENSOR THAT IS ABLE TOSHUT OFF THE SYSTEM WHEN RAIN IS DETECTED.5. PROVIDE 4'' PVC SLEEVING BELOW ALL HARDSCAPE TO ADJACENT PLANTING AREAS.6. MAINLINE IS TO BE BURIED 12''-18'' BELOW FINISHED GRADE. LATERAL PIPES SHALLBE BURIED 8''-12'' BELOW FINISHED GRADE IN LANDSCAPED AREAS AND A MINIMUM OF2'' BELOW FINISHED GRADE IN NATIVE/UNDISTURBED AREAS. ALL PIPE TRENCHESSHALL BE FREE OF ROCKS AND DEBRIS PRIOR TO PIPE INSTALLATION. BACKFILLTRENCHES WITH SOIL THAT IS FREE OF ROCKS AND DEBRIS.7. INSTALL ALL DRIP IRRIGATION LINES PER MANUFACTURER SPECIFICATIONS.8. VALVE BOX LOCATIONS ARE TO BE APPROVED BY LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT PRIOR TOINSTALLATION.9. CONTRACTOR IS TO PROVIDE OWNER WITH AS-BUILT IRRIGATION PLANS THATINCLUDE APPROXIMATE MAINLINE ROUTING AND VALVE BOX LOCATIONS.10. THE FOLLOWING IRRIGATION TESTS AND INSPECTIONS SHALL BE COMPLETED BY THECONTRACTOR:10.1.LEAK TEST: AFTER INSTALLATION, CHARGE SYSTEM AND TEST FOR LEAKS.REPAIR LEAKS AND RETEST UNTIL NO LEAKS EXIST.10.2.OPERATIONAL TEST: AFTER ELECTRICAL CIRCUITRY HAS BEEN ENERGIZED,OPERATE CONTROLLERS AND AUTOMATIC CONTROL VALVES TO CONFIRMPROPER SYSTEM OPERATION10.3.TEST AND ADJUST CONTROLS AND SAFETIES: REPLACE DAMAGED ANDMALFUNCTIONING CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT.11. 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Ft.Total Irrigated Area9,224 SFSpray Area2,564 SFDrip Area6,760 SFSymbolKeyBotanicalCommon NameQTYSizeSpacing NotesGrassesCA105 5 gal.asshownCalamagrostisacutiflora 'KarlForester'Karl ForesterFeather ReedGrassHelictotrichonsempervirensHS102 5 gal.asshownBlue AvenaGrassKAKolkwitzia amabilisBeauty Bush24 5 gal.asshownPOPhysocarposopulifolius AmberJubileeAmber JubilleeNinebark19 5 gal.asshownJMJuniperus x media'Sea Green'Sea GreenJuniper10 5 gal.asshownACAbies concolorWhite Fir48' Ht.asshownKeyBotanicalCommon NameQTYSizeSpacing NotesPerennials - 1970 sfN/AAquilegiachrysanthaYellowColumbine6018"1 gal.N/ARudbeckia fulgidaBlack EyedSusan1 gal.18"55N/AHemerocallis'Hyperion'YellowDaylily6018"1 gal.N/AAquilegia coeruleaRockyMountainColumbine6518"1 gal.N/ASalvia nemorosaPurple Salvia1 gal. 18"55N/AMonarda'GardenviewScarlet'Red Bee-Balm1 gal. 18"60N/AOsteospermum'Avalanche'AvalancheWhite DwarfSun Daisy1 gal. 18"49N/AAquilegia 'WhiteStar'White StarColumbine5518"1 gal.N/AHemerocallis''Autumn Red'Red Daylily6918"1 gal.N/AHuecherasanguinea'Splendens'Red CoralBells5618"1 gal.N/AGeraniumviscosissimumStickyGeranium4318"1 gal.N/ACampanulapersicifoliaPeach-LeavedBellflower6418"1 gal.N/AGeraniumcaespitosumPurple WildCranesbill4518"1 gal.EuEriogonumumbellatumSulphurFlower3118"1 gal.N/AMachaerantherabigeloviiSanta FeAster1 gal.18"43N/AHemerocallis'Stella De Oro'Dwarf GoldDaylily5718"1 gal.Ground CoverSymbolKeyBotanicalCommon NameQTYSizeSpacingNotesGalium odoratumF158"-Poa pratensisN/A N/A-2564s.f.KentuckyBluegrass Sod1205s.f.SweetWoodruffProvide (5) trees ateach specified Ht.PLANTING NOTES AND SPECIFICATIONS:1. ALL PLANT MATERIALS SHALL BE NURSERY GROWN. PLANTS SHALL BEHEALTHY AND FREE OF DISEASE AND PESTS. ALL PLANT MATERIALS ARE TOBE APPROVED BY LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT PRIOR TO INSTALLATION.2. LAYOUT AND LOCATION OF ALL PLANTS AND TREES TO BE APPROVED BYOWNER OR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT PRIOR TO INSTALLATION.3. LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR SHALL SUPPLY PHOTOS AND LOCATION OF THESOURCE OF ALL TREES AND SHRUBS TO BE APPROVED BY LANDSCAPEARCHITECT PRIOR TO DELIVERY OF MATERIALS TO THE PROJECT SITE.4. ALL CONTAINER PLANTS SHALL HAVE BEEN GROWN IN THE CONTAINERS INWHICH THEY ARE DELIVERED FOR A MINIMUM OF TWO MONTHS, BUT NOTMORE THAN TWO YEARS FOR SHRUBS AND GRASSES AND ONE YEAR FORPERENNIALS AND GROUND COVERS.5. TOP SOIL / PLANTING BACKFILL IS TO BE CLEAN AND WELL SCREENED. ITSHALL CONSIST OF 66% NATIVE TOPSOIL AND 33% COMPOST, WITH A 25%HORSE MANURE CONTENT, TO A DEPTH OF 9" ACROSS THE ENTIRE EXTENTOF ALL PLANTED AREAS, EXCEPT AREA OF SOD.6.••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••MULCH. THE SPECIFIED MULCH FOR ALL PLANTING BEDS IS TO BE A FINEBARK MULCH7.••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••COMPOST OR SOIL PEP (NO MULCH). CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE ASAMPLE OF COMPOST AND ITS SOURCE TO LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT PRIORTO PLANT INSTALLATION.8. TREES SHALL HAVE ALL BINDING MATERIAL REMOVED AROUND THE BASE ONTHE TRUNK AND BURLAP MATERIALS REMOVED AT LEAST HALFWAY TO THEMIDDLE OF THE ROOT BALL PRIOR TO BACKFILLING AND PLANTING.9. EVERGREEN TREES GREATER THAN 6' ARE TO BE STAKED WITH (3) 5' STEELT-STAKES AND GUYED WITH GALVANIZED WIRE.10.LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ERADICATION,REMOVAL, DISPOSAL OF WEEDS WITHIN THE LIMITS OF WORK DURING THECONSTRUCTION PERIOD AND THROUGH THE PROJECT'S FINAL ACCEPTANCE.11.THE PLACEMENT OF RE-LOCATED TREES SHALL BE COORDINATED WITH ANDDETERMINED BY THE TOWN OF AVON.12.AT THE TIME OF PLANTING ALL NEWLY PLANTED TREES AND SHRUBS SHALLBE FERTILIZED WITH BIOSOIL MIX, ALL-PURPOSE FERTILIZER PERMANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. THIS FERTILIZER TO BE MIXED IN WITHPLANTING BACKFILL. PLEASE CONTACT ROCKY MOUNTAIN BIO-PRODUCTS,10801 E. 54TH AVENUE, DENVER, CO. 80239, PHONE (303) 696-8964.13.ALL SOD, PERENNIAL BED, AND MULCH AREAS SHALL BE SEPARATED FROMONE ANOTHER WITH EDGING. THE PREFERRED PRODUCT IS RYERSON METAL• • • •• • •• • •• • • • • •••• • • •• • •• • • • • •• • •• •• • •• •• • •• • • • • •• • • • •• • • ••• •• • • • ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• • • •• • •••• • • • • • • •• • • •• • •• • •• •• •• •• • • •• • • ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••EDGES WITH 2 PINS. EDGING SHALL NOT EXTEND ABOVE SURROUNDING••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••7. THE PLANT LIST IS PROVIDED FOR REFERENCE ONLY, AND THE CONTRACTORIS RESPONSIBLE FOR VERIFYING ALL PLANT COUNTS AND IF A DISCREPANCYEXISTS, THE PLAN SHALL DICTATE.8. PRIOR TO PLANTING, THE IRRIGATION SYSTEM SHALL BE FULLY IN PLACEAND OPERATIONAL. ALL PLANTED AREAS ARE TO BE IRRIGATED.IRRIGATION TO BE DESIGN BUILD BY LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR.9. PREPARATION OF ALL SOD AREAS WILL INCLUDE: LOOSENING THE SOIL TO A•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• •• •• • • •• • •• • • • • ••••• • • •• • • •• • • • • •• •• • •• • •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••CONSISTENTLY EVEN, FREE DRAINING SURFACE.10.LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR SHALL SUBMIT A WRITTEN DOCUMENTREGARDING ITS POLICY OF PLANT WARRANTY FOR PLANTS PROVIDED BYCONTRACTOR. EACH WARRANTY SHALL CONFORM TO THE MINIMUMSTANDARD OF REPLACING ALL MATERIALS INCLUDING LABOR, DUE TO THESICKNESS OR DEATH OF A PLANT FOR A PERIOD OF TWO YEARS. FOLLOWINGTHE PLANTS INSTALLATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE PROJECT.11.ALL EXCESS NATIVE SOIL RESULTING FROM SOIL PREP SHALL BE DISPOSEDOF AND REMOVED FROM THE SITE.12.REFER TO CIVIL GRADING PLAN FOR PROPOSED GRADESSITE CALCULATIONS:SITE AREAS WITHIN PROPERTY BOUNDARYxTOTAL LOT AREA: 66,925 SFxTOTAL LANDSCAPE AREA: 11,102 SF = 16.6% OF TOTAL SITE AREAADDITIONAL LANDSCAPE AREAS SHOWN OUTSIDE OF PROPERTY BOUNDARY = 5,766 SFHARDSCAPE NOTES:1. LANDSCAPE BOULDERS ARE INTENDED TO MATCH THEEXISTING BOULDERS USED ALONG TH PEDESTRIAN MALLAND SHALL BE ANGULAR COLORADO BUFF SANDSTONEBOULDERS WITH VARIATION IN COLOR INCLUDING LIGHTBROWN, BEIGE, DARKS BROWNS, AND RUST ORANGE.2.••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••DIAMETER ROUNDED RIVER COBBLE OF SIMILAR COLORRANGES AS THOSE USED IN ALONG THE PEDESTRIAN MALL.3. PEDESTRIAN MALL PATH GRADING IS PROPOSED TO BERAISED BY ONE FOOT IN THE AREA SHOWN ON THELANDSCAPE PLAN. THIS WILL CREATE A BETTERRELATIONSHIP TO THE RETAIL FRONTAGE AND LOBBYENTRANCE OF THE NEW HOTEL ALONG THE PEDESTRIANMALL. LANDSCAPE AREAS ALONG THE SOUTH SIDE OF THEPATH WILL NEED TO BE ADJUSTED TO ACCOMMODATERAISING THE PATH GRADE.4. PAVERS SHOWN ON PEDESTRIAN MALL PATH ARE INTENDEDTO REPLACE THE EXISTING ASPHALT PATH IN ITS CURRENTALIGNMENT. COLOR AND PATTERN OF THE PAVERS IS TOMATCH THE EXISTING PAVER AREAS TO THE EAST.5. PAVERS SHOWN ALONG THE RETAIL SPACES OF THE NEWHOTEL ARE INTENDED TO BE A DIFFERENT PATTERN WITH ASIMILAR COLOR PALETTE TO COMPLEMENT BOTH THEPEDESTRIAN MALL PAVERS AND COLORS USED ON THEHOTEL.6. VEHICULAR DRIVEWAY PAVERS (80mm THICKNESS) AREINTENDED TO GUIDE GUESTS TOWARD THE HOTEL LOBBYAND DROP OFF AREA.83% of Landscaped area / Sq. Ft.28% of Irrigated area / Sq. Ft.72% of Irrigated area / Sq. Ft.
SHEET NUMBERCHECKED BY:SHEET TITLEDRAWN BY:PROJECT NO:DATE:CONSULTANTPCREVISIONSPROJECT TITLEAVON, COLORADOJAG07.12 .20162961 W. MacArthur Blvd.Suite 120Santa Ana, California, 92704t. (714) 556-2656f. (714) 556-269615-57505 8TH StreetHermosa Beach, CA 90254t.(310) 999-8791www.treadcon.comSTAMP AREAENTITLEMENT PACKAGE:AVON HOTEL05.11.2016HOA SET07.01.2016MAJOR DEVELOPMENT SUBMITTAL07.11.2016HOA SUBMITTAL07.12.2016SHARED ACCESSTREADSTONEC O R P O R A T I O NLANDSCAPE PLANL -1.0N1CONCEPTUAL LANDSCAPE PLAN1" = 20'-0"PLANNOTES:1. SEE SHEET L1.1 FOR DETAIL PLANT SCHEDULE AND SITE CALCULATIONS2. LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS SHOWN IN EASEMENTS, RIGHT OF WAYS, AND TOWN OF AVONPROPERTY ARE CONCEPTUAL AND SHALL BE COORDINATED WITH THE PROPER ENTITIES PRIOR TOCONSTRUCTION.3. SITE IMPROVEMENTS AND MODIFICATIONS TO PEDESTRIAN MALL LANDSCAPE AREAS SHALL BECOORDINATED WITH THE TOWN OF AVON.
52ND + 4TH
+56.19'FLUSHACTIVATORON WIDE SIDEFLUSHACTIVATORON WIDE SIDE+54'+57'HOTELIN DESIGN30" x 48" CLEARSPACE
0.20.20.20.20.20.20.20.20.20.20.50.50.50.50.50.50.50.5111111122222222222735 S. Xenon Ct. #201Lakewood, Colorado 80228Ph: 303.716.1270Fax: 303.716.1272www.givenandassociates.comProject #G16090ENTITLEMENT PACKAGE:AVON, COLORADOAVON HOTEL05.11.2016HOA SET07.01.2016MAJOR DEVELOPMENT SUBMITTALSITE LIGHTINGPHOTOMETRIC PLANE-1.0
735 S. Xenon Ct. #201Lakewood, Colorado 80228Ph: 303.716.1270Fax: 303.716.1272www.givenandassociates.comProject #G16090ENTITLEMENT PACKAGE:AVON, COLORADOAVON HOTEL05.11.2016HOA SET07.01.2016MAJOR DEVELOPMENT SUBMITTALSITE LIGHTINGCUTSHEETSE-2.0
735 S. Xenon Ct. #201Lakewood, Colorado 80228Ph: 303.716.1270Fax: 303.716.1272www.givenandassociates.comProject #G16090ENTITLEMENT PACKAGE:AVON, COLORADOAVON HOTEL05.11.2016HOA SET07.01.2016MAJOR DEVELOPMENT SUBMITTALSITE LIGHTINGCUTSHEETSE-3.0
WALL SCONCETRESPAGREYED CEDARTRESPARUSTED BROWNMETAL ROOF SIDINGSILVER GRAYFLEETWOOD WINDOWCOLOR : F-4STUCCODE5326 ROOT BEER FLOATSTUCCODE6367 COVERED IN PLATINUMSTUCCODE6369 LEGENDARY GRAYSTUCCODET634 DOWNING TO EARTHSWISSPEARLLIGHT GREY 8710 SANDBLASTED FACADESWISSPEARLGREY 8760 SANDBLASTED FACADESWISSPEARLGREY 8720 SANDBLASTED FACADE1234567891011121234531011372961 W. MacArthur Blvd.Suite 120Santa Ana, California, 92704t. (714) 556-2656f. (714) 556-2696ARCHITECTS505 8TH StreetHermosa Beach, CA 90254t.(310) 999-8791www.treadcon.comRECREATION CENTERMATERIAL BOARD
AVON HOTEL MATERIAL BOARDWALL SCONCETRESPAGREYED CEDARTRESPARUSTED BROWNMETAL ROOF SIDINGSILVER GRAYFLEETWOOD WINDOWCOLOR : F-4STUCCODE5326 ROOT BEER FLOATSTUCCODE6367 COVERED IN PLATINUMSTUCCODE6369 LEGENDARY GRAYSTUCCODET634 DOWNING TO EARTHSWISSPEARLLIGHT GREY 8710 SANDBLASTED FACADESWISSPEARLGREY 8760 SANDBLASTED FACADESWISSPEARLGREY 8720 SANDBLASTED FACADE1234567891011121234537361134512321141010651135713334
MAJOR DEVELOPMENT PLAN SUBMITTALAVON HOTEL
11X17 EXHIBIT A
REVISION #1
09.19.2016
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LOT 3A (LOT B)
LOT 7 (PHASE II)
LOT 1
(SUBSURFACE PHS I)
LOT 2
(DECK SURFACE PHS II)
LOT 3
(AIRSPACE PHS II)
first floor plan
scale:1/32”=1’-0”BOUNDARIESA V O N C E N T E RS E A S O N S H O T E L
F U T U R E
T O W N H A L L
B E A V E R C R E E K B L V D.M A I N S T .
LOT A
LOT B (PHASE II)
LOT 5 (SUBSURFACE)
LOT 6 ( SURFACE + AIR)
LOT 2A (LOT A)
LOT 3A (LOT B)
LOT 7 (PHASE II)
LOT 1
(SUBSURFACE PHS I)
LOT 2
(DECK SURFACE PHS II)
LOT 3
(AIRSPACE PHS II)
basement
scale:1/32”=1’-0”BOUNDARIESA V O N C E N T E R
H O T E L B E A V E R C R E E K B L V D.M A I N S T .
SUBDIVISION EXHIBIT
A V O N C E N T E RS E A S O N S H O T E L
F U T U R E
T O W N H A L L
B E A V E R C R E E K B L V D.M A I N S T .first floor plan
scale:1/32”=1’-0”SITE PLAN
A V O N C E N T E R
H O T E L B E A V E R C R E E K B L V D.M A I N S T .SITE PLAN
scale:1/32”=1’-0”
basement
ACCESS EASEMENT
PROPERTY LINE
first floor plan
scale:1/32”=1’-0”SITE EASEMENT
FIRE TRUCK
FIRE CMD CTR
FH
FH FIRE HYDRANT
FH STAND PIPESP
SP
first floor plan
scale:1/32”=1’-0”FIRE ACCESS
A V O N C E N T E RS E A S O N S H O T E L
F U T U R E
T O W N H A L L
B E A V E R C R E E K B L V D.M A I N S T .GROUND
77 PARKING
7 ADA PARKING
11 AVON CTR PARKING
BASEMENT
121 PARKING
TOTAL
205 PARKING
first floor plan
scale:1/32”=1’-0”PARKING
A V O N C E N T E R
H O T E L M A I N S T . B E A V E R C R E E K B L V D.GROUND
77 PARKING
7 ADA PARKING
11 AVON CTR PARKING
BASEMENT
121 PARKING
TOTAL
205 PARKING
basement
scale:1/32”=1’-0”PARKING
A V O N C E N T E RS E A S O N S H O T E L
F U T U R E
T O W N H A L L
B E A V E R C R E E K B L V D.M A I N S T .PATH OF TRAVEL
HOTEL ENTRANCE
RETAIL ENTRANCE
first floor plan
scale:1/32”=1’-0”PEDESTRIAN ACCESS
SERV TRUCK
SMALL SERV. TRUCK
B E A V E R C R E E K B L V D.M A I N S T .first floor plan
scale:1/32”=1’-0”SERVICE/DELIVER ACCESS
SERV TRUCK
M A I N S T .basement
scale:1/32”=1’-0”SERVICE/DELIVER ACCESS
scale:1/32”=1’-0”
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scale:1/32”=1’-0”VEHICULAR ACCESS
A V O N C E N T E RS E A S O N S F U T U R E
T O W N H A L L
B E A V E R C R E E K B L V D.M A I N S T .first floor plan
scale:n.t.s LANDSCAPEZ E H R E NAND ASSOCIATES
P.O. BOX 1976 Avon, Colorado 81620
ARCHITECTURE • PLANNING • INTERIORS
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
970.949.0257 FAX 970.949.1080
www.zehren.com
A V O N C E N T E RS E A S O N S F U T U R E
T O W N H A L L
B E A V E R C R E E K B L V D.M A I N S T .scale:n.t.s
first floor plan LANDSCAPE CALCZ E H R E NAND ASSOCIATES
P.O. BOX 1976 Avon, Colorado 81620
ARCHITECTURE • PLANNING • INTERIORS
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
970.949.0257 FAX 970.949.1080
www.zehren.com
first floor plan
scale:1/32”=1’-0”
A V O N C E N T E RS E A S O N S F U T U R E
T O W N H A L L
B E A V E R C R E E K B L V D.M A I N S T .COVERAGE
TOTAL LOT B
LOT COVERAGE
24,149 SF
66,925 SF
LOT COVERAGE
SNOW MELT COVERAGESNOWMELT
COVERAGE
31, 813 SF
A V O N C E N T E RS E A S O N S F U T U R E
T O W N H A L L
B E A V E R C R E E K B L V D.M A I N S T .scale:1/32”=1’-0”
ground floor
CODE STUDYThe following codes apply:
2015 International Building Code
2015 International Energy Conservation Code
2015 International Plumbing Code
2015 International Mechanical Code
Building Information:
Building Type: IA Concrete podium + VA above - fully sprinklered
Allowable Height: 5 floors + Basement - Height is under 80’-0”
Use and Occupancy Classification
Primary Occupancy : R-1
Parking : S-2
Type of Construction Table 601
Building Elements: S-2 (1-A) R-1 (V-A)
A. Structural Frame 3 hr 1 hr
B. Bearing Walls - Exterior 3 hr 1 hr
C. Bearing Walls - Interior 3 hr 1 hr
D. Non-bearing Walls - Ext. 0 hr 0 hr
E. Non-bearing Walls - Int. 0 hr 0 hr
F. Floor construction 2 hr 1 hr
G. Roof construction 1-1/2 hr 1 hr
Avon Hotel
Sheets A-1.0 + A-1.1
Parking Tabulation
Ground floor
Basement
Total
77 regular stalls
7 ADA stalls
121 regular stalls
205 stalls
11 regular stall for Lot B
Sheets A-2.0 + A-2.1
Gross Building Area
Hotel
Ground floor
Basement
2nd floor
3rd floor
4th floor
5th floor
Retail
Ground floor
Total
8, 552 sq ft.
3, 605 sq. ft
23, 810 sq. ft
21, 634 sq. ft
21, 634 sq. ft
21, 634 sq. ft
536 sq. ft
101, 405 sq. ft
Rooms - total 142 units
Accessible Double Queen Balcony
Accessible King Balcony
Accessible King Sofa
Double Queen, 1
Double Queen, 2
Double Queen, 3
Double Queen Balcony
Double Queen Balcony, 2
King Balcony
King Sofa
King Sofa Balcony
2nd
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Sq.ft
534
534
480
294
306
330
402
545
434
384
497
units per floor
Recreation Center
Sheets A-2.3+ A-2.4
Gross Building Area
Recreation Center
Ground floor
Outdoor deck
Fitness area
Condo
2nd floor
3rd floor
4th floor
5th floor
Total
2, 900 sq. ft
1, 678 sq. ft
3, 545 sq. ft
3, 545 sq. ft
3, 545 sq. ft
2, 545 sq. ft
17, 213 sq. ft
Pool 18’x36’
42” deep
Phase II Specification
1. Pool not less than 18’ x36’, 42” deep
2. Spa not less than 10’ dia., 36” deep
3. Outdoor deck including pool + spa not less than 2,800 sq. ft
4. Fitness area not less than 250 sq ft to include changing rooms/restroom
Spa 10’ Dia.
36” deep
Open Deck
2, 900 sq. ft
Lot 3 (Airspace)
Lot 2 (Deck Surface)
Covered Walkway
BUILDING SUMMARY
WALL SCONCETRESPA
GREYED CEDAR
TRESPA
RUSTED BROWN
METAL ROOF SIDING
SILVER GRAY
FLEETWOOD WINDOW
COLOR : F-4
STUCCO
DE5326 ROOT BEER FLOAT
STUCCO
DE6367 COVERED IN PLATINUM
STUCCO
DE6369 LEGENDARY GRAY
STUCCO
DET634 DOWNING TO EARTH
SWISSPEARL
LIGHT GREY 8710 SANDBLASTED
FACADE
SWISSPEARL
GREY 8760 SANDBLASTED
FACADE
SWISSPEARL
GREY 8720 SANDBLASTED
FACADE
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MATERIALS
WALL SCONCE
TRESPA
GREYED CEDAR
TRESPA
RUSTED BROWN
METAL ROOF SIDING
SILVER GRAY
FLEETWOOD WINDOW
COLOR : F-4
STUCCO
DE5326 ROOT BEER FLOAT
STUCCO
DE6367 COVERED IN PLATINUM
STUCCO
DE6369 LEGENDARY GRAY
STUCCO
DET634 DOWNING TO EARTH SWISSPEARL
LIGHT GREY 8710
SANDBLASTED
FACADE
SWISSPEARL
GREY 8760
SANDBLASTED
FACADE
SWISSPEARL
GREY 8720
SANDBLASTED
FACADE
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hotel MATERIAL BOARD
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WALL SCONCE
TRESPA
GREYED CEDAR
TRESPA
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Staff Report – Rezoning
October 4, 2016 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting
Project file Case #REZ16002
Legal description Lot 4, Mountain Vista Resort Subdivision
Current Zoning Planned Unit Development (PUD)
Proposed Zoning Town Center (TC)
Address 100 Mikaela Way
Prepared By Matt Pielsticker, Planning Director
Introduction
The Avon Town Council authorized processing a Rezoning application (the “Application”) for
the new Town Hall property. The Application would rezone the property from the current
Planned Unit Development (“PUD”) designation to the Town Center (“TC”) zone district. The
proposed use as a Town Hall, with supporting community uses, is consistent with the newly
adopted changes to the Town Center list of allowed uses. The Planning and Zoning
Commission (“PZC”) will review the Application and conduct a public hearing on October 4,
2016. After reviewing Staff’s analysis and considering public input, PZC will forward a
recommendation to the Town Council.
Background
Shortly after the Town purchased the Mountain Vista Office Building and Lot 4, Mountain Vista
Resort Subdivision, Staff presented the option to rezone the property to PF; this would have
been concurrent with the Points of Colorado application to rezone the remainder of the
Mountain Vista Resort Subdivision as TC. While the accessory uses of the Mountain Vista
building are still pending, the potential to use ground floor space to accommodate retail, a
coffee shop, a visitor’s center, or other similar use is being considered. Analysis of the
structural capability to hold additional floors, potentially accommodating housing on the top of
the building, is also forthcoming. Council provided direction to further evaluate the zoning
options so as to not restrict possibilities with new construction.
Staff then presented draft code text amendments to the PZC in August. The code text
amendments pertained to the PF and TC zone districts and were presented in an effort to allow
more flexibility with additional housing uses in PF and governmental uses in the TC zone
district. A change in building height for the PF zone district was also included so as to not
require comprehensive plan amendments in the future if public buildings exceeded the 40’
height limitation.
PZC Recommendation
At the August 2, 2016 meeting PZC recommended the following code text amendments:
1. Table 7.24-1. Multi-family Dwellings will be added as a Special Review Use in the PF
zone district.
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2. Table 7.20-11. Building Height Maximum will increase from 40’ to 60’ in the PF zone
district.
3. Table 7.20-11. Maximum Density (Units/Acre) assignment of 15 Units/Acre will be
added in the PF zone district.
PZC recommended that housing be added as a Special Review Use in the PF zone district in
order to review compatibility of future potential housing projects that may be located adjacent
or attached to other governmental projects and uses. For example, adding housing to a
project on the Town’s Swift Gulch was viewed as a case where additional public review by PZC
is necessary to maintain separation of semi-industrial uses and residential uses. When
discussing residential land uses on PF properties, there was a desire to add a maximum density
per acre in order to add congruency with other zone districts. The number of 15 DU/Acre was
chosen as it is comparable to the Residential Medium Density (RMD) zone district.
As mentioned above, multiple projects in the PF district have already been approved and/or
construction that exceed 40’ in height. After considering implications of an increased building
height on other PF properties, PZC found the change appropriate and recommended that the
height be increased to avoid the need to process comprehensive plan amendments.
PZC discussed adding Governmental Uses as either a Use-by-right or Special Review in the TC
zone district. After discussing the possible negative ramifications of having such governmental
land uses (County administrative uses on ground floor of Seasons, or Fire Department office
next to Avon Station were both cited as examples), the Planning Commission recommended no
changes to the TC district; therefore not permitting these types of uses in the future.
When Council reviewed the code text changes additional changes were made to the ordinance.
Council discussed building height for PF district properties and felt that those instances should
in fact receive a higher level of review, which includes a comprehensive plan amendment, to
ensure they are compatible with adjacent properties. Council also determined that
governmental offices should not be viewed separately from other types of commercial offices
in the TC district, which are allowed by right. The ordinance was approved as follows:
1. Table 7.24-1, Allowed Uses, of the ADC is amended to add “S” (special review use) to
the “PF” (Public Facilities zone district) column for the following Residential Uses:
Dwelling, Single-Family Detached; Dwelling, Two-Family/Duplex; Dwelling,
Townhouse; Dwelling, Multi-Family; Dwelling, live/work; and, Accessory DU; and
2. Table 7.24-1, Allowed Uses, of the ADC is amended to add “P” (permitted) to the
“TC” (Town Center zone district) column for the following Public and Institutional
Uses: Library; Government services, offices and facilities; and, Post office branches.”
No changes to building height in PF were approved, and no limitation on density for housing
projects in the PF district was added to the table of allowed uses. As an example, the
recommended density limit of 15 DU/Acre would have yielded only 4 potential units on Lot 4
given the small size of that parcel.
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Process
The review process first requires a noticed public hearing with PZC. Final action is taken on the
Application by Town Council after conducting public hearings and either approval by Ordinance
or denial by motion.
Property Background
The Property is currently part of the Sheraton Mountain Vista PUD and originally slated for
retail/restaurant on the first level, and office on second and third floors. It was platted and
constructed as part of the initial PUD development phases. Since construction the building has
remained vacant and only two of the three Sheraton Mountain Vista PUD phases was
constructed.
Property Description
Lot 4 is
approximately a 1/4
acre in size and is
currently surrounded
by parking lots and
undeveloped
portions of the
Mountain Vista
development project.
The lot itself is
covered mostly with
the vacant office
building footprint and
concrete
surrounding.
The Property is
bounded on the west
by Tract G and
surface parking;
south by the Main
Street Pedestrian
Mall; on the north by
the partially
Staff Review &
Report
PUBLIC HEARING:
PZC
Council & 1st
Reading of
Ordinance
PUBLIC HEARING:
Council & 2nd
Reading of
Ordinance
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developed Sheraton Mountain Vista Subdivision, and on the east by Lot B and potential future
site of a hotel.
Rezoning Review Criteria Analysis
As outlined in Sec. 7.20.080(c), the TC district “is intended to provide sites for a variety of uses
such as hotels, commercial establishments, offices and some residential uses in a predominately
pedestrian environment. The Town Center should be distinguished from other areas in the Town
and serve as the focal point for social, business, and cultural activities. This district contains the
highest intensity of uses and should serve as the major transit destination as well as provide high
levels of pedestrian accessibility..”
The review process and review criteria for zoning amendments are governed by AMC §7.16.050,
Rezonings. PZC shall use the criteria below as the basis for a recommendation on the
Application. Staff responses to each review criteria are provided.
(1) Evidence of substantial compliance with the purpose of the Development Code;
The entire Purpose statement section from the Development Code (Section 7.04.030 -
Development Code 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
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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;
(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.
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 considering adjacent land uses and compatibility of land uses in the vicinity.
The Application complies with the goals and policies of the Avon Comprehensive Plan and
other applicable planning documents. Two planning study documents were completed in
2015 that support the rezoning and final use of the building as a Town Hall. The Avon Town
Hall Facility Assessment and Space Needs Analysis was completed by SHE, consultant to the
Town. In addition to looking at space requirements and condition of the existing Town
Hall, the study identified Lot 4 as the preferred option for a new Town Hall.
Further support for this rezoning was documented with the Planning Services Review and
Update of Nottingham Park Master Plan, Swift Gulch Master Plan, and Lot 5 Development
Plan, completed in November, 2015 by Stan Clauson Associates, consultants t o the Town.
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That planning study looked at three alternatives for Town Hall, with the preferred option
being relocation to the Sheraton Mountain Vista Office Building (Lot 4).
(2) Consistency with the Avon Comprehensive Plan;
Staff Response: The rezoning application will provide consistency with the Comprehensive Plan,
and supporting planning documents listed above. Specific goals and policies that support the
rezoning include:
Policy C.1.6: Include sufficient land for public uses such as
schools, recreation, community facilities (such as
childcare), and government services near the people
who use them
Goal J.2: Ensure cost effective provision and development of public facilities
and services.
Policy J.2.2: Locate schools, parks, and other civic facilities, along trails,
sidewalks, and transit facilities.
Goal J.3.1: Encourage the broad participation of citizens in planning efforts
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and decision-making.
The West Town Center Investment Plan also supports moving public offices from their
current location to accommodate other potential uses in its current footprint. The
area between the Recreation Center and New Town Hall property is still envisioned to
accommodate an expansion to the Recreation Center as well as a possible parking
structure with employee housing and limited retail space on the Pedestrian Mall.
(3) Physical suitability of the land for the proposed development or
subdivision;
Staff Response: The Property is physically suitable for the proposed development as a
Town Hall. A design and development process is already underway for the envisioned
land use. Options for adding above, or adding above and out over the existing
parking lot are being explored further by the Town’s design consultants.
(4) Compatibility with surrounding land uses;
Staff Response: Governmental offices, with supportive community and related uses fit
well between the park, Recreation Center, and library, with transition to the
Pedestrian Mall and lodging activities that surround. Public uses are concentrated in
this area of Town at the edge of Nottingham Park and appear to be compatible with
surrounding residential, commercial, and lodging land uses. The interface of Lot 4
with the surrounding uses (both existing and proposed) will be studied in more detail
with the completion of the Main Street Pedestrian Mall.
(5) Whether the proposed rezoning is justified by changed or changing
conditions in the character of the area proposed to be rezoned
Staff Response: As identified with updated planning studies conditions have changed
in the area of Tract G with the construction of the construction of the Pavilion.
Additionally, ballot issues passed for the police and fire departments for the
relocation to the north side of Interstate 70. Overall conditions on the Main Street
Pedestrian Mall and Tract G have changed since adoption of earlier planning studies in
the mid-2000s.
(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: Adequate facilities are available to serve the development type and
scope. If the building is added onto in significant form or intensity of use, available
utilities are available and could be up-sized.
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(7) Whether the rezoning is consistent with the stated purpose of the
proposed zoning district(s);
Staff Response: The TC zone district is appropriate for the Lot’s intended uses. The TC
district implements the mixed-use classification in the comprehensive plan and
permits Governmental offices, residential, and other potentially viable ground floor
uses for the building. The desire to make the ground floor of the building inviting and
usable by the entire community is in concert with the intent of the TC zone district
which is the most intensely developed district in a predominantly pedestrian
environment.
(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: Staff does not anticipate any adverse impacts upon the natural
environment, compared to the existing zoning.
(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: No significant impacts to other properties in the vicinity are
envisioned with a TC land use designation. If building height is increased it will be
subject to development review by PZC and Council and will be reviewed in context
with adjacent existing or potential construction. All of the neighboring properties are
aware of the proposed rezoning and intended use of the property; some neighboring
property owners intend to perform additional improvements to create additional
vibrancy in the area.
(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 rezoning would supersede and void the existing PUD
Development Plan documents. This is seen as a major benefit to rezoning, especially
because the remaining portions of Lot C have already been rezoned to TC and this
remaining parcel is orphaned.
(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.
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Staff Response: The intensity of use is comparable to existing zoning and possible uses
of the property and other surrounding.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval. PZC shall 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, to be
presented to the Council for final action.
Recommended Motions and Findings:
“I move to recommend Town Council approval of Case #REZ16002, an application for rezoning of
Lot 4, Mountain Vista Resort Subdivision together with the findings of fact.”
The Following Findings May be Applied Should the PZC recommend approval of the Application
to the Avon Town Council:
1. The Application was reviewed in accordance §7.16.050, Rezonings, Avon
Development Code, and is found to be in substantial compliance with the review
criteria as outlined in the staff report produced by Matt Pielsticker for the October
4, 2016 meeting.
2. The Application provides assurances with respect to building form, development
standards, and allowed uses consistent and in scale with adjacent neighboring
existing and planned land uses.
3. 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.
To: Chairman Jim Clancy and Planning and Zoning Commission
From: Matt Pielsticker, AICP, Planning Director
Meeting Date: October 4, 2016 Meeting
Agenda Topic: Comprehensive Plan Update
Work Session No. 3
Introduction
At your last meeting we discussed the legal boundaries of the Comprehensive Plan with the Town
Attorney, as well as a more detailed review of the Appendices. We now turn back to the front of the
plan to start a review of the body of the document, beginning with Section I, II, and III. Please be
prepared to discuss the redline strikethrough (“Attachment A”) at the October 4, 2016 Work Session.
Other Updates
Additional Demographic information has been updated since your last meeting. (“Attachment
B”)
Staff has received the Comprehensive Plan graphics from Design Workshop for minor edits.
These will be introduced at a future meeting once updated.
Schedule of Meetings
The attached (“Attachment C”) schedule includes the upcoming schedule for the update process. The
ADC requires a public hearing before a formal recommendation at the completion of the process.
Attachments
A – Strikethrough of Section I, II, & III
B – Updated Supplemental Demographics
C – Schedule of Meetings
Avon’s Vision
Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan
Page 5
I. Avon’s Vision
A. What We Want To Be
Avon is unique due to its dual role as a year-round
community serving the needs and interests of those that live
and work within the community full-time and as a resort
community that hosts both short and long-term visitors. The
juxtaposition between these two functions has often made
planning and decision-making for the Avon community and
its leaders challenging. During this planning process it
became apparent, however, that much of what the
community expressed in terms of values, beliefs, and desires
for Avon’s future could in fact provide a synchronized
direction for many of the unique issues and concerns
associated with each of Avon’s two identities. Put in terms
of a vision for what we want our Town to be:
“…To provide a high quality of life, today and in the future,
for a diversity of people and interests; and to promote their
ability to live, work, visit, and recreate in the community.”
B. What We Value
From the understanding that Avon’s dual role as a
community for year-round residents and as a destination
resort community could and should be mutually supportive,
a set of Core Values were identified that provide an
overarching direction for the Comprehensive Plan and its
implementation.
Reflective of the natural environment. Avon will continue to
enhance its strong connections to its spectacular scenery,
magnificent natural surroundings, and ample outdoor
recreational opportunities.
Distinctive Built Form. Avon will develop with a hierarchy
of built forms that reflects the importance of the Town
Center as the center of the community. High Quality design
and finishes are found throughout the community.
Sense of place and character. Avon will be a fully
developed community made up of smaller residential
neighborhoods and a thriving Town Center that collectively
provide a unique sense of place and charm that is not only
enjoyed by those that live and work here year-around, but
that is enviously enjoyed by those that come to visit.
Thriving center of activity and entertainment: Avon will
provide the Eagle Valley with unique shopping, dining,
entertainment and recreational opportunities.
Attachment A
Avon’s Vision
Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan
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A vibrant economy: Avon will maintain a strong and
sustainable year-round economy through our own efforts and
through private/public partnerships.
Diversity. Avon recognizes that our community is the sum
of its parts and that a healthy and vibrant community must
welcome and encompass people with a wide range of
backgrounds, interests, vocations, family status, and
economic means. Avon will provide a total environment
that is supportive of and attainable by a diverse community.
Connectedness to culture and heritage. Avon will provide
exceptional art, architecture and cultural events and
facilities, and promote its ranching, agricultural, and
railroading heritage.
An exceptional transportation and transit network. Avon
will support a multi-modal transportation network that
provides convenient, efficient, clean links throughout the
town, to ski area base facilities, and the entire Eagle Valley
region.
Cooperative partnership with organizations throughout the
Eagle Valley: Avon will be good neighbors to Beaver Creek,
Eagle County, surrounding communities, and public lands in
order to achieve mutual enhancements and the success of all.
C. How We Will Achieve Our Vision
From our Vision and its underlying values, the
Comprehensive Plan develops several tools to achieve them:
Goals and Policies: Having defined the Vision for Avon and
the supporting Subarea Strategic Roles, tools are needed to
shape the character of the subareas to their intended
outcome. These same tools are also needed to guide
decision making with respect to individual development
projects and governance issues. We have these tools in our
Goals and Policies:
Goals: These are statements of intent by the Town
Government that when implemented will support the
achievement of the Vision. They are in fact our
strategies to achieve our Vision.
Policies: Under each Goal, we have established a series of
Policies. These tactical actions are necessary to
implement and achieve the strategic objectives of our
Goals and consequentially our Vision.
Town District Strategic Roles: In order for the Vision to be
achieved each geographic region or subarea of the Town
must have a defined contribution or role within the total
town. These subareas have been specified and a specific
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Avon’s Vision
Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan
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strategic role, character, and identity has been assigned to
each so that the area may appropriately support our
becoming the town that we envision.
Attachment A
Introduction
Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan
Page 9
II. Introduction
A. Purpose of the Plan
The Town’s challenge is to shape the community’s future by
putting into place goals and implementation policies that will
encourage the types of growth envisioned in this plan. This
Comprehensive Plan provides the foundation and framework
for such policies and actions by articulating an effective
vision in words, maps and diagrams.
Six The following principal project goals guided the
development of this Comprehensive Plan:
Conduct a planning process that generates citizen and
developer involvement and finds consensus.
Create an Action Plan that articulates clear goals and
policies and that will direct and prioritize the Town’s
future Capital Improvement Programs and future
development.
Develop a Future Land Use Plan and Community
Framework Plan based on Avon’s existing conditions and
that identifies Avon’s most desirable future land use mix
and configuration.
Develop an economic report in conjunction with a
buildout analysis to identify economic constraints and
opportunities facing Avon in order to better understand
how land use and development decisions affect the local
economy and the provision of public services.
Develop a Fiscal Impact Analysis Model to evaluate
impacts from development activity on Avon’s public
services costs and public revenues in order to understand
the inherent trade-offs of potential land use and
development scenarios.
Update other key plan elements.
B. Avon’s History and Context
The Town of Avon is located in the stunning Rocky
Mountains of Colorado along the scenic Eagle River. The
town serves as a gateway to the world-class Beaver Creek
Resort and is eight miles west of world-famous Vail. It is a
home rule municipality in Eagle County, with the county
seat located 20miles to the west in the Town of Eagle.
The early Eagle River Valley, including the area that was to
become Avon, was first inhabited by the Utes. These great
Native American horsemen spent winters in the mild climate
to the west and returned to, in their language, “the shining
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mountains”, each summer to hunt mule deer, elk and the
great buffalo.
The earliest Anglo-Americans visiting the area were
probably hearty Mountain Men trapping beaver to supply fur
for city folks' fashionable top hats. In 1845 a dashing
adventurer, John Charles Fremont, led his California-bound
expedition down the Eagle River through present day Avon
and caught what they called a “buffalo fish,” probably a
mountain white fish or a very old cutthroat trout, at a
riverside camp called “William's Fishery”. The famous
Hayden Survey party came to the Eagle Valley in 1873
noting impressive geology near present day Minturn and
Squaw Creek, near present day Cordillera.
Settlers arrived in the early 1880's, including George A.
Townsend who "took up a homestead" of 160 acres, the legal
limit, and built a house at the confluence of the Eagle River
and Beaver Creek. Mr. Townsend is said to have fancied the
name Avondale for the area. At some point, Avon became its
official name. Early pioneers, including Townsend, grew hay
and raised cattle to feed hungry miners in nearby Red Cliff.
Metcalf and Oscar Traer rode together to Central City to
witness each other's paperwork “proving up” their respective
claims under the federal Homestead Act. Homesteaders also
worked together to dig essential irrigation ditches,
sometimes using dynamite and a horse-drawn scoop called a
fresno, some of which still supply irrigating water to Avon
today. As early as July 4, 1891, the Eagle County Times
reported “Eagle County is a good place to visit, a better
place to settle in, and the best place in the state for capital-
seeking investment.”
In the 1920’s head lettuce was the crop of choice in Avon
and neighboring Beaver Creek and Bachelor Gulch. Box cars
stood at the Avon Depot, loaded with ice from the Minturn
ice house (the ice had been cut the preceding winter at Pando
up near Tennessee Pass) and readied for freshly cut lettuce
heads delivered in crates by farmers and their ranch hands
including wives. These refrigerated railcars shipped Avon
crops as far as the east coast providing fresh lettuce weeks
after the nation's standard lettuce harvest was gone. Through
the years Avon land produced cattle, hay, potatoes, peas,
oats and, starting in the 1940's, sheep. By this time most of
Avon's homesteading families were long gone but
descendents of William Nottingham had stayed on and
owned and operated nearly all of the land called Avon.
By 1972 Vail had become one of the top destination ski
resorts in the country and pressure mounted “down valley”
in Avon for ranch land to be developed. One branch of the
Nottingham family sold its controlling interest in the land to
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Introduction
Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan
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Benchmark Companies and the Town of Avon was
incorporated on February 24, 1978. The new town was
comprised of the land in present day central and western
Avon including the area that soon became Nottingham Park.
After ten years, in 1988, Avon had a permanent population
of 1,500 people. Another branch of the Nottinghams sold its
land to companies owned by developer Magnus
LindholmTraer Creek, the area encompassing present day
eastern Avon and the northern hillside. Residents continued
to move to Avon and, in 1998, Avon was home to over 3,000
residents. As of 200320145, Avon's population had more
than doubled to 6,384727 people living in 2,321317
households.
Bibliography
Simonton, June B., Beaver Creek. the First One Hundred
Years. June B. Simonton, Vail, Colorado. Copyright 1984.
Simonton, Don and June. Living on the Mountain. A
History and Field Guide of Bachelor Gulch. Vail Associates
Real Estate Group, Inc., Avon, Colorado. Copyright 1996.
Top left: Early Avon residents.
Above: Lettuce storage sheds.
Left: Avon in the 1950s.
Attachment A
Land Use and Community Framework
Existing Land Use Patterns
Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan
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III. Land Use and Community
Framework
A. Existing Land Use Patterns
Avon’s existing pattern of land uses has remained essentially
unchanged since the adoption of its first comprehensive plan
in 1996 with the notable exception of the annexation and
initial development of the Village at Avon PUD on 1,790
acres of land east and north of the Town’s previous
boundaries.
The pattern of existing development in Avon has been
shaped by land use regulations, natural physical
characteristics of the valley, and man-made facilities and
features that have been constructed over time. Significant
natural features that have influenced land use patterns
include the steep valley walls, relatively flat terrain upon the
valley floor, the Eagle River, and smaller tributaries and
drainages such as Metcalf Creek, Buck Creek, and Swift
Gulch. Man-made features that have had an impact upon
development and land use patterns within the Town are the
railroad, US Highway 6, Interstate 70 (I-70), the local street
pattern, and Nottingham Lake. Ownership of lands by the
US Forest Service and the remaining land ownership
patterns has also had an influence upon the arrangement of
the various land uses within the Town.
Land development patterns and land use designations were
initially formalized in 1974, when Benchmark Corporation
received approval from Eagle County for the creation of the
Benchmark at Beaver Creek Planned Unit Development
(P.U.D.) comprising much of the area that is now the Town
of Avon. Through the platting of the 513-acre Benchmark at
Beaver Creek Subdivision, Blocks 1-3, each lot or
development parcel was assigned a land use designation
specifying the permitted uses upon each lot, and also
assigned a designated number of development rights. Each
development right assigned represented the ability to
construct one dwelling unit. At the time that Avon was
incorporated, the development rights system remained intact
and a zoning ordinance was adopted. This system has since
been amended over the years; however, some of the original
development rights were adopted as part of the last major
Zoning Code revision in 1990.
The primary focus of urban development within Avon has
been in the Town Center District adjacent to Avon Road.
This important roadway is the major north-south connection
between I-70 and US Highway 6, and serves as the main
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Land Use and Community Framework
Existing Land Use Patterns
Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan
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access to Beaver Creek Resort. East of Avon Road, the land
has been developed mainly as a one to two-story shopping
center area, and is primarily oriented toward serving
consumer need for both local residents and visitors traveling
by automobile. A limited amount of office use also exists
within this area, as well as a moderate number of residential
units within vertically mixed-use buildings. The recent
development of the Chapel Square mixed-use project and the
associated redevelopment of the former Wal-Mart shopping
center have provided a starting point for redevelopment of
this area. A number of older developments provide
opportunity for redevelopment due to their age and their
underutilization of the land on which they are located.
The area just west of Avon Road has developed into the
most intensely developed area of the Town Center District.
The initial developers of Avon intended the Town Center
District to become the centerpiece of the town. Avon
Center, The Seasons, and Mountain Vista reflect this intent
by their higher density character, including a vertical mix of
uses with retail and commercial uses on the ground level and
a combination of residential, office, and lodging uses on
upper floors. The buildings in this area currently orient
themselves along the Town’s pedestrian mall, but the Town
has initiated efforts to convert this pedestrian mall into a new
‘Main Street’ that can accommodate primarily pedestrians
and secondarily automobiles.
Located east of Avon’s existing East Town Center District is
the Village at Avon Planned Unit Development. Annexed
into the Town of Avon in 1998, the Village at Avon covers
an area of approximately 1,790 acres extending from the
existing Town Center District on the west, the railroad right-
of-way on the south, the I-70 bridge over the Eagle River
near the Eagle-Vail commercial area to the east, and the
valley’s northern hillside north of I-70. The PUD
established entitlements to develop 2,400 dwelling units
(500 of which are to be constructed as affordable housing)
and 650,000 square feet of commercial development. The
approved PUD development plan and associated PUD Guide
provide the Village at Avon developers a broad amount of
latitude in terms of the design, placement, and types of uses
that can be developed. In general terms, however, the PUD
development plan identifies mixed use urban village
development with a system of open spaces/parks and
civic/cultural/entertainment uses along the valley floor, a
regional commercial area immediately south of the new I-70
interchange, and residential on the lower and upper saddles
of the valley’s northern hillside.
West of the Town Center District is Nottingham Lake and its
associated parkland and surrounding residential
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Land Use and Community Framework
Existing Land Use Patterns
Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan
Page 15
development. This area, along with the western portion of
Avon between U.S. Highway 6 and the railroad, has been the
focus of relatively intense multi-family development.
Avon’s elementary school and the district water and
wastewater treatment plants are also located in this area.
A node of commercial activity within Avon is located on the
north side of the I-70/Avon Road interchange. The land uses
in this area include convenience stores, auto repair shops and
a restaurant. These uses service the local population as well
as highway travelers. Residential uses are also situated
along the north side of I-70, and take advantage of the
buildable areas adjacent to Nottingham Road.
The Town’s only light industrial land uses occur along the
western end of Nottingham Road and along Metcalf Road
north of I-70. Uses in this area consist of a mixture of
wholesale commercial, warehousing, office, and commercial
service facilities. The area is already developed, with only a
few remaining vacant parcels.
Located on the north side of Avon are the Wildwood,
Wildridge, and Mountain Star residential subdivisions.
These areas have been designed to take advantage of
southern views and solar exposure. Wildwood is a mixture
of duplex and multi-family residential units, including
affordable and deed restricted projects. Wildridge has
developed into a mixture of single-family, duplex, and multi-
family residential units. Mountain Star consists of high-end
single-family residents on large lots.
Eaglebend and Nottingham Station are residential areas
located along the Eagle River, on the east side of Avon Road
between the railroad and the river. These areas include a
mixture of multi-family, duplex, and single-family housing
units.
Attachment A
Land Use and Community Framework
Opportunities and Constraints
Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan
Page 19
B. Opportunities and Constraints
An inventory of existing and potential geographic and
physical elements influencing Avon and its future planning
efforts was conducted. The results of this investigation were
compiled in a map of the Opportunities and Constraints. The
following are some of the key elements depicted on the
Opportunity and Constraints map:
Opportunities:
Redevelopment of older buildings and the re-organization
of parcel boundaries and the associated street pattern to
create more organized and effective urban framework in
the Town Center District;
Development of a transit connection directly connecting
Avon’s Town Center District with Beaver Creek Village;
Development of a lift connection directly connecting
Avon’s Town Center District with Beaver Creek Landing;
Opportunity to connect Avon’s Town Center District to
the Eagle River;
Opportunities to increase recreational and mobility
options to and from Avon with the regional trail through
Avon along the Eagle River;
Utilization of Nottingham Park as a strong
anchor/destination to the future “Main Street”Main Street
Pedestrian Mall;
Enhancement of existing civic and recreational amenities
near Nottingham Park to strengthen this area as Avon’s
civic and cultural center;
Opportunity for trail connection from Buffalo Ridge to the
Village at Avon; and
Potential to use the railroad right-of-way for transit
service or trails.
Constraints:
Avon Road is perceived as a barrier for pedestrians
attempting to walk between the East and West Town
Center Districts.
Avon’s East Town Center District is fragmented and lacks
strong auto and pedestrian connections.
The railroad right-of-way creates a linear barrier
separating Avon’s Town Center District from other
certain residential and commercial area and the Eagle
River.
Attachment A
Land Use and Community Framework
Future Land Use Plan
Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan
Page 23
C. Future Land Use Plan
The Future Land Use Plan establishes preferred development
patterns by designating land use categories for specific
geographical locations. It should be understood that the land
use designations depicted on the land use map do not
supersede the Town’s zoning districts and regulations.
While the Town’s zoning districts and their associated
regulations establish each parcel’s property rights in terms of
allowable uses and conditions of development, the Future
Land Use Plan and its land use designations are illustrative
only and associated to general geographic areas and are
therefore not suitable for parcel specific decision making.
The Future Land Use Plan was developed by:
Integrating the ideas and concerns of local residents and
property owners expressed at Stakeholder Interviews,
Steering Committee meetings, Public Open Houses, Town
Council hearings, and Planning and Zoning Commission
hearings;
Analyzing existing land use conditions, opportunities, and
constraints related to physical, social, economic, and
political issues and concerns;
Understanding market conditions related to the future
residential, commercial, office and industrial uses;
Creating a balanced, more sustainable inventory of land
uses that provides landowners and developers greater
flexibility to meet changing market demands;
Increasing the supply of residential/accommodation and
commercial uses within Avon’s Town Center District to
provide a critical mass and diversity of uses, services and
amenities that create both day and night activities within
an inviting and energized urban environment;
Defining an overall community form that peaks in terms
of density and building height in the Town Center District
surrounded by lower density and scale development; and
Creating a unified and cohesive physical framework and
community image between the Village at Avon and
remaining portions of town.
The following definitions are intended to describe the intent
of each land use designation depicted on the Future Land
Use Plan. They should be considered in coordination with
this Comprehensive Plan’s overall vision and its individual
Goals and Policies.
Civic/Public – Public areas are intended to contain uses
related to community services, such as fire stations,
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Future Land Use Plan
Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan
Page 24
schools, community centers, hospitals, municipal centers,
recreation centers, police stations, and municipal
maintenance yards. Each proposed public use should be
evaluated separately in terms of its land area and
topographical constraints, as well as its compatibility with
adjacent uses.
Open Space – Areas identified as open space are to be
protected from development, so that the natural character
and environment of the landscape is preserved. Open
space may also be used as a buffer between conflicting
land uses and activities, as an edge to the community, to
preserve views, as a mechanism to preserve a valued
natural resource, or to protect the public from a hazardous
situation. Floodplains, with their associated riparian
habitat and wildlife, steep slopes, ridges, and other lands
with unique physical properties are also good candidates
for open space designation.
Parkland – Parks are intended to provide for the passive
and active recreation needs of the community or region.
Where possible, they should be located and designed to
take advantage of natural features and amenities.
Residential Low Density – Areas designated for
residential low density are intended to provide sites for
single-family, duplex, and multi-family dwellings at a
density no greater than 7.5 dwelling units per acre.
Residential Medium Density – Areas designated for
residential medium density are intended to provide sites
for multi-family dwellings at a density no less than 7.5
and no greater than 15 dwelling units per acre.
Residential High Density – Areas designated for
residential density are intended to provide sites for multi-
family dwellings no less than 15 and no greater than 20
dwelling units per acre.
Mixed Use– The intent of the mixed-use designation is
to create an area providing commercial retail and service
uses with a supporting mix of office, residential, lodging,
and entertainment uses in an urbanized, pedestrian-
oriented environment. A high proportion of lodging and
other residential uses should be achieved in order to create
the needed critical mass of population and activity to
energize the Town Center District. Building should be
vertically mixed, with retail, restaurants, and other
commercial services located on the lower levels in order
to encourage a high level of interest and pedestrian
Attachment A
Attachment B
Avon’s housing occupancy is made up of approximately 32% renter occupied units, 23% owner occupied
units, and 45% vacant units, defined as no one living at the property at the time of the survey, unless the
occupants are only temporarily absent.
32%
23%
45%
Avon Housing Occupancy, 2014
Renter Occupied Units
Owner Occupied Units
Vacant Units (on day of
suvey)
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Avon (3,882)Basalt
(1,766)
Eagle (2,474)Edwards
(5,377)
Gypsum
(2,123)
Minturn (501)Red Cliff
(116)
Vail (7,209)Eagle County
(31,392)
Housing Occupancy, 2014*
Occupied Vacant
The educational attainment in Avon roughly mirrors that of the County, with slightly more not achieving
a high school diploma and slightly less achieving a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Avon’s income distribution has more people at the lowest end of earnings, more people in the middle
income brackets, and fewer at the higher categories than Eagle County.
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
No high school
degree
High school
graduate
Associates
degree
Bachelor's
degree or
higher
Bachelor's
degree
Graduate or
professionalPercent of Residents Educational Attainment
Avon
Eagle County
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
Less than
$10,000
$10,000 to
$14,999
$15,000 to
$24,999
$25,000 to
$34,999
$35,000 to
$49,999
$50,000 to
$74,999
$75,000 to
$99,999
$100,000
to
$149,999
$150,000
to
$199,999
$200,000
or morePercent of Residents Income Distribution
Avon
Eagle County
Attachment C – Schedule of Meetings
Meeting #1 September 6
Project Goals
Scope & Schedule
Meeting #2 September 20
Appendices including Updated Demographics
Relationship to Development Code & Legal Authority
Review of Other Comprehensive Plans
Meeting #3
Section I: Avon’s Vision
Section II: Introduction
Section III: Land Use and Community Framework
Meeting #4
Section IV: Goals and Policies
Meeting #5
Section IV: Goals and Policies (Cont’d)
Meeting #6
Section V: District Planning Principles
Meeting #7
Section V: District Planning Principles (Cont’d)
Meeting #8
Updated Graphics and Complete Draft
Meeting #9
Public Hearing and Recommendation to Council
Town of Avon Planning & Zoning Commission
Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, September 20, 2016
I. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 5:12 pm.
II. Roll Call
Commissioner Barnes was absent; all other Commissioners were present.
III. Conflicts of Interest
Commissioner Golembiewski stated that he is working as a consultant for the Eaglebend apartments and
expressed support for the shelter; PZC decided to recuse him from the decision making process.
IV. Consent Agenda
The consent agenda was not voted on due to the absence of wording about changes to a decision.
V. Minor Development Plan – ECO Bus Stop Shelter
File: MNR16030
Application Type: Minor Development Plan
Location: Public Right of Way on Highway 6 in front of Eaglebend Apartments
Applicant/Owner: Town of Avon
Summary: The Town of Avon proposes to install a new ECO bus shelter at the stop in front of
the Eaglebend Apartments on Highway 6. The shelter design matches the ECO
Transit standard.
Public Comments: None.
Action: Commissioner Hardy moved to approve MNR16030 with the following Findings and
Conditions:
Finding:
1. The proposed bus shelter design meets the applicable Development Plan review
criteria outlined in §7.16.080(f), Development Plan, Avon Municipal Code.
2. No needed provision for bicycle racks was found at this location based upon
proximity to the Eaglebend apartments and other bicycle storage facilities.
Condition:
1. The proposed bus shelter will be built in mirror-image form, so that entrances to
the shelter are on the south and east side of the structure.
Commissioner Howell seconded the motion and the motion passed with a 5-0 vote.
VI. Work Session - 2006 Comprehensive Plan Update
Summary: The Planning and Zoning Commission was given updated demographic data to use as a basis for
assessing the coming proposed updates. Town Staff got direction to exclude the majority of data in
appendices unless they were directly tied to items within the body of the document.
VII. Staff Approvals
• Storage Shed at 2080 Wildridge Road
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VIII. Staff Updates
• Lot B Hotel
• BC Blvd Public Meetings
IX. Adjourn
The meeting was adjourned at roughly 7:45 pm.
Approved this 4th Day of October, 2016
SIGNED:
_______________________
Jim Clancy, Chairperson
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