PZC Packet 120616
1 Agenda posted on Friday, December 2, 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
Please call 970-748-4030 for Questions
Planning & Zoning Commission
Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, December 6, 2016
One Lake Street
If you require special accommodation please contact us in advance and we will assist you. You may call
David McWilliams at 970-748-4023 or email cmcwilliams@avon.org with any special requests
I. Call to Order – 5:00pm
II. Roll Call
III. Additions & Amendments to the Agenda
IV. Conflicts of Interest
V. Alternative Equivalent Compliance – Fence Design - TABLED FROM NOVEMBER 1ST, 2016 MEETING
File: AEC16007
Legal Description: Lot 5, Block 4, Wildridge / 5774 Wildridge Road East
Applicant/Owner: Jeff Patterson
Summary: AEC to allow for a three railed fence with metal wire, and find an existing non-
approved fence acceptable.
VI. Major PUD Amendment – Short Term Lodging Use – CONTINUED FROM NOVEMBER 1ST, 2016 MEETING
File #: PUD16004
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.
Applicant has requested a continuance to the January 17, 2017 meeting.
VII. Work Session – Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Summary: Review of Pages 37-67 of the Comprehensive Plan– Section IV Goals and Policies.
VIII. Approval of Meeting Minutes
November 14, 2016 Meeting Minutes
IX. Approval of PZC Record of Decisions
MJR16007 and AEC16005 – Hotel Project
X. Staff Updates
Tract G Planning Process
Beaver Creek Boulevard Update
SGN16012 Vail Lights
XI. Adjourn
December 6, 2016 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
AEC16007 Fence Application 1
STAFF REPORT
Case #AEC16007 Alternative Compliance Equivalent
December 6, 2016 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
Tabled from the November 1, 2016 Meeting
PROJECT TYPE: Alternative Equivalent Compliance
PUBLIC HEARING: Not Required
LOCATION: Lot 5 Block 4 Wildridge Subdivision
ADDRESS: 5774 Wildridge Road East E
ZONING: PUD
PREPARED BY: David McWilliams, Town Planner
BACKGROUND
Jeff Patterson (the Applicant) applied and received approval for landscaping improvements in March, 2013 (selected
pages attached as Exhibit 1). The fence approval within the landscaping plan allowed for a ”traditional split rail fence,”
which was displayed within the application as a two rail spilt rail fence with no metal wiring.
After receiving the approval, the Applicant built a three rail fence, at 4 feet high, which contained metal wire to keep
their dog in. The fence was built to roughly 2/3 completion, and extends from the house to the terraces. The applicant
mentioned to staff that he thought the terraces would effectively contain their dog. After discovering that their dog is
capable of scaling the terraces and escaping the yard, the Applicant hired a contractor to install the remaining enclosure,
at a total of 2,000 square feet, with the same three rail fence and metal wiring as was previously installed.
After construction materials were brought to the house, Staff was notified of the construction activity, and the possible
deviations from Avon Municipal Code (AMC). A site visit confirmed the possible deviations, and therefore Staff
requested the Applicant to delay construction. The AEC process was suggested as a possible way to resolve the issue.
DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT
The Applicant proposes the AEC to allow for a three railed fence with metal wire (Exhibit 2) pictured, to complete the
enclosure. That is, the third side of the fence is to be consistent with what is installed, and the proposed AEC would find
the entire fence compliant.
December 6, 2016 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
AEC16007 Fence Application 2
Vicinity Maps
REVIEW PROCEDURES
According to 7.16.120 of the AMC, “applications for alternative equivalent compliance shall be processed concurrently
with the underlying development application for which alternative equivalent compliance with the applicable design
standards is desired and shall follow the procedures for such underlying development application. Applications for
alternative equivalent compliance may be initiated by the owner of property for which alternative equivalent
compliance is desired.”
It is clear that no inspection was conducted after the first stage of construction, which would have shown the deviation
from the approval. Therefore, while this AEC application is not necessarily concurrent with the development
application, staff considers this process necessary to provide direction to the homeowners for completion of their
project.
FENCES IN WILDRIDGE
Section 7.28.080(b), of the Municipal Code offers the following intent and design of fence structures in Wildridge:
Although discouraged in Wildridge and Wildwood, in all instances fences should complement the property and
landscape rather than contain the property. Fences that delineate property boundaries are not permitted. Fences
will be considered for approval by staff only when demonstrated by the applicant that the design is consistent with
the following criteria:
i. Fence material shall be wood and no more than four (4) feet in height;
ii. Fences shall be constructed using a split rail design with no more than two (2) horizontal rails;
iii. Fences shall not delineate property lines;
iv. Fences shall not enclose an area of two thousand (2,000) square feet or more;
v. Fences shall ensure that wildlife migration is not negatively affected with the proposed fence
design;
vi. If a fence is part of a multi-family project, approval shall be received from the association and
the fence design shall be integrated with the overall landscape design of the property; and
vii. If a fence is located on a duplex property, written approval shall be received from the adjoining
property owner and the fence design must be integrated with the overall landscape design.
REVIEW CRITERIA
December 6, 2016 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
AEC16007 Fence Application 3
The following review criteria, section 7.16.120(d), serves as the basis for the AEC application decision:
(1) The proposed alternative achieves the intent of the subject design or development standard to the same or
better degree than the subject standard;
(2) The proposed alternative achieves the goals and policies of the Avon Comprehensive Plan to the same or
better degree than the subject standard;
(3) The proposed alternative results in benefits to the community that are equivalent to or better than
compliance with the subject standard; and
(4) The proposed alternative imposes no greater impacts on adjacent properties than would occur through
compliance with the specific requirements of the AMC.
STAFF ANALYSIS
The AEC application achieves the intent of the development standards to the same degree without causing great
impacts on adjacent properties. The proposal meets the same four (4) foot height restriction as required in the code,
providing no more visual obstruction than the original design. The fence is located behind the house on the uphill side,
therefore providing minimal obstructed views from the street or adjacent properties. The location of the entire fence,
as approved in March, 2013, complies with Policy B.1.3 of the Comprehensive plan to, “Ensure development protects
the enjoyment of outdoor spaces by maximizing sun exposure and protecting views.”
The intent of the fence design to contain the Applicant’s dogs is better achieved through the proposed design than the
development standards would allow. General neighborhood complaints from upper Wildridge report roaming dogs
disrupting the quiet, harassing animals, and causing other nuisances. The Applicant reports their dog escaping and other
dogs entering their property. By completing this fence as applied, the issue may be diminished in the neighborhood,
therefore benefiting the neighborhood as a whole more than a split rail fence without metal wiring would.
RECOMMENDED MOTION
“I move to approve Case #AEC16007, an application to approve the entire three rail fence with metal wiring, on Lot 5,
Block 4 Wildridge Subdivision together with staff’s recommended findings.”
FINDINGS
(1) The application was reviewed pursuant to AMC 7.16.120, Alternative Equivalent Compliance;
(2) The proposed alternative achieves the intent of the fence design standard to the same or better degree than the
subject standard;
(3) The proposed alternative achieves the goals and policies of the Avon Comprehensive Plan to the same or better
degree than the subject standard;
(4) The proposed alternative imposes no greater impacts on adjacent properties than would occur through
compliance with the specific requirements of the AMC; and
(5) The approved size and location of the fence on the top of Wildridge and on the uphill side does not result in
diminished views from the AEC proposal of metal wiring and a third rail.
ATTACHMENTS
1) Exhibit 1: Land Development Approval
2) Photo of current fence
3) Fence Area Survey
4) Public Comments
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1LakeStreet
Avon, CO81620
970-748-4000
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TOWNOFAVON - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW
TYPEOFAPPLICATION: MinorDevelopment Plan FILENUMBER: MNR13003
PLANNER: JaredBarnes, PlannerI DATE: March6, 2013
PHONE: 970.748.4023 EMAIL: jbarnes@avon.org
LOCATION: Lot5, Block4, WildridgeSubdivision
ADDRESS: 5774WildridgeRoadEast
PROPERTYOWNER: JeffersonPatterson APPLICANT: CreativeEnvironments
4537DupontAveSo POBox5313
Minneapolis, MN55419 Vail, CO81658
DESCRIPTIONOFPROJECT/DEVELOPMENT: Proposaltomodifytherearyard, generallytothenortheast
ofthestructure, tocreateanoutdoorlivablearea. Theimprovementswillincluderemovinganexisting
Trexdeckandinstall: atwotieredflagstonepatio (Colorado Buff); gasfireplace withmasonrysurround
Vogelmanbrownlightdrystacked sandstone); partiallyrecessedhottub withmasonrysurround
Vogelmanbrownlightdrystackedsandstone); twostoneveneeredretainingwallsofvaryingheights
nottoexceed4feet (Vogelmanbrownlightdrystackedsandstone); atraditional splitrailfence;
landscapelighting (SPJLighting - SPJ11-02; brass); flagstonestepsfrom rearimprovementstofrontof
house (ColoradoBuff ); andvarioustreesandshrubs (1SiberianCherrytree; 3Aspentrees; 11RedTwig
Dogwoodshrubs; 5Roseshrubs; 2Spruceshrubs; and5AlpineCurrantshrubs). Theworkwillbe
accessedfromthedrivewayof5768WildridgeRoadE (Lot6, Block4, WR) andbothownershave
consentedtothetemporary access.
REVIEWCRITERIA:
7.16.080 – Development Plan; §7.16.090 - DesignReview; §7.28.050 – Landscaping
STAFFDECISION:
Approvedassubmitted/proposed.
STAFFFINDINGS:
1) Thedesignmodifications, asdepictedontheplans, donotsignificantly impacttheoverall
designofthebuilding.
2) Themodificationsareconsistentwiththestandards outlinedin §7.16.080, DevelopmentPlan
and §7.16.090, DesignReview.
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JaredBarnes, Community Development
DATE___4/4/13_______
2/19/13
RE:
Patterson residence
5774 Wildridge Road E Unit A
Wildridge Subdivision
Eagle County, CO
This project encompasses enhancement to the outdoor living area at back of the house. Currently
the area has a slope down the backyard with native grasses and a small deck. The focus of this
project is to make this area a more usable living space. We are looking to add two flagstone
patios. The larger lower patio to have a electronic controlled gas fireplace. The smaller upper
patio is to have a partially recessed hot tub with the above grade portion surrounded with
masonry work. To allow for this space two poured concrete /stone veneered retaining walls are
needed. Additional split rail fence above wall to contain owners dogs is proposed as well. All the
materials to be used in this project are natural stone selections used in the area. We do have
permission of the owners to the east to use their driveway for construction access.
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Planning and Zoning Commission
Town of Avon
October 31, 2018
Commissioners –
I am writing to express my concern over the fence being constructed on our
neighbor’s property at 5774 Wildridge Rd. East. It appears that it will basically serve
as an expanded dog run that will allow a dog to run free and consequently keep the
deer away. One of the many reasons I love Wildridge is because there are basically
no fences that restrict the wildlife that feed in and migrate through the
neighborhood.
I want to reiterate that I am totally against the fence. If however, somehow this
project moves forward, I want to ensure that the fence complies with the project
plan which was approved by the city in 2013. The fence as shown on the approved
plan, travels along the eastern edge of the paved patio and upon reaching the corner
of the patio, it turns slightly away from the property line between 5774 and 5768,
creating about an 8’ buffer between the fence and the property line. That gives some
separation, and certainly a bigger migration area for the deer, which often travel
between the houses. However, the fence as partially constructed now, and contrary
to the plan, jogs about 4’ toward the side property line. That is not in compliance
with the approved plan and needs to be corrected. It puts the fence much too close
to the property line between our houses.
Thanks for what you do. I appreciate your consideration of the material presented
here.
Mike and Susan Coleman
5768 Wildridge Rd. E. #B
Avon, Colorado
From:MICHAEL COLEMAN
To:Charles McWilliams
Subject:Re: Patterson Fence
Date:Thursday, December 01, 2016 2:46:43 PM
David - Thanks for the heads up. I am disappointed in the city’s action to support locating this
fence close to the property line.
Another consideration for you in reviewing this proposal - In looking at the layout, I just saw
that there is a 15’ drainage easement between the homes - 7.5’ each side of the property line. It
seems imprudent to allow landscaping stones and a fence to run across the established
drainage easement. The stones and the fence, because of the wire mesh, will collect debris and
since the fence will be located 2’ from the property line, will redirect stormwater runoff onto
the Newman property. It appears that stormwater drainage was considered in the 2013
approved plan because the fence was located so that it would not be in the drainage easement.
I certainly consider it a compromise and wise solution if the fence were kept out of the
drainage easement, and located as it was on the earlier approved plan.
Please don’t approve this new plan that pushes stormwater runoff onto the neighbor’s
property.
Thanks. I would appreciate it if you ensure this email is read at the meeting.
Mike Coleman
5768 Wildridge Rd. E. #B
Avon, Colorado
On Dec 1, 2016, at 12:24 PM, Charles McWilliams <cmcwilliams@avon.org>
wrote:
<AEC16007.pdf>
To: Planning and Zoning Commission
From: David McWilliams, Town Planner
Meeting Date: December 6, 2016
Topic: Comprehensive Plan Update, Work Session No. 5
Introduction
This session presents a redline strikethrough of the Goals and Policies section of the
Comprehensive Plan (“Attachment A”). Staff primarily addressed the question, “does this
merit inclusion in the Comprehensive Plan?”, and used different rational for the edits.
Items were redacted due to completion, irrelevance, or changing conditions; for a visible
change in strategy of Town Council or Staff; for a simple reduction in superfluous text;
improving political correctness; and for finding a policy more appropriate in general best
practices and not Comprehensive Plan policies. Other items were moved to different
Goals sections if they fit better somewhere else. Effort to diminish prescriptive language
(from “require” to “encourage”, for example) was taken to maintain the approach
generally found in Comprehensive Plans. Generally, Staff sought to preserve the overall
sentiment of the Goals, and changed wording to represent new attitudes or developments
of different issues.
Edit Details:
The Policy numbers were not updated, as this process will be easier after all other
changes to the document are made first. For example, although “built form” is now in the
“A” position, all the policies are still listed under the “B” section until approval.
Policies that were moved from one section to another were shown as deleted and
highlighted with a side note in the old and new section. Other policies were merged to
reinforce ideas and reduce redundancy; this is noted in those circumstances.
Define Vision, Goal, and Policy:
Vision: Image or Concept “It’s the ability to anticipate possible future events and
developments with imagination and wisdom… To put it simply, vision refers to where an
organization wants to be in the future.”
Goal: Something that the Town wants to achieve. Goal refers to the purpose towards
which the efforts are made or endeavors are directed. Goal has a timeframe which is
generally long term.
Policy: Steps to attain a Goal. “Controlling the behavior of an organization by governing
the behavior of people who work within that organization. Policies exist to ensure, in a
given situation, that people will behave in a way that is predictable, advisable and in the
best interests of the organization and the person.”
Sources: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/defining-terms-vision-mission-goals-objectives-
fareed
http://www.leoisaac.com/policy/top131.htm
Generally, Policies were edited to remove a majority of text explaining the reasoning
behind them. The Goal that the Policy is contained within should contain that
information.
For certain sections, Planning Staff consulted with different department heads to
incorporate their notions of progress and direction.
PZC’s Input Welcome:
Please feel free to send comments on specific policies or goals before the PZC meeting.
With so many edits, it would be easier to “defend” individual revisions with a little notice.
Other than that, any general feedback is really appreciated. I’m looking forward to the
meeting on the 6th, where we can dig into this content.
Town District Planning Principles
Low Priority Districts
Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan
Page 37
I. Goals and Policies
A number of overarching goals and policies provide direction in the
following topic areas community-wide:
Regional Coordination
Built Form
Land Uses
Community Character
Economic Development
Housing
Multi-modal Transportation & Parking
Environment
Parks, Recreation, Trails and Open Space
Public Services, Facilities, Utilities and Government
Regional Coordination
Each topic area contains one or more goals and several specific
policy objectives. Certain goals and policies are more specific and
timely than others; however, all goals and policies contribute to the
vision of the plan and its implementation.
Finally, certain policies interrelate to several topic areas (such as
policies that are relevant to both Land Use and Economic
Development). Where this redundancy occurs, the policy will cross-
reference other goals or policies accordingly.
Town District Planning Principles
Low Priority Districts
B. Built Form
Goal B.1: Promote a compact community form.
Policy B.1.1: EncourageRequire that
development throughout the
community fit the overall Built
Form according to the Built
Form Diagrams in this plan,
page XXX of the
Comprehensive Plan.
Policy B.1.2: Amend the zoning code to
include Investigate including
Floor Area Ratio limitations, in
the Municipal Code. which help
to minimize standardization of
heights and break up building
bulk.
Policy B.1.3: Ensure development should
protects the enjoyment of
outdoor spaces by maximizing
sun exposure and protecting
views.
Policy B.1.4: Require that dDevelopment
throughout the community
should meet the use and density
guidelines as defined and
indicated shown on the Future
Land Use Map.
Policy B.1.5: Require that development
within Development within the
Town Center Districts is should
be readily accessible to and
otherwise integrated with
existing retail areas and transit
service routes for both
pedestrians and vehicles.
Policy B.1.6: Require that dDevelopment
within the Town Center
Districts includes should include
vertically mixed uses.
Policy B.1.7: Require that dDevelopment
within the Town Center
Town District Planning Principles
Low Priority Districts
Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan
Page 39
DistrictsTown Core should
maintain a strong street edge, ;
however and all floors above
the third shall should be setback
and articulated.
Policy B.1.8: Locate uUses that generate
significant traffic should be
located to areas near transit
facilities or shared parking
facilities to minimize
automobile travel and “re-
parking” within the same area.
Policy B.1.9: Encourage redevelopment and
revitalization of currently
outdated, rundown, or otherwise
neglected areas.
Goal B.2: Provide Maintain a distinct physical and
visual separation between Avon and its
surrounding communities that preserves the
natural beauty of the surrounding mountains
and the Eagle River valley.
Policy B.2.1: Continue to iInventory, analyze
and prioritize lands adjacent to
the developed portions of the
Town, particularly developable
open space, steep slopes,
drainage corridors, ridgelines,
river frontage and other
environmentally sensitive areas,
for possible acquisition and/or
preservation as open space or
other public purposes. in order
to maintain Avon’s visual
identity.
Policy B.2.2: Maintain the Eagle River as a
valued resource in accordance
with the Eagle River Watershed
Plan.
Policy B.2.3: Encourage cluster style
development in areas of less
density to promote creative and
efficient site design that avoids
impacts on environmental
resources and augments open
space.
Comment [MP1]: Moved to Environment section
Town District Planning Principles
Low Priority Districts
Policy B.2.4: Work with landowners to
identify opportunities for
conservation easements or other
permanent open space
protection tools.
Policy B.2.5: Work with public landowners to
secure appropriate access to
public lands.
Policy B.3.2: Participate in planning efforts
related to lands outside the
Town’s corporate limits that
may affect the community to
make development more
consistent across political
boundaries.
Goal B.3: Ensure that annexations provide an overall
benefit to the community and are in
conformance with this plan’s goals and
policies.
Policy B.3.1: Require that all aAnnexed lands
should be master plannedzoned
in conformance with the Future
Land Use Plan and all existing
design development standards.
It must clearly show physical,
visual, and functional
connections to existing
development and Town
facilities.
Policy B.3.2: Participate in planning efforts
related to lands outside the
Town’s corporate limits that
may affect the community by
maintaining open
communications with Eagle
County, adjacent municipalities,
and other governmental and
quasi-governmental agencies.
Policy B.3.3: Coordinate land use policies and
regulations with Eagle County,
adjacent municipalities and
other quasi-governmental
agencies to make development
more consistent across political
Comment [MP2]: M
oved to Environment
Section,
Comment [DM3]: m
oved to Environment
Section
Comment [DM4]: M
erged from B3.3
Comment [DM5]: M
oved to Goal B2
Town District Planning Principles
Low Priority Districts
Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan
Page 41
boundaries.
Policy B.3.4: Ensure that all annexation
agreements, subdivision
improvement agreements and
other subsequent commitments
between the Town and an
annexee clearly identifies the
intent and/or purpose of the
future development to assure
that the identified intent or
purpose will be achieved and
the Town’s goals and policies
are being met.
C. Land Uses
Goal C.1: Provide a balance of land uses that offers a
range of housing options, diverse
commercial and employment opportunities,
inviting guest accommodations, and high
quality civic and recreational facilities,
working in concert to strengthen Avon’s
identity as both a year-round residential
community and as a commercial, tourism
and economic center.
Policy C.1.1: Ensure that proposed
development and redevelopment
projects conforms to the Future
Land Use Plan’s designations
and are a scale and intensity
appropriate for the planning
district in which they are
located..
Policy C.1.2: Ensure each development
contributes to a healthy
jobs/transportation/housing
balance in the Town and
surrounding area.
Policy C.1.3: Focus lodging and guest
accommodation in the Town
Center DistrictsCore to take
advantage of the proximity to
retail, commercial, transit, and
other community services.
Policy C.1.4: Develop detailed District Master
Comment [DM6]: Merged with B3.2
Comment [CM7]: How is this defined??
Comment [DM8]: Is this more a goal than
policy?
Town District Planning Principles
Low Priority Districts
Plans for each District. Once
written, immediate action
should be taken to provide clear
and simple zoning that would
allow the type of development
approved in the District Master
Plan.
Policy C.1.5: Where no District Master Plan
has been prepared, flexible
zoning such as Planned Unit
Development should be
considered as an alternative to
straight zoning if it would allow
a more effective development
pattern. However, such flexible
zoning will only be allowed
where it provides a benefit to
the community, is consistent
with this comprehensive plan,
and is compatible with
surrounding development.
Variations from standard zoning
may be permitted only as
needed to achieve a clearly
demonstrated community
benefit.
Encourage developers to rezone
properties from PUD to zone
districts, especially in the Town
Core
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.
Policy C.1.7: Encourage development
applicants to meet with adjacent
residents, businesses, and
property owners prior to and
during design, planning, and
application phases during all
application phases. This will
allow applicants to identify
concerns and propose strategies
for to addressing them.
Town District Planning Principles
Low Priority Districts
Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan
Page 43
Policy C.1.8: Require pProposed development
near the railroad corridor,
particularly in the Town Center
DistrictsCore, to should
anticipate future transit and
incorporate this potential into
building and site design.
Goal C.2: Ensure that Avon continues to develop as a
community of safe, interactive, and
cohesive neighborhoods that contribute to
the Town’s overall character and image.
Policy C.2.1: Promote a wide range of
residential uses including single
family, duplex, multifamily, and
vertically integrated residential
units (housing on the upper
floors of mixed-use commercial
buildings) throughout the town.
Policy C.2.2: Require nNew residential
development to should provide
a variety of housing densities,
styles, and types based upon the
findings of a housing needs
assessment study.
Policy C.2.3: Require Encourage pedestrian,
and bikebicycle , and
automobile connections, where
appropriate, between proposed
and existing residential
neighborhoods development.
NEW Policy The uUse of multiple access
points, traffic calming devices,
and/or street design standards.
will should be employed to
minimize cut through traffic and
maximize walkability.
Goal C.3: Use mixed-use development to create a
more balanced, sustainable system of land
uses.
Policy C.3.1: Require vertical and/or
horizontalEncourage mixed-use
development to occur in those
areas identified in the Future
Comment [DM9]: Separated from above.
Town District Planning Principles
Low Priority Districts
Land Use Plan for mixed-use. to
enhance the Town’s ability to
respond to changing market
conditions.
Policy C.3.2: Provide opportunities for short-
term office and service uses in
ground floor retail space when
market demand is low, but
retain permanent designation as
retail. Allow for temporary uses
on ground floor retail space, to
respond to market demand.
Goal C.4: Encourage sustainable commercial
development that enhances Avon’s overall
economic health, contributes to the
community’s image and character, and
provides residents and visitors with
increased choices and services.
Policy C.4.1: Develop a detailed District
Master Plan for the East Town
Center District identifying
parcel configurations and new
automobile and pedestrian
circulation alignments to
increase the district’s viability.
Policy C.4.2: Require future cCommercial
development businesses, when
appropriate, to should cluster
buildings and to provide
publicly accessible amenities.
Policy C.4.3: Encourage neighborhood retail
and service activities in
locations that are convenient to
residential neighborhoods.
Require such development to
provide with pedestrian
connections to adjacent
development and to existing and
proposed trail systems.
Policy C.4.4: Encourage commercial
developments to utilize use
LEED or similar standards in
Town District Planning Principles
Low Priority Districts
Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan
Page 45
innovative and environmentally
friendly planning and
construction techniques.
Goal C.5: Encourage redevelopment of existing light
industrial and manufacturing uses. that
conform to existing plans and design
standards.
Policy C.5.1: Require that service commercial
and lLight industrial and
commercial uses, including
warehousing and light
manufacturing should include
effectiveprovide vehicular
access and circulation separate
from public roads or right of
ways. Encourage effective
screening from adjacent uses
and public ways.
Policy C.5.2: Permit accessory residential
uses in association with light
industrial commercial
development when compatible.
Policy C.5.3: Require Ensure adequate
infrastructure improvements
including sidewalks, utilities,
and controlled access from
collector roads.
D. Community Character
Goal D.1: Ensure that development and
redevelopment is compatible with existing
and planned adjacent development and
contributes to Avon’s community image and
character.
Policy D.1.1: Encourage creative, forward-
thinking development consistent
with adopted plans. Implement
District Master Plans for
positive development outcomes.
Policy D.1.2: Ensure Encourage that
development and redevelopment
to responds appropriately to
adjacent development.
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Policy D.1.3: Restrict Discourage large
surface parking areas that
directly abut local streets. If a
large surface parking area is
located next to a local street, use
berms, plant materials of
varying height, or other
materials to buffer and screen
these parking areas.
Policy D.1.4: Create a unified and cohesive
physical framework and
community image by
eEnsureing compatible building
orientation, scale, massing,
siting, street alignments,
streetscape furnishings, signage,
lighting, etc.
Policy D.1.5: Regularly Update and enhance
the Avon land use regulations
with innovative approaches to
design and development
concerns.so that development is
subject to a thorough, rigorous
set of development criteria
Goal D.2: Create community gateways and
streetscapes that reflect and strengthen
Avon’s unique community character and
image.
Policy D.2.1: Beautify the town with street
trees, sidewalks, landscaping
and public art.
Policy D.2.2: Design and maintain the Town’s
streets and walkways as safe,
inviting, and pedestrian/bicycle
friendly public spaces.
Policy D.2.3: Work with other entities to
iImprove the streetscape along
U.S. Highway 6 to strengthen
Avon’s overall community
image and to stimulate future
development and redevelopment
by providing a more attractive
and cohesive street edge.
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Policy D.2.4: Coordinate with the Colorado
Department of Transportation to
lessen visual and noise impacts
for development adjacent to I-
70 and Highway 6 while
preserving important views of
Avon from I-70.
Policy D.2.5: ReinforceDevelop community
gateways along Avon’s major
roadway corridors that respond
to and strengthen Avon’s
community identity. Gateways
will delineate the Town’s
boundaries using landscape,
signage, and/or right-of-way
treatments that are applied
consistently to create a unified
community image.
Policy D.2.6: Strengthen Avon’s community
edge to distinguish it from
neighboring communities
through the continued
preservation of open space.
Goal D.3: Develop new and continue to enhance
existing cultural and heritage facilities,
events, and programs that strengthen
Avon’s community character and image.
Policy D.3.1: Support cultural activities
oriented to families and year-
round residents such as theater,
concerts in the park, school
activities, etc.
Policy D.3.2: Encourage through partial
funding or other means, local
festivals and special events.
Policy D.3.3: Encourage development of civic
and recreational amenities that
benefit existing neighborhoods.
Policy D.3.4: Develop a place for cultural
events such as an open-air
pavilion, amphitheater, or plaza.
Policy D.3.5: Develop a plan for Create
appropriate community-wide art
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installations.
Policy D.3.6: Maintain existing elements that
contribute or reflect the heritage
of the community and include
forms and materials that reflect
this heritage in new designs.
Maintain the existing heritage of
the community and reflect that
heritage in new development.
E. Economic Development
Goal E.1: Ensure that there is a positive environment
for small businesses.
Policy E.1.1: Conduct a retail analysis to
identify specific opportunities to
increase retail expenditures
within Avon, to reduce sales tax
migration to other nearby
communities, and to support a
year-round retail mix.
Policy E.1.2: Permit home occupations and
live/work opportunities where
there is minimal negative
impact to the neighborhood to
reduce traffic/commuting
impacts in the community and
provide affordable options for
local entrepreneurs.
Policy E.1.3: Encourage small business
incubators to support local
entrepreneurs.
Goal E.2: Ensure the ability to fund and implement the
necessary development and redevelopment
by encouraging strategic use of town funds
to leverage high quality private sector
investment with Town funds.
Policy E.2.1: Pursue beneficial economic
development benefiting the
Town of Avon by using local,
county, state, or federal
resources that are available
including incentive programs,
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and selection criteria, and
grants. Community funds
should be applied to different
projects based upon level of
projected public investment
versus revenue returns to the
Town.
Policy E.2.2: Use the Capital Improvement
Plan to fund key public facilities
that will catalyze private sector
projects.
Policy E.2.3: Encourage private investment in
Avon through such innovative
tools and strategies aslike Tax
Increment Financing for specific
development proposals, General
Improvement District Bonds,
expedited review processes,
public/private financing
mechanisms, applying for
development and redevelopment
grants, and participation (cost
and revenue) in delivering
infrastructure and
servicesprojects. as
advantageous to the Town and
its economic development
efforts.
Policy E.2.4: Encourage businesses that offer
higher quality jobs for local
residents within the region to
relocate to Avon. by promoting
its available commercial land
and buildings as well as its
existing infrastructure and its
accessible location.
Policy E.2.5: Address public economic and
demographic information
requests, as well as coordinate
business attraction, retention,
and reinvestment efforts.
between Town departments.
Utilize local data and resources
such as the Vail Valley
Economic Council and Eagle
County Profile wherever
possible.
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Policy E.2.6: Continually review business
taxation practices in an effort to
maintain Avon’s competitive
position in the region, while
maintaining a healthy fiscal
structure.
Policy E.2.7: Investigate the potential costs
and benefits of establishing a
vacancy assessment fee to
discourage long-term
commercial/retail vacancies.
Goal E.3: Increase the number of visitors to Avon by
enhancing the our attractiveness as a
destination year-round mountain resort
community.
Policy E.3.1: Promote effective transit and
access with Beaver Creek.
Village that may include a direct
lift transit connection, mass
transit, trails, and pedestrian
connections.
Policy E.3.2: Strengthen the tourism potential
within Avon by working
collaboratively with
organizations throughout the
community to capitalize on
upon Avon’s unique
recreational and cultural assets
and heritage. (i.e. coordinated
marketing efforts).
Policy E.3.3: Institute Promote minimum
density requirements in the
Town Center Districts to
achieve the needed critical
massprovide of retail,
residential, and accommodation
units.
Policy E.3.4: Actively sSupport marketing
partnerships to promote Avon as
a tourist destination.
Policy E.3.5: Strengthen existing and develop
additional cultural and
recreational attractions oriented
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toward both local residents and
visitors..
Policy E.3.6: Develop a joint visitor center
with Beaver Creek on the east
day parking lot or other suitable
location to increase the
effectiveness of providing
information about the Avon
community, its businesses, and
the various special activities and
events occurring within the
community.
Policy E.3.7: Encourage increased use of the
Town’s website to promote
local tourist attractions.
Monitor and maintain the
website to provide both current
and general information about
the Avon community, its
businesses, and the various
special activities and events
occurring within the
community. Provide links to
reservation centers.
Policy E.3.8: Ensure that the tourism and
recreational attractions,
shopping and dining areas,
parks, transit stops, trails, and
bicycle routes are coordinated
identified in within an
integrated a wayfinding signage
program. oriented towards both
pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
Policy E.3.9: Identify and promotehonor
cultural and heritage sites. with
elements such as museums,
interpretive parks, markers,
memorials, fountains,
sculptures, statues, signage,
banners, informational kiosks,
public art, and/or flags.
Policy E.3.10: Encourage and facilitate the
creation of new tourist
attractions relating to
interesting, niche retail and/or
manufacturing operations.
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Policy E.3.11: Coordinate advertising of local
festivals and events with
window displays and special
promotions by area businesses.
Policy E.3.12: Seek marketing opportunities
for local businesses such as
restaurants and lodging tothat
capitalize on an the overall
community image rather than a
single venue or event.
Policy E.3.13: Encourage collaborative
approaches between the various
community stakeholders, such
as but not limited to the Eagle
County, Vail Valley Chamber
and Tourism Bureau, Beaver
Creek Resort Company, Vail
Resorts, Eagle County School
District, Town of Avon Parks
and Recreation Department, and
Eagle County Library District to
enhance Avon’s overall guest
potential.
Policy E.3.14: Achieve greater use of existing
natural assets and facilities in
the community with an
Eexpanded the schedule of
events year-round. to
strengthen the Town’s year-
round guest potential and to
provide an amenity for local
residents.
F. Housing
Goal F.1: Achieve a diverse range of quality housing
options to serve diverse segments of the
population.
Policy F.1.1: Establish policies and programs,
as further detailed under Goal
F.2., which will address housing
needs identified in a periodic
housing needs assessment. The
Use Area Median Income
(AMI) ranges periodically
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updated by Eagle County, shall
be used to establish the
affordability of a housing unit
when evaluateing the mitigation
rate required of any
development. associated with a
rezoning application or Planned
Unit Development (PUD), or
any combination thereof.
Policy F.1.2: Encourage private development
that provides a diversity of
housing types, sizes,
architectural styles, and prices
ranges appropriate for local
working families.
Goal F.2: Provide Coordinate with neighboring
communities to provide an attainable
housing program that incorporates both
rental and ownership opportunities,
affordable for local working families., that
are attractive, safe, and integrated amongst
the community.
Policy F.2.1: Require that development,
annexations, and major
redevelopment includes or
otherwise provides for
attainable housing.
Policy F.2.2: Calculate the impact generated
by varying types of land use and
development, specifically,
commercial and residential
linkage calculations. The most
recent data available, as
periodically updated by Eagle
County and the State will be
used in this regard. Alternative
methods of providing attainable
housing, including but not
limited to: payment-in-lieu; land
dedications; and public-private
partnerships, may alsoshould be
considered.
Policy F.2.3: Ensure that attainable housing
mitigation is applied at the most
appropriate rate and is derived
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with full consideration of all
other public benefits , as
contemplated by the public
benefits criteria referenced in
Section 17.28.085 (AMC),
provided by any proposal found
to be subject to the for rezoning
and PUD criteria.
Policy F.2.4: Require that aAttainable
housing should be integrated
within large developments and
the Town as a whole, rather than
separated from the rest of the
community, including such
units proposed with other
developments, and done so in a
positive manner.
Policy F.2.5: Require Encourage attainable
housing to be within close
proximity to near existing
services and development,
serviced by transit (including
bike and pedestrian paths), and
close to schools/child care.
Policy F.2.6: Require minimum, “live-able”
dwelling unit size and quality
standards for all attainable
housing provided as part of any
development or redevelopment
agreements to achieve a diverse
range of housing types. Such
standards shall be proposed at
the time a rezoning application
is brought before the Planning
and Zoning Commission for a
formal recommendation to
Council.
Policy F.2.7: Adhere to the principle
ofEncourage “no net loss” of
attainable housing in
redevelopment.
Policy F.2.8: Encourage Deed restrictions, for
appropriate sites. including, but
not limited to: Residency and
employment qualifications,
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price appreciation caps, capital
improvement, ownership &
rental restrictions shall be
determined and implemented at
the time a redevelopment
application is reviewed, on a
project-by-project basis, based
on factors such as location,
topography, and land use
type(s), or other relevant
factors.
Goal F.3: Participate in countywide housing policies
and procedures.
Policy F.3.1: Participate in countywide down-
payment assistance program.
Policy F.3.2: Collaborate on joint housing
studies and strategies. to avoid
jurisdictional shopping.
G. MultimodalTransportation & Parking
Goal G.1: Create an integrated multi-modal transit
transportation system that minimizes
dependence on automobile travel within the
Town by making it easier and more inviting
to use transit, walk, ride bicycles, and utilize
other non-motorized vehicles.
Policy G.1.1: Connect pedestrian, bicycle, and
vehicular circulation systems
with regional transit (including
the accompanying necessities
such as bicycle racks).
Policy G.1.2: Devise a public transit service
plan that would to replace the
current one-way loop system
with a two-way system and
maximizes ridership. that
utilizes new road links.
Compare annual service hours
and productivity (passengers per
vehicle-hour) estimates of the
two alternative service plans.
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Policy G.1.3: Require that commercial,
public, and other usesAny use
that generates significant traffic
are should be served by transit,
and linked by pedestrian and
bicycle paths, and to minimize
their dependence on automobile
travel.
Policy G.1.4: Ensure that commercial areas, in
particular the Town Center
Districts, areTown Core
development should be designed
to minimize in-town automobile
travel by making it easier for
people arriving by car to park,
and walk to multiple stores and
businesses.
Policy G.1.5: Identify and participate
inEncourage innovative and
cost-effective transit
partnerships with local resorts
and other governmentsal entities
to include transit connections,
buses, and other transportation
services and facilities.
Policy G.1.6: Prioritize pedestrians, bicycles,
and transit over private vehicles
when designing streets. in the
districts within the valley, and
ensure that appropriate
pedestrian access is available
outside the valley.
Policy G.1.7: Ensure that streets effectively
accommodate transit,
pedestrian, bicycle and other
modes of transportation.
Policy G.1.8: Retrofit existing streets to
provide be safe and inviting for
active transportation modes.
pedestrian sidewalks, shoulders,
and crosswalks.
Policy G.1.9: Ensure that adopted roadway
and intersection standards have
adequate provisions within the
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public right of way to fully
incorporate both auto and non-
auto modes.
Policy G.1.10: Track annual traffic counts, in
particular the prevailing ease of
north-south travel through Avon
to identify vehicular and
pedestrian capacity needs.
Policy G.1.11: Provide a bicycle and/or
pedestrian connection across or
under I-70 between Metcalf
Road and Beaver Creek
Boulevard.
Policy G.1.12: Require dDevelopment and
redevelopment proposals within
the Town of Avon’s transit
service area toshould coordinate
with the Town to provide
appropriate transit amenities
such as passenger shelters,
waiting areas, pedestrian access,
and lighting.
Policy G.1.13: Develop Implement a toolkit of
traffic calming measures that
would be appropriate to achieve
the desired balance between
vehicular, pedestrian and bike
travel capabilities.
Policy G.1.14: Enhance air quality by
Iimplementing an alternative
fuel program for the Town’s
transit and fleet vehicles.
Policy G.1.15: Preserve a corridor for an
appropriate transit mode as a
way to link the Village at Avon
to the Town Center Districts.
Policy G.1.16: Develop a comprehensive town
pedestrian
circulationmultimodal
transportation plan and require
encourage all development
proposals to include use it
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Development proposals should
specifically address ways the
development is contributing to
the concepts with the pedestrian
plan.
Policy G.1.17: Acquire alternative additional
funding sources for operations
and capital improvements to the
transportation system.:
federal/state grants,
public/private cost sharing
opportunities, etc.
Policy G.1.18: Support a transit system that
maximizes ridership by
providing frequent, consistent
service even if higher subsidy
levels are required. .
Policy J.2.2: Locate schools, parks, and other
civic facilities, along trails,
sidewalks, and transit facilities.
Goal G.2: Ensure that tThe railroad right of way
corridor should becomes an integral part to
the Town’s mobility system and no longer
creates a barrier to circulation throughout
the town.
Policy G.2.1: Ensure the preservation of the
railroad right-of-way, in its
entirety, for an appropriate
transit mode as a way to link the
Village at Avon to the Town
Core Districts through and
adjacent to Avon, if it is
abandoned.
Policy G.2.2: Provide safe and cost-effective,
at-grade pedestrian/bicycle
multimodal crossings through
the railroad right-of-way,
particularly between residential
neighborhoods and employment
centers, shopping centers, and
schools.
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Policy G.2.3: Provide safe and cost-effective,
at-grade crossings through the
railroad right-of-way,
particularly between the Town
Center Districts and the
Confluence site.
Policy G.2.4: Advocate for a regional reuse of
the railroad right of way
corridor that fully iInvestigates
the possibility of developing a
regional light rail transit system
on the railroad right of wayor
trail system.
Goal G.3: Facilitate the development of a transit
connection linking the Town of Avon with
Beaver Creek Village and Beaver Creek
Resort.
Policy G.3.1: Investigate transportation
technology options that could
accommodate transit passengers
as well as skier and boarder use
to directly link the Town Center
DistrictsCore with Beaver Creek
Village and Beaver Creek
Resort.
Policy G.3.2: Work cooperatively with the
Beaver Creek Resort Company
and other appropriate entities to
reach an equitable arrangement
for funding and operating the
transit connections.
Policy G.3.3: Develop a strong pedestrian
connections between the transit
connection, parking, and the
transit center.
Goal G.4: Provide a safe and efficient vehicular
transportation system.
Policy G.4.1: Develop alternative appropriate
roads to more effectively
disperse and relieve traffic
congestion in community
centers and on major roads.
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Policy G.4.2: Require multiple access points
for development to disperse
traffic and allow for safe
evacuation if necessary.
Goal G.5: Encourage a “park once/shop many”
environment.
Policy G.5.1: Initiate Implement a parking
needs assessment and
management study for the Town
Center Districtsplan. Consider
revising Town Code
andeliminating minimum
parking standards in strategic
areas as a way to create and
incentive for redevelopment.
Policy G.5.2: Ensure parking facilities are
easily accessible by pedestrian
connections and have minimal
visual impacts.
Policy G.5.3: Investigate the feasibility of
joint development of structured
parking facilities in the Town
Center Districts oreto support
private and public uses.
Policy G.5.4: Require that all development or
redevelopment in the Town
Center Districts incorporate
structured parking or contribute
toDevelop a pay-in lieu program
to developfor joint
private/public parking structures
within a parking district.
Separate underground parking
structures should share access
and connect to adjacent
underground parking structures.
H. Environment
Goal H.1: Protect Avon’s unique natural setting and its
open spaces.
Policy H.1.1: Protect and capitalize on the
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Eagle River corridor as an
important recreational amenity
and riparian habitat by
implementing the Eagle River
Watershed Plan.
Policy H.1.2: Acquire or otherwise
permanentlyand protect
important/ significant open
space.
Policy H.1.3: Require dDevelopment and
redevelopment toshould
accommodate mitigate potential
impacts to wildlife and
watersheds. habitat, including
deer and elk migration routes, or
otherwise mitigate loss of habitat..
Policy H.1.4: Require appropriate
revegetation for all development
that requires grading and
excavating.
Policy B.2.2: Maintain the Eagle River as a
valued resource in accordance
with the Eagle River Watershed
Plan Update.
Policy B.2.4: Work with landowners to
identify opportunities for
conservation easements or other
permanent open space
protection tools.
Policy B.2.5: Work with public landowners to
secure appropriate access o
public lands.
Goal H.2: Protect the health, safety, and welfare of the
citizens through avoiding or adequately
mitigating environmental hazards
Policy H.2.1: Avoid development in
environmental hazard areas such
as floodplains, steep slopes,
areas with geologic hazards,
wildfire hazard areas, and areas
with erosive soils.
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Policy H.2.2: Require development and
redevelopment to minimize
degradation of sensitive natural
areas by Rrestricting
development on steep hillsides.
Goal H.3: Protect the health, safety, and welfare of the
citizens by eliminating, reducing, or
preventinglimiting air, water, light, and noise
pollution.
Policy H.3.1: Reducing the number of air
pollution sources to the greatest
extent possible, by lLimiting the
number of fireplace
installations, reducing reduce
demand for automobile trips,
and reducing reduce pollution
from existing sources through
the use of alternative fuels,
scrubbers, and other
technologies.
Policy H.3.2: Require appropriate control of
fugitive dust from disturbed
sites in adherence to Avon’s
Building Code as determined by
the Building Department.
Policy H.3.3: Protect water quality and
quantity by following the Eagle
River Watershed Plan’s
recommendations.
Policy H.3.4: Ensure outdoor lighting does not
create undesirable light pollution
and complies with through the
“Dark Sky OrdinanceFixtures”.
Revisit the ordinance as needed to
ensure it is achieving the desired
goals.
Policy H.3.5: Develop an educational
campaign on noise pollution to
inform residents, employees,
second homeowners, and
visitors of Avon’s goals
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and necessity of a noise
ordinance and educational
program.
Goal H.4: Conserve environmental resources. to
ensure their most efficient use.
Policy H.4.1: Develop an energy and
environmental resource plan to
identify areas of potential
conservation and best
management practices
Implement the Climate Action
Plan and update as needed. for
town operations.
Policy H.4.2: Support regional and local
efforts for recycling and
maintain support of regional and
local recycling and compost
facilities and programs.
Policy H.4.3: Require and iIncentivize use of
innovative and environmentally
friendly appliances and building
techniques including water
conservation approaches for
new and existing development.
Policy H.4.4: Conserve water through public
education, supply management,
and demand management
techniques., requiring
residential, commercial, and
municipal landscaping to be
compliant with the water
conservation design
guidelinespractices.
I. Parks, Recreation, Trails, and Open Space
Goal I.1: Provide an exceptional system of parks,
trails, and recreational programs to serve
the year-round leisure needs of area
residents and visitors.
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Policy I.1.1: Require new residential and
resort developments Incentivize
development and annexation to
incorporate recreational
amenities, land for trails, and
open space that are accessible to
the public.
Policy I.1.2: Continue to evaluate and
acquire parcels or easements for
open space, trails, and
recreation.
Policy I.1.3: Integrate the town’s recreational
trail system with the regional
trail systems (ECO Trails, U.S.
Forest Service, and BLM).
Policy I.1.4: Require newEncourage
annexations and developments
to include or otherwise
contribute to land for trails,
open space, and recreation
purposes.
Policy I.1.5: Coordinate with Eagle County
and other government and non-
profit agencies in planning,
protecting, and managing public
open space, and in providing
access and linkage
opportunities.
Manage, protect, and plan for
public open space and link
them through coordination
with other governments and
non-profits.
Policy I.1.6: Conduct a master plan study of
Nottingham Park so that
potential program enhancements
can be identified to better
activate and enhance the park as
Avon’s primary recreational and
cultural center.
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Policy I.1.7 Develop and enhance non-
vehicular connections between a
the Eagle Rriver front park that
connects the Eagle Riverand to
the Town Center DistrictsCore
and Nottingham Park.
Goal I.2: Coordinate and collaborate with surrounding
jurisdictions and agencies to develop
seamless recreational opportunities.
Policy I.2.1: Participate in travel
management planning by the
U.S. Forest Service planning
efforts to ensure that the
adequate development and long-
term maintenance of trails and
trailheads. are meeting the
town’s needs.
Policy I.2.2: Collaborate with other
recreation providers such as
Western Eagle County
Metropolitan Recreation District
and private homeowners
associations to discussfor joint
use of facilities and coordinated
event planning.
Policy I.2.3: Prevent Review and provide
input on U.S. Forest Service and
BLM land swaps within the 3-
mile planning area.
J. Public Services, Facilities, Utilities and Government
Goal J.1: Utilize this comprehensive plan in all town
dealings including capital planning,
operation/maintenance of facilities, and
programming of events.
Policy J.1.1: Consistently adhere to
established policies and
regulations.
Policy J.1.2: Analyze town spending to
assure that the priorities of this
comprehensive plan are being
considered for implementation.
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Goal J.2: Ensure cost effective provision and
development of public facilities and
services.
Policy J.2.1: Coordinate with quasi-
jurisdictional agencies regarding
service expansions and other
development that could affect
the achievement of the district
goals and objectives.
Policy J.2.2: Locate schools, parks, and other
civic facilities, along trails,
sidewalks, and transit facilities.
Policy J.2.3: Ensure that annexations and
new subdivisions include or
otherwise provide for Develop
community services and
facilities (i.e. schools, transit,
fire, affordable housing, etc.)
based on the increased demand.
created by those developments.
Policy J.2.4: Analyze the net costsimpact of
various types of growth and
development including on long-
term services provisions and
secondary impacts.
Policy J.2.5: Develop Encourage
neighborhood and community-
based childcare and healthcare
facilities and include youth in
the programming of community
or public facilities.
Goal J.3.1: Encourage the broad participation of
citizens in planning efforts and decision-
making.
Policy J.3.1: Strive for increased
transparency in government.
Policy J.3.2: Build awareness of upcoming
events, planning processes, and
decisions.
Policy J.3.3: Use multiple means methods of
communicating communication
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with the public including radio,
newspapers, mailings, internet,
email, churches, community
centers, etc.
K. (A)Regional Coordination
Goal A.1: Collaborate with Eagle County, adjacent
municipalities, and other agencies to
implement this plan and to ensure Avon’s
needs and goals are being met.
Policy A.1.1: Work with Eagle
County,regional agencies and
adjacent municipalities, and
other agencies on cooperative
planning efforts, including joint
planning agreements to govern
review and action on
development applications
within the Town’s 3-mile
planning area. (from the town
boundary).
Policy A.1.2: Refer applicable development
submittals (as deemed necessary
by staff) to Eagle
Countyregional agencies and,
adjacent municipalities, and
other agencies to ensure that
respond to regional issues. are
identified and considered as part
of the public process.
Policy A.1.3: Review development submittals
from Eagle County, adjacent
municipalities, and other
agencies to ensure that the
town’s issues are identified and
considered as part of the public
process.
Policy A.1.4: Participate in agreements with
Eagle Countyregional agencies
and, adjacent municipalities,
and other agencies regarding to
share funding of facilityies costs
and revenue sharing.
Policy A.1.5: Work Collaborateion with Eagle
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Low Priority Districts
Countyregional agencies and ,
adjacent municipalities, and
other agencies to coordinate
efforts to address regional
issues. related to such topics as
the railroad corridor, I-70,
Highway 6, affordable housing,
trails, and the Eagle River.
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Planning & Zoning Commission
Meeting Minutes
Monday, November 14, 2016 Meeting
I. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 5:03 pm.
II. Roll Call
Commissioner Barnes was absent from the meeting.
III. Additions & Amendments to the Agenda
There were no additions or amendments to the agenda.
IV. Conflicts of Interest
No conflicts of interests were divulged.
V. Sign Code Variance & Sign Design – Sun and Ski
File: SGN16010 & SGN16011
Legal Description: Tract B-1, Block 2, Benchmark at Beaver Creek / 218 Beaver Creek Place
Applicant/Owner: Town of Avon
Summary: An application for a sign code variance and tenant identification sign at a new retail
space in Chapel Square. Continued from November 1, 2016 meeting.
Action: Commissioner Howell made a motion to approve Case #SGN16011 with the following
findings:
1. With a large storefront size, the circumstances of this site are generally not applicable
to other sites in the vicinity and therefore do not constitute a special privilege.
2. The variance is warranted because strict interpretation of the sign code maximum
square footage would result in difficulty inconsistent with the objectives of the Sign
Code.
Commissioner Hardy seconded the motion and the motion passed with a 5-0 vote,
with Commissioner Bonidy absent.
Commissioner Howell motioned to approve Case #SGN16010 with the following
findings:
1) The design application was reviewed in conformance with Section 15.28, Sign Code,
and found to be consistent with the requirements.
2) The sign materials are of high quality and the style is supported by the Sign Code, which
encourages interior lit, individual Plexiglas-faces letters, or three dimensional individual
letters (15.28.060(c)).
3) Sign lighting is not directly visible to passing pedestrians or vehicles (15.28.060(g)).
Commissioner Golembiewski seconded the motion and the motion passed 5- 0 with
Commissioner Bonidy absent.
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VI. Major Design & Development Plan / Alternative Equivalent Compliance - Hotel - PUBLIC HEARING
File: MJR16007 / AEC16005
Legal Description: Lot B, Avon Center at Beaver Creek Subdivision
Applicant: Treadstone Development, LLC
Summary: Public Hearing and recommendation to Town Council on a development plan for a
142-unit hotel project. In addition to the hotel, the project includes four (4) units of
whole ownership residential, “micro-retail” units, and recreational facilities for
owners and guests. Continued Public Hearing from November 1, 2016 meeting.
Public Comments: None.
Action: Commissioner Bonidy motioned to recommend approval to Town Council MJR16007
and AEC16005 applications with the following Findings and Conditions:
MJR16007
Findings:
1. The Development Plan and Design review criteria in AMC §7.16.080(5), and §7.16.090(f)
respectively, have been considered by PZC and the Application is found to be either in strict
conformance with the criteria or otherwise fulfilled with an alternative design that meets the
requirements of AEC approval;
2. The Application is in conformance with AMC §7.20, Zone Districts and Official Zoning Map,
§7.24, Use Regulations, and §7.28, Development Standards;
3. The Lighting Plan and all proposed exterior lighting is in conformance with AMC §15.30,
Outdoor Lighting Standards.
4. The Application implements the general land use goals and policies of the Avon
Comprehensive Plan including the Land Use Map designations, and planning principles of the
Town Center West District.
5. Pursuant to AMC §7.04.090(b), strict compliance with the Avon Comprehensive Plan, and
sub-area plans, is not required due to the following:
a. The development application is consistent with the general goals and intent of the
Avon Comprehensive Plan taking into consideration the unique circumstances of
the property, market conditions, and the current needs of the community;
b. Strict compliance with some provisions of the Avon Comprehensive Plan,
particularly the West Town Center Investment Plan, is not practical; and,
c. The procedures for amending the Avon Comprehensive Plan are not beneficial as
applied to the development application for the purpose of promoting public
involvement, community planning, or adopting or clarifying the precedence of this
land use decision.
MJR16007
Conditions:
1. Prior to review by the Avon Town Council, a Parking Management Plan will be submitted,
with concurrence of neighboring properties.
2. All potential exterior signage must be approved by the PZC with a Master Sign Program
application submitted by the property owner;
3. Stone siding will be removed from second floor, and replaced with stucco.
4. Stone siding to complete all first floor locations of both buildings, including support columns
for elevated pedestrian bridge.
5. Grey cedar will wrap around the East and West corners to meet the rust panels on 2 nd, 3rd and
4th floors of east elevation and 3rd and 4th floors on west elevation.
6. Floor line to be removed from 4th level of condominium tower and west elevation.
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7. Floor lines to be removed from 2nd, 3rd and 4th levels.
8. An on-site mockup will be constructed for final approval of materials and colors. The scale
and design of the mockup will be reviewed by PZC, as well as final approval once
constructed;
9. Prior to building permit, the following items will be addressed:
a. A snow shed management plan will be provided to Staff and approved by the
Building Official;
b. Design details addressed in the October 19, 2016 letter from Eagle River Fire
Protection.
AEC16005
Findings:
1. Reduced building height, varying building materials, and articulation (vertical and horizontal) achieve the
intent of the building stepping requirements to the same or better degree than strict compliance.
2. The design alternatives contained in the Major Development Plan application meet the intent of the subject
design and development standards to the same or better degree than the subject standard; and
3. The AEC and proposed design imposes no greater impacts on adjacent properties than would occur through
compliance with the specific requirements of the Development Code.
Commissioner Hardy seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously.
VII. Sign Design – Joint Public Safety Building
File: SGN16008
Application Type: Master Sign Program
Legal Description: Lot 1B, Buck Creek / 60 Buck Creek Road
Applicant/Owner: Town of Avon
Summary: Application for a Master Sign Program for freestanding directional and building
identification signage. Tabled at October 18, 2016 meeting.
Action: Commissioner Hardy motioned to approve the application with the following
findings:
1) The MSP amendment was reviewed in accordance with AMC §15.28.080(16), Sign
Programs, and found to be in general conformance with the recommendations and
requirements of the Sign Code;
2) The design of the proposed MSP complies with the review criteria set forth in
§15.28.070, Design Review Criteria, of the Avon Municipal Code;
3) The sign quantity and square footage is warranted based on the uses, the frontages,
and orientation of the building;
4) The proposed MSP is compatible with the site and provides consistent quality and
aesthetics to other improvements of the joint Police/ Fire project.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Howell and the motion passed unanimously.
VIII. Work Session – Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Summary: PZC Reviewed Pages 5-35 of the revised strikethrough and gave Staff direction for
future changes.
IX. Approval of Meeting Minutes
November 11, 2016 Meeting Minutes
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Action: Commissioner Minervini moved to approve the meeting minutes. Commissioner
Howell seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously.
X. Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 7:07 pm.
Approved this 6th Day of December, 2016
SIGNED:
_______________________
Jim Clancy, Chairperson
PZC Findings of Fact and Record of Decision: #MJR16007 & #AEC16005 Page 1 of 2
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
FINDINGS OF FACT AND RECORD OF DECISION
DATE OF DECISION: November 14, 2016
TYPE OF APPLICATIONS: Major Development Plan & Alternative Equivalent Compliance
FILE NUMBERS: #MJR16007 & #AEC16005
PROPERTY LOCATION: Lot B, Avon Center at Beaver Creek Subdivision
ADDRESS: 140 W. Beaver Creek Boulevard
APPLICANT: Treadstone Development, LLC
OWNER: Chicago Title Insurance Company
These findings of fact and record of decision is made in accordance with the Avon Development Code
(“Development Code”) §7.16.020(f):
#MJR16007 | MAJOR DEVELOPMENT PLAN DECISION: Recommendation to Town Council for
Approval. Unanimously approved with 6-0 vote.
FINDINGS:
1. The Development Plan and Design review criteria in AMC §7.16.080(5), and §7.16.090(f)
respectively, have been considered by PZC and the Application is found to be either in strict
conformance with the criteria or otherwise fulfilled with an alte rnative design that meets the
requirements of AEC approval;
2. The Application is in conformance with AMC §7.20, Zone Districts and Official Zoning Map, §7.24,
Use Regulations, and §7.28, Development Standards;
3. The Lighting Plan and all proposed exterior lighting is in conformance with AMC §15.30, Outdoor
Lighting Standards.
4. The Application implements the general land use goals and policies of the Avon Comprehensive
Plan including the Land Use Map designations, and planning principles of the Town Center West
District.
5. Pursuant to AMC §7.04.090(b), strict compliance with the Avon Comprehensive Plan, and sub -area
plans, is not required due to the following:
a. The development application is consistent with the general goals and intent of the Avon
Comprehensive Plan taking into consideration the unique circumstances of the property,
market conditions, and the current needs of the community;
b. Strict compliance with some provisions of the Avon Comprehensive Plan, particularly the
West Town Center Investment Plan, is not practical; and,
c. The procedures for amending the Avon Comprehensive Plan are not beneficial as applied
to the development application for the purpose of promoting public involvement, community
planning, or adopting or clarifying the precedence of this land use decision.
PZC Findings of Fact and Record of Decision: #MJR16007 & #AEC16005 Page 2 of 2
CONDITIONS:
1. Prior to review by the Avon Town Council, a Parking Management Plan will be submitted, with
concurrence of neighboring properties.
2. All potential exterior signage must be approved by the PZC with a Master Sign Program application
submitted by the property owner;
3. Stone siding will be removed from second floor, and replaced with stucco.
4. Stone siding to complete all first floor locations of both buildings, including support columns for
elevated pedestrian bridge.
5. Grey cedar will wrap around the East and West corners to meet the rust panels on 2nd, 3rd and 4th
floors of east elevation and 3rd and 4th floors on west elevation.
6. Floor line to be removed from 4th level of condominium tower and west elevation.
7. Floor lines to be removed from 2nd, 3rd and 4th levels.
8. An on-site mockup will be constructed for final approval of materials and colors. The scale and
design of the mockup will be reviewed by PZC, as well as final approval once constructed;
9. Prior to building permit, the following items will be addressed:
a. A snow shed management plan will be provided to Staff and approved by the Building Official;
b. Design details addressed in the October 19, 2016 letter from Eagle River Fire Protection.
#AEC16005 | ALTERNATIVE EQUIVALENT COMPLIANCE DECISION: Recommendation to Town
Council for Approval. Unanimously approved with 6-0 vote.
FINDINGS:
THESE FINDINGS OF FACT AND RECORD OF DECISION ARE HEREBY APPROVED:
BY:______________________________________ DATE: ___________________
Jim Clancy, Chairperson