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PZC Packet 031505Town of Avon Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting AMarchjlO 15`", 2005 VON 0. A o o Meetings Held At: Avon Town Council Chambers Meetings are open to the public Avon Municipal Building / 400 Benchmark Road 5:00 pm Commission Work Session (Discussion of Items on Agenda) - REGULAR MEETING AGENDA - (Please note that all times provided are estimates only) I. Call to Order at 5:30 pm II. Rall Call III. Additions and Amendments to the Agenda IV. Conflicts of Interest V. Consent Agenda: Approval of the March Minutes 151, 2005 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting VI. Minor Project — Windows/Addition (5:35pm — 5:45pm) Property Location: Lot 38, Block 3, Wildridge Subdivision/4560 Flat Point ApplicantslOwners: Susan & James Dreisbach Description: Susan and James Dreisbach have resubmitted a Minor Project application to change the roof pitch on a portion of a roof at their duplex. This change in roof pitch facilitates the addition of windows and may enhance their views facing south. The roof pitch would change from a 6:12 pitch to a 3:12 pitch for an area measuring approximately 275 square feet. As proposed, the re -roof portion of the project would utilize a stone -embedded steel product similar in appearance to asphalt shingles. VII. Comprehensive Plan Update — (5:45pm — 7:00pm) (Public Hearing) Description: The Planning and Zoning Commission to review the Introduction, Background, and format of the draft plan. VIII. Other Business A. Minor Project Staff Approvals Property Location: Lot 58, Block 4, Wildridge Subdivision/5170 Longsun Lane Applicant: Robert Moehring Description: Modification of a deck on the west unit of a duplex residence. The modification would extend the deck from the western elevation to the southern elevation. The proposed wood material is consistent with material submitted with the Final Design approval. B. Zoning Code Amendments Update on anticipated code amendments. (no action required) IX. Adjourn (7:15pm) Posted on March 11` , 2005 at the following public places within the Town of Avon: • Avon Municipal Building, main lobby • Avon Recreation Center, main lobby • Alpine Bank, main lobby • City Market, main entrance bulletin board • On the Internet at htto://www.avon.org//www.avon.org / Please call (970) 748.4030 for directions 'r • Town of Avon Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting AVON Minutes oo0.� March 1St, 2005 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm Commission Work Session I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 5:30 pm II. Roll Call All Commissioners in attendance. III. Additions and Amendments to the Agenda Item XII was moved to consent agenda. IV. Conflicts of Interest Bob Trueblood declared a conflict with Item XII. Tim Savage declared a conflict with Item IX and Item XI. V. Consent Agenda: A. Approval of the February 15"', 2005 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes B. Item XII — Lot 45C, Block 2, WR — Other Business — Minor Project Appeal Approved with a vote of 5-0, with Commissioners Smith and Savage abstaining. Vl. Discussion w4h Mayor Wolfe The Mayor followed up from discussion at P&Z and Council joint work session, discussing the meeting proceedings from the joint P&Z and council work session. Mayor Wolfe discussed the condemnation proceedings and the agreement that the Council had was that once the owner of the property was advised of the condemnation procedure, that the Town would inform Lot 61 and P&Z. The condemnation proceedings had nothing to do with the entitlements for Lot 61, based on the existing entitlements they could submit a design application to the Commission. The format of the joint work session was discussed with respect to the audio and room configuration. Commissioner Trueblood voiced that the chambers should be brought into the 21" century with new technologies. The mayor explained the possibility of feeding live video to Channel 5 so that when somebody recluses himself or herself they could still see what was happening. Commissioner Karow explained that more advanced notice of work sessions would result in better cooperation and attendance. Meeting at the table should also provide a better environment for creative thinking. Commissioner Karow discussed the new Council and the need for continued dialogue to better understand the ideas and direction of Council. The interpretation 'of codes and guidelines must be discussed for clarification on items such as fencing and lighting for a better product in the end. Mayor Wolfe responded with the need for a Public Benefit when reviewing special uses and variance applications. Commissioner Didier would like to see more joint meetings in order to improve dialogue. Mayor Wolfe explained that policies such as lock offs need to be brought up from P&Z. Commissioner Struve brought up the issue of forgiveness versus permission and the need to address it in a positive way. Mayor Wolfe responded that compliance deposits might be a tool to explore to. ensure compliance, since most times there are repeat offenders. Chairmen Evans discussed that the meeting minutes from P&Z reflected the Commissions frustrations more than anything. Executive sessions should be held without any Town staff or Commissioners. The role of P&Z has changed and will continue to change. Mayor Wolfe highlighted 7 items that he had taken notes on including: the need for a better joint meeting venue, executive session attendance and communication following these sessions, more advanced notice for joint meetings, the need for continued dialogue between Council and P&Z, more interplay on new ordinances, and compliance deposits and the need to explore whether or not they are appropriate. VII. Minor Project — Windows/Addition Property Location: Lot 38, Block 32, Wildridge Subdivision/4560 Flat Point Applicants/Owners: Susan & James Dreisbach Susan and James Dreisbach submitted a Minor Project application to change the roof pitch on a portion of a roof at their duplex. This change in roof pitch would facilitate the addition of additional windows and may enhance their views facing south. The roof pitch would change from a 6:12 pitch to a 2:12 pitch for an area measuring approximately 275 square feet. The Residential Design Guidelines do not support 2:12 pitch roofs. The Commission discussed the pitch, and discussed the use of other materials and at least a 3:12 pitch roof for this application. The applicant, Susan Dreisbach, discussed goals of the remodel with the Commission and appreciated their input. The Commission was concerned with the pitch and the materials, suggesting that a 3:12 metal roof application would be more appropriate and create a better accent to the home. The applicant said that they would rework the proposal with the Commission's input. The item was tabled (unanimously) to allow the applicant time to address the concerns and submit a revised drawing. VIII. Sketci Design Property Location: Lot 12, Block 2, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision/540 Beaver Creek Blvd. Applicant/Owner.• Davis Partnership Architects/Daniel Ritsch The applicant, Davis Partnership Architects, is proposing a multi -family project on this lot. Two options have been submitted for review. Option 1 is proposing 19 units (13 dwelling units and 6 accommodation units). Option 2 is proposing 13 dwelling units. The applicant would like feedback on the concept plan prior to initiating a zoning application for either option. Ken Kovalchik presented the options submitted by the applicant in the staff report. He specifically discussed the design and zoning issues, mentioning that one option would require a zoning variance and staff would find no 'hardship' case for this proposal. Ken also reviewed the proposed stacked underground parking spaces on Option 2. Ken then reviewed Option 1, reviewing the increased density request and the addition of 'hot beds/accommodation units' on the property, which would require a rezoning application. The rezoning application would require a PUD for this option, since no zone district has the density requirements as requested. Also, staff believes the massing and density of this option is not compatible with the adjacent properties. Chairman Evans requested to clarify the requirement of the setback provisions, stating that at least 9 parking spaces (including underground spaces) would be infringing on the front setback and require a variance application or rezoning. Scott Nevin, the applicant, wanted to understand the desire and need for accommodation units in the Town of Avon. The applicant was interested in providing 'hotbed' units, such as hotel units (accommodation units) and that the units might be sold and then put into a pool to be rented. The applicant mentioned that the accommodation option was not the first option to be pursued. They looked at one building with thirteen units and looked at the previously approved 13 -unit design. He mentioned that the issues in the 1998 proposal were related to massing and the visual impacts of the parking structure. The applicant wanted to reduce the impact of one building on the site and preserve the views from Alpenflora and Buck Creek. They will be able to meet the parking requirements of Option 2 after removing the encroachments in the setbacks and double stack garage spaces. They do believe that the 2 building scenario is the appropriate one for the site, reducing the massing appearance from the south side of the site. Application tried to maintain views from Alpenflora and buck creek condos. Daniel Ritsch, owner, mentioned that they are hoping to raise the design standards for the area. He also mentioned that breaking the project up into 2 buildings creates an upscale feel for the project, and maintains view corridors for the neighboring properties, preserving views to Beaver Creek Resort. Would like to be adaptive to needs of Avon with this project. Daniel discussed future development in Avon and the enormous potential for the Town. Consideration to demographics and the size of units was taken. Chairman Evans discussed the setback encroachments and the parking issues with the applicant. Chairmen Evans did not feel that parking could be accommodated on site. Chris Klein, owner on West Beaver Creek Boulevard, asked that the massing be reduced and that compatible rooflines be used with this site to Alpen Flora and Buck Creek Condominiums. He lives in a duplex in the area and believes the density is too much for this lot, and that the majority of residents are primary homeowners. He asked that the type of density be reduced. Commissioner Savage believes that the massing might be appropriate with two building envelopes, and said that the parking requirements must be complied with. The two curb cuts add value to the property only. He is supporting Option 2 only, and the Commission concurred with this approach, as Option 1 is not acceptable. Adequate parking will be a serious issue and would not support any less than 32 parking spaces total for the project. Mr. Trueblood said the massing appeared to be too much for the site, and is curious to see what a single building option would look like. Commissioner Struve agreed on the perking issue, and did like the architectural details but riot the massing on northern building. He saiC that the south (duplex) building could be angled diffe •ently to meet the neighbors concerns. Commissioner Smith voiced the same concerns with perceived massing, parking issue, and second building. Commissioner Karow reiterated the use of one structure to be stepped on the site achieving the same goals and assimilating the project to neighboring properties. Space 9 through 17 currently in front setback and the tandem spaces are not supported. The minimum parking needs to be supplied and more than the minimum will add value to the project. Commissioner Karow mentioned that one curb cut would be allowed and the minimum parking requirements are not enough. Chairman Evans agreed with his Commissioners thoughts, and mentioned that the Council direction is to hold applications to the highest standard, in this case making sure that the property relates to adjacent properties. He mentioned that the entitlements do not allow or encourage the applicant to put the building massing lot line to lot line, and that the appearance of the building from the south elevation will be massive and read like 70-75 feet in height. He did believe that the design details and materials were creative, however ndgelines need to be broken up and stepped down. Commissioner Didier also believed the massing was too much and that the building could be shorter and less intrusive. Commissioner Karow believed the architectural character was very well done, and wanted the applicant to realize that. The applicant suggested a massing model showing surrounding properties may be helpful and the Commission agreed. Ken Kovalchik clarified that the applicant should submit another sketch design with the massing model, taking into consideration all comments of the staff and Commission. Chairman Evans encouraged this approach to the applicant. IX. Sketch Design — Duplex Property Location: Lot 68, Block 3, Wildridge Subdivision/4223 Wildridge Road West Appiicant/Owner. Stephen Turner The applicant is proposing a duplex on this 5.24 -acre property. The lot is a steep downhill lot on Wildridge Road West and faces the June Creek Drainage on the western border of the Wildridge PUD. As proposed, the property would be accessed through an access easement on the developed property to the south (Lot 69). Building materials include stone, timber, and stucco. Matt Pielsticker presented the staff report. Bobby Ladd, the architect, discussed the staff issues. He mentioned that they are working on correcting the plans according to the issues presented by staff, and they will provide details as requested. Commissioner Didier clarified the lock -off being proposed, and that the applicant plans show a 'stairs to apt'. Commissioner Karow encouraged the applicant to park beyond the minimums required in the Town Code, particularly knowing that guest/rental bedroom parking will be an issue. Commissioner Trueblood said the design complied with the criteria for sketch plan, and Commissioner Karow agreed however noting the items that staff has identified. Commissioners Struve and Smith agreed with the design discussion. X. Sign Design — City Market Property Location: Lot 67, Block 2, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision/72 B.C. Place Applicant: Dave Betts, Store Manager The applicant, Dave Betts — Store Manager, is proposing an advertisement sign near the main entrance to the City Market grocery store. The sign measures 30 square feet (5' x 6') and consists of wood, metal, and glass. This sign is strictly for advertisement and includes an area for current sales at King Soopers/City Market stores. Matt Pielsticker presented the staff report. The applicant was not in attendance. Commissioner deliberation agreed with the criteria and staff recommendation presented. Commissioner Karow and Chairman Evans agreed with the staff recommendation and said that the quality of the sign was not in compliance with the sign code, and the sign should remain inside the store. Commissioner Smith motioned to deny the Sign application based on the criteria of the Sign Code, particularly Criteria 1, 3 and 5, and Commiss.oner Karow seconded. The motion passed unanimous'y. XI. Final Design — Single -Family Property Location: Lot 76, Block 4, Wildridge Subdivision/5651 Wildridge Road East Applicant/Owner: AJA Studio PC/Ray Verlinde The applicant is proposing a single-family residence on this duplex -zoned .55 -acre lot. The sketch design was reviewed by the Commission at their December 7,2004 meeting. The proposed residence has a maximum building height of 32.5'. The proposed materials include stucco finish, wood siding, asphalt shingles and corrugated metal roofing, and stone veneer. Keri Kovalchik presented the staff report. The applicant, Andrew Abraham, said he would answer any Commission concerns. Commissioner Struve thought that the details of the building proposed complied with the guidelines. Commissioners Smith and Karow agreed, and Commissioner Karow mentioned that the condition on a new lighting fixture should be deleted as the fixture submitted complied with the Lighting Ordinance. Commissioner Karow and Chairman Evans suggested that the landscaping plan was inadequate and the number of trees should be doubled and new materials introduced. The applicant suggested he would resubmit the landscaping plan for review by the Commission. Commissioner Karow motioned for approval, deleting condition #1 and adding "Landscaping plan not approved, a new adequate landscaping plan must be approved by the Commission prior to issuance of a T.C.O." in its place, also adding all conditions 2 through 7 as recommended by staff. Commissioner Didier seconded the motion. Discussion by Commissioner Trueblood on 'adequacy' of landscaping plan. Motion passed unanimously. XII. Other Business Property Location: Lot 45C, Block 2, Wildridge Subdivision/2520 Old Trail ApplicanUOwner.- Bob Mach Bob Mach submitted a Minor Project to eliminate the wrap around portion of a deck and to reduce the size of the deck on the house (currently under construction) by approximately 126 square feet. This application was denied at the Commission's February 15, 2005 meeting and was appealed to the Town Council. The Council remanded the decision back to the Commission for further review in order for the applicant to explore alternative design solutions. Mr. Mach has resubmitted with another design option for the west elevation of the structure. This item was moved to consent agenda. XIII. Adjourn Commissioner Savage motioned to adjourn; it was seconded by Commissioner Didier. The meeting was adjourned at 7:35pm. Respectfully submitted, Matt Pielsticker Planner APPROVED: Chris Evans Chairman Terry Smith Secretary Staff Report7vi MINOR MODIFICATION C O L O R A D O March 15, 2005 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting Report date March 10, 2005 Project type Modification to Final Design — Roof Change Legal description Lot 38, Block 3, Wildridge Subdivision Zoning PUD — 2 Units Address 4560 Flat Point Introduction Jim and Susan Dreisbach have resubmitted a Minor Project application to change the roof pitch on a.portion of a roof at their duplex. This change in roof pitch facilitates additional windows on the south elevation of the unit. The roof pitch would change from a 6:12 pitch to a 3:12 pitch for a roof portion measuring approximately 275 square feet. The Residential Design Guidelines support a metal 3:12 roof. As proposed, a stone coated steel product ("Guardian") would be used for the reroof portion of the project. This application was tabled at the Commission's last meeting. Design Review Considerations According to the Town of Guidelines, Section 7, the the design of this project: the following items in reviewing 1. The conformance with provisions of the Town of Avon Zoning Code. This application conforms to all Zoning Code requirements. The maximum building height remains unchanged. 2. The general conformance with Goals and Policies of the Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan, and any sub -area plan which pertains. The project appears to generally comply with the goals and policies of the Town. 3. Whether adequate development rights exist for the proposed improvements. The project complies with existing development rights as approved in the PUD. 4. The design plan Is In compliance with all design plan submittal requirements. • Residential Site Development: No changes to the site design are proposed with this application. Residential Building Design: Town of Avon Community Development (970) 748.4030 Fax (970) 949.5749 Lot 38, Block 3, Wildridge Subdivision — Roof Design Modifications March 15, 2005 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting Page 2 of 3 o Design Character. The Guidelines state that building design should take advantage of solar gain and view corridors. c Building Height Building height remains the same. o Building Materials and Colors: According to the submitted building elevations, all materials and colors are to match existing. This includes the EIFS system, roof color, and rough sawn cedar fascia. o Exterior Walls, Roofs, and Architectural Interest This application appears to comply with this particular section of the Guidelines. The Residential Guidelines state: "All roofs, except the flat portion thereof, shall have a rise of not less than 4 inches in 12 inches in distance. Primary roofs shall have a 4:12 minimum, and a 12:12 maximum. Secondary roofs shall have a 4:12 minimum, and metal roofs shall have a 3:12 minimum." This application proposes the use "Guardian" brand product, which utilizes a process that bonds graded stone to steel panels. The end result is a product similar in appearance to a traditional asphalt shingle roof with advanced benefits. Please find product specifications attached to this report. 5. The compatibility of proposed Improvements with site topography, to minimize site disturbance, orient with slope, step building with slope, and minimize benching or other significant alteration of existing topography. The project would cause no disturbance to the existing topography surrounding the structure. 6. The appearance of proposed Improvements as viewed from adjacent and neighboring properties and public ways, with respect to architectural style, massing, height, orientation to street, quality of materials, and colors. This roof modification and new windows may be visible from adjacent properties and public ways. However, this property is fairly isolated from others and this improvement would be difficult to see from anywhere else in the PUD. The proposed changes would not change the architectural style or overall massing of the building. 7. The objective that no improvement be so similar or dissimilar to others in the vicinity that monetary or aesthetic values will be Impaired. Monetary and aesthetic values should not be impaired with this improvement. 8. The general conformance of the proposed improvements with the adopted Goals, Policies and Programs for the Town of Avon. The project is in general conformance with the goals and policies of the Town of Avon. Town of Avon Community Development (970) 748-4030 Fax (970) 949.5749 Lot 38, Block 3, Wildridge Subdivision — Roof Design Modifications March 15, 2005 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting Page 3 of 3 Staff Recommendation Staff recommends approval to the exterior design modifications proposed for Lot 38, Block 3, Wildridge Subdivision based on the minor extent of exterior modifications, the use of a high quality roof product, and the proximity to neighboring view sheds. SAME AS OgIGINAL If you have any questions regarding this project or any planning matter, please call me at 748-4030, or stop by the Community Development Department. Respectfully submitted, Matt Pielsticker Planner Aft: Exterior Elevation & Building Cross -Section Letter from applicants, dated March 4th, 2005 Letter from duplex neighbor (east side of building), dated February 7th, 2005 Roof Specifications Town of Avon Community Development (970) 748-4030 Fax (970) 949-5749 ONE tilt ONE O Ila is it a ° A 7. all g �� s� �� tea$ �� • Z 0 U W CO CN W U March 4, 2005 Dear Planning and Zoning Commission: Thank you for allowing us to resubmit modified plans for the minor project application for 4560 Flat Point that was tabled at your March 2 meeting. As suggested by the commission, we have revised the roof pitch to 3:12 and specified the use of galvanized steel shingles with a stone -coated finish. This finish would approximate the appearance of the asphalt shingles on the remainder of the roof. This design modification appears to meet the Avon Residential Building Guidelines. To give you a sense of how this will appear, we have attached pictures of the two metal roofing products we are considering using. Apparently the Gerard metal shingles have been successfully used in several projects in Avon. We are waiting for the actual samples to see which product best matches the existing roof. We would be happy to supply samples for the commission if that would be helpful. The other change illustrated on the attached elevations is that the three new windows would now be 3' rather than the previously proposed 3'10." We appreciate your time and consideration of our proposal. Thank you Jim and Susan Dreisbach February 7, 2005 Dear Community Development Board, I am writing in regard to the remodel plans submitted by my duplex neighbors, Jim and :,, �' Susan Dreisbach, at 4560 Flat Point Road, West Unit, in Wildridge. I have seen their plans, dated February 4, 2005, which document that their proposed changes will not negatively impact my property or views. 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(Public Hearing) Summary: On February e, 2005 the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee released the Draft Plan for public comment. Over the next few months, the Town will hold a series of public hearings before the Planning and Zoning Commission and Town Council to conclude the adoption process of the plan. Staff has prepared a tentative schedule of hearing dates (see attached), the first of which begins March 15'h, 2005 before the Planning and Zoning Commission. In order to establish structure and to maintain momentum throughout the adoption process, staff has provided some general introduction and background material to review. Attached to this memo are those relevant sections of the plan (pages 5-6, and 58-62) that we would like to cover during this initial review. Staff will also discuss the format of the plan to help orient commissioners and structure the course of dialogue for future public hearings. Introduction: The primary purpose of the Comprehensive Plan is to create a working document containing specific goals and policies to guide the Town's Capital Improvement Program and its review of development proposals. The Comprehensive Plan strikes a balance between preservation of the long-range interest of citizens through the anticipation of possible changes in such areas as transportation, housing, and economic base with the protection of all valuable community resources including unique natural features, and recreational areas. A Comprehensive Plan is a non -regulatory document that provides information on the existing conditions of the Town, assesses the issues facing the Town, establishes a vision for future growth, and formulates goals and strategies to implement the Town's vision. This Comprehensive Plan Update is an opportunity to address emerging issues, community needs and the significant new growth that is anticipated in the Town Center. From the beginning, Staff endeavors to present a revised plan based on the input of our Steering Committee, Planning Commission, Town Council and the citizens of Avon. Comprehensive Plan Update Memo March 9, 2005, Page 2 Background: The Comprehensive Plan Update process began in early 2004 with the formation of a Steering Committee comprised of 9 appointed stakeholders in the community who have guided the Town through the process with the support of the planning staff and consultant team. The Committee completed their work on February 9, 2005 by releasing the draft plan for public comment. The process has involved several key components which have been instrumental in reaching out to individuals and entities that have an interest in the future of the community. The following six principal project goals guided the development of the Comprehensive Plan: 1. Create an Action Plan that brings to fruition Avon's vision through the articulation of clear goals and policies that will direct and prioritize the Town's future Capital Improvement Programs and its review and facilitation of desirable future development. 2. Develop a Future Land Use Plan and supporting Community Framework Plan based on Avon's existing conditions and their likely evolution that identifies Avon's most desirable future land use mix and configuration. 3. Develop an Economic Report based on a Buildout Analysis that identifies Avon's existing constraints and opportunities to guide the preparation and selection of the preferred land use plan and to develop goals and policies that provide Avon's businesses a competitive advantage. 4. 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. 5. Update other key plan elements. 6. Conduct a planning process that generates citizen and developer Involvement and finds consensus. Organization of the Plan: One the most notable changes in the 2004 draft plan is the format or organization of the plan compared to the 1996 Comprehensive Plan. The 2004 draft plan attempts to addresses specific subarea planning principals and recommendations right up front. This recommendation from the Steering Committee is an attempt to focus early on in the document on area specific high priority policies. The subarea policy recommendations are then followed by the over -arching or regional goals and policies. The Planning Commission and Council may believe a different set of policies are of higher priority after deliberating on the specific goals and policies presented in the Steering Committee draft. The 2004 Draft Plan also contains a broader list of supporting documents (i.e. Market Conditions Report and Fiscal Analysis) that were used in conjunction with the proposed revisions. Although the two plans contain the. same primary elements (Land Use, Housing, Transportation, Environment, Parks and Recreation), the 2004 draft contains an expanded list of new or revised policies related to each of these elements. Comprehensive Plan Update Memo March 9, 2005, Page 2 Recommendation: Staff recommends the Planning and Zoning Commission open this item up to a public hearing, provide comments to staff on the items discussed, and establish general parameters for subsequent public hearings. Town Manger Comments: Attachments: A. Tentative Public Hearing Schedule. B. Pages 5-6 and 58-62 Draft Comprehensive Plan. C. Existing Land Use Map. D. Pages 1-9 and Appendix A-3 of 'Market Conditions Report' providing Demographic and Buildout background. Public Hearing Schedule Comprehensive Plan Update Hearing Date Joint Work Session Discussion Items May 3`d, 2005 Planning and Zoning Part I: Introduction, Background, and March 15`h, 2005 Commission Orientation Planning and Zoning Part II: Land Use and Community April 5`h, 2005 Commission Framework Part III: Subarea Planning Principle Town Council and Recommendations June 28`h, 2005 Planning and Zoning Part IV: Regional Goals and Policies April 19`h, 2005 Commission Part V: Supplemental Reports Part VI: Open Discussion Joint Work Session Part I: Vision Statement May 3`d, 2005 Planning and Zoning P&Z Recommended Version/Review Commission/Town of Public Comment Council Part III: Subarea Planning Principle Town Council Part I: Vision Statement May 24'h, 2005 Part Il: Land Use and Community Framework Town Council Part III: Subarea Planning Principle June 14`h, 2005 and Recommendations Part IV: Regional Goals and Policies Town Council Part V: Supplemental Reports June 28`h, 2005 Part VI: Open Discussion Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (DRAFT) i II. Introduction A. Purpose of the Plan The Town of Avon's role in helping to shape the Avon community's future is to put into place goals and implementation policies that will encourage the types of growth envisioned as the most desirable and beneficial to the community as well as those that will preserve and strengthen those existing elements that currently make Avon such an incredible place to live and visit. The Comprehensive Plan provides the foundation and framework for such policies and actions by articulating an effective vision in words and in maps and diagrams of what the citizens, business community, land owners, and elected and appointed officials want Avon to be in both the near and long term future. The primary purpose of this plan is to create a working document containing specific goals and policies to guide the Town's Capital Improvement Program and its review of and involvement with development proposals. Combining consensus building with implementation prioritization, the Comprehensive Plan strikes a balance between preservation of vital community attributes while addressing the community's financial needs and desire for expanded public services. Seven principal project goals guided the development of the Comprehensive Plan: 1. Create an Action Plan that brings to fruition Avon's vision through the articulation of clear goals and policies that will direct and prioritize the Town's future Capital Improvement Programs and its review and facilitation of desirable future development. 2. Develop a Future Land Use Plan and supporting Community Framework Plan based on Avon's existing conditions and their likely evolution that identifies Avon's most desirable future land use mix and configuration. 3. Develop an Economic Report in conjunction with a Buildout Analysis that identifies Avon's existing constraints and opportunities to guide the preparation and selection of the preferred land use plan and to develop goals and policies that provide Avon's businesses a competitive advantage. 4. 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. 5. Update other key plan elements. 6. Conduct a planning process that generates citizen and developer involvement and finds consensus. Recently, Avon has experience an increased level of vacancies within its Town Core commercial area and a corresponding decline in its sales tax revenues. As a result, in addition to these seven project goals listed above, a key focus of this planning effort was to identify the market and 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. From this understanding, the plan attempts to provide a tangible set of economic goals and policies to guide decisions regarding the wide array of public services provided by the Town, to create a nexus between the provision of these services and future land development/redevelopment, and to identify additional opportunities for potential private/public collaborations. 5 2/2/05 Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (DRAFT) B. Avon's History and Context The Town of Avon is located in the Colorado Rocky Mountain along the scenic Eagle River. It sits at the entrance to Beaver Creek Resort area and approximately 8 miles west of Vail. It is a fully incorporated municipality within Eagle County, with the county seat located 20 miles to the west in the Town of Eagle. Before the first settlers arrived in the Avon area around 1874, the Eagle River Valley was a summer hunting and fishing haven for the Ute Indians. Elk, deer and buffalo were among the hunted animals in the valley. The early English immigrants in the area were said to have named the area Avon because it reminded them of the Avon River Valley in England, birthplace of William Shakespeare. Ranching and farming were the dominant activities in the area until the early 1970's producing cattle, sheep, potatoes, peas, lettuce, and cream. From the late 1880's through the turn of the century, there were 10 passenger trains a day going through Avon. The Nottingham family moved to the ranch in 1896. The Nottinghams ran cattle and grew potatoes, lettuce, oats, wheat, peas and hay. In 1941, the ranch made the change from cattle to sheep and continued to do so until 1972 when they sold their controlling interest in the land to Benchmark Companies for real estate development in response to the burgeoning tourism industry in Eagle County. The tourism was driven by the very successful Vail Ski Area and the continued development of the Beaver Creek and Arrowhead Ski Areas adjacent to Avon on the south side of U.S. Highway 6. Third and fourth generation Nottinghams still call this area home and have several public streets, parks, developments, etc. named atter the family. 0 6 2/2/05 • Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (DRAFT) VL Appendix A. The Planning Process The planning process undertaken for the Comprehensive Plan began in the winter of 2004 at which time Town staff and the consultant team outlined a detailed planning process to: + Identify community issues and contextual information; • Develop a community vision and an economic analysis; • Develop a Future Land Use Plan and Community Framework Plan; • Develop goals and implementation policies to support the Future Land Use Plan and to address key community issues; and • Develop a strategic implementation plan and community indicators analysis. The first step of the planning process involved the collection of information to understand the issues facing the Avon community, and to identify those unique opportunities and constraints that would influence each issue. Various maps and overlays were generated during this initial phase including an Opportunity and Constraints map identifying specific elements influencing Avon and its future planning efforts. A series of community interviews were conducted during this phase to PI;e;t frim renresentative members of the community their perspective regarding the issues and 58 2/2/05 PARKS, RECREATION, TRAILS AND OPEN- PRIORITY* COMPLETION POLICIES SPACE Conduct a survey/feasibility of Nottingham Park to identify and program enhancements to potential art, cultural, and 2 6 MONTHS G.1.5 recreational facilities to better activate and enhance this area as Avon's major recreational and cultural center. Develop a river front park that connects the Eagle River to 2 1 YEAR G.1.6 the Town Core and possibly to Nottingham Park. POLICIES 'COMMUNITY IMAGE AND DESIGNPRIORITY* COMPLETION Instigate a specific area plan for the development and redevelopment of the Town Center Commercial Shopping District to inventory, analyze, and prioritize suitable sites for 1 1 YEAR H.4.2 potential infill and redevelopment, to define a new modified street grid, and to enhance the district's wayfinding elements and overallpedestrian-orientation. VL Appendix A. The Planning Process The planning process undertaken for the Comprehensive Plan began in the winter of 2004 at which time Town staff and the consultant team outlined a detailed planning process to: + Identify community issues and contextual information; • Develop a community vision and an economic analysis; • Develop a Future Land Use Plan and Community Framework Plan; • Develop goals and implementation policies to support the Future Land Use Plan and to address key community issues; and • Develop a strategic implementation plan and community indicators analysis. The first step of the planning process involved the collection of information to understand the issues facing the Avon community, and to identify those unique opportunities and constraints that would influence each issue. Various maps and overlays were generated during this initial phase including an Opportunity and Constraints map identifying specific elements influencing Avon and its future planning efforts. A series of community interviews were conducted during this phase to PI;e;t frim renresentative members of the community their perspective regarding the issues and 58 2/2/05 Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (DRAFT) concerns affecting Avon's future. During the second phase, an economic and market analysis along with a study of Avon current and potential future levels of development and redevelopment were conducted. Efforts to refine Avon's vision statement were also initiated during this phase by developing thematic descriptive characteristics of Avon's role as a full-service community and a destination resort. The planning process' third phase entailed the development of two alternative future land use plans and a draft Community Framework Plan. The process began by examining the Town's existing subarea designations to assess the appropriateness their existing boundaries and to assign to each subarea one of three relative priority designations - High Priority, Medium Priority, or Static/Low Priority. Focusing on the High and Medium Priority subareas, a Full -Service Community and a Visitor Based alternative land use plan were developed. Supporting each alternative land plan were a set of planning principles for each subarea in support of each plan's general vision and intent. After review and comment by Town staff and Comprehensive Plan's Steering Committee, a preferred Future Land Use Plan was created that synthesized the alternative land use plans' most desirable elements and their associated planning principles. A Community Framework Plan was also developed to supplement the preferred Land Use Plan. Phase three of the planning process concluded with Public Open Houses #1 at which members of the public were given the opportunity to review the planning process's products to date and provide feedback and comment. During the forth phase of the planning process goals and implementation polices were drafted in support of both the Future Land Use Plan and the Community Framework Plan and to address Avon's. A series of document review sessions were conducted with members of the Steering Committee, the public, the Planning Commission and Town Council, and Town staff, and were followed by official public hearings before the Planning and Zoning Commission and Town Council. The 2004 Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan was formally adopted by Ordinance No. - on B. Plan Organization The Comprehensive Plan contains seven sections: • Section I: Vision Statement • Section If: Introduction • Section III: Land Use and Community Framework • Section IV: Town Sub -Area Planning Principles • Section V: Goals and Policies • Section VI: Implementation • Section VII: Appendix For the purposes of this Comprehensive Plan, the following terminology applies: Goal: A goal is an end towards which effort is directed and provides the community with a direction. A goal is a desired ideal and a value to be sought. Policy: An implementation policy is a course of action that provides a broad framework for guiding governmental action and decision-making. Implementation policies are established by the community; in this case, residents, local business and property owners, the Comprehensive Plan's Steering Committee, 59 itetoa Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (DRAF7) the Planning and Zoning Commission and Town Council. From these policies, the Town will develop and/or update regulations necessary to implement the vision of the community as reflected by the goals and implementation policies contained in this plan. Indicator. Community Indicators are numerical tools used to measure a variety of economic, social, and environmental trends. The Comprehensive Plan identifies a number of.potential indicators. When evaluated collectively, the composite analysis will show the Town if it is achieving balance and improving the general quality of life for the community. Contained within the Goals and Policies sections are discussion paragraphs that summarize issues and concerns raised throughout the planning process. Additionally, community indicators are identified with their associated implementation policy(ies). Regulatory Documents While the Comprehensive Plan provides the framework for making land use and other community related decisions, the Town's regulatory documents provide specific criteria and requirements governing land use and development within Avon. These regulations, therefore, provide the most direct means for implementing the vision, goals and policies expressed within the Comprehensive Plan. The following provides a more detailed description of the Town's regulations controlling land use and development. Zoning Code of the Town of Avon — The Town's Zoning Code is perhaps the most important implementation tool for the Comprehensive Plan. The regulations contained within this document control the allowable uses of land within Avon as well as the physical standards controlling a development's size, shape and form. The Zoning District Map should reflect the allowable land uses and proposed locations as recommended in the Land Use Plan. In addition, zoning requirements such as lot sizes, densities, setbacks, and height limitations should reflect the density and design characteristics set forth in the Comprehensive Plan's Implementation Policies. The Zoning Code should correspond to the goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan to ensure that incremental development decisions reflect the community's vision. Privately owned, vacant land located within the Town of Avon will develop and redevelop over many years with different owners, developers, investors, urban designers, and architects. The Comprehensive Plan provides a framework for making responsible zoning decisions that reflect the desires of the community and encourage continuity and compatibility between neighborhoods. All land use applications should be reviewed for conformance not only with specific zoning requirements, but also for consistency with the direction and guidance provided by the Comprehensive Plan. The Zoning Code should be revised based upon the recommendations contained in this document. Subdivision Regulations— The Town of Avon's Subdivision Regulations establish the process and requirements for creating building lots, and construction of public improvements such as water and sewer lines, roads, and landscaping. Through the subdivision process, roads and circulation patterns are established, park and school sites are reserved, floodplains and other hazardous areas are set aside, and public improvements are constructed. Similar to zoning, the Subdivision Regulations implement the Comprehensive Plan by establishing the requirements for improvements, land dedications, and engineering. Subdivision proposals should be reviewed for consistency with Comprehensive Plan policies and zoning requirements. Incremental subdivision decisions need to be consistent with the Comprehensive 60 zrztut) Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (DRAFT) Plan so that, for example, major road rights-of-way or open spaces are reserved and connect one subdivision to the next. The provision of trails connecting neighborhoods, proper street alignments and grades, and proper drainage are examples of design issues addressed during the subdivision process. Functional Plans The Comprehensive Plan is intended to serve as the principle planning document addressing the Town's goals and policies related to land use and other key community issues. A number of other "functional plans" and documents have been or may be adopted by the Town to address specific topics or government functions. It is the Town's intention that the Comprehensive Plan provides guidance in both updating current plans and formulating concurrent and future functional plans. As these plans are adopted, they will provide a detailed framework for future land use and growth management decisions. The following lists those functional plans currently used by the Town of Avon. • Avon Town Center Plan • Avon Town Center Implementation Plan • Recreation Master Plan • Congestion Relief for Avon Road Study • The Housing Strategy Plan • Town of Avon Residential, Commercial, and Industrial Design Review Guidelines • Transportation Master Plan • Eagle Valley Regional Trials Plan C. Amendment Procedure The Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan is a policy document used to guide current and future land use decisions. To function as an effective decision making document, the plan must be dynamic and flexible enough to respond to changes in economic forces, legislative action, infrastructure and development technologies, and public attitudes. Therefore, an amendment procedure is necessary to keep the plan current. The following types of comprehensive plan amendments are envisioned: 1. Comprehensive Plan Update. This amendment consists of an overall review and update conducted periodically. This update should be a thorough analysis of the entire plan, including an evaluation of goals and objectives, updates of forecasts and land -related elements, and the reaffirmation of policies. The Town of Avon's Planning and Zoning Commission and Town staff are primarily responsible for undertaking such an update, with input from other Town departments, the Town Council, and the public. 2. Specific Amendment. This second type of comprehensive plan amendment contemplated would not encompass the entire plan, but would rather be a more specific goal/policy, land use, or map amendment. An example of this type of amendment might be an instance where the Town desires to amend an area's proposed land use designation as a result of improved base data (such as new subsidence information or floodplain information). It is possible that a land use proposal could be introduced that conflicts with the Future Land Use Plan, but which, in fact, may be complementary to the Comprehensive Plan's other pertinent goals and policies. To ensure conformance with the plan, an amendment would be necessary. Specific amendments may be 61 2/2/05 Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (DRAFT) Auo� proposed by either the Town or by the private sector (i.e. a registered voter of the Town of Avon, property owner, or a property owner's authorized representative). Applications for a specific plan amendment may be made at any time with the Community Development Department. Any amendment proposed for the Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan shall follow the Town of Avon's public notice and public hearing procedures as prescribed in the Town of Avon Municipal Code. Amendment Criteria: The following criteria shall be used by the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Town Council when considering a Comprehensive Plan amendment proposal. The proposed amendment shall: 1. Include a justification for the proposed change. 2. Be in conformance with the Plan's overall vision and its supporting goals and policies. 3. Be compatible with existing and planned surrounding land uses. 4. Not result in excessive detrimental impacts to Avon's existing or planned infrastructure systems. D. Market Conditions (A description ofthe market trends associated with various land uses to provide context relative to the Comprehensive Plan's current and future development provisions. This analysis will include evaluation of economic and demographic framework, Avon 's f scal framework, and retail development patterns.) E. Fiscal Analysis of the Land Use Plan (A summary ofthefiscal impact analysis model used to evaluate the relativefiscal implications of the Comprehensive Plan's Land Use Plan. The model will also provide the Town ofAvon with a tool to evaluate on an ongoing basis thefiscal impacts ofindividual development projects as well as to tract the cumulative effects of expected growth and development.) F. Buildout Analysis (A summary ofthe buildout analysis quantilying the amount ofexisting and potential development within Avon.) G. Public Outreach Overview (A summary of the public outreach efforts employed during the Comprehensive Plan's planning process to involve members of the community.) H. Relationship to Other Plans and Documents The Comprehensive Plan is the official statement of the Town of Avon's vision. Though the goals and implementation policies contained within the Comprehensive Plan cover a broad range of 62 2/2/05 2 « � CL LU » 7 2 LU I LU � k O U 2 O » « LL- O 2 � O e m � kb) .� ....�. FINAL REPORT TOWN OF AVON COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE MARKET CONDITIONS Prepared for: Town of Avon Prepared by: Economic & Planning Systems, Inc. June 2004 EPS #13876 0ENVEK ] 01VStreet Saito ii30 on 03- 23J)S/ D nvur.CO80 02.3511 fs xnl '3.9UA9 n""ep'y'.eOm Economic & Planning Systems Real Esmte Economies Re�ionai Eronamice PNblie FSnanre Land U. Polley B EF KE LEY 3 A C P NM E NTO pin,vc 5(0-41-11190 phenc 911, 6.49-11910 fo. NW S41-9'0 Lir- 915-649-"_079 TABLE OF CONTENTS I. ECONOMIC AND DEMOGRAPHIC FRAMEWORK.............................................................. 1 Population and Household Trends............................................................................... l Housing and Residential Construction........................................................................ 4 EmploymentTrends........................................................................................................ 8 Visitationand Lodging................................................................................................. 13 II. FISCAL FRAMEWORK....................................................................................................... 16 RegionalContext...........................................................................................................16 Avon Expenditures and Revenues.............................................................................. 16 Capital Improvements Plan......................................................................................... 23 III. RETAIL DEVELOPMENT PATTERNS................................................................................. 25 Existing Commercial Conditions................................................................................ 25 CommercialPotentials.................................................................................................. 27 LIST OF TABLES Table 1 Historical Population and Household Growth ....................................... 1 Table 2 Average Household Size............................................................................ 2 Table 3 Projected Population Growth.................................................................... 2 Table 4 Population by Age, 2000............................................................................. 3 Table 5 Households by Income Range, 2000 Town of Avon Market Potentials4 Table 6 Residential Building Permit Trends, 1990-2002 ....................................... 5 Table7 Housing Tenure........................................................................................... 7 Table 8 Type of Residence as a Percent of Total Dwelling Units ...................... 8 Table 9 Estimated Employment by SIC Sector for Eagle County ....................... 9 Table 10 Change in Employment, Eagle County, 1991-2000 ...............................10 Table 11 Estimated Employment by NAICS Sector for Eagle County ..............11 Table 12 Employment by Industry, ES202 Series, Fourth Quarter 2002............12 Table 13 Eagle County Employment Forecast, 2000-2025 ...................................13 Table 14 Skier Visit Data, Destination and Front Range Resorts, 1998-2003 .... 14 Table 15 Town of Avon Budget, 2004........................................:............................17 Table 16 Estimated 2004 Tax Revenue................................................................... 18 Table 17 Composition of Sales Tax Revenue, 2003 ............................................... 22 Table 18 Capital Improvements Plan..................................................................... 24 Table 19 Summary of Commercial Uses................................................................ 25 Table 20 Summary of Approved Development Proposals .................................. 27 Table 21 Summary of Vail Valley Lodging Inventory ......................................... 30 Appendix Table A-1 Sales Tax Collections, 1999-2003 ...................................... A-1 Appendix Table A-2 Accommodations Tax, 1999-2003 ..................................... A-1 Appendix Table A-3 Existing and Potential Development ............................... A-2 LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1 2001 Lodging Occupancy by Month.......................................................15 Figure 2 Sales by Community, 1997- 2003.............................................................16 Figure 3 Sales Tax Collections, 1995-2003..............................................................19 Figure 4 Sales Tax Collections by Month, 2003 ..................................................... 20 Figure 5 Percent Change in Sales Tax Collections, 2002-2003 ............................. 21 Figure 6 Monthly Occupancy Tax Collections, 2003 ............................................ 23 I. ECONOMIC AND DEMOGRAPHIC FRAMEWORK This section provides a demographic and economic context for Avon. The analysis addresses trends in population, households, housing, employment, lodging and visitation. The purpose is to document existing and projected conditions, and provide a basis for Town policies to be adopted as part of the Comprehensive Plan Update. POPULATION AND HOUSEHOLD TRENDS Avon was the fastest growing municipality in Eagle County from 1990 to 2002, as shown in Table 1. Avon added over 4,200 residents at an annual rate of 10.7 percent during this time period. As of 2002, Avon's population reached 6,081 with 2,089 households. Overall, Eagle County added almost 24,000 new residents from 1990 to 2002, with an annual growth rate of 6.3 percent. Household trends generally mirrored population trends, as also shown in Table 1. Avon added 1,382 households at an annual rate of 9.4 percent. The number of households grew slightly slower than population, indicating an increase in household size. Table 1 Historical Population and Household Growth Town of Avon Market Potentials Households Avon 1990 2000 1990-2000 Change Ann.% Persons Basalt 443 1,052 609 Avon 1,798 5,561 3,763 12.0% Basalt 1,128 2,681 1,553 9.0% Eagle 1,580 3,032 1,452 6.7% Edwards' -- 8,257 -- -- Gypsum 1,750 3,654 1,904 7.6% Minturn 1,066 1,068 2 0.0% Red Cliff 297 289 -8 -0.3% Vail 3,659 4,531 872 22% Remainder of County 10,650 12,586 1,936 1.7% Total 21,920 41,659 Households Avon 707 1,890 1,183 10.3% Basalt 443 1,052 609 9.0% Eagle 592 1,064 472 6.0% Edwards' -- 2,852 -- -- Gypsum 602 1,150 540 6.7% Minturn 389 399 10 0.3% Red Cliff 91 109 18 1.8% Vail 1,680 2,165 485 2.6% Remainder of County 3,850 4,467 617 1.5% Total 8,354 15,148 6,794 6.1% Source: Colorado State Demographer, Economic 8 Planning Systems ' Edwards Is recognized as a Census Designated Place (CDP) for the 2000 Census :m of Avon Market Conditions Final Report June 2004 As shown in Table 2, household size increased from 1990 to 2002 in both Avon and in Eagle County. Household size in Avon and Eagle County was slightly larger than the State of Colorado. The average household size in Eagle County was estimated at 2.73 persons for 2002, and 2.79 for Avon, compared to 2.54 persons for the State of Colorado. The larger household size in Eagle County reflects the higher than average number of shared living arrangements and roommate -households. Table 2 Average Household Size Town of Avon Market Potentials Change Place 1990 2000 2002 (est.) 1990-2002 Avon 2.63 2.80 2.79 0.16 Eagle County 2.61 2.73 2.73 0.12 State of Colorado 2.51 2.53 2.54 0.03 Source: Colorado State Demographer, Economic 8 Planning Systems H313876nwn wrep Ren\WJeb1t13676('an.rel oe,mprepHmASIHH SIZE Table 3 shows a population projection prepared by the office of the Colorado State Demographer. Eagle County and the Central Mountains Region are expected to grow faster than the State as a whole. Population growth in Eagle County is expected to occur at rates between 1.6 and 2.6 percent per year from 2000 to 2025. The fastest growth is expected from 2005 to 2010 when the County will add 7,200 people at an average annual rate of 2.6 percent per year. Table 3 Projected Population Growth Town of Avon Market Potentials Source: Colorado State Demographer, Economic 8 Planning Systems H 113676Awn Gang PIpnV, O,o 3976Gane,al Na I'W.A.lPop P" 2000 2005 2010 2015 2020 2025 Projected Population State 4,335,540 4,691,258 5,137,928 5,632,645 6,133,491 6,652,082 Central Mountains 147,334 158,343 180,718 209,380 240,840 274,885 Eagle County 41,659 49,601 56,816 64,436 72,157 79,673 Increase 2000-2005 2005-2010 2010-2015 2015-2020 2020-2025 State -- 355,718 446,670 494,717 - 500,846 518,591 Central Mountains -- 11,009 22,375 28,662 31,460 34,045 Eagle County -- 7,942 7,215 7,620 7,721 7,516 Annual Average Rate 2000-2005 2005.2010 2010-2015 2015-2020 2020-2025 State -- 1.6% 1.8% 1.9% 1.7% 1.6% Central Mountains -- 2.0% 2.4% 2.4% 2.3% 2.1% Eagle County -- 1.6% 2.6% 2.4% 2.1% 1.8% Source: Colorado State Demographer, Economic 8 Planning Systems H 113676Awn Gang PIpnV, O,o 3976Gane,al Na I'W.A.lPop P" wn of Avon Market Conditions Final Report June 2004 AGE In 2000, the two largest age groups in Avon were the 25 to 34 and 35 to 44 year age groups. Twenty five to 34 year olds accounted for 30.5 percent of the Town's population, while 35 to 44 year olds made up 16.6 percent of the population. When compared to County averages and other jurisdictions, Avon's share of the 20 to 24 year age group was higher than others. The concentration of this age cohort can also be seen in the high percentage of renter households, discussed in the following section on tenure. Gypsum had the highest proportion of school -aged children, ages 5 to 19, which were 27 percent of the population. Table 4 Population by Age, 2000 Town of Avon Market Potentials Age Avon Basalt Eagle Edwards Gypsum Mintum Red Cliff Vail County Under 5 Years 520 204 253 619 312 57 21 152 2,960 5 to 19 years 775 468 733 1,669 998 194 49 355 7,740 20 to 24 years 826 141 140 628 222 102 30 614 3,830 25 to 34 years 1,698 557 576 1,754 627 264 60 1,484 9,610 35 to 44 years 921 576 661 1,585 786 197 46 688 7,929 45 to 60 years 667 596 494 1,565 552 176 44 840 7,411 60 to 74 years 141 115 112 391 118 57 26 345 1,803 75+ years 13 24 63 46 39 21 13 53 376 Under 5 Years 9.4% 7.6% 8.3% 7.5% 8.5% 5.3% 7.3% 3.4% 7.1% 5 to 19 years 13.9% 17.5% 24.2% 20.2% 27.3% 18.2% 17.0% 7.8% 18.6% 20 to 24 years 14.9% 5.3% 4.6% 7.6% 6.1% 9.6% 10.4% 13.6% 9.2% 25 to 34 years 30.5% 20.8% 19.0% 21.2% 17.2% 24.7% 20.8% 32.8% 23.1% 35 to 44 years 16.6% 21.5% 21.8% 19.2% 21.5% 18.4% 15.9% 15.2% 16.o% 45 to 60 years 12.0% 22.2% 16.3% 19.0% 15.1% 16.5% 15.2% 18.5% 17.8% 60 to 74 years 2.5% 4.3% 3.7% 4.7% 3.2% 5.3% 9.0% 7.6% 4.3% 75+ years 0.2% 0.9% 2.1% 0.6% 1.1% 2.0% 4.5% 1.2% 0.9% Source: US Census. Economic 8 Planning Systems M113aI6PmnC OYnpWkY.AN. INCOME Table 5 shows households by income range for the study area. In 2000, the median household income in Avon was $56,921, which was approximately $6,000 lower than Eagle County. Per capita income in Avon was $30,115, compared to $32,011 in the County. The largest household income groups in Avon were households in the $30,000 to $49,999 (20.5 percent of households) and $50,000 to $75,000 ranges (23.8 percent of households). Edwards had the highest median household income at $70,869. Vail had the highest per capita income at $42,690. vn of Avon Market Conditions Final Report June 2004 Table 5 Households by Income Range, 2000 Town of Avon Market Potentials Income Range' Avon Basalt Eagle Edwards Gypsum Mlnturn Red CIU/ Vail Eagle County Less than $10,000 to $14,999 102 37 89 100 58 15 13 143 834 $15,000 to $29,999 289 94 112 293 108 104 18 298 1,708 $30,000 to $49,999 370 207 171 466 271 71 26 425 2,926 $50,000 to $74,999 430 281 281 714 361 92 27 541 3,711 $75,000 to $99,999 222 215 223 463 223 52 16 253 2,431 $100,000 to $149,999 225 120 94 470 118 52 4 283 2,074 $150.0001%$200,000+ 17 927 M 4R 9 12 1 W 1.526 Total 1,808 1,046 1,006 2,983 1,187 405 105 2,174 15,210 Less than $10,000 to $14,999 5.6% 3.5% 8.8% 3.4% 4.9% 3.7% 12.4% 6.6% 5.5% $15,000 to $29,999 16.0% 9.0% 11.1% 9.8% 9.1% 25.7% 17.1% 13.7% 11.2% $30,000 to $49,999 20.5% 19.8% 17.0% 15.6% 22.8% 17.5% 24.8% 19.5% 19.2% $50,000 to $74,999 23.8% 26.9% 27.9% 23.9% 30.4% 22.7% 25.7% 24.9% 24.4% $75,000 to $99,999 12.3% 20.6% 22.2% 15.5% 18.8% 12.8% 15.2% 11.6% 16.0% $100,000 to $149,999 12.4% 11.5% 9.3% 15.8% 9.9% 12.8% 3.8% 13.0% 13.6% $150,000 to $200,000+ 2.1 Lin 3...6% .15,.91% LIM 4.7% in 19$6 10.0% Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% Median income $56,921 $67,200 $62,750 $70,869 $59,671 $51,736 $50,104 $56,680 $62,682 Per Capita Income $30,115 $30,746 $22,657 $39,784 $21,790 $23,135 $19,864 $42,690 $32,011 1999 pollen Saume: US Census, Economic a Planning Synems N1,Y)Mw. Coq VMfA1'.EM.YIY16Gn.,Y Mcp.{nlo.<,�M11rt(m HOUSING AND RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION In this section, information and trends on residential construction, occupancy, tenure, and second home ownership are presented. RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION In Avon, an average of 29 single family building permits was issued each year as shown in Table 6. Basalt, Eagle, and Vail showed similar trends in single family housing construction. There was more single family housing construction in Gypsum than in the other incorporated towns, where a total of 751 single family building permits were issued from 1990 to 2002. The largest amount of housing construction occurred in unincorporated Eagle County, which includes the rapidly growing community of Edwards. A total of 3,536 single family permits were issued in unincorporated Eagle County during this time, or an average of 272 per year. Appendix Table A-3 Existing and Potential Development Avon Comprehensive Plan Update Town Center East Existing Development Future Dev. Potential Ascom. Total CivicB Ground Other Total Exist. Dwellin Comm. Project/Subdivision Name Unit Exist. AU Sq Ft Floor Floor Comm. Retail links 3 Sq. Ft. --- and DU's --- Comm. Comm. Sq. Ft. Sq. Ft. 40,254 40,254 Town Center West --- Chapel -_ --- --- - - .-. -- Lot B PUD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 110. 50.000 Lot C PUD' 0 190 0 14,253 9,316 23,569 5,702 286 10,300 Lodge at Avon Center - 52 --- 29,647 27,821 57,468 25,200 0 0 Lot 61 -- -- -- -• - -- 0 100 17,000 Comfort Inn 150 150 --- 800 --- 800 0 24 du or 72 au --- Christie Lodge 140 280 -- 14.500 --- 14,500 2,900 --- --- Post Office -- -- 18.500 --- -- 18,500 0 0 --- Dennys -- -- -- 5,268 -- 5,268 5,268 0 --- 1atBank -- -- -- 11,520 - 11,520 0 0 --- Alpine Bank Building --- -- --- 5,531 5,708 11,239 2,766 20 -- Weststar Bank Building --- - - 4,781 8,309 13.090 0 26 -- Avon Town Center Phase II --• -- - 7,075 7,000 14,075 1,769 53 5,572 Avon Town Center Phase 111 --- -- - 7,495 7,319 14,814 1,874 12,971 18,117 Avon Town Center Phase I -- -- -- 8.350 16,700 25,050 2,088 26 - The Confluence Site --- -- -- - -- -- 0 456 40,000 The Seasons 0 103 0 69,236 0 69.236 4,000 0 0 Subtotal 290 775 18,500 178,456 82,173 278,129 51,565 1,077 117,300 Town Center East Chapel Square --- --- ... -- - --- -- ... ... Building A -- --- --- 9,350 8,259 17,609 9,350 --- Building B --- 69 --- 40,254 40,254 40,254 -- --- Chapel -_ --- --- - - .-. -- ._ 2,000 Building --- --- --- 8,731 12,125 20,856 0 -- --- Chapel Sq. 1 -story shops -- ••. --- 7,165 7,165 7,165 -- --- Gags - Office Depot - Pier 1 -- -- --- --- -- --- - --- -- Parking Lot Shopping Center - -- --- 65,226 --- 65,226 65,226 --- City Markel -- 14 -- 56,468 --- 56,468 56,468 -- - 51 Beaver Creek Place -- -- -- 7,000 -- 7,000 7,000 -- - Avon Medical Center -- -- --- 4,923 -- 4,923 0 -- -- North Court --- -- - 7,692 - 7,692 7,692 --- Buck Creek Plaza --- 6 -- 3,306 10,345 13,651 3,306 -- AvonPlaze --- - 10,174 3,699 13,873 10,174 -- --- Avon Plaza --- -- - 4,323 1,249 5,572 4,323 -- Benchmark Plaza --- -- - 5,146 12,971 18,117 3,602 -- --- Christy Sports ... -- -- 17,300 17,300 17,300 30 -- Benchmark Shopping Center -- -- -- 13,340 13,330 26,670 13,340 72 ... The Annex -TOA --- -- - --- - - -- -- The Annex --• --- --- 16,400 16,400 16.400 18 .-- Subtotal 0 89 0 276,798 61,978 338,776 261,600 120 2,000 Total 290 864 18,500 455,254 144,151 817,905 313,165 1,197 119,300 Lot C indudes 266 timee6me unee, 20 employee housing units, and 125 hotel bedreoma. ' 1250meahere or 160 ecmmmotletbn udta ar 100 wnda aanenklp coMoe ' The 8 units at Chapel Square, 14 at City Merkel, and 6 on Lot a PUD are deed resmded employee units Source: Toan MAvon, RNL Design, Ec,mmlc & Planning Systems, Inter eea A-2 MAR -15-2005 TUE 01:22 PM J"" LLP FAX NO. 3n"4420191 P. 01 Johnson & Repucci LLP Attorneys and Counselors at Law FACSIMILE COVER SHEET FACSIMILE NUMBER: (303) 442-0191 DATE: March 15, 2005 FROM: TIME: CLIENT NO.: 2521 Broadway Suite A Boulder, Colorado 90304 (303)442.1900 Pax: (303)442.0191 Michael J, Repucci BOULDER WINTERPARK To: Name Company/Firm Facsimile No. Tatnbi Katieb 970) 949-5749 George Pakozdi 905 522-0100 Steve MacDonald 970 479-9624 Keith Elliott 314 962-9255 MESSAGE: Please see the attached letter dated March 15, 2005 regarding the Avon Center at Beaver Creek -I homeowners Association's Draft Comprehensive Plan. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me. 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If the recipient has received this facsimile transmission in error, please call as immediately and return the facsimile transmission to us via the United States Postal Service. Thank you. MAR -15-2005 TUE 01:22 PM J"" LLP FAX N0. Or04420191 JOHNSON IS REPUCCI LLP ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT LAW 2521 BROADWAY, S111TE A BOULDER, COLORADO &3304 TELErmoNm 303 442.1000 rf.I.F.FAK 8111-142-OR11 Michael J. Repucci w +rLawimrn mirenucci A0-rlaw.com March 15, 2005 By Facsimile and U.S Mail Town of Avon Attn: Mr. Tambi Katieb Community Development Department P.O. Box 975 Avon, Colorado 81620 Re: Draft Comprehensive Plan Dear Mr. Katieb: ' LA BOULDER WINTER PARK This firm represents the Avon Center at Beaver Creek — I Homeowners Association, Inc. (the "Association'), whose individual members are all of the owners of the condominium units located in the Avon Center (the "Condominiums"). The Association requested our firm to provide the Town a listing of the Association's comments concerning the new Draft Comprehensive Plan ("Draft Plan"). We request that these comments be included in the materials provided to Planning and Zoning for the meeting this evening, The Association reviewed the Draft Plan and representatives of the Association also attended the recent public open house. The Association has certain concerns regarding the Draft Plan that it would like addressed as part of the public hearing process. We understand from the presentation at the open house that the goal of the Draft Plan is to create a "critical mass, sense of place and sense of community networking" for Avon. Economic considerations are clearly driving the Draft Plan. The Town anticipates redevelopment to assist with the economic realities but represented at the open house that this redevelopment and associated density would not be at the expense of Avon's sense of place. The Association is concerned about maintaining the sense of place that is currently enjoyed by the Association's owners and guests. There are certain aspects of the Draft Plan that the Association believes require further clarification and/or revision in order to address this concern. Initially, the Association is very concerned about the potential environmental impacts associated with a transit center. The Avon Center currently is located along a quiet pedestrian mall, Before this mall is opened to street traffic, it is critical to assess the traffic impacts on the ahutting properties. The Avon Center is not air conditioned and its owners leave their windows open during the summer. Increased traffic, and in particular, 22259 MAR -15-2005 TUE 01:23 PM J- '.LP FAX N0. '-"420191 P. 03 Town of Avon Attn: Mr. Tambi Katieb Community Development Department March 15, 2004 Page 2 bus traffic is a serious concern. Although the Association believes that relocating the transit center away from Lot 61 is helpful, the circulation of bus traffic may still be problematic. At this time the Association has not seen a detailed traffic circulation plan to fully assess the impacts of the transit center plan proposed in the Draft Plan. It is important to address this issue as early in the process as possible. The Draft Plan discusses the importance of satisfying parking needs in the Town Core. It proposes that new development in the Town Core provide structured parking or contribute to a pay -in lieu program to jointly develop private/public parking structures. As you are aware, there is already a significant lack of parking in the Town Core. The Association believes that it is imperative that any now development provide for its own parking at the time of development. Permitting a delay in the construction of additional parking will only exacerbate an already serious problem. The Association is also concerned about the interplay between the Draft Plan and other functional plans already in existence. The Town adopted the Avon Town Center Implementation Plan less than four years ago. The Implementation Plan specifically recognizes the need to protect view corridors and actually delineates where development should occur on Lot 61 so as to protect the view corridors of the adjacent properties, including the Avon Center. Similarly, the Design Review Guidelines at Section 5A state that "...scenic values, views, and climatic orientation should be the dominant factors in the design and sighting of buildings." To satisfy this objective, Section 5A requires that "[s]ite layout and proposed improvements shall consider the use of passive and active solar use, and the retention of neighboring properties `view corridors'." In addition, Section 5B of the Design Review Guidelines states that solar access is of primary importance within the Town Core. These two documents, the Implementation Plan and Design Review Guidelines, emphasize the importance of maintaining views, solar access and scenic values all in keeping with protecting the sense of place that is the Town of Avon. During the open house, the Association inquired about the relationship between the Draft Plan and the other functional plans. There is language in the Draft Plan at page 63 that provides that in the event of any conflict between the Draft Plan and any other functional plan or documents, the Draft Plan will prevail. It was represented by the Town that the Draft Plan is not intended to conflict with the other functional plans, including the Implementation Plan, and that these different plans should all be in accord with one another. The importance of the Implementation Plan was specifically acknowledged and the Town agreed that language concerning the maintenance of view corridors in the Town Core area identified in the Implementation Plan should be specifically included in the Draft Plan. The Draft Plan should clarify that new density in the Town Core should 22259 MAR -15-2005 TUE 01:23 PM Jr" 'LP FAX N0. 3n"4420191 P. 04 Town of Avon Attn: Mr. Tambi Katieb Community Development Department March 15, 2004 Page 3 not be at the expense of view corridors, solar assess and the general character that currently exists. The Association appreciates the opportunity to provide input on the new Draft Plan. The Association concurs that it is important to protect Avon's some of place and that this objective should not be overridden by purely economic concerns. Thank you for �• your consideration. Very truly yours, EX- PRIN4 /. �./.�... Michael J. 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