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PZC Packet 0405051�k Town of Avon Planning &Zoning Commission AV Meeting O N April 51"2005 1� Meetings Held At: Avon Town Council Chambers R A 0 U 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 - I. Call to Order at 5:30 pm II. Roll Call III. Additions and Amendments to the Agenda IV. Conflicts of Interest V. Consent Agenda: A. Approval of the March 15'h, 2005 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes B. Final Design —Duplex Property Location: Lot 68, Block 3, Wildridge Subdivision/4223 Wildridge Road West Applicant/Owner, Stephen Turner Description: 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. The sketch design was reviewed at the Commission's March 1, 2005 meeting. VI. Comprehensive Plan Update — (Public Nearing) (5:35pm — 6:35pm) Description: The Planning and Zoning Commission to review the Land Use and Community Framework section of the draft plan. This section includes: Existing Land Use Pattern, Opportunity and Constraints, Future Land Use Plan, and Community Framework/Key Goals and Policies of the Plan. VII. Sign Design — Pizza Hut (6:35pm — 6:50pm) Property Location: Lot 67/68, Block 1, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision/20 Nottingham Rd Applicant: Dave Betts, Store Manager Description: The applicant Tom Hronek of Sign Safari is proposing two signs to replace the existing two building mounted Pizza Hut signs. The signs measure approximately 45 square feet (35.56" x 179.84") each and would be interior lit with fluorescents. Sign construction consists of polycarbonate faces and silk-screened graphics. Both proposed signs would be the same size and in the same locations as the existing signage. Posted on April 1", 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 http://www.avon.org / Please call (970) 748.4030 for directions 0 VIII. Sketch Design —13 Residential Units (6:50pm — 7:10pm) Property Location: Lot 12, Block 2, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision/540 Beaver Creek Blvd. Applicant/Owner. Davis Partnership Architects/Daniel Ritsch Description: The applicant, Davis Partnership Architects, is proposing a 13 unit residential project on this lot. The proposed materials, include a combination of stone veneer and wood siding with a maximum building height of 60' and maximum lot coverage of approximately 41%. The subject property measures approximately .69 acres and is currently undeveloped. IX. Minor Project — Satellite Dishes (7:10pm — 7:30pm) Property Location: Lot 18/19, Block 1, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision/281 Metcalf Applicant: Bill Varecha Description: William Varecha is proposing the installation of four (4) satellite dishes in the 'common area' of the Metcalf Commercial Park property. The Commercial and Industrial Design Guidelines have specific requirements for all satellite dishes. The Town has received a letter from the property manager granting approval of the dishes by the owners association. X. Minor Project — Satellite Antennae (7:30pm — 7:45pm) Property Location: Lot 3, Block 3, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision/1060 W. BC Blvd Applicant: Jim Clancy — Vail Resorts Description: Jim Clancy is proposing the installation of three rooftop communication devices on the Westgate Building including: one pole with two directional transmit antennas, one pole with receiving antenna, and one pole with a web camera pointed towards the mountain. The new equipment would accommodate the new 2"d story tenant's (tv8) needs for transmitting information. The design guidelines have specific requirements for all antennas and satellite dishes. XI. Sketch Design — Duplex (7:45pm — 8:OOpm) Property Location: Lot 96, Block 1, Wildridge Subdivision/2360 Old Trail Applicant/Owner.- Philip Matsen Description: The applicant is proposing a duplex on a .46 -acre property. The lot is uphill and accessed off of Old Trail Road. All bordering properties are developed or currently under construction. This application proposes two units, both measuring approximately 2,800 square feet. Building materials for this duplex include: stucco body, horizontal and vertical board on batten siding, stone base, and asphalt shingles. XII. Variance — Front Setback Encroachments — Public Hearing (8:OOpm — 8:15pm) Property Location: Lot 22, Block 1, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision/77 Metcalf Rd Applicant: Evans Chaffee Construction Description: Evans Chaffee Construction Group Inc. is requesting a Variance from the minimum 25' setback requirement to allow for the encroachment of the building structure (enclosed stairway and portion of proposed 3rd story addition). A portion of the structure (stairs) currently encroaches into the 25' setback; however, the structure is considered legal non -conforming as it was built prior to the adoption of the zoning code. The applicant's proposal is to enclose the stairs and add a 3`d story to the building, which will also encroach into the 25' setback. The encroachment would place the building approximately 17' from the front property line. XIII. Sketch Plan — Commercial Remodel (8:15pm — 8:30pm) Property Location: Lot 22, Block 1, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision/77 Metcalf Rd Applicant: Evans Chaffee Construction Posted on April 1", 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 / Please call (970) 748.4030 for directions Description: In conjunction with a Variance application for front yard setback encroachments, the applicant is proposing a sketch design plan for a complete remodel of the exterior of the building. The remodel is extensive and includes the addition of another floor to the building making the building 3 stories in height. The existing stairwell on the east elevation would be enclosed with corrugated metal siding and the exterior of the building would take on a new look with new materials including: lap siding, cementitious siding, and cedar timbers. XIV. Zoning Code Amendments — (Public Hearing) (8:30pm — 8:45pm) Applicant: Town of Avon — Community Development Description: The proposed ordinance would add a public benefit review criteria for all rezoning, Special Review Use (SRU), Planned Unit Development (PUD), and Variance applications. Additionally, the ordinance would repeal and re-enact several supplemental regulations from the Zoning chapter of the Municipal Code. XV. Amendments to the Town of Avon Residential, Commercial, and Industrial Design Review Guidelines — (Public Hearing) (8:45pm — 8:50pm) Applicant: Town of Avon — Community Development Description: The proposed resolution would amend the residential fencing requirements as well as many of the Commercial and Industrial Site Design and Building Design requirements (i.e. site access, building height, building materials and colors, roofs, etc). The proposed amendments would also add review criteria for all Commercial and Industrial design applications including 'building massing' and 'pedestrian frontages.' The proposed amendments were developed primarily by the Community Development Committee. XVI. Adjourn (8:50pm) Posted on April 1s, 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 httl)://www.avon.or-q / Please call (970) 748.4030 for directions Town of Avon Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting AVTON Minutes o V o a. o o March 15, 2005 5:00 pm — 5:30 pm Commission Work Session I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 5:35 pm II. Roll Call All Commissioners were in attendance. III. Additions and Amendments to the Agenda Item VI was moved to Consent Agenda. IV. Conflicts of Interest There were no conflicts of interest to report. V. Consent Agenda: A. Approval of the March 1", 2005 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes B. Item VI — Lot 38, Block 3, Wildridge Subdivision — Minor Project Appeal Approved by a vote of 7-0, with Commissioner Smith motioning for approval and Commissioner Karow seconding. VI. Minor Project— Windows/Addition Property Location: Lot 38, Block 3, Wildridge Subdivision/4560 Flat Point Applicants/Owners: Susan & Janes 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. Moved to Consent Agenda and approved. VII. Comprehensive Plan Update — (Public Hearing) Description: The Planning and Zoning Commission to review the Introduction, Background, and format of the draft plan. Eric Heidemann began by presenting the history and definition of the Comprehensive Plan. Commissioner Didier and Evans believed that moving the May 3`d Joint Session meeting to May 170, would afford Planning and Zoning Commission more time for review and have a final meeting with Planning and Zoning Commissioners would be beneficial. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING Tom Crosby, Board Member and Resident of Avon Center, approached the podium to request the draft of the Plan. Kathy G., resident of Avon Center, approached the podium and commented on the difficulty of crossing the street to access the Avon Post Office. Colleen Gorman approached the podium to voice that the Town of Avon website of the draft Comprehensive Plan had omitted the maps. Eric Heidemann commented that the maps were accessible via a separate link. Eric Heidemann questioned the schedule of the meetings planned. Commissioner Evans voiced the moving of the Joint Session was good and Part II and half of Part III should be at the next meeting. Commissioner Didier commented that some issues needed additional background and explanation. Commissioner Evans commented that he and Commissioner Smith, who were on the Steering Committee for the Comprehensive Plan, would gladly provide background to the commissioners. Bob Berlinz, Avon Center Resident, approached the podium to comment that the letter presented by Johnson and Repucci should be carefully reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Commission members. 'AX41*411213-3111031;11-11VI IX Commissioner Karow questioned having a pre -joint meeting with Town Council prior to the scheduled joint Comp Plan meeting with Council on May 3rd. Eric Heidemann responded that he would explore the option. Commissioner Smith reminded the Commission that three members of Town Council were on the Steering Committee for the Comprehensive 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 amenc:ments. (No action required) Tambi Katieb voiced that this update is to clean up and add clarity to the Code and will be presented at the next Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. Adjourn Commissioner Didier motioned to adjourn; Commissioner Trueblood seconded it. The meeting was adjourned at 6:05 pm. Respectfully submitted, Ruth Weiss Recording Secretary APPROVED: Chris Evans Chairman Terry Smith Secretary r Staff Report7vi FINAL DESIGN PLAN C O L O R A D O April 5, 2005 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting Report date Project type Legal description Zoning Address Introduction March 31, 2005 Duplex Residence Lot 68, Block 3, Wildridge Subdivision PUD - 2 Units 4235 Wildridge Road West The applicant, Steve Turner, is proposing a duplex on this 5.24 -acre property. The lot is a steep downhill lot on Wildridge Road West and faces west to the June Creek Drainage on the border of the Wildridge PUD and Forest Service. As proposed, the property would be accessed through an access easement on the developed property to the south (Lot 69, Block 3). A sketch design was reviewed at the Commission's March 1, 2005 meeting. Discussion at the sketch review meeting included the possibility of a lock -off apartment, and the ongoing need for excess parking. The Commission found the application to be in general conformance to the Guidelines. Design Review Considerations According to the Town of Avon Residential. Commercial, and Industrial Design Review Guidelines, Section 7, the Commission shall consider the following items in reviewing the design of this project: 1. The conformance with setbacks, massing, access, land use and other provisions of the Town of Avon Zoning Code. • Allowed use: A duplex is an allowed use for this lot. • Density: The lot is zoned for 2 units. • Lot Coverage: Maximum site coverage allowed for this PUD is 50%. This project is in compliance with the Zoning Code, proposing 4.1% lot coverage. • Setbacks: All setbacks are correctly indicated and there are no encroachments with the site layout. • Easements: There are a 10' Slope Maintenance, Snow Storage and Drainage Easement and a 7.5' Utility and Drainage Easement. The 10' Slope and Snow Storage Easement must also be indicated on the access easement on Lot 69. An address bollard is depicted within this easement on the site plan. The Town will not be held responsible for maintenance or repairs of private property located within this 10' easement. Town of Avon Community Development (970) 748-4030 Fax (970) 949-5749 Lot 68, Block 3, Wildridge Subdivision, Weber -Turner Duplex Final Design April 5, 2005 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting Page 2 of 6 The property is divided in half by a 30' Utility Easement. This application proposes to keep all development on the top portion of the lot, above this 30' Utility Easement. 4 • Building Height: This design appears to be in conformance with the 35 -foot maximum allowable height requirement. The maximum building height is 34.5'. An Improvement Location Certificate (ILC) at framing as well as foundation will be required to verify compliance with the PUD's maximum height requirement. • Grading: The proposed grading is generally in compliance with Town standards. There are some areas, particularly between retaining walls, where the finished grading appears to approach 1:1. At building permit submittal no finished (solid) grade contours may indicate more than a 2:1 slope. If this results in boulder retaining walls exceeding four feet in height they must be designed and observed by a licensed Colorado Engineer. Prior to building permit submittal it must be demonstrated with finished grading that drainage from the 24" drainpipe near the lot entrance will be directed back to Lot 68, away from any existing improvements on Lot 69. • Parking: 6 parking spaces are required for this project, and it appears that at least 9 spaces (including garage) are proposed. • Snow Storage: Adequate on-site snow storage is provided with 1,114 square feet. At least 1,005 square feet of snow storage is required for the area of the,proposed driveway. The snow storage area located north of the driveway adjacent to the western unit (labeled as 100 sf) appears to be out of compliance with the Avon Municipal Code, which states that snow storage areas must be at least 6 feet in width. • Landscaping: It appears that the Landscaping Plan is in conformance with the Residential Design Guidelines. The total irrigated area appears to be in compliance with the Town's 20% maximum irrigated area requirement and a rain sensor is proposed with irrigation system. Mulch is proposed to border the base of all retaining walls and foundation walls. Aspen and Colorado Spruce trees are proposed as well as a small sod area near the entrance to Unit B. 2. The general conformance with Goals and Policies of the Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan, and any sub -area plan which pertains. The project generally complies with the Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan. y 3. Whether adequate development rights exist for'the proposed improvements. Adequate development rights exist in the Wildridge PUD for a single-family or duplex residence on this property. 4. The final design plan is in compliance with all final design plan submittal requirements. • Site Development: o Site Design: The site layout and building location compliment the existing topography of the site. o Site Access: Site access options are limited to an access easement on the neighboring property to the South. The driveway grades are consistent with the Guidelines equaling 4% for the initial descent off Wildridge Road, and quickly reaching 10% slope for the main portion of the driveway. Town of Avon Community Development (970) 748-4030 Fax (970) 949-5749 Lot 68, Block 3, Wildridge Subdivision, Weber -Turner Duplex Final Design April 5, 2005 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting Page 3 of 6 o Parking and Loading: The parking spaces provided are in compliance with Town standards. o Easements: This project is in compliance with all platted easements. o Drainage: Numerous drainage inlets are proposed throughout the property on the uphill side of the structure. All inlets daylight beneath the hammerhead parking area immediately to the south of Unit A. Additionally, a 24" drainpipe near the proposed entrance would be lengthened in order to accommodate the driveway access to the site. The finished grading and drainage from this 24" pipe must be directed back onto Lot 68, away from the existing structure on Lot 69 before building permit submittal. o Snow Removal and Storage: Snow storage is provided on-site. • Building Design: o Building Height: As proposed, the height of the building is in compliance with the 35 -foot allowance. A'framing ILC will be required to ensure compliance with the 35' height requirement following the framing inspection. o Building Materials and Colors: The proposed building materials (stucco and wood siding, timber accents, cultured stone, asphalt shingles) comply with the guidelines. The proposed colors are earth tone and the use of high quality materials (multiple materials on each elevation) is encouraged by the design guidelines. o Exterior Walls, Roofs, and Architectural Interest: The majority of roof pitches equal 8:12, with limited 4:12 pitch ridges on the west elevation. Architectural interest is provided on each elevation of the structure. o Outdoor Lighting: Two light fixtures are proposed. The building mounted fixture appears to compliment the building's architectural in design, however, in order to comply with the Town's Outdoor Lighting Ordinance staff recommends a reduced wattage (60 watts or less) fixture to fully comply with the Ordinance. • Landscaping: o Design Character: The landscaping proposed recognizes the drought conditions that prevail in our region, and the tree species (Aspen and Colorado Spruce) are tolerant of drought episodes. A rain sensor will be utilized and the irrigated area is well within the Town's maximum requirement. o Erosion Control: Adequate erosion control must be installed during construction. Silt and straw bale fencing is proposed on the uphill and downhill side of the residence. Additional erosion control reinforcements may need to be installed beneath the soils storage areas shown on sheet L2.2. o Retaining Walls: As stated above, various retaining walls are required in order to gain access to the site. The retaining walls appear to conform to the definition of "non-structural," ranging in height from three to four feet. A boulder wall cross- section detail is provided in the plan set. The detail shows a varied wall design to Town of Avon Community Development (970) 748-4030 Fax (970) 949-5749 Lot 68, Block 3, Wildridge Subdivision, Weber -Turner Duplex Final Design April 5, 2005 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting Page 4 of 6 allow for a natural look. All walls over 4 feet in height must be designed and observed during construction by a Colorado Registered Engineer. e Miscellaneous: o Duplex Development: This duplex development appears to be designed in a manner that creates an integrated structure on the site, with enough variety and architectural interest to distinguish itself from a single family home. The design appears to conform to this duplex guideline. 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 design appears to be compatible with the site topography and site disturbance is minimized. The building is stepped with the slope of the existing grades. 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. The project should not dominate the landscape of the property. The architectural style and scale of the proposed development appears appropriate for the neighborhood. High quality materials should make this project beneficial to the neighborhood as viewed from adjacent properties and the public right-of-way. 7. The objective that no improvement be so similar or dissimilar to others in the vicinity that monetary or aesthetic values will be impaired. This project will create minimal impact to neighbors and should not create monetary impairment to the adjacent properties. 8. The general conformance of the proposed improvements with the adopted Goals, Policies and Programs for the Town of Avon. The project generally conforms to the adopted goals and policies of the Town. Staff Recommendation Staff is recommending approval of the final design plan for the duplex proposed for Lot 68, Block 3, Wildridge Subdivision with the following conditions to be resolved prior to building permit submittal: 1. All finished (solid) grade contours must indicate a 2:1 maximum slope. 2. Finished grading at the outlet of the extended 24" drainpipe located in the access easement must demonstrate drainage back to Lot 68 and away from the improvements on Lot 69. 3. Except as otherwise modified by this permit approval, all material representations made by the applicant or applicant representative(s) in this application and in public hearing(s) shall be adhered to and considered binding conditions of approval. If you have any questions regarding this project or any planning matter, please call me at 748-4017, or stop by the Community Development Department. Town of Avon Community neveiopment (970) 748.4030 Fax (970) 949-5749 0 • • • Lot 68, Block 3, Wildridge Subdivision, Weber -Turner Duplex Final Design April 5, 2005 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting Page 5 of 6 Res ctfully sub tted, Matt Pielstic r Planner Standing on Access Easement looking at Approximate Driveway entrance Town of Avon Community Development (970) 748-4030 Fax (970) 949-5749 CJ • Lot 68, Block 3, Wildridge Subdivision, Weber -Turner Duplex Final Design April 5, 2005 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting Page 6 of 6 On Wildridge Road looking south towards entrance and Lot 69 Town of Avon Community Development (970) 748-4030 Fax (970) 949-5749 P -j r� U Memo To: Planning and Zoning Commission From: Eric Heidemann, Senior Planner Pat Dawe, Director of Urban Design — RNL Group Through: Tambi Katieb, Community Development Director Date: March 25, 2005 Re: Comprehensive Plan Update — Land Use and Community Framework. (Public Nearing) Summary: At the last meeting, staff provided a general overview of the background and organization of the draft plan. The next step will be to review the Land Use and Community Framework section of the plan. This section includes: Existing Land Use Pattern, Opportunity and Constraints, Future Land Use Plan, and Community Framework. Staff has included the relevant sections of the plan that discuss these topics along with the associated maps for you review. Also attached to this memo is the public comment letters staff has received since February 91h 2005, which is the date the public draft was released. Although staff has received public comments early on in the process, those comments were related to previous drafts and reviewed and addressed by the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee. Our goal was to provide the Commission with those comments relative to the draft currently being reviewed. Toward the end of the public hearing cycle, staff will forward all public comments for your review. Our consultant, Pat Dawe from RNL, will facilitate the public hearing. Existing Land Use Pattern The existing land use pattern section of the plan provides a narrative description of the development pattern that currently shapes the town. As the plan describes, Avon's existing pattern of land uses has remained essentially unchanged since the adoption of its 1996 Comprehensive Plan with the notable exception of the annexation and initial development of the"Village at Avon PUD on 1,790 acres of land east and north of the Town's previous boundaries. The existing Land Use Map attempts to illustrate this development pattern by assigning land use designations to the type of development that currently exists, or in the case of vacant land, the type of land use entitlements that exists. For example, the area identified as Planning Area "M" within the Village at Avon is currently undeveloped, but is planned as a Regional Commercial Area based on their current entitlements. Staff recommends that both the narrative section and the Existing Land Use map be thoroughly reviewed to ensure that both accurately reflect the existing land use pattern and provide guidance to staff whether the section needs further revisions or is acceptable as presented. Opportunities and Constraints The Opportunity and Constraints section of the plan is an inventory of existing and potential geographic and physical elements influencing Avon and its future planning efforts. These ideas or themes originated from the stakeholder interviews and later refined through the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee. This effort resulted in a map that is referred to as Opportunities and Constraints (see attached). The following are some of the key elements depicted on the Opportunity and Constraints map: Opportunities: The Town Core area east of Avon Road offers important potential for the redevelopment of older buildings and the re -organization of parcel boundaries and the associated street pattern to create more organized and effective urban framework. • The Confluence site offers the potential to develop a lift facility directly connecting Avon's Town Core with Beaver Creek Village. • Development of the Confluence site offers the opportunity to connect Avon's Town Core to the Eagle River. • Nottingham Park provides a strong anchor/destination to the development of Avon's future Main Street. • Potential to use the railroad right-of-way for transit service, trails, or a new street. Constraints: • Avon Road is perceived to create a barrier for pedestrians attempting to walk between the Town Core's east and west sides. • Avon's east Town Core area is fragmented and lacks strong auto and pedestrian connections. • The railroad right-of-way creates a linear barrier separating Avon's Town Core from other certain residential and commercial area and the Eagle River. Future Land Use Plan The Future Land Use Plan establishes preferred development patterns by designating land use categories for specific geographical locations. It should be understood that the land use designations depicted on the land use map do not supersede the Town's zoning districts and regulations. While the Town's zoning districts and their associated regulations establish each parcel's property rights in terms of allowable uses and conditions of development, the Land Use Plan and its land use designations are illustrative only and associated to general geographic areas and. are therefore not suitable for parcel specific decision making. When reviewing this section of the plan, the Commission should consider the Land Use Designation depicted on the map and cross-reference with the description of the Land Use Designation. The Future Land Use Plan is the primary instrument staff uses for future rezoning applications for determination of whether a rezoning application is in conformance with the Future Land Use plan. Community Framework Plan The Community Framework Plan was created as a key urban design core of the Comprehensive Plan, as stated in the Draft Comprehensive Plan. It was drawn by the consultants and reviewed with the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee. It focuses on the highest priority Subareas, which make up the Town Center Core. It is an urban design plan because it integrates land uses, transportation elements and view corridors in a unified map for this specific area. The elements addressed in the Community Framework Plan are the following: Land Use and Development The Town Core area is the center of Avon—the area immediately east and west of Avon Road, constituting the most urban, intensively developed part of Avon. This area is the nucleus of the Town Center, and is intended to be the most pedestrian -oriented mixed- use business and guest/resident area in Avon. The definition of this area is given very clearly on page 17 of the Draft Comprehensive Plan. The land uses in this area are intended to be mixed, and the designations flexible to accommodate combinations of guest facilities, various scales of retail and restaurant facilities, civic attractions and residential development. The Comprehensive Plan's intention is to stimulate desired core development by providing a physical framework that accommodates appropriate development. This includes pedestrian -oriented retail, guest lodging, restaurants, service commercial, office and other "downtown" uses. Transportation Avon has a very linear development pattern, running east -west with the valley. 1-70 is clearly the long-distance main street of the valley, supplemented by US 6, running parallel to it. A new east -west connection (Swift Gulch Road) that ties into 1-70 exists and is being extended as a frontage road on the north side of 1-70; this road connects east -west through Avon east to Post Boulevard. In a similar fashion, Beaver Creek Boulevard provides local access and continuity along the length of the Town Center. To provide the full flexibility of access, connections across 1-70 at Post Boulevard, Avon Road and west of Nottingham Park are envisioned. This will provide clear options for crossing 1-70. An additional connection from the Town Core to US 6 is shown, providing yet more flexibility and access for this important area. All of these road connections taken together make up a simple, clear circulation network. In the Town Core, a major initiative to create Main Street as a pedestrian/vehicular path is underway, combined with a Transportation Center to serve the area and the base of the gondola. East of Avon Road, a reorganization of the street pattern in this area will create more useable development sites, and a simpler, easier to use street pattern. Finally, east -west connections from the Town Core to the Village at Avon should be developed in a clear, simple pattern, to connect the area's commercial and residential uses. The railroad right-of-way is being considered for a variety of optional transportation systems, which could connect Avon with other communities up and down the valley. This right-of-way should be reserved for the ultimate use of transit while decisions are. being made on its future by the railroad. A gondola, or at least a lift between the Confluence and Beaver Creek and Batchelor Gulch is shown as an element that will transport skiers and other visitors from the Town Core to the mountain. This is a critical element in the strategy of linking the Town Core to its economic driver. View Protection The plan illustrates the importance of view corridors to protect views to the mountains, which are an important part of the Avon experience. In these corridors, building setbacks and heights would be controlled in subsequent design guidelines, so that the essential mountain character of Avon is experienced from the Town Core. Gateways, Identity and Signage At all key 1-70 and US 6 intersections, gateways to Avon are shown, as announcements of entry into Avon. Other key intersections are shown and need to be emphasized, as are the roundabouts on Avon Road. These are very effective in communicating Avon's identity and image. Special lighting, landscaping, public art and signage are envisioned to signal the special nature of these locations. Recreation, Civic and Open Space Functions In the Comprehensive Plan, Nottingham Park becomes more of a center of civic and cultural as well as recreational activities. The new Main Street will connect it more directly with the Town Core. In the park, performing arts and other cultural activities are envisioned, close to the Library and Town Hall, with outdoor spaces that can be programmed with special events such at the 4`" of July fireworks. The US 6 right-of-way and the Eagle River corridor are a linear open space resource that should be preserved. Pedestrian accesses to the Eagle River are important to make the linkages between the Town Core and the river. New developments such as the Confluence are opportunities to create stronger pedestrian connections for the benefit of residents and visitors. Attachments: A. Pages 7-20 of the Draft Plan B. Public Comments 0 • Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (DRAFT) i Avon was incorporated as a town on February 24, 1978. After 10 years, in 1988, Avon had a permanent population of 1,500 people. Twenty years after incorporation, in 1998, that population doubled to 3,000. As of 2002, Avon population once again practically doubled to 6,081 with 2,089 households. III. Land Use and Community Framework A. Existing Land Use Patterns Avon's existing pattern of land uses has remained essentially unchanged since the adoption of its 1996 Comprehensive Plan with the notable exception of the annexation and initial development of the Village at Avon PUD on 1,790 acres of land east and north of the Town's previous boundaries. The pattern of existing development in Avon has been shaped by land use regulations, natural physical characteristics of the valley, and man-made facilities and features that have been constructed over time. Significant natural features that have influenced land use patterns include the steep slopes on the valley walls, relatively flat terrain upon the valley floor, the Eagle River, and smaller tributaries and drainages such as Metcalf Creek, Buck Creek, and Swift Gulch. Man-made features that have had an impact upon development and land use patterns within the Town are the railroad, US Highway 6, Interstate 70 (I-70), the local street pattern, and Nottingham Lake. Ownership of lands by the US Forest Service and the remaining land ownership patterns have also had an influence upon the arrangement of the various land uses within the Town. Land development patterns and land use designations were initially formalized in 1974, when Benchmark Corporation received approval from Eagle County for the creation of the Benchmark at Beaver Creek Planned Unit Development (P.U.D.) which comprised the majority of the area that is now the Town of Avon. Through the platting of the 513 -acre Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision, Blocks 1-3, each lot or development parcel was assigned a land use designation specifying the permitted uses upon each lot, 7 2/2/05 Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (DRAFT) and also assigned a designated number of development rights. Each development right assigned represented the ability to construct one dwelling unit. At the time that Avon was incorporated, the development rights system remained intact and a zoning ordinance was adopted. This system has since been amended over the years; however, some of the original development rights were adopted as part of the last major Zoning Code revision in 1990. The primary focus of urban development within Avon has been in the Town Core area adjacent to Avon Road. This important roadway is the major north -south connection between 1-70 and US Highway 6, and serves as the main access to Beaver Creek Resort. East of Avon Road, the land has been developed mainly as a one to two-story shopping center area, and is primarily oriented toward serving consumer need for both local residents and visitors traveling by automobile. A limited amount of office use also exists within this area, as well as a moderate number of residential units within vertically mixed-use buildings. The recent development of the Chapel Square mixed-use project and the associated redevelopment of the former Wal-Mart shopping center have provided a starting point for redevelopment of this area. A number of older developments are ripe for redevelopment due to their age and their underutilization of the land on which they are located. The areajust west of Avon Road has developed into the most intensely developed area of the Town Core. The initial developers of Avon intended the area to become the major focal point and hub of the town, and the buildings constructed in the area (Avon Center, The Seasons, and Mountain Vista) reflect this intent by their higher density character, including a vertical mix of uses with retail and commercial uses on the ground level and a mixture of residential, office, and lodging uses on upper floors. The buildings in this area currently orient themselves along the Town's pedestrian mall, but the Town has initiated efforts to convert this pedestrian mall into a new `Main Street' that will accommodate both pedestrian and automobiles. Located east of Avon's existing Town Core is the Village at Avon P.U.D. Annexed into the Town of Avon in 1998, the Village at Avon covers an area of approximately 1,790 acres extending from the existing Town Core on the west, the railroad right-of-way on the south, the 1-70 bridge over the Eagle River near the Eagle -Vail commercial area to the east, and the valley's northern hillside north of 1-70. The PUD established entitlements to develop 2,400 dwelling units (500 of which are to be constructed as affordable housing) and 650,000 square feet of commercial development. The approved PUD development plan and associated PUD Guide provide the Village at Avon developers a broad amount of latitude in terms of the placement and types of uses that can be developed. In general terms, however, the PUD development plan identifies mixed use urban village development with a system of open spaces/parks and potential civic/cultural/entertainment uses along the valley floor, a regional commercial area immediately south of the new 1-70 interchange, and residential on the lower and upper banks of the valley's northern hillside. West of the Town Core area is Nottingham Lake and its associated parkland and surrounding residential development. This area, along with the western portion of Avon between U.S. Highway 6 and the railroad, has been the focus of relatively intense multi -family development. Avon's elementary school and the district water and wastewater treatment plants are also located in this area. A node of commercial activity within Avon is located on the north side of the 1-70/Avon Road interchange. The land uses in this area include convenience stores, auto repair shops and restaurant. These uses service the local population as well as highway travelers. Residential uses are also situated along the north side of I-70, and take advantage of the buildable areas adjacent to Nottingham Road. The Town's only light industrial land uses occur along the western end of Nottingham Road and along 2/2/05 Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (DRAFT) �VOPd Metcalf Road north of I-70. Uses in this area consist of a mixture of wholesale commercial, warehousing, office and commercial service facilities. The area is primarily developed, with only a few remaining vacant parcels. Located on the north side of Avon are the Wildwood, Wildridge and Mountain Star residential subdivisions. These areas have been designed to take advantage of southern views and solar exposure. Wildwood is a mixture of duplex and multi -family residential units, including affordable and deed restricted projects. Wildridge has developed into a mixture of single-family, duplex, and multi -family residential units. Mountain Star consists of high-end single-family residents on large lots. Eaglebend and Nottingham Station are residential areas located along the Eagle River, on the east end of Avon between the railroad and the river. These areas include a mixture of multi -family, duplex, and single-family housing units. Z/Z/U5 Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (DRAFT) Page Intentionally Left Blank: Insert Existing Land Use Map 10 2/2/U5 Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (DRAFT) ",H B. Opportunities and Constraints An inventory of existing and potential geographic and physical elements influencing Avon and its future planning efforts was conducted. The results of this investigation were compiled in a map of the Opportunities and Constraints. The following are some of the key elements depicted on the Opportunity and Constraints map: Opportunities: • The Town Core area east of Avon Road offers important potential for the redevelopment of older buildings and the re -organization of parcel boundaries and the associated street pattern to create more organized and effective urban framework. • The Confluence site offers the potential to develop a lift facility directly connecting Avon's Town Core with Beaver Creek Village. • Development of the Confluence site offers the opportunity to connect Avon's Town Core to the Eagle River. • The development of the regional trail through Avon along the Eagle River offers opportunities to increase recreational and mobility options to and from Avon. • A number of historic and culturally significant buildings and structures offer an opportunity to create links to Avon's past and strengthen Avon's sense of place and uniqueness. • Nottingham Park provides a strong anchor/destination to the development of Avon's future Main Street. • The Town's existing civic and recreational amenities near Nottingham Park are resources that can be leveraged and enhanced to strengthen this area as Avon's civic and cultural center. • Potential to use the railroad right-of-way for transit service, trails, or a new street. Constraints: Avon Road is perceived to create a barrier for pedestrians attempting to walk between the Town Core's east and west sides. Avon's east Town Core area is fragmented and lacks strong auto and pedestrian connections. The railroad right-of-way creates a linear barrier separating Avon's Town Core from other certain residential and commercial area and the Eagle River. 11 2/2/05 Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (DRAFT) Page Intentionally Left Blank: Insert Opportunity And Constraints Map 12 lrziutp Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (DRAFT C. Future Land Use Plan The Future Land Use Plan establishes preferred development patterns by designating land use categories for specific geographical locations. It should be understood that the land use designations depicted on the land use map do not supersede the Town's zoning districts and regulations. While the Town's zoning districts and their associated regulations establish each parcel's property rights in terms of allowable uses and conditions of development, the Land Use Plan and its land use designations are illustrative only and associated to general geographic areas and are therefore not suitable for parcel specific decision making. The Future Land Use Plan was developed by: • Integrating the ideas and concerns of local residents and property owners expressed at Stakeholder Interviews, Steering Committee meetings, Public Open Houses, and the Town Council and Planning and Zoning Commission; • Analyzing existing land use conditions, opportunities, and constraints related to physical, social, economic, and political issues and concerns; • Market conditions related to the future residential, commercial, office and industrial uses; • Create a balanced, more sustainable inventory of land uses that provides landowners and developers greater Flexibility to meet changing market demands; • Increase the supply of residential/accommodation and commercial uses within Avon's Town Core to provide a critical mass and diversity of uses, services and amenities that create both day and night activities within an inviting and energized urban environment; • Define an overall community form that peaks in terms of density and building height in the Town Core area surrounded by lower density and scale development; and • Create a unified and cohesive physical framework and community image between the Village at Avon and Town of Avon. 13 2/2/05 A' Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (DRAFT) Page Intentionally Left Blank: Insert Future Land Use Plan 14 2/2/05 Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (DRAFT) The following definitions are intended to describe the intent of each land use designation depicted on the Future Land Use Plan. They should be considered in coordination with the Comprehensive Plan's overall vision and its individual Goals and Policies. • Civic/Public — Public areas are intended to contain uses related to community services, such as fire stations, schools, community centers, hospitals, municipal centers, police stations and municipal; maintenance yards. Each proposed public use should be evaluated separately in terms of its land area and topographical constraints, as well as its compatibility with adjacent uses. • Open Space— Areas identified as open space are to be protected from development, so that the natural character and environment of the landscape is preserved. Open space may also be used as a buffer between conflicting land uses and activities, as an edge to the community, to preserve views, as a mechanism to preserve a valued natural resource, or to protect the public from a hazardous situation. Floodplains, with their associated riparian habitat and wildlife, steep slopes, ridges, and other lands with unique physical properties are also good candidates for open space designation. • Parkland — Parks are intended to provide for the passive and active recreation needs of a community or region. Where possible, they should be located and designed to take advantage of natural features and amenities. • Residential Low Density — Areas designated for residential low density are intended to provide sites for single-family, duplex, and multi -family dwellings at a density no greater than 7.5 dwelling units per acre. • Residential Medium Density — Areas designated for residential medium density are intended to provide sites for multi -family dwellings at a density no less than 7.5 and no greater than 15 dwelling units per acre. • Residential High Density — Areas designated for residential density are intended to provide sites for multi -family dwellings no less than 15 and no greater than 20 dwelling units per acre. • Mixed Use Commercial Shopping— The intent of the mixed-use commercial shopping designation is to create an area providing commercial retail and service uses with a supporting mix of office, residential, lodging, and entertainment uses. Building design, siting, and orientation in coordination with the provision of shared.parking facilities/structures, and public gathering spaces should combine to create an environment that is appealing and inviting for people arriving by both automobile and on foot. • Mired Use Lodging - The intent for the mixed-use lodging designation is to create an area with a mix of uses in an urbanized, pedestrian -oriented environment. A high proportion of lodging and other residential uses should be achieved in order to create the needed critical mass of population and activity to energize the Town Core area. Supporting uses may include commercial retail and services, entertainment, and office uses. Building should be vertically mixed, with retail, restaurants, and other commercial services located on the lower levels in order to encourage a high level of interest and pedestrian activity. Other uses such as lodging, residential, and office uses should be located above. Buildings should be four to eight stories high. Building design, siting, and orientation should address the street in coordination with shared parking facilities/structures and on -street parking, public gathering spaces and amenities, all working together to create an environment that facilitates pedestrian circulation and creates an exciting urban environment. 15 Lt L/UJ Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (DRAFT) h� N, V oil Mired Use Residential — The mixed-use residential designation is intended'to provide an area of mixed-use development that extends the Town Core eastward into the Village at Avon PUD and transitioning into the PUD's central residential development area. A mix of uses is encouraged for this area to include high density residential and lodging related uses, commercial retail shops and services, and civic facilities. The mix of uses may be achieved either scattered horizontally across the area or vertically within individual buildings. The physical environment should promote walking, bicycling, and transit, as well as providing a high quality of urban life for residents and visitors. • Regional Commercial — The regional commercial areas are intended to serve both local and regional shoppers with a wide variety of commercial uses, including discountfbig box retailers, offices, supermarkets, and other similar uses. • Neighborhood Commercial — These areas are intended to provide neighborhood focused retail and service uses (such as markets, day care, restaurants and cafes, etc.) that conveniently located near to and connected to nearby residential neighborhoods. • Light Industrial Commercial and Employment— Light industrial and employment areas comprise a variety of businesses, including warehouses, research and development firms, repair shops, wholesale distributors and light manufacturing. These areas may include supporting office, commercial, and accessory residential uses where appropriate. 16 Ztltua Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (DRAF7) D. Community Framework Plan And Key Goals and Policies of the Plan The Community Framework Plan shall be used in conjunction with Future Land Use Plan to illustrate key community design policies contained in the Comprehensive Plan to achieve the desired community character. The Framework Plan is NOT intended to be a land use plan. A major focus of the Community Framework Plan is to define relationships between designated land uses to create a meaningful and logical structure for future development. The application of the Community Framework Plan is fourfold: I . The Community Framework Plan illustrates the larger -scale relationships between Town Core and other key areas within Avon; 2. The Community Framework Plan provides illustration of the land use goals and policies; 3. The Community Framework Plan provides a starting point for development submittals by illustrating how specific land use designations can be refined using the Comprehensive goals and policies; and 4. The Community Framework Plan provides a potential overall vision for Avon's community design structure. The plan serves as a guide and checkpoint to ensure that individual development plans are coordinated to create a functional, desirable overall land use pattern. In order for Avon to realize its vision and its associated community goals and objectives, the key challenge facing Avon is to enhance its Town Core area. The Community Framework Plan identifies the Town Core as being comprised of the mixed-use nodes on the east and west sides of Avon Road, the currently undeveloped Confluence site located west of Avon Road between the Eagle River and railroad, and the commercial areas at the intersection of Avon and Nottingham Roads. The Town Core is intended to be Avon's focal point for social, business and cultural activities. Specifically, the Town Core is anticipated to provide mixed-use development of the highest intensity within the community supported by an exceptional pedestrian -oriented environment. The Town Core will provide a range of retail, business, lodging, civic, cultural, and residential uses. The Town Core will also serve as Avon's major transit destination. In addition to the emphasis this plan places on achieving the potentials within the Town Core, it is also essential to understand how other key areas within the community should relate to the Town Core. The following sub -areas represent key areas within Avon with significant ties and associations to the Town Core. • The Village at Avon Village West District (Subarea #7) • The Village at Avon East District (Subarea 98) • The Nottingham Park District (Subarea #5) • The Nottingham Road Commercial District (Subarea #17) Each of these districts and their relationship to the Town Core area are described in detail in Section V. Town Subarea Planning Principles and Recommendations. Implementation policies for undeveloped vacant lands and the connections of future development to existing neighborhoods will provide both the Town and potential developers with clear expectations regarding the Town's desired vision for future development. Urban design goals of the Community Framework Plan include: • Identify needed pedestrian and automobile connections to link all parts of the community and to develop a more functional and walkable community. • Identify a general re -orientation for selective redevelopment of key parcels within the Town Core 17 uLJO' Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (DRAFT) area to simplify its circulation system and increase opportunities for viable mixed-use development. Identify important historic and cultural resources worthy of preservation and/or enhancements. Identify important community gateways and corridors and their enhancement. Identify a basic framework that works in conjunction with more specific sub area planning principles identified in the plan. Key Goals and Policies of the Plan The Comprehensive Plan update and the Community Framework context are supported by many broad goals and policies, however several specific goals and policies comprise the most timely and important direction for the Town of Avon. The key goals and policies also provide the basis for sub -area planning principles and design objectives that follow this section. These specific objectives are also the most relevant implementation priorities (see Implementation Matrix) for the Town to pursue following the adoption of this plan, as the community seeks to realize the vision statement over the next 5 to 10 years. Key goals and policies of this plan are: Policy A.3.3: Inventory, analyze and prioritize lands adjacent to the developed portions of the Town, particularly steep slopes, drainage corridors and other environmentally sensitive areas, for possible acquisition and/or preservation as open space or for other public purposes, or restrict these lands to very low density development in order to maintain Avon's visual identity. (Page 37) Policy A.6.1: Develop a subarea plan for the East Town Center District identifying more appropriate parcel configurations and corresponding new automobile and pedestrian circulation alignments in order to increase the district's commercial viability. (Page 39) Policy B.1.1: Conduct a retail analysis to identify specific opportunities to increase guest -related retail expenditures within Avon to reduce sales tax migration to other nearby communities. (Page 40) Policy B.1.1 1: Review methods in order to better meet Avon's parking needs within the Town Core, including the possible creation of a Town Core parking district. (Page 41) Policy B.2.5: Establish a protocol for addressing public economic and demographic information requests, as well as coordinate business attraction, retention, and reinvestment efforts between Town departments. (Page 42) Policy B.2.7: Investigate the potential costs and benefits of establishing a vacancy assessment fee to discourage long-term commercial/retail vacancies. (Page 42) Policy B.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. (Page 44) 18 2/2/05 Town of Avon Comarehensive Plan (DRAFT) Policy C.4.2: Investigate transport technology options that could accommodate transit passenger as well as skier and boarder use to directly link the Town Core with Beaver Creek Village. (Page 47) Policy E.1.2: Initiate a housing needs assessment to understand the housing needs of the community and establishing policies and programs that would address these needs. Ideally, a housing strategy would result that takes into consideration the unique opportunities and constraints found in the community. (Page 49) . Policy E.2.4: Establish a minimum dwelling unit size requirement for designated affordable housing units that effectively meets the residents' livability needs. (Page 50) Policy G.1.5: Conduct a master plan study of Nottingham Park to identify program enhancements to potential art, cultural, and recreational facilities to better activate and enhance this area as Avon's major recreational and cultural center. (Page 52) Policy G.1.6: Develop a river front park that connects the Eagle River to the Town Core and possibly to Nottingham Park. (Page 52) Policy H.4.2: Use the development of a East Town Center District specific area plan to inventory, analyze, and prioritize suitable sites for potential infill and redevelopment, to define a new modified street grid, and to enhance the district's wayfinding elements and overall pedestrian -orientation. (Page 54) 19 L/L/un Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (DRAFT) Page Intentionally Left Blank: Insert Community Framework Plan 20 uZro" li /9/ l•;fl1 ! 6 k % k E @ LLƒ § E E 0 u %) !* D z2;# � F ■■ � \ \°& G « !f ! / @ |\ 6 k % k E @ LLƒ § E E 0 u Staff Report 7vi SIGN DESIGN C O L O R A D O April 51'', 2005 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting Report date March 24`h, 2005 Sign type Building Identification Legal description Lot 67, Block 1, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision (Pizza Hut) Zoning Neighborhood Commercial (NC) Address 20 Nottingham Road Introduction The applicant, Tom Hronek — Sign Safari, is proposing two signs to replace the existing two building mounted Pizza Hut signs. The signs measure approximately 45 square feet (35.56" x 179.84") each and would be interior lit with fluorescents. Sign construction :onsists of polycarbonate faces and silk-screened graphics. Both proposed signs would be the same size and in the same location; as the existing signage. Design Review Considerations According to the Town of Avon Sign Code, Section 15.28.070, the Planning & Zoning Commission shall consider the following items in reviewing proposed designs: 1. The suitability of the improvement, including materials with which the sign is to be constructed and the site upon it is to be located. The Municipal Code encourages "quality sign materials, including anodized metal; routed or sandblasted wood, such as rough cedar or redwood; interior -lit, individual plexiglass -faced letters; or three dimensional individual letters with or without indirect lighting, are encouraged." It appears that the proposed sign construction (polycarbonate) and interior lit design is consistent with the Sign Code. Staff is uncertain whether the location of the north facing sign on the site is appropriate. 2. The nature of adjacent and neighboring improvements. The immediate area is mixed-use with commercial, service, and office land -uses. Sign construction varies in the area, but the signs in the area are generally interior lit box type construction. 3. The quality of the materials to be utilized in any proposed improvement. As mentioned above, the quality of the materials appears consistent with the Sign Code. Town of Avon Community Development (970) 748-4030 Fax (970) 949.5749 Lot 67, Block 1, Benchmark at er Creek Subdivision, Pizza Hut Sign Desig April 5", 2005 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting Page 2 of 2 4. The visual impact of any proposed improvement, as viewed from any adjacent or neighboring property. " The proposed sign should not have any significant impact to adjacent properties. The signs would be visible from Nottingham Road, Swift Gulch Road, and the south facing sign would be highly visible from Interstate 70 and from the off ramp while entering Avon. The north facing sign appears redundant and may not be appropriate given that all traffic passing this side of the building sees the south facing sign first when passing the property. 5. The objective that no improvement will be so similar or dissimilar to other signs in the vicinity that values, monetary or aesthetic, will be impaired. It is Staffs opinion that there will be no monetary values impaired with this sign. 6. Whether the type, height, size, and/or quality of signs generally complies with the Sign Code, and are appropriate for the project. The proposed signs generally comply with the Sign Code in terms of height, size, and quality construction quality. 7. Whether the sign is primarily oriented to vehicular or pedestrian traffic, and whether the sign is appropriate for the determined orientation. The primary orientation of the proposed signage is to automobile traffic. This orientation appears appropriate. Staff Recommendation Staff recommends partial approval (south facing sign only) of the sign design application for Lot 67, Block 1, Benchman: at Beaver Creek Subdivision. The north facing sign appears redundant and may conflict with review criteria 1. Recommended Motion "I move to approve the sign design application for Lot 67, Block 1, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision with the following conditions: 1. Approval is strictly for the South facing sign. 2. Existing floodlights on the roof of the building must be removed." If you have any questions regarding this project or any planning matter, please call me at 748.4413 or stop by the Community Development Department. Respectfully submitted Matt Pielsticker Planner ' Town of Avon Community Development (970) 748-4030 Fax (970) 949-5749 0 0 •. ® m �W o 0 N 00 W E � � U l t of I-- ui yr-ys -I Td S007 bT "i�1 . 'OH 3HOHd iZLT£65LL 3:'Ii'i835 HOIS SMMI1 HS : 41081 Staff Report `�� AV O N Sketch Design C O L 0 R A D 0 April 5, 2005 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting Report date March 29, 2005 Project type Multi -family Legal description Lot 12, Block 2, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision Zoning Residential High Density - RHD Address 540 Beaver Creek Blvd. Introduction The applicant, Davis Partnership Architects, is proposing a multi -family project consisting of 13 "whole ownership" units. The subject property measures .69 acres and is zoned RHD (Residential High Density). The proposal includes a multi -family building with 11 dwelling units and a duplex building containing 2 units for maximum lot coverage of 41 %. The RHD zoning category permits a maximum density of 20 units per acre, which according to the lot size permits a total of 13 dwelling units. Although the proposal is within the allowable density requirement, RHD is intended for multi -family dwellings, which is defined as 3 units or greater. Therefore, the applicant would need the Commission to clarify whether the detached duplex building constitutes a multi -family project. The Commission has the authority to make a determination in accordance with section 17.16.020 of the Municipal Code (Determination of Uses). ' The proposed building materials appear to be of high quality and the building design is similar to the neighborhood's "alpine' character. Staff does not have any significant issues with the building materials or architectural style. Background Previous owners of Lot 12 obtained final design approval from the Town of Avon in 1998, but the final design approval has since lapsed and the property is under new ownership. In May 1998, the Planning and Zoning Commission denied a final design application for Lot 12 based upon the following finding: (1) the project's massing, height and architecture are incompatible with the surrounding residential neighborhood. The applicant revised the final design plans and the project was approved in July 1998. The revisions include the following: • Reduction of massing and height. The number of stories has been reduced from five (six including the garden level) to three (four including the garden level). • Vertical steps in the south elevation further reduce the project's massing. • Reduction of building footprint area by 3,000 square feet. • Increased compatibility with adjacent projects in terms of materials and a reduced amount of glazing on the south elevation. Town of Avon Community Development (970) 748-4030 Fax (970) 949-5749 Lot 12, Block 2, BMBC -etch Design Beaver Creek Vista April 5, 2005 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting Page 2 of 3 Staff mentioned the 1998 final design application because there may be similar issues the Commission may want to address with this application as with the 1998 application (see attached 1998 Staff reports). It appears that massing, height and architecture were the major issues with the' 1998 plans. Staff Comments The design of the proposed multi -family proposal appears to generally conform to the Town of Avon Residential Commercial and Industrial Design Review Guidelines. The proposed building height appears to be consistent with the residential design guidelines. The maximum building height of the structure measures approximately 57 feet, which is less than the maximum allowable of 60 feet. The maximum lot coverage of 50% has been adhered to with a proposed lot coverage of 41 %. According to the Municipal Code, "multi -family' is defined as being 3 units or greater. Although the overall number of units exceeds 3 units, the applicant needs the Commission to determine if the detached duplex units meet this criterion. In light of the definition of multi -family and whether or not the Commission determines the duplex building is a permitted use, staff would ask the applicant to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Commission whether the detached duplex building is necessary and if the two units could be incorporated into the main building. Removing the duplex building footprint would decrease the amount of site disturbance and may preserve a larger view corridor for adjacent properties. Although the site coverage for the proposed two buildings is under the maximum allowable of 50 percent, Staff recommends only one building footprint on this site. The massing of this project as proposed is excessive for this site, and does not warrant the inclusion of a separate duplex building. The applicant is proposing a total of 33 parking spaces to accommodate the 13 residential units. The parking calculations provided on the cover sheet appear to be incorrect. Avon Municipal Code 17.24.020 (c) states that for multifamily buildings and townhouses, two spaces are required per dwelling units of more than one bedroom. The 1.5 spaces listed for the two bedroom units apply to an accommodation unit rather than a dwelling unit. Therefore, the number of required spaces is also 33 spaces and not 32. It appears that the above ground turn -around area lies within 10 feet of the front property line. Section 17.240202a.1.d of the Municipal Code states that parking shall be setback a minimum of 10 feet, including turning movements. The applicant will need to modify the aboveground parking in order to adhere to this provision. Furthermore, parking spaces 5-12 located below ground also lie within 10 feet of the front property line. Staffs preference would be to relocate those spaces a minimum of 10 feet from the front property line. At the last meeting there was discussion between the applicant and the Commission as to whether underground parking was permitted with the minimum 25' building setback area. After further review, the Municipal Code clarifies setback requirements as being measured from "the ground upward." Nonetheless, staff would recommend adherence to a minimum 10' in this case to avoid any encroachment into the Town right-of-way. Staff would also ask the applicant to address provisions for snow storage. The Commercial Design Guidelines require an area equal to 20% of the total impervious Town of Avon Community Development (970) 748-4030 Fax (970) 949-5749 Lot 12, Block 2, BMBC ..—..tch Design Beaver Creek Vista ` April 5, 2005 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting Page 3 of 3 surface for snow storage. It appears that the minimum snow storage area has not been adhered too. This must be demonstrated at the time of final design. The landscaping requirements in the RHD zone district require a minimum of 25 percent of the site to be landscaped. The applicant is proposing to landscape 36 percent of the lot. According to the Site/Landscaping Plan (Sheet L1.0), the applicant has made an effort to place the required landscaping in areas to screen the proposed building(s) from adjacent properties. However, the Design Guidelines discourage placement of landscaping with the minimum setback areas. As proposed the landscaping lies with both side yard setback areas. The applicant has provided the building footprints on the adjacent properties to demonstrate the relationship of the proposed development with adjacent properties. To further demonstrate this relationship, the applicant will provide a model at the meeting as requested by the Commission. Staff Recommendation Staff recommends that the Commission make a determination that the duplex building is inconsistent with the RHD zoning category based on the inappropriate nature of the massing proposed for the structures. Design Review Considerations The Commission and Staff shall evaluate the design of the sketch plan utilizing the specific Design Standards, and by using the following general criteria: A. The conformance with setbacks, massing, access, land use and other provisions of the Zoning Code. B. General conformance with Residential Development Sections A through D of the Town of Avon Residential. Commercial and Industrial Design Review Guidelines. The Commission will take no formal action on the sketch plan application. Rather, direction on the design will be given to the applicant from Staff and the Commission to incorporate in the final design application. Staff will provide full plan sets for you to provide written comments and guidance to the applicant at your April 5 2005 meeting. If you have any questions regarding this project or any planning matter, please call me at 748-4009, or stop by the Community Development Department. Respectfully sub fitted, Eric Heid Senior Planner Town of Avon Community Development (970) 748-4030 Fax (970) 949-5749 Staff Report 7vi A � MINOR MODIFICATION COLORADO April 5, 2005 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting Report date March 29, 2005 Project type Satellite Antennae Legal description Lot 3, Block 3, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Zoning Planned Unit Development (PUD) Address 1060 W. Beaver Creek Boulevard Introduction Jim Clancy is proposing the installation of three separate rooftop communication devices on the Westgate Building including: one pole with two (2) direct transmit antennas, one pole with a receiving antenna, and one pole with a web camera. This communication equipment would accommodate the new 2nd story tenant's (M) needs for transmitting information. The Town of Avon Residential, Commercial, and Industrial Design Review Guidelines have specific requirements for all antennas. Design Review Considerations According to the Town of Avon Residential. Commercial. and Industrial Desiqn Review Guidelines, Section 5D, "satellite dishes are permitted in commercial areas, however, with restrictions on screening these dishes from neighboring properties and prominent views. Screening may be accomplished through the placement on a building, however, a separately built fence/screen may not be used." The Guidelines have specific 'requirements' for communication and satellite antennae. The Commission shall consider the following requirements when reviewing this application: "Requirements: 1. All antennas shall be located so as to be screened from view from any public right-of-way or neighboring property. Screening may be accomplished by, or through the use of landscaping materials, existing structures, sub -grade placements or other means that both screen the antennas and appear natural to the site. 2. All wiring and cable related to antennas installation shall be installed underground or be incorporated entirely within the structure. 3. Color selection for dish antennas should blend with the site and structure. Unpainted surfaces and dish antennas with reflective surfaces shall not be allowed, and surfaces are required to be painted to match adjacent trim Town of Avon Community Development (970) 748-4030 Fax (970) 949-5749 Lot 3, Block 3, Benchmark at Be _ Creek Subdivision — tv8 antennas Minor Proi-_ April 5, 2005 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting Page 2 of 2 surfaces. No advertising, logos or identification shall be allowed on any dish antenna." Staff Recommendation Staff recommends denial of this Minor Project application for transmission devices on the roof of the Westgate Building on Lot 3, Block 3, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision due to conflicts with the Town of Avon Residential. Commercial. and Industrial Design Review Guidelines. It does not appear that the applicant has demonstrated compliance with the requirements for satellite equipment. The antennas would be visible from the adjacent properties and right-of-ways, and it does not appear that there has been an attempt to screen these devices from public view. 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 Town of Avon Community Development (970) 7484030 Fax (970) 949-5749 Page 1 of 1 Matt Pielsticker From: Dominic Mauriello [mauriello@comcast.netj Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2005 12:04 PM To: Matt Pielsticker Subject: TV 8 Antennas Hi Matt: I spoke with Craig Struve from TV 8 today. All of the antennas involved are required by the FFC as part of the operation of a broadcast facility and are part of their license with the FCC. Therefore, TV 8 is not able to operate without each of the antennas provided. TV8 will mount them as low as possible subject to FFC requirements and the need to have line of sight to the Comcast facility on Metcalf road. I hope this will help you in your deliberations on the antennas. Thanks again for your help on this issue. t Dominic F. Mauriello, AICP Mauriello Planning Group, LLC PO Box 1127 5601A Wildridge Road Avon, Colorado 81620 (970) 748-0920 phone (970) 748-0377 fax (970) 376-3318 cell mauriellogcomcast.net 3/29/2005 ._ .J w fS4 • *3 i ,/J 2 �rj Cance SAME AS ORIGINAL r x ��,!', ,.' � .. a , .- -� x k , +T ,� ,,,, � � C F A ( 0 f a Mr ESj, -r vol ot r 1 w !� � �jF � o "'� � � • 71'�"'�w i r'�" I d ,r '� $ �� 1"+ I �+ � Ih Lti 4' " I e :° i 'Y"' ;` � r, vs' �,,n '•"�+." �%�. ,„ � "rmd�4 t r , �� p • : vri po�M Aa�,p+ ..�' * ,r�+'MMM u i . 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The Commercial and Industrial Design Guidelines have specific requirements for all antennas and these requirements are attached to this report. Also attached to this report is a letter from the property manager granting approval of the dishes by the owners association. Design Review Considerations The four proposed satellite dishes each measure 3.8 meters in diameter and would be located above the large retaining wall directly west of the building towards the north end of the property. The dishes would be partly visible from the Metcalf Road right-of-way. Also included within the application is an estimate from a landscape company for 12 aspen trees to help screen the dishes. According to the Town of Avon Residential. Commercial. and Industrial Design Review Guidelines, Section 5D, "satellite dishes are permitted ... with restrictions on screening these dishes from neighboring properties and prominent views." Additionally, "all antennas shall be located so as to be screened from view from any public right-of-way or neighboring property." Discussion and Staff Recommendation Staff has found that the satellite dishes would be visible while traveling down Metcalf Road and recommend moving the dishes further south to an area that may not be visible from the road. If the dishes were moved to an area just south of the loading berth depicted on the provided site plan the building would effectively screen the equipment from either direction on Metcalf Road. Town of Avon Community Development (970) 748-4030 Fax (970) 949-5749 Lot 18-19, Block 1, BenchmarK at Beaver Creek Subdivision —TV 10 Satellite utshes Minor Project April 5, 2005 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting Page 2 of 3 Although the satellite dishes are a permitted use, staff would ask that the applicant be prepared to discuss the rationale for: 1) the need for four dishes; 2) the need for this specific size (3.8 meters); and 3) whether there is existing alternative technology that would result in fewer and smaller dishes. Recommended Motion "I move to approve this Minor Project application for four (4) 3.8 -meter satellite dishes behind the Metcalf Commercial Park Building on Lot 18-19, Block 1, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision with the following conditions: Location of dishes will be moved south to a location no further north of the 'loading berth' depicted on the site plan. 2. Dishes will be painted to match adjacent vegetation. 3. No logos may be displayed on the dishes. 4. Trees must be in place no later than 30 days following the installation of the dishes. 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 Attachments: A — Site Plan B — Letter from Owners Association C — Picture of proposed dishes in another location (San Isabel) D — Landscape Estimate from Colorado's Landscaping Co. Town of Avon Community Development (970) 748-4030 Fax (970) 949-5749 • • 0 Lot 18-19, Block 1, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision — TV 10 Satellite Dishes Minor Project April 5, 2005 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting Page 3 of 3 Approximate location of dishes as viewed from Metcalf Road - No. 1 Approximate Location of dishes as viewed from Metcalf Road - No.2 Town of Avon Community Development (970) 748-4030 S ,kNIE As ORIGIN � 11 Fax(970)949-5749 a tea,}, moi' r ...... 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Th s Price Is 9abd For 30 days from submission, aasumag aw M cmrSrl m are M same as whm M esimato was gtre4 aswrse adr$wral comb wit be hied out me tone are mubdak t.AiA$Pew WE be hl" dug with a 2.23' carper ffwr*r m and a boo* Ofd bait 17 2. Hand watering wit conoid of Once Per wade for 22 weeks the dura%" of summer. 3. If adequab precokadm has Mm'ded M Items with enough wmbr, We wa not hard waist 9rd Pwlinrlar seek a. Slaying it 2906 M trees wit be m Mir Own for OMA unim M 0wr er wan -- i to b• dikreriL 5. VVe wit nol PrOride a wararey kw Mea turas sine we hwe no mgular krigatwt swab" Dam P.1 p ,CF.Wo MAR 2 5 2005 COMMON Ds`►e1�P nt Staff Report Sketch Desi AVO InCOLORADO April 5, 2005 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting Report date March 30, 2005 Project type Duplex Legal description Lot 96, Block 1, Wildridge Subdivision Zoning PUD — 2 Dwelling Units (Duplex) Address 2360 Old Trail Road Introduction The applicant is proposing a duplex on a .46 -acre property. The lot is uphill and accessed off of Old Trail Road. All bordering properties are developed or currently under construction (Lot 106, Block 1). This application proposes two units, both measuring approximately 2,800 square feet. Building materials for this duplex include:. stucco body, horizontal and vertical board on batten siding, stone base, and asphalt shingles. %Staff Comments ?'his design application appears to be in conformance wi:h alt Zoning Code requirements and a duplex is an allowed use for the property. The design as presented appears to conflict with some of the requirements and guidelines from the Town of Avon Residential. Commercial. and Industrial Design Review Guidelines. Site access is through a thirty (30) foot wide curb off Old Trail Road. The Town engineer standards (Table 1.0) require a perpendicular access of not more than 4% grade for the first 20 feet of driveway. Driveway grades appear to be less than 4% for the first 20 feet; however, the driveway should be perpendicular to the road and the curb cut for a duplex can be no longer than 18 feet to meet Town standards. The guidelines also require less than 4% grade for the first 20 feet leaving a garage. It appears that driveway grades near both garage doors exceed this requirement. The building appears to be a mirror image and conflicts with the 'duplex development' building design guideline. The Residential Guidelines state that duplex developments must be designed in a manner that creates an integrated structure and "while 'mirror image' duplexes are not supported, the design intent should be one that creates a unified structure with enough variety and architectural interest to distinguish a duplex from a single family home." The applicant should provide more variety and architectural interest to help distinguish each half of the duplex. Staff found the building design and layout to be similar to others in the area, which may present a conflict with the Commission's review criteria 7 — "The objective that no improvement be so similar or dissimilar to others in the vicinity that monetary or Town of Avon Community Development (970) 748-4030 Fax (970) 949-5749 Lot 96, Block 1, Wildridge oubdivision `Matsen Old Trail' Duplex Sketch Design April 5, 2005 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting Page 2 of 3 aesthetic values will be impaired." This building design should be evaluated based on others in the vicinity. The building materials appear to be high quality and consistent with the design guidelines. A complete landscape plan would be reviewed at final design and it appears that thirteen (13) 6' spruce trees and five (5) 2" caliper aspens are proposed. Retaining walls will be required for the proposed driveway and building layout. The applicant must be aware that any structural walls (if required) must be designed by a Colorado Licensed Architect. Staff has identified issues that need attention or further clarification prior to submittal of the final design plan. These issues include: 1) The driveway curb cut and grades must be in compliance with Table 1.0 from the Design Guidelines, 2) Existing and Proposed grading should be clearly presented on site plan, 3) Architectural interest and variety should be incorporated into the building to differentiate each unit and to help vary from a 'mirror image' design; and 4) Construction Staging Plan must be on a separate sheet of paper in plan set. Design Review Considerations The Commission and Staff shall evaluate the design of the sketch plan utilizing the specific Design Standards, and by using the following general criteria: A. The conformance with setbacks, massing, access, land use and other provisions of the Zoning Code. B. General conformance_ with Residential Devek� Sections A through aof the Town of Avon Residential. Commercial. and Industrial Design Review Guidelines. The Commission will take no formal action on this sketch plan application. At the meeting the applicant will receive guidance from the Commission and Staff to incorporate into a final design application. Full size plan sets will be available for you to provide written comments and guidance to the applicant at your April 5a', 2005 meeting. If you have any questions regarding this project or any planning matter, please call me at 748-4413, or stop by the Community Development Department. 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A portion of the structure (stairs) currently encroaches into the 25' setback; however, the structure is considered legal non -conforming as it was built prior to the adoption of the zoning code. The encroachment would place the building approximately 17' from the front property line. The proposed stairway enclosure along the east elevation encroaches the furthest into the minimum 25' setback and is therefore viewed as more restrictive than the 3`d story building encroachment. Because the structure will be placed further within the minimum setback, although minimal, the applicant is required to obtain a variance. The applicant's proposal to enclose the existing stairs stems from a requirement of the 2003 International Building Code, which requires the new exit stairway to conform to Chapter 10, Section 1007.3 (enclosed exit stairways). The applicant has also requested a variance to the minimum side yard setback. However, after further review, the minimum side yard setback is 7.5' as opposed to the 10' depicted on the site plan. Therefore, the applicant does not need to request a variance for the side yard. This variance request is being reviewed with a sketch design application. The sketch plan proposes the addition of a 3'd story bring the building height to approximately 38 feet. Variance Criteria According to the Section 17.36.040, the Avon Municipal Code, the Planning & Zoning Commission shall consider the following factors with respect to the requested variance: 1. The relationship of the requested variance to other existing or potential uses and structures in the vicinity; 2. The degree to which relief from the strict or literal interpretation and enforcement of a specified regulation is necessary to achieve compatibility and uniformity of treatment Town of Avon Community Development (970) 949-4280 Fax (970) 949-5749 Lot 22, Block I, Benchmark eaver Creek Subdivision, Front Setback Vari___ April 5, 2005 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting Page 2 of 3 among sites in the vicinity, or to attain the objectives of this title without grant of special privilege; 3. The effect of the requested variance on light and air, distribution of population, transportation and traffic facilities, public facilities and utilities, and public safety; 4. Such other factors and criteria as the Commission deems applicable to the proposed variance. Findings Required According to Section 17.36.050 of the Avon Municipal Code the Planning & Zoning Commission shall make the following written findings before granting a variance: A. That the granting of the variance will not constitute a grant of special privilege inconsistent with the limitations on other properties classified in the same district; Staff Finding: Staff finds that this variance would not constitute a grant of special privilege for the applicant. This request is not a self-imposed hardship, rather a requirement from the 2003 International Building Code. The enclosure of the stairs represents the furthest encroachment into the setback area. With the exterior modification proposed (see sketch design), staff has requested that the existing stairway become enclosed in order to meet 2003 International Building Codes. B. That the granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare, or materially injurious to properties of improvements in the vicinity; Staff Finding: Granting of this variance will not be detrimental to the public health, safety of welfare, or materially injurious to properties in the vicinity. This design is necessary in order to comply with the 2003 International Building Code and enhances the public health and welfare of the occupants within the building. C. That the variance is warranted for one or more of the following reasons: 1. The strict, literal interpretation and enforcement of the specified regulation would result in practical difficulty or unnecessary physical hardship inconsistent with the objectives of this title; 2. There are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applicable to the site of the variance that do not apply generally to other properties in the same zone; 3. The strict or literal interpretation and enforcement of the specified regulation deprive the applicant of privileges enjoyed by the owners of other properties in the same district. Staff Finding: The applicant has met the hardship guidelines necessary to recommend approval. Staff views this request as a strict, literal interpretation and enforcement of the specified regulation that results in an unnecessary physical hardship inconsistent with the objectives of this title. Staff Recommendation Staff recommends approval of the front yard setback Variance for the stairway enclosure on Lot 22, Block 1, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision with the following conditions: 1. Except as otherwise modified by this permit approval, all material representations made by the applicant or applicant representative(s)'in this application and in public hearing(s) shall be adhered to and considered binding conditions of approval. Town of Avon Community Development (970) 748-4030 Fax (970) 949-5749 Lot 22, Block 1, Benchmark at ver Creek Subdivision, Front Setback Varian April 5, 2005 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting Page 3 of 3 Recommended Motion "I hereby move to approve a front yard setback Variance to allow retaining walls to encroach into the front yard, setback on Lot 22, Block 1, Benchmark at Beaver Creek as outlined in Resolution Number 05-04 with the following conditions: 1. Except as otherwise modified by this permit approval, all material representations made by the applicant or applicant representative(s) in this application and in public hearing(s) shall be adhered to and considered binding conditions of approval. If you have any questions regarding this or any other project or community development issue, please call me at 748.4009, or stop by the Community Development Department. Respec Ily submitted, Eric Heidemann Senior Planner Town of Avon Community Development � (970) 748-4030 Fax (970) 949-5749 TOWN OF AVON PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 05-04 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A VARIANCE TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ENCLOSED STAIRWAY AND A PORTION OF CONFERNCE ROOM IN THE FRONT YARD SETBACKS ON LOT 22, BLOCK 1, BENCHMARK AT BEAVER CREEK SUBDIVISION, TOWN OF AVON, EAGLE COUNTY, COLORADO HEREAS, BBG Holding Corporation has applied for a variance to construct an enclosed stairway and portion of 3rd story conference room within the front setback on Lot 22, Block 1, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision, as described in the application dated March 14; 2005 and design plans dated March 15, 2005 as stipulated in Title 17, of the Avon Municipal Code; and WHEREAS, a public hearing has been held by the Planning & Zoning Commission of the Town of Avon, pursuant to notices required by law, at which time the applicant and the public were given an opportunity to express their opinions and present certain information and reports regarding the proposed Variance application; and HEREAS, the Planning & Zoning Commission of the Town of Avon has considered the following: A. The relationship of the requested variance to other existing or potential uses and structures in the vicinity; and B. The degree to which relief from the strict or literal interpretation and enforcements of a specified regulations is necessary to achieve compatibility and uniformity of treatment among sites in the vicinity or to attain the objectives of this title without grant of special privilege; and C. The effect of the requested variance on light and air, distribution of population, transportation and traffic facilities, public facilities and utilities, and public safety; and D. Such other factors and criteria as the Commission deems applicable to the proposed Variance. F:\Planning & Zoning Commission\Resolutions\2005\Res 05-04 L22 BI BMBC setback variance. doc NOw, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning & Zoning Commission of the Town of Avon, Colorado hereby approves a Variance to construct an enclosed stairway and portion of 3`d story conference room within the front setback on Lot 22, Block 1, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision as described in the application dated March 14, 2005 and design plans dated March 15, 2005 as stipulated in Title 17, of the Avon Municipal Code; and based upon the following findings: 1. That the granting of the Variance will not constitute a grant of special privilege inconsistent with the limitations on other properties classified in the same district; and 2. That the granting of the Variance will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare, or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity; and 3. That the Variance is warranted for one or more of the following reasons; and a. The strict literal, interpretation and enforcement of the specified regulation would result in practical difficulty or unnecessary physical hardship inconsistent with the objectives of this title, b. There are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applicable to the site of the Variance that do not apply generally to other, properties in that same zone. c. The strict or literal interpretation and enforcement of the specified regulation would deprive the applicant of privileges enjoyed by the owners of other properties in the same district. This application is approved with the following conditions: 1. Except as otherwise modified by this permit approval, all material representations made by the applicant or applicant representative(s) in this application and in public hearing(s) shall be adhered to and considered binding conditions of approval. ADOPTED THIS 51h DAY OF April, 2005 Signed: Date: Chris Evans, Chair Attest: Date: Terry Smith, Secretary P:\Planning & Zoning Commission\Rewlutions\2005%Res 05-04 L22 BI BMBC setback variance.doc R�VO N VARIANCE APPLICATION �3 Variance Review Fee: S 300.00 1 L V L V R H u V Applicant_ Evans Chaffee Construction Group, Inc. Mailing Address: PO Box 8266 City: Avon Phone #: 970-845-0466 Fax #: 970-845-0465 Owner of Property: BBG Holding Corp. Mailing Address: PO Box 8266 City: Avon Phone #: 970-845-0466 Fax #: 970-845-0465 20;-"mS- l State: co Zip: 81620 Cell #: 970-376-1009 State: CO Zip: 81620 Cell #: 970-376-1009 Project Description Lot: 22 Block: 1 Subdivision: Benchmark at Beaver Creek RECEIVED Project Name: 77 Metcalf Third Floor Expansion .0AR 1 7 2005 _ Street Address: 77 Metcalf Road, Avon, CO 81620 Community Doyelop►rl6tlt Current Zoning: I/C - Industrial / Commercial Describe the Variance Requested: Variance request Is to allow a small portion of the proposed third story to project Into the front 8 side yard setback. The proposed third story sits directly on top of the existing structure. The existing setback intrusion is shown on the attached drawing. Approval of the variance will not increase lot coverage. Variance Review Criteria A. Describe the relationship of the requested variance to other existing or potential uses and structures in the vicinity:. The variance requested does not Impact any existing or potential uses of this property or neighboring properties. It complies with all design review criteria in that it actually helps to reduce grading required for the third story expansion. The footprint of the proposed stair tower (enclosed per building code) is actually within, and smaller than, the existing stairs to the upper and lower levels. There would be no increase to the disturbed area or impervious site coverage of this building by approving this variance. The side yard setback intrusion would be a result of following the perimeter of the existing building. Community Development, P.O. Box 975 Avon, CO 81620 (970)748.4030 Fax (970)949.5749 (rev. 12/27/01) Page 1 of 2 B. Describe the degree to which relief from the strict or literal interpretation and enforcement of a specific regulation is necessary to achieve compatibility and uniformity of treatment among sites in the vicinity, or attain the objectives of Title 17.36.040 without grant of special privilege:_ Three immediately adjacent properties (Lot 34 - - Premier Maintenance, Lot 23 - Ruggs Benedict, Lot 32 & 33 - Beck Building) all have permanent structures in the 25' setback. In the case of Premier Maintenance, one whole building 1s in the setback. Beck and Ruggs both have permanent trash enclosures within the setback and in the case of the Beck Building, the building itself is within the front yard setback on Metcalf Road. C. Describe the effect of the requested variance on light and air, distribution of population, transportation and traffic facilities, public facilities and utilities,,and public safety: There is no effect whatsoever on any of the above items. Granting of the variance request will enhance the aesthetic values of this, and surrounding properties. The request for a variance is part of an over- all upgrade of the existing building The existing finishes are out -dated and may negatively affect neighboring properties. The stair tower is well screened by mature spruce trees that will be maintained and left In place. D. Any such other factors and criteria as the Planning Commission may deem applicable to the proposed variance: Stairs by themselves are allowed to be in the setback. If they were not enclosed this would not require a variance The adopted building code however, now requires the stairs to be enclosed This structure is not allowed in the setback without the variance being granted. Allowing this variance Is in the best Interest of the town as it reduces site disturbance and maintains the existing building footprint. I (we) represent that all information provided to the Town of Avon in connection with this application as true and correct, that I (we) understand the Town of Avon regulations applicable to this project, and understand that incomplete submittals will delay application review. Owner designates Appli- cant as indicated to act as owner's representative in all application submittals related to this project. Applicant: (Print Name): Evans Chaffee Construction Group, Inc. Date: 14 March 2005 Owner: (Print Name): BBG Holding Corp. Date: 14 March 2005 Community Development, P.O. Box 975 Avon, CO 81620 (970)7484030 Fax (970)949-5749 (rev. 12/27/01) Page 2 oft Evans CONSTRUCTION GROUP Chaffee P.O. Box 8266 • 77 Metcalf Road • Avon, CO 81620 • ph. 970.845.0466 • fx. 970.845.0465 • www.evanschaffee ,corn "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit." Monday, March 14, 2005 RECEIVED MAR 15 2005 Mr. Tambi Katieb Director of Community Development Town of Avon Avon, CO 61620 Tambi: Community Development Attached is an application for a variance at 77 Metcalf Road (Lot 22, Block 1, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision). This is in conjunction with the sketch plan submission, also attached, for the same property. However, I am not completely convinced that a variance is truly needed for this project and request that you review this application as a reduction in a current non- conforming use. I will explain my rationale for this request: 1. The current building at 77 Metcalf Road has stairs and a small portion of the elevated balcony that project into the 25' front yard setback. The actual area of building in the setback is 85 square feet. 2, The new plan for the building includes removal of a portion of the stairs and the addition of a third floor conference room, which will project over the setback line. The total area of the new stair tower and the conference room which projects over the setback line is 81 square feet. 3. There is a net reduction in the non -conforming use of four square feet. 4. Section 17.32.030 (1) of the Town of Avon Municipal code states: 'No such nonconforming structure may be enlarged or altered in a way which increases its nonconformity, but any structure or portion thereof may be altered to decrease its nonconformity' It is my interpretation that this proposed project is in compliance with the Town of Avon Municipal code and, as a result, no variance is needed. I would appreciate your review of this question. Pending the outcome of that review, please either return the variance application and submittal fee, or proceed with the variance request. Thanks, Chris Evans Vice President J'.\886 Holding Carp\Third floorWisc Le""\5keteh Submittal Letter - tkatieb - 20050314.doe IE ,.� ` �r 19 O N CD E � cc �---1 E V 41 Staff Report Sketch Design =Remodel VON C O L O R A D 0 April 5, 2005 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting Report date March 25, 2005 Project type Commercial Building Remodel Legal description Lot 22, Block 1, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision Zoning Industrial - Commercial (IC) Address 77 Metcalf Road Introduction In conjunction with a Variance application for front and side yard setback encroachments, the applicant is proposing a sketch design plan for a complete remodel of the exterior of the building. The remodel is extensive and includes the addition of another floor to the building making it 3 stories in height. The existing stairwell on the east elevation would be enclosed with corrugated metal siding and the exterior of the hi ildiag would take on a new look with new materials including: lap siding, cementitious siding, and cedar timbers. Staff Comments The exterior design modifications proposed appear to be in general conformance with the Town of Avon Recitianrinl r nmmernf l --A — _ — .. .. is a breakdown of the T sidelines review criteria, wan comments provided where necessary: Site Design: Site design is slightly modified with this application with the addition of parking spaces on the northwest side of the property. No other site changes are proposed with this remodel. Site Access: As evidenced by the Conceptual Site Plan (sheet SK -01), there are two potential access points for the property. However, the northerly access is blocked by parking spaces. A "one way — do not enter" sign is currently being displayed at the south entrance to the site. The one-way sign should be removed if the southerly entrance will be utilized as the only permanent site access point. The northerly access should be blocked physically from vehicle movement. Parking and Loading: Four additional parking spaces are provided with this application and the minimum parking requirements would be exceeded by six parking spaces. Attached to this staff report is a parking requirement breakdown provided by the applicants. Town Code requires forty (40) spaces and forty-six (46) are provided. Easements: Disturbance in platted easements should be avoided at final design. Site Grading: Some grading will be necessary for the additional parking spaces proposed. If a retaining wall becomes necessary and exceeds 4 feet in height it must be Town of Avon Community Development (970) 7484030 Fax (970) 949-5749 Lot 22, Block 1, BMBC Ev ;haffee Sketch Design — Remodel April 5, 2005 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting Page 2 of 5 design by a Colorado Registered engineer. All existing and proposed grading will be reviewed at final design. Drainage: The Town of Avon recently performed major drainage improvements on the property and drainage should be unaffected with this design. Staff would like to see if the existing roof drains would be reused, or if a new roof drainage system will be utilized with the final design submittal. Snow removal: Snow storage must be demonstrated at final design. An area equal to 20% of the total impermeable surfaced area of the site shall be designated and developed as a snow storage area. Building Height: Building height is increased with this application with the addition of a third story and stair tower. The allowed building height for the property is 48 feet, and this building (stair tower) would reach approximately 38 feet as proposed. Building Materials and Colors: Colors will be reviewed in detail with a color board at final design. The existing CMU walls will remain on the building and would be painted. Along with the addition of numerous windows, new materials would be added to the building including: horizontal lap siding, cementitious panels/siding, cedar timbers, and rusticated corrugated metal siding and roofing. All materials appear to be high quality, durable, and low maintenance. A color board will be reviewed at final design. Roofs: As proposed the roof would remain flat. The design guidelines discourage flat roofs, "except for limited roof areas for the location of concealed mechanical equipment, or for architectural effect." A covered arcade with a sloped corrugated metal roof is proposed for the east elevation of the building fronting Metcalf Road. The Guidelines stat&that "a* roofs, except the flat portion thereof, shall have a rise of not less than 4 -inches in 12 -inches in disl:ance." The Planning Commission must determine whether a flat roof is appropriate for this property. Exterior Walls: The Guidelines state that walls should be articulated through the use of different materials, patterns, texture, and color. This application appears to be in compliance with this review criteria. Windows: Many new windows are proposed with the addition on the third story. Solar gain is accomplished with the new southern facing windows. Lighting: A lighting plan will be required at final design submittal and all building lighting must be in compliance with the Town Outdoor Lighting Ordinance. There are existing light fixtures on the building that do not comply with the Lighting Ordinance. Landscaping: Several mature trees exist on the property. A landscape plan will be required at final design submittal. The grading that has taken place immediately to the north of the parking lot must be revegetated with native grass seed and this should be verified on the landscape plan. Accessory Structures: There is an existing shed located in the southwest corner of the parking lot. Signs: Any proposed signage would be reviewed under a separate sign application. Town of Avon Community Development (970) 748-4030 Fax (970) 949-5749 • 0 Lot 22, Block 1, BMBC Efb Chaffee Sketch Design — Remodel 0 April 5, 2005 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting Page 3 of 5 Design Review Considerations The Commission and Staff shall evaluate the design of the sketch plan utilizing the specific Design Standards, and by using the following general criteria: A. The conformance with setbacks, massing, access, land use and other provisions of the Zoning Code. B. General conformance with Residential Development Sections A through D of the Town of Avon Residential, Commercial, and Industrial Design Review Guidelines. At the meeting the Commission will take no formal action on this sketch plan application. Rather, direction will be given to the applicant from Staff and the Commission to incorporate into the final design application. Full size plan sets will be available at the April 5th meeting to provide written comments and guidance to the applicant. If you have any questions regarding this project or any planning matter, please call me at 748-4413, or stop by our office. Respectfully submitted, Matt Pielsticker Planner South elevation SAME AS ORIGINAL Town of Avon Community Development (970) 748-4030 Fax (970) 949-5749 Lot 22, Block 1, BMBC Evohaffee Sketch Design — Remodel 0 April 5, 2005 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting Page 4 of 5 Wiest ElevaUoa ®n North elevation SAME AS OIGIN." 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J N W z QL a m o � Q 4 mw� U.l �Qp 4 N a 'vUzv � cl 0 in � Q uj`� 0 m • r r N .r Y m � r W J I1Wl! J J w W W > w J � 0 Memo To: Planning and Zoning Commissioners From: Tambi Katieb, AICP, Community Dev pment Direct Eric Heidemann, Senior Planner Date March 23, 2005 Re: Proposed revisions to Avon Municipal Code- Title 17 (Zoning) - PUBLIC HEARING Background & Summary: Attached to this memo is a resolution being forwarded to you for review, discussion, and recommendation to Town Council prior to adoption. The changes presented in this resolution are the result of several discussions at a staff level about outdated, obsolete or unclear zoning regulations. One particular proposed amendment- the addition of "public benefit" criterion for zoning applications- is largely the result of discussion with both Planning and Zoning Commission and Town Council over several complex zoning application deliberations over the last several years. The proposed amendments have been reviewed by the Community Development Subcommittee, which includes Councilors Ferraro and Sipes as well as the Planning Commission Chairman Chris Evans. Discussion: Resolution 05-03 proposes to amend the Avon Municipal Code- Title 17 (Zoning) with respect to the following provisions (in order of the proposed Sections): • Section 1: Adding a "public benefit" criterion to all rezoning, special review uses and variances. The criteria is housed with the 'zone district amendment' general criteria and referenced by each applicable zoning procedure. The criteria will require all zoning applications to evidence that benefits of a specially conferred right (either a rezoning or a special review use, for instance) will create benefits that are equal to or outweigh any potential adverse impacts to the community. • Section 2: Amending the PUD approval criteria to reference the public benefit criteria. • Section 3: Amending the variance approval criteria to reference the public benefit criteria. t • Section 4: Amending the special review use approval criteria to reference the public benefit criteria. • Section 5: Repealing the accessory building or accessory use definition from the supplemental regulations and reenacting the same definition to the definitions section of the Title. • Section 6: Repealing the Building Area Ratio definition from the supplemental regulations and reenacting the same definition to the definitions section of the Title. • Section 7: Repealing the height provisions definition from the supplemental regulations. Height definitions were refined in 2004 and we failed to delete this redundant supplemental regulation at the time of the last revision. • Section 8: Repealing the setback provision definition from the supplemental regulations. • Section 9: Readopting the setback provision definition in the Definitions section and adding further clarity for all below grade structure. This is an area that has been ambiguous in interpretation over the years and has caused some confusion. We are still proposing that a minimum separation of at least 10 feet from existing public rights of way and no encroachments into existing easements (for example, if an easement is greater than 10 feet in depth) is permitted. • Section 10: Repealing the "Keeping of House Pets Allowed" definition from the supplemental regulations. Title 6 ("Animals") defines rules and restrictions of house pets and this provision is redundant. Further, the home office and home occupation standards deal directly with the ability to run a commercial pet operation in residential zone districts. • Section 11: Repealing the "Commercial activity in exclusively residential and mobile home park districts prohibited" definition from the supplemental regulations. The definition is redundant to zone district regulations and definitions and serves no purpose. • Section 12: Repealing the 'Burning of exterior open flame flares or fires prohibited" definition from the supplemental regulations. The definition is redundant to other regulations (Title 8- Health and Safety) and serves no purpose. • Section 13: Repealing the "Signs" definition from the supplemental regulations. The definition is redundant to other regulations (Chapter 28 of Title 15- Sign Code) and serves no purpose. • Section 14: Repealing the "Miscellaneous provisions" from the supplemental regulations. The provisions cited are redundant to those contained in the Design Review Guidelines and in Title 15 (Outdoor Lighting Standards) and serve no purpose. • Section 15: Repealing the Snow Storage definition from the supplemental regulations and reenacting the same definition to the definitions section of the Title. • Section 16: Repealing the Stream Setback definition from the supplemental regulations and reenacting the same definition to the definitions section of the Title. • Section 17: Repealing the Density Exclusion definition from the supplemental regulations and reenacting the same definition to the definitions section of the Title. Recommendation: We anticipate that the Commission will have questions on the proposed changes during your meeting. In anticipation of several major zoning applications (including the Confluence PUD and Lot C), we are particularly interested in adopting the public benefit criteria in a timely manner. We would like your feedback and any proposed changes to the resolution in order to present this set of Zoning Code revisions to Town Council for first reading at their April 12, 2005 regular meeting. We recommend that you hold the public hearing and deliberate on the proposed revisions, and recommend approval to Town Council of Resolution 05-03. Should you choose to amend any language of the proposal, staff is able to make those changes as part of your motion and codify them in the signed resolution to Council. Proposed Motion: "I move to approve Resolution 05-03, recommending to Town Council the adoption of specific revisions to Title 17 (Zoning) of the Avon Municipal Code" Exhibits: A- Resolution 05-03 Amending Title 17 of the Avon Municipal Code. B- Chapter 17.50 (Supplemental Regulations) of the Town Zoning Code. C- Chapter 17.08 (Definitions Section) of the Town Zoning Code. D- Section 17.28.080 (Criteria for Zoning Code Amendments), Subsection (H) of Section 17.20.110 (Criteria for PUD Approval), Section 17.36.050 (Variance Findings), Section 17.48.040 (Special Review Use Findings) RAPlanning & Zoning 0ommisslonWlemos20MAes 05-03 Zoning Text Amendments.doc TOWN OF AVON PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 05-03 SERIES OF 2005 A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL TO THE TOWN COUNCIL OF AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 17, MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE TOWN OF AVON, AS IT RELATES TO PUBLIC BENEFIT CRITERIA FOR ALL ZONING APPLICATIONS AND PROVIDING FOR THE REORGANIZATION, REPEAL AND AMENDMENT TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL ZONING REGULATIONS WE REAS, Title, 17 of The Avon Municipal Code requires review and revision on a periodic basis in order to continue to serve the public interest; and WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission have reviewed the attached revisions ("Exhibit A") to Resolution 05-03 Series of 2005, and held a public hearing as required by the Avon Municipal Code to review the proposed amendments. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning and Zoning Commission hereby recommends to the Town Council the approval of changes set forth in Resolution 05-03 Series of 2005 in order to amend the existing Avon Municipal Code as adopted. ADOPTED THIS 5th DAY OF APRIL, 2005 Signed: Date: Chris Evans, Chair Attest: Date: Terry Smith, Secretary FAPlanning & Zoning Commission\Resolutions\2005\Res 05-03 Zoning Text Amendments.doc Exhibit "A" to Resolution 05-03 ORDINANCE NO. 05-03 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 17, MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE TOWN OF AVON, AS IT RELATES TO PUBLIC BENEFIT CRITERIA FOR ALL ZONING APPLICATIONS, AND PROVIDING FOR THE REORGANIZATION, REPEAL AND AMENDMENT OF SUPPLEMENTAL ZONING REGULATIONS. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF AVON, Section 1. Amendment. Chapter 28 of Title 17, Avon Municipal Code, is amended by addition of a new section 17.28.085 to provide as follows: "All zoning applications, including requests for rezoning, special review uses and variances shall be evaluated for their public benefits with the following specific criteria: (1) The application demonstrates a public purpose which the current zoning entitlements cannot achieve; and ` (2) Approval of the zoning application provides economic, cultural or social long-term community benefits that are equal to or greater than potential adverse impacts as a result of the changed zoning rights; and (3) The flexibility afforded in approval of the zoning application will result in better siting of the development, preserving valued environmental and cultural resources, and increasing the amount of public benefit consistent with the community master plan documents." Section 2. Amendment. Subsection (h) of Section 17.20.110, Chapter 20 of Title 17, Avon Municipal Code, is amended by addition of a new subparagraph (12) as follows: "(12) That the PUD or amendment to PUD requested provides evidence of substantial compliance with the public purpose provisions of the Zoning Code as specified in Section 17.28.085" Section 3. Amendment. Section 17.36.050, Chapter 36 of Title 17, Avon Municipal Code, is amended by the addition of a new subsection (3) to provide as follows: "(3) That the granting of the variance requested provides evidence of substantial compliance with the public purpose provisions of the Zoning Code as specified in Section 17.28.085" Section 4. Amendment. Section 17.48.040, Chapter 48 of Title 17, Avon Municipal Code, is amended by the addition of a new subsection (4) to provide as follows: "(4) That the granting of the special review use requested provides evidence of substantial compliance with the public purpose provisions of the Zoning Code as specified in Section 17.28.085." Section 5. Amendment. Section 17.50.010, Chapter 50 of Title 17, Avon Municipal Code, is repealed and reenacted as Section 17.08.040 to provide as follows: "Accessory Building or accessory use means a subordinate building or use which is located on the same lot on which the main building or use is situated and which is reasonably necessary and incidental to the conduct of the primary use of such building or main use, and does not change the basic character thereof as determined by its principal use. Accessory buildings shall not be provided with kitchen or bath facilities sufficient to render them suitable for permanent residential occupancy. Approval of the Planning and Zoning Commission and a building permit are required. Accessory buildings and uses shall be permitted in every zone district. Section 6. Amendment. Section 17.50.020, Chapter 50 of Title 17, Avon Municipal Code, is repealed and reenacted as Section 17.08.145 to provide as follows: "Building Area Ratio. For the purpose of calculating building area ratio, there shall be included that area within the surrounding exterior walls (measured from their exterior surface) of a building or portion thereof. The building area of a building or portion thereof shall include all exterior walkways, terraces, courts, stairways or other constructed areas under a horizontal projection'of a roof or floor above. Garages shall not be included in building area ratio calculations to the extent they do not exceed the following square footage limitations: One-car garage: four hundred (400) square feet maximum Two-car garage: six hundred (600) square feet maximum Garage square footage in excess of these square footages shall be included in building area ratio calculations. Decks which are above grade and are uncovered and which extend out from the enclosed space of the structure shall be included in building area ratio calculations to the extent that fifty percent (50%) of such decks shall be calculated; decks which do not exceed height restrictions established in this zoning code and which are constructed on the roofs of floors below shall not be included in building area ratio calculations. Crawl spaces without windows, suitable only for storage and not in excess of four (4) feet in height, shall not be included in building area ratio calculations. Section 7. Reveal. Section 17.50.030, Chapter 50 of Title 17, Avon Municipal Code, is repealed. Section 8. Reveal. Section 17.50.040, Chapter 50 of Title 17, Avon Municipal Code, is repealed. Section 9. Amendment. Section 17.08.040, Chapter 08 of Title 17, Avon Municipal Code is amended to provide as follows: "Lot Setback means the distance from a lot or site line, creek or stream measured horizontally to a line or location within the lot or site which establishes the permitted location of uses, structures or building on site. No building projections shall be permitted into required lot setback areas, except that there shall be no restriction on walks and steps. Setback areas shall be open from the ground (finished grade) upward. Encroachments may occur below grade for foundations or other building projections, provided however that there shall be a minimum separation of at least 10 feet from existing public rights of way and no encroachment into easements shall be permitted." Section 10. Real. Section 17.50.050, Chapter 50 of Title 17, Avon Municipal Code is repealed. Section 11. RRe pal. Section 17.50.060, Chapter 50 of Title 17, Avon Municipal Code is repealed. Section 12. Reneal. Section 17.50.070, Chapter 50 of Title 17, Avon Municipal Code is repealed. Section 13. Repeal. Section 17.50.080, Chapter 50 of Title 17, Avon Municipal Code is repealed. Section 14. Repeal. Section 17.50.090, Chapter 50 of Title 17, Avon Municipal Code is repealed. Section 15. Amendment. Section 17.50.100, Chapter 50 of Title 17, Avon Municipal Code is repealed and reenacted as Section 17.08.755 to provide as follows: "Snow Storage is defined as the following: Snow storage is required for any property which, when developed, is intended to contain impermeable surface area used for purposes other than aboveground construction, and shall satisfy the following criteria: (1) An area equal to twenty percent (20%) of impermeable surface area up6n which aboveground construction does not occur shall be designated as a "snow -storage area" and not developed in a manner inconsistent with such use. Landscaping shall not be considered to be inconsistent with such use. (2) Any designated snow -storage area shall be not less than six (6) feet wide, shall be adjacent to the impermeable surface area from which the snow is to be removed, shall not be included in any parking area required by the minimum parking requirements of the Town and shall be contained in such a manner that runoff is directed through a treatment facility as described in Subsection (3) of this Section, when such treatment facility is required as a part of the drainage plan. (3) Whenever a treatment facility is required to be installed in association with a snow - storage area, the design of the same shall be approved by the Town Engineer as part of the site drainage plan and shall be designed to remove from the runoff petroleum-based liquids and settleable solids. (4) The foregoing requirements for on-site snow -disposal areas may be waived by the reviewing body of the Town upon the demonstration that: a. An appropriate alternative snow -storage site, or on-site snow melt, is available for removal of snow to an offsite location suitable and available for such purpose, meeting with the approval of the Di er- of D"' ie "'' _'ks Community Development Department; and b. Arrangements for the off-site removal have been made in a manner assuring the continuation of such practice throughout the life of the project. Section 16. Amendment. Section 17.50.110, Chapter 50 of Title 17, Avon Municipal Code is repealed and reenacted as Section 17.08.505 to provide as follows: "Lot Setback, Stream is defined as a thirty-foot strip of land measured horizontally from the mean annual flood high-water mark on each side of any live stream located within the boundaries of a proposed subdivision shall be protected in its natural state, with the exception that footpaths, bridges, irrigation structures, flood control and erosion protection devices may be constructed thereon. If such stream is along the outer boundaries of the subdivision, this requirement shall apply to that part of such stream and strip which is within the subdivision. Underground utilities may be located in such protected area; provided that there is no practical alternative location for such utilities, that the plans are approved by the Town Council through its designated representative and that all construction scars are revegetated. Section 17. Reveal. Section 17.50.120, Chapter 50 of Title 17, Avon Municipal Code is repealed and amended as Section 17.08.215 to provide as follows: "Density Exclusion is calculated as follows: (a) Whenever there is proposed for development a tract of land partially under water at any time during the year, there shall be excluded from the calculation in determining allowable density those areas of the development tract under water and up to mean waterline, except where such requirement would prevent construction of a single family residence; and (b) Whenever there is proposed for development a tract of land containing slope in excess of forty percent (40%), there shall be excluded from the calculation in determining allowable density those areas of the development tract in excess of forty - percent slope, except where such requirement would prevent construction of a single family residence. INTRODUCED, APPROVED, PASSED ON FIRST READING AND ORDERED POSTED the 22nd day of March, 2005, and a public hearing on this ordinance shall be held at the regular meeting of the Town Council on the 12th day of April, 2005, at 5:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers, Avon Municipal Building, 400 Benchmark Road, Avon, Colorado. Ronald C. Wolfe, Mayor ATTEST: Patty McKenny, Town Clerk INTRODUCED, FINALLY APPROVED, PASSED ON SECOND READING AND ORDERED POSTED the day of 2005• Ronald C. Wolfe, Mayor ATTEST: Patty McKenny, Town Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: John W. Dunn, Town Attorney Exhibit `B' Zoning — Special Review Use (c) Once a special review use permit has been granted for a licensed child day care home as a home occupation within a duplex or multifamily dwelling unit, notwithstanding Section 17.48.020, there shall be no requirement that the special review use permit is valid only so long as the con- sent given as provided by Subsection (b) hereof is maintained. In the event a consent given as pro- vided by Subsection (b) is withdrawn after a special review use permit has been granted, the Town will review the use and in its discretion decide whether to continue to permit the use in accordance with the criteria set forth in Section 17.48.040. No special review use permit for a licensed child day care home as a home occupation issued pursuant to this Section will be cancelled by the Town based solely upon the withdrawal of consent as provided in Sub- section (b) hereof, and, in cases where the consent provided for herein has been withdrawn, no special review use permit issued pursuant to this Section shall be cancelled unless a hearing has been held on the issue of the cancellation of the use (unless the holder of the special review use permit waives enti- tlement to a hearing). (Ord. 01-13§1) CHAPTER 17.50 Supplemental Regulations 17.50.010 Accessory building uses. Accessory buildings and uses shall be permitted in every zone district. . (1) An accessory building is defined as a subordinate building, the use of which is customarily incidental to that of the principal building or to the principal use of the land and which is located on the same lot or parcel with the principal building or use. Accessory build- ings shall not be provided with kitchen or bath facilities sufficient to render them suitable for permanent residential occupancy. Approval of the Planning and Zoning Commission and a building permit is required. Supp. 3 Section 17.48.060 (2) An accessory use is one that is natu- rally and normally incidental to, subordinate to and devoted exclusively to the principal use of the premises, and does not change the basic character thereof, as determined by its principal use. (Ord. 91-10 §1(part)) 17.50.020 Measuring building area for building area ratio. (a) In measuring building area for the purpose of calculating building area ratio, there shall be included that area within the surrounding exterior walls (measured from their exterior surface) of a building or portion thereof. The building area of a building or portion thereof shall include all exterior walkways, terraces, courts, stairways or other con- structed areas under a horizontal projection of a roof or floor above. (b) Garages shall not be included in building area ratio calculations to the extent they do not exceed the following square footage limitations: One -car garage: four hundred (400) square feet maximum Two -car garage: six hundred (600) square feet maximum Garage square footage in excess of these square footages shall be included in building area ratio calculations. (c) Decks which are above grade and are uncovered and which extend out from the enclosed space of the structure shall be included in building area ratio calculations to the extent that fifty per- cent (50%) of such decks shall be calculated; decks which do not exceed height restrictions established in this zoning code and which are constructed on the roofs of floors below shall not be included in building area ratio calculations. (d) Crawl spaces without windows, suitable only for storage and not in excess of four (4) feet in height, shall not be included in building area ratio calculations. (Ord. 91-10 §1(part)) 17-55 Zoning —Supplemental Regulations 17.50.030 Height provisions. Height means the distance measured vertically from the existing grade or finished grade (which- ever is more restrictive) at any given point to the top of a flat roof, or mansard roof, or to the highest ridge line of a sloping roof. (Ord. 91-10 §1(part)) 17.50.040 Lot setback provisions. No building projections shall be permitted into required lot setback areas, except that there shall be no restriction on walks and steps. Setback areas shall be open from the ground upward. (Ord. 91-10 § 1(part)) 17.50.050 Keeping of house pets allowed. In all residential districts there shall be permit- ted the keeping of dogs, cats and other house pets; provided that the keeping of said animals be nor- mally incidental and subordinate to the principal residential use of the premises, shall not change the basic character thereof, shall not constitute a commercial activity and shall not violate any health, sanitary or other regulation of the Town or State or otherwise constitute a public nuisance. (Ord. 91-10 §1(part)) 17.50.060 Commercial activity in exclusively residential and mobile home park districts prohibited. In residential and mobile home park districts, business or commercial activity is prohibited at all times; except that limited home occupation offices may be allowed under special review uses in cer- tain residential areas as specified in Section 17.20.010. (Ord. 91-10 § 1(part)) 17.50.070 Burning of exterior open flame flares or fires prohibited. In all zoning districts the burning of any exterior open flame flares or fires, namely, incineration type fires, is prohibited, except for outdoor charcoal Section 17.50.030 burners and small outdoor picnic fires in approved locations. Larger bonfires, brush or other fires must have a written permit from the Fire Chief. (Ord. 91-10 §I(part)) 17.50.080 Signs. All signs shall be submitted to the Planning and Zoning Commission for approval before a sign per- mit is issued and shall be in accordance with the sign code ordinance when adopted. (Ord. 91-10 § 1(part)) 17.50.090 Miscellaneous provisions. (a) All commercial service yards shall be fenced or screened so as not to be visible from the street, and such fences or screening shall be a mini- mum six (6) feet high from grade. All fences and screening shall be of sound construction and shall have not more than ten percent (10%) open space and shall have the approval of the Planning and Zoning Commission. (b) All permanent fuel storage tanks shall be completely buried beneath the surface of the ground. (c) Any light used to illuminate parking areas or for any other purpose shall be so arranged as to shield the light away from nearby residential properties and vision of passing motorists. (Ord. 91-10 §I(part)) 17.50.100 Snow storage. Any property which, when developed, is intended to contain impermeable surface area used for purposes other than aboveground construction, shall satisfy the following criteria: 17-56 Supp. 3 (1) An area equal to twenty percent (20%) of impermeable surfaced area upon which aboveground construction does not occur shall be designated as a "snow -storage area" and not developed in a manner inconsistent with such use. Landscaping shall not be considered to be inconsistent with such use. Zoning — Supplemental Regulations (2) Any designated snow -storage area shall be not less than six (6) feet wide, shall be adjacent to the impermeable area from which the snow is to be removed, shall not be included in any parking area required by the minimum parking requirements of the Town and shall be contained in such a manner that runoff is directed through a treatment facility as described in Subsection (3) of this Section, when such treatment facility is required as a part of the drainage plan. (3) Whenever a treatment facility is required to be installed in association with a snow -storage area, the design of the same shall be approved by the Town Engineer as part of the site drainage plan, and shall be designed to remove from the runoff petroleum-based liquids and settleable solids. (4) Upon the demonstration to the Town: a. That an appropriate. alternative snow - storage site is available for removal of snow to an off-site location suitable and available for such purpose, meeting with the approval of the Director of Public Works, and b. That arrangements for the off-site removal have been made in a manner assur- ing the continuation of such practice, the foregoing requirements for on-site snow - disposal areas may be waived by the reviewing body of the Town. (Ord. 91-10 § 1(part)) 17.50.110 Stream setback provisions. A thirty-foot strip of land measured horizontally from the mean annual flood high-water mark on each side of any live stream located within the boundaries of a proposed subdivision shall be pro- tected in its natural state, with the exception that footpaths, bridges, irrigation structures, flood con- trol and erosion protection devices may be con- structed thereon. If such stream is along the outer boundaries of the subdivision, this requirement shall apply to that part of such stream and strip Section 17.50.100 which is within the subdivision. Underground utili- ties may be located in such protected area; provided that there is no practical alternative location for such utilities, that the plans are approved by the Town Council through its designated representative and that all construction scars are revegetated. (Ord. 91-10 §1(part)) 17.50.120 Land under water/slope in excess of forty percent. (a) Whenever there is proposed for develop- ment a tract of land partially under water at any time during the year, there shall be excluded from the calculation in determining allowable density those areas of the development tract under water and up to mean waterline, except where such a requirement would prevent construction of a single- family residence. (b) Whenever there is proposed for develop- ment a tract of land containing slope in excess of forty percent (40%), there shall be excluded from the calculation in determining allowable density those areas of the development tract in excess of forty -percent slope, except where such a require- ment would prevent construction of a single-family residence. (Ord. 91-10 § 1(part)) CHAPTER 17.52 Mobile Home Parks and Subdivisions 17.52.010 Purpose and intent. (a) Provide minimum requirements for the protection of the health and safety of the occupants of mobile home parks and subdivisions and the general public; (b) Provide minimum standards for mobile home parks and for permits, expansion, additions and alterations to existing parks; (c) Ensure that if any hazard to health, safety or welfare exists within the park, that it is resolved by the earliest reasonable time; 17-57 Supp. 4 Zoning — Mobile Home Parks and Subdivisions (d) This regulation complies with applicable sections of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, International Building Code, International Mechanical Code, Uniform Plumbing Code and National Electrical Code. (Ord. 91-10 §1(part)) 17.52.020 Applicability. (a) No mobile home shall be occupied or otherwise used for dwelling, cooking or sleeping purposes within the Town except while located in a mobile home park or subdivision constructed and operated in accordance with this Chapter. No per- son shall own, operate, create or occupy a mobile home park or mobile home subdivision unless it is approved in accordance with this Chapter. (b) No mobile home shall be maintained upon any private property in the Town when the same is used for living purposes, except in compliance with this Chapter, nor shall any mobile home be stored in any front or side yard. (c) Any mobile home park in existence on the effective date of this regulation may continue to operate and shall be considered a legal nonconforming use. No change shall be made in the design layout or operation of a nonconforming mobile home park which would make the park less in conformance with the provisions of this Chapter. (d) Mobile home parks. A special review use permit in accordance with Chapter 17.48 of this code is required to establish a mobile home park or for any additions to existing parks. (e) Mobile home subdivisions. All mobile home subdivisions which are subdivided for individual lot ownership shall meet the applicable. requirements of Title 16, Section 17.20.100, as well as the provisions of this Chapter of this Code. (Ord. 91-10 §1(part)) Section 17.52.010 17.52.030 Park and subdivision. (a) Site plan. (1) Area. No mobile home park or subdivision shall be less than ten (10) acres in size. (2) Access. All mobile home parks or subdivisions shall have access to a public street or road. 17-58 Supp. 4 (3) Streets. a. Street alignment. Streets shall be designed to take advantage of natural terrain features and shall be largely curvilinear. Streets shall be designed such that lot configuration promotes privacy and layout other than a strict grid pattern. b. Street construction, ownership and maintenance. Every street in any mobile home park or subdivision shall conform to the Town's street design and improvement standards. Streets in mobile home parks shall be private streets, maintained by the park operator. (4) Walkways. Paved walkways, not less than four (4) feet wide and sufficiently illumi- nated, shall be provided along streets as required for safety and convenience of inhabi- tants. (5) Drainage. - The park shall be located on a well -drained site, graded or drained, and free from stagnant pools of water. (6) Landscaping. The site plan shall include a landscaping plan prepared by a land- scape architect or licensed architect, which shows size, species and location of plant materi- als. Landscaping shall be completed within one (1) year. Zoning—General Provisions Exhibit `C' (c) Not included in the exemption granted by this Section is the construction or alteration by pub- lic utilities, special districts or municipal depart- ments of any aboveground systems, such systems requiring special review approval. (d) Business offices and maintenance yards of such public utilities, special districts or municipal departments are not included in the exemption granted by this Section. (Ord. 91 - 10 § I (part)) 17.04.070 Authority to require additional studies. Whenever the Planning and Zoning Commis- sion has review of a development proposal by means of the provisions of this zoning code, it shall be necessary to adequately apprise itself of the consequence of a development, including all applicable items listed in Sections 17.04.020 and 17.04.030. The applicant, at his` or her cost, shall furnish information and data needed for his or her project. All required statements or analyses shall be executed by professionals or other persons qualified to provide the requested reports. If the board refuses to accept said persons as qualified, which refusal shall not be arbitrary, the applicant shall present alternate qualified persons to the satis- faction of the board. The results of any study or analysis shall not dictate either approval or disap- proval of the proposed project. (Ord. 91-10 '§ I (per)) 17.04.080 Applicability to public agencies. The provisions of this Title, to the extent permitted by law, shall apply to all public bodies, districts and agencies of the federal, state, county and municipal governments. (Ord. 91-10 §I(part)) 17.04.090 Conceptual or preliminary approvals. Whenever within the requirements of this Title provision is made for a conceptual or preliminary approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission Supp. 3 Section 17.04.060 or Town Council of a plan, project, rezoning activ- ity or other action, such approval shall not be considered binding, nor as a final approval, and any person, firm or corporation who expends time or funds in reliance thereon shall do so at his or her or its own risk. The Town shall have no liability or responsibility for any detriment incurred thereby nor shall its agencies be estopped by reasons thereof from withholding final approval. (Ord. 91- 10 § 1(part)) 17-3 CHAPTER 17.08 Definitions 17.08.010 Interpretation. For the purpose of this zoning code, certain words and phrases shall be defined as set forth in this Chapter. When not inconsistent with the text, words used in the present tense include the future, words used in the singular number include the plu- ral, words in the plural include the singular, and the masculine includes the feminine. The word shall is mandatory, and the word may is permissive. (Ord. 91-10 §I(part)) 17.08.020 Access. Access means the place, means or way by which pedestrians and vehicles shall have adequate and usable ingress and egress to property, use or park- ing space. (Ord. 91-10 §I(part)) 17.08.030 Accessory apartment. Accessory apartment means an additional dwell- ing unit either in or added to the existing principle building on the lot, for use as a complete, independent living facility with provision within the accessory'apartment for cooking, eating, sanita- tion and sleeping. Such a dwelling is an accessory use to the main dwelling or use of the lot and shall not be sold separately. (Ord. 91-10 §I(part)) Zoning — Definitions 17.08.040 Accessory building or use. Accessory building or accessory use means a subordinate building or use which is located on the same lot on which the main building or use is situ- ated and which is reasonably necessary and incidental to the conduct of the primary use of such building or main use. (Ord. 91-10§](part)) 17.08.050 Accommodation unit. Accommodation unit means any room or group of rooms without a kitchen, used primarily as a bedroom for transient lodging, and accessible from common corridors, walks or balconies without passing through another accommodation unit or dwelling unit. Each accommodation unit shall be counted as one-third (%3) of a dwelling unit for pur- poses of calculating allowable units per acre. (Ord. 91-10 §](part)) 17.08.060 Alley. Alley means a public or private way perma- nently reserved as a secondary means of access to abutting property. (Ord. 91-10§](part)) 17.08.070 Apartment. Apartment means a room or suite of rooms in a multifamily structure, which is arranged, designed, used or intended to be used as a housekeeping unit for a single family. (Ord.91-10§1(part)) 17.08.080 Automobile service station and repair. Automobile service station and repair means any premises where gasoline and/or other petro- leum products are sold and/or light maintenance activities such as engine tune-ups, lubrication and minor repairs are conducted; but shall not include premises where heavy automobile maintenance activities such as engine overhauls, tire recapping and body repainting or repair are conducted. (Ord. 91-10 §](part)) 17-4 Supp. 3 Section 17.08.040 17.08.090 Automobile storage yard. Automobile storage yard 'means any place where two (2) or more motor vehicles are stored in the open or any land, building or structure used for wrecking or storing such motor vehicle or parts thereof, including farm vehicles or farm machinery and other commercial or contractor's equipment and machinery. (Ord. 9 1 -10 § I (part)) 17.08.100 Balcony. Balcony means that portion of a structure which is essentially open and outward from the main building with a floor and a railing, with or without a ceiling, and over four (4) feet above the existing ground level. (Ord. 91-10§](part)) 17.08.110 Basement. Basement means that area of a structure, fifty percent (50%) or more of which is below grade, subordinate to the principal use of the building, and used for parking, storage and other secondary pur- poses. Those areas beneath a basement shall be designated subbasements. 17.08.120 Bed'and breakfast residence. Bed and breakfast residence means an owner - occupied dwelling unit that contains no more than three (3) guest rooms where lodging, with or with- out meals, is provided for compensation. (Ord. 91- 10 § 1(part)) 17.08.130 Bedroom. Bedroom means any room separate from the pri- mary living area of a dwelling unit conforming to the applicable building codes and this code for habitable space or rooms. (Ord. 91-10 § ](part)) 17.08.140 Buildable area. Buildable area means the area of any site, lot, parcel or any portion thereof which does not con- tain land under water, public rights-of-way or areas in excess of forty percent (40%) slope. (Ord. 91-10 § 1(ppart)) Zoning — Definitions r' 17.08.150 Building. 17.08.210 Court. Building means any permanent structure built for the shelter or enclosure of persons, animals, chattels or property of any kind, and does not include advertising signboards or fences. (Ord. 91- 10 §1(part)) 17.08.160 Building height. Building height means the distance measured vertically from the existing grade or finished grade (whichever is more restrictive) at any given point to the top of a flat roof or mansard roof or to the high- est ridgeline of a sloping roof. (Ord. 91-10 § I (per)) 17.08.170 Building line. For the purpose of this Title, building line means the same as the front lot setback line. (Ord. 9 1 -10 §I(part)) 17.08.180 Building site. Building site means the area or lot or lots upon which a building or structure may be erected. (Ord. 91-10 §I(part)) 17.08.190 Carport. Carport means a structure attached or made a part of the main structure, and which is open to the weather on at least two (2) sides for the purpose of sheltering motor -driven vehicles used by occupants of the main structure. (Ord. 91-10 §1(part)) 17.08.200 Common area. Common area means that portion of a condominium project held in common ownership by the owners or the condominium association or that portion of a project other than a condominium project which is not under the exclusive ownership or possession of the owners or occupants of a lim- ited portion of the project. (Ord. 91-10 §1 (part)) 17-5 Supp. 3 Section 17.08.150 Court means an open unoccupied space, other than a yard, on the same lot with a building and bounded on two (2) or more sides by such building. (Ord. 91-10 §I(part)) 17.08.220 District. District means a section or sections of the incorporated area of the Town for which the regula- tions and provisions governing the use of building and land are uniform for each class of use permit- ted therein. (Ord. 91 -10 § I (part)) 17.08.230 Dwelling. Dwelling means a building or portion thereof used for residential purposes, including single- family, two-family, duplex and multifamily dwell- ings, but not including hotel, motel and lodge units. (Ord. 91-10 §I(part)) 17.08.240 Dwelling, duplex. Duplex dwelling means a detached building containing two (2) dwelling units, designed for or used as a dwelling exclusively by two (2) families, each living as an independent housekeeping unit. (Ord.91-10 §I(part)) 17.08.250 Dwelling, multifamily. Multifamily dwelling means a building contain- ing three (3) or more dwelling units, not including hotels or lodges, but including townhouses, condo- miniums and apartments with accessory use facili- ties limited to an office, laundry, recreation facili- ties and off-street parking used by the occupants. (Ord. 91-10 § 1(part)) 17.08.260 Dwelling, single-family. Single-family dwelling means a residential building containing not more than one (1) dwelling unit occupied exclusively by one (1) family as an independent housekeeping unit. (Ord. 91-10 § I (per)) Zoning — Definitions 17.08.270 Dwelling unit. Dwelling unit means: (1) One (1) or more rooms, including cooking facilities, intended or designed for occupancy by a family or guests independent of other families or guests, or (2) An aggregate of accommodation units provided as follows: a. Three (3) accommodation units shall be counted as one (1) dwelling unit. b. Two (2) accommodation units in association with a dwelling unit shall be counted as one (1) dwelling unit. (Ord. 91- 10 § 1(part)) 17.08.280 Easement. Easement means an ownership interest in real property entitling the holder thereof to use, but not possession, of that real property for one (1) or more specific purposes, public or private. (Ord. 91-10 §I(part)) 17.08.290 Employee housing. Employee housing means that housing used exclusively for persons employed in the Avon area. (Ord. 91-10 §1(part)) 17.08.300 Family. Family means any individual, or two (2) or more persons related by blood or marriage or between whom there is a legally recognized relationship, or a group of not more than four (4) unrelated adults occupying the same dwelling unit. (Ord. 91-10 §1(part)) 17.08.310 Garage parking. Parking garage means a building, either public or private, used only for parking of motor vehicles. (Ord. 91-10 §1(part)) Supp. 3 Section 17.08.270 17.08.320 Garage, private. Private garage means an accessory building for the storage of motor -driven vehicles used by occu- pants of the main structures. (Ord. 9 1 - 10 § I (part)) 17-6 17.08.330 Garage, public. Public garage means a building other than a pri- vate garage, used for the care, repair or mainte- nance of motor -driven vehicles, or where such vehicles are parked or stored for remuneration, hire or sale within the structure. (Ord. 91-10 §I(part)) 17.08.340 Grade, existing. Grade, existing means the existing or natural topography of a site prior to construction. (Ord. 91-10 §I(part)) 17.08.350 Grade, finished. Grade, finished means the grade upon comple- tion of a project. (Ord. 91-10 §1(part)) 17.08.360 Home occupation. Home occupation means an occupation, profes- sion, activity or use that is conducted within a dwelling unit and is meant to produce income or revenue, or any activity associated with a nonprofit organization which: (1) Does not produce noise audible outside the dwelling unit where such activity is taking place; (2) Limits the amount of customers, visi- tors or persons, other than the occupants, to no more than five (5) per day. In the case of day care, no more children than allowed by the State license for a child care home (a State license is also required to operate a child care home); Zoning — Definitions ( (3) Does not cause the visible storage or parking of vehicles or equipment not normally associated with residential use, which shall include but is not limited to the following: trucks with a rating greater than three-fourths (%4) ton, earth -moving equipment and cement mixers; (4) Does not alter the exterior of the prop- erty or affect the residential character of the neighborhood; (5) Does not interfere with parking, access or other normal activities on adjacent properties, or with other units in a multifamily residential development; (6) Does not require or allow employees to work on the property; (7) Does not require alteration to the resi- dence to satisfy applicable Town fire or building codes, or County health regulations; j (8) Does not require or allow any signs to be visible from the outside of the property. (Ord. 98-3 §VI; Ord. 91-10 §1(part)) 17.08.365 Home office. Home office means any occupation, profession or other activity that takes place in a dwelling unit and is meant to produce income or revenue, or any activity associated with a nonprofit group or corporation which: (1) Does not produce noise audible outside the dwelling unit where such activity is taking place; Section 17.08.360 (3) Does not require alteration to the resi- dence to satisfy applicable Town fire or building codes, or County health regulations; (4) Does not require or allow any signs to be visible from the outside of the property; (5) Does not change the appearance or residential character of the structure. Any activity that meets the above definition shall be considered an accessory use, and shall not require Town approval. (Ord. 98-3 §V) 17.08.370 Hospital. Hospital means an institution providing health services primarily for human inpatient medical or surgical care for the sick or injured and including related facilities such as laboratories, outpatient departments, training facilities, central services facilities and staff offices that are an integral part of the facilities. (Ord. 91-10 §I(part)) 17.08.380 Hotel, motel and lodge. Hotel, motel and lodge mean a building contain- ing three (3) or more accommodation units, intended for temporary occupancy of guests. Accessory use facilities may consist of an office, laundry facilities used by the occupants, recreation facilities, a lobby or lounge, kitchen and dining facilities and similar accessory uses commonly found in association with a commercial hotel, or lodge operation and meeting requirements of the particular zone district in which the building is located. (Ord. 91-10 §I(part)) 17.08.390 Kennel. (2) Does not cause or require customers, Kennel means any lot or premises on which four delivery persons, employees or any person, (4) or more dogs, of at least four (4) months of age, other than the occupants of the dwelling unit, to are kept. (Ord. 91-10 §I(part)) enter the property on which the dwelling unit is located; 17-7 Supp. 3 Zoning — Definitions 17.08.400 Kitchen. Kitchen means a room or portion of a room fur- nished with all of the following: (1) Running water and a sink; (2) A means of cooking; and (3) A refrigerator. (Ord. 91-10 § I (part)) 17.08.410 Laboratory. Laboratory means a place devoted to experimental study such as testing and analyzing. Manufacturing of product or products is not to be permitted within this definition. (Ord. 91-10 § I (per)) 17.08.420 Landscape area. Landscape area means that portion of a parcel of land with any combination of living plants, such as trees, shrubs, vines, groundcover, flowers or lawns; natural features and nonliving groundcover such as rock, stone and bark; and structural features, such as fountains, reflecting pools, art works, screen walls, fences and benches; but shall not include paved walkways or parking areas. (Ord. 91-10 §I(part)) 17.08.430 Loading space. Loading space means an off-street space or berth on the same lot with a building, or contiguous thereto, for the temporary parking of a commercial vehicle while loading or unloading merchandise or materials, and which abuts upon a street, alley or other appropriate means of access. (Ord. 91-10 § I (per)) 17.08.440 Lot. Lot means a parcel of real property as shown with a separate and distinct number or letter on a plat recorded with the County Clerk and Recorder, or when not so platted in a recorded subdivision, a Supp. 3 Section 17.08.400 parcel of real property abutting upon at least one (1) public street and held under separate ownership. (Ord. 91-10 § 1(part)) 17.08.450 Lot area. Lot area means the total horizontal area within the lot lines of a lot, except that beneath the mean waterline of a body of water. (Ord. 91-10 § I (part)) 17.08.460 Lot depth. Lot depth means the shortest horizontal distance between the front and rear lot lines measured in the mean direction of the side lot line. (Ord. 91-10 § 1(part)) 17.08.470 Lot line (front, rear and side). (a) Lot lines defined. (1) Front lot line means the property line dividing a lot from a street. (2) Rear lot line means the property line opposite the front lot line. (3) Side lot line means any lot lines other than front or rear lot lines. (b) If a question arises as to what line shall be the front, rear or side lot line, the Planning and Zoning Commission shall make the necessary determination. (Ord. 91-10 §I(part)) 17-8 17.08.480 Lot setback. Lot setback means the distance from a lot or site line, creek or stream measured horizontally to a line or location within the lot or site which estab- lishes the permitted location of uses, structures or buildings on the site. (Ord. 91-10 §I(part)) 17.08.490 Lot setback, front. Front lot setback means an area extending the full width of the lot or parcel, the depth of which is measured by the least horizontal distance between the front lot line and the nearest wall of any build- ing. (Ord. 91-10 §I(part)) Zoning — Definitions Section 17.08.500 17.08.500 Lot setback, rear. 17.08.550 Mobile home subdivision. Rear lot setback means an area extending the full width of the lot or parcel, the depth of which is measured by the last horizontal distance between the rear lot line and the nearest wall of any build- ing. (Ord. 9 1 -10 § I (part)) 17.08.510 Lot width. Lot width means the distance between the side lot lines measured congruent with the front lot set- back lines. (Ord. 91-10 §I(part)) 17.08.520 Mixed-use project. Mixed-use project means the development of a lot, tract or parcel of land, building or structure with two (2) or more different uses such as, but not limited to, residential, office, retail, public, per- sonal service or entertainment designed, planned and constructed as a unit. (Ord. 91-10 §1(part)) 17.08.530 Mobile home. Mobile home means a structure constructed par- tially or entirely in a factory, designed for long- term residential or temporary office use and trans- ported to its occupancy site on its own wheels, arriving at the site as a complete dwelling unit, equipped with the necessary service connections (electrical, plumbing and sanitary facilities) and designed to be installed in a permanent or semi- permanent manner. (Ord. 91 -10 § I (part)) 17.08.540 Mobile home park. Mobile home park means a lot, parcel or tract of land which is designed and improved for the pur- pose of providing a location or accommodations for one (1) or more mobile homes and within which spaces are available to the general public for rent, lease and the placement thereon of mobile homes for occupancy. (Ord. 9 1 -10 § 1(part)) 17-9 Supp. 3 Mobile home subdivision means a subdivision designed for the sale of parcels for the placement of mobile homes for residential living purposes. (Ord. 91-10 §I(part)) 17.08.560 Motor home. Motor home means a self-propelled vehicle with accommodations for sleeping, eating, cooking, bathing or similar activities, and includes campers having such facilities when mounted on a motive means. (Ord. 91-10 §I(part)) 17.08.570 Nursing home or rest home. Nursing home or rest home means a public or private home for the care of children or the aged or infirm or a place of rest for those suffering bodily disorders, but does not include facilities for the treatment of sickness or injuries, or for surgical care. (Ord. 91-10 §I(part)) 17.08.580 Occupied. Occupied means and includes arranged, designed, built, altered, converted, rented or leased, or intended to be occupied. (Ord. 91-10 § 1(part)) 17.08.590 Open -use recreation site. Open -use recreation site means land devoted to public or private use for recreation, and includes, but is not limited to, such facilities as playgrounds and playfrelds, golf, tennis and similar court installations, riding rings, racks and stables and similar facilities. (Ord. 91 -10 § I (part)) 17.08.600 Parking area, private. Private parking area means an open area for the parking of privately owned automobiles and not for public use. (Ord. 91-10§I(part)) Zoning — Definitions 17.08.610 Parking area, public. Public parking area means an open area, other than streets, used for the temporary parking of more than four (4), automobiles and available for public use, whether free, for compensation or as an accommodation for clients or customers. (Ord. 91- 10 § 1(part)) 17.08.620 Parking space. Parking space means an area, enclosed in the main building, in an accessory building or unen- closed, sufficient in size to store one (1) standard automobile, which has adequate access to a public street or alley and permitting satisfactory ingress and egress of an automobile. (Ord. 91-10 §1(part)) 17.08.630 Person. The word person also includes association, firm, partnership or corporation. (Ord. 91-10 §1(part)) 17.08.640 Personal service shops. Personal service shops means shops primarily engaged in providing services generally involving the care of the person or such person's apparel such as laundry and dry cleaning, retail outlets, por- trait/photographic studios and beauty and barber shops. (Ord. 91-10 §1(part)) 17.08.650 Planned Unit Development. Planned Unit Development means an area of land, controlled by one (1) or more landowners, to be developed under unified control or a unified plan and is developed as a whole in a single development operation or programmed series of development stages. The development may include dwelling units, commercial, educational, recrea- tional or industrial uses, or any combination of the foregoing, the plan for which may not correspond in lot size, bulk or type of use, density, lot cover- age, open space or other restrictions to the existing land use regulations. (Ord. 91-10 § 1(part)) Section 17.08.610 17.08.660 Porch. Porch means a roofed entrance to a building, projecting out from the wall or walls of the main structure and commonly open to the weather in part. (Ord. 91-10 §1(part)) 17.08.670 Professional office. Professional office means an office for use by those such as physicians, dentists, lawyers, archi- tects, engineers, accountants and others, who, through training, are qualified to perform services of a professional nature, and where a very limited storage or sale of merchandise exists. (Ord. 91-10 § 1(part)) 17.08.680 Public institution. Public institution means a building occupied by a nonprofit corporation or a nonprofit establishment for public or semipublic use. (Ord. 91-10 §1(part)) 17.08.690 Public way. Public way means any parcel of land unob- structed from the ground upward, dedicated or appropriated to the free passage of the general pub- lic. (Ord. 91-10 §1(part)) 17.08.700 Recreation club. Recreation club means a building devoted to public or private use, and includes such facilities as golf clubhouse, swimming pool club or clubhouses and may include kitchen facilities, assembly halls, meeting rooms, locker facilities, etc. (Ord. 91-10 § 1(part)) 17.08.710 Road or street. Road or street means a public way, other than an alley, which affords the principal means of access to abutting property, including private streets. (Ord. 91-10 §1(part)) 17-10 Supp. 3 Zoning — Definitions + 17.08.720 Service yard. 17.08.760 Story. Service yard means any yard area utilized for storage of material accessory to or used in conjunc- tion with the principal use of the lot or building, or used for garbage or trash containers or the location of mechanical equipment accessory to the principal building or use. (Ord. 91-10 §1(part)) 17.08.730 Signs and displays, indoor with outdoor exposure, outdoor advertising, etc. Signs and displays, indoor with outdoor expo- sure, outdoor advertising, etc. mean and refer to any card, cloth, paper, metal, painted, glass, wood, plaster, stone, art craft or other sign of any kind or character whatsoever, placed for outdoor advertis- ing or identification purposes on the ground or on any tree, wall, bush, rock, post, fence, building, structure or thing whatsoever. The term placed, as used in the definition of outdoor advertising sign and outdoor advertising structure, includes erect- ing, constructing, posting, painting, art crafting, printing, tacking, taping, mailing, gluing, sticking, carving or other fastening, affixing or making visi- ble in any manner whatsoever. (Ord. 91-10 § 1(part)) 17.08.740 Single -use project, large. Large single -use project means any building intended for commercial use which exceeds ten thousand (10,000) square feet in area, which is designed for one (1) or more commercial premises, at least one (1) of which premises is more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the total area. A large single -use project may include residential uses, provided the total commercial premises are at least ten thousand (10,000) square feet in area. (Ord. 91- 10 § 1(part)) 17.08.750 Site coverage. Site coverage means the portion of a site cov- ered by buildings, excluding roof or balcony over- hangs, measured at the exterior walls or supporting members of the building at ground level. (Ord. 91- 10 § 1(part)) Supp. 3 Section 17.08.720 Story means that portion of a building included between the surface of any floor and the surface of the floor next above it, or if there is no floor above it, then the space between the floor and the ceiling next above it. (Ord. 91-10 §I(part)) 17.08.770 Structure. Structure means anything constructed or erected, which requires location on the ground, or attached to something having a location on the ground, but does not include poles, lines, cables or other existing transmission or distribution facilities of public utilities. (Ord. 91-10 § 1(part)) 17.08.780 Terrace, open. Open terrace means a level and narrow plane or platform which, for purposes of this Title, is located adjacent to one (1) or more faces of the main structure, and which is constructed not more than four (4) feet in height above the average level of the adj oining ground. (Ord. 91 - 10 § I (part)) 17.08.790 Timesharing unit. Timesharing unit means any parcel or lot of land or condominium unit, whether fee interest, leasehold or contractual right, whereby more than four (4) persons (ownership of an interest in joint tenancy by two [2] persons being considered one [1] person for the purpose of this Section) are enti- tled to the use, occupancy or possession of such lot, parcel or unit according to a fixed or floating time schedule occurring periodically over any period of time (the use, occupancy or possession by each person being exclusive of that by the others). Timesharing unit includes, but is not limited to, a timeshare estate as defined in Section 38-33-110, C.R.S., (1973), as amended. (Ord. 91-10 §1(part)) 17.08.800 Townhouse. Townhouse means a single-family dwelling in a structure containing three (3) or more units sharing one (1) or more vertical common or party walls. (Ord. 91-10 §1(part)) 17-11 Zoning — Definitions 17.08.810 Trailer, automobile. Automobile trailer means a vehicle without motive power, designed to be drawn by a motor vehicle and to be used for human habitation or for carrying persons or property. (Ord. 91-10 § I (part)) 17.08.820 Use. Use means the purpose for which land or a building is designated, arranged or intended, or for which it either is or may be occupied or main- tained. (Ord. 91-10 §I(part)) CHAPTER 17.12 Administration Provisions 17.12.010 Development – designated by zoning code and map. This zoning code and the zoning district map designate what development will be permitted in accordance with the plan of development for all the land designated. (Ord. 91 -10 § I (part)) 17.12.020 Development – approval of plan required – procedure. In all zoning districts, no development shall be permitted until the Planning and Zoning Commis- sion approves the development plans. (1) All Planning and Zoning Commission procedures, rules and regulations, adopted by the Town, shall be followed. (2) Nothing in this Section shall exempt any applicant from satisfying the requirements of the subdivision regulations of the Town, unless the Town Council determines that an exemption from the requirements of subdivision is appropriate. Section 17.08.810 (3) Any landowner seeking development permission shall, prior to filing an application for a building permit, file with the Planning and Zoning Commission a prescribed application for the approval of a development for all or a por- tion of his or her area. (4) No building or other structure or improvement shall be erected or constructed except in compliance with the development plan approved by the Planning and Zoning Commis- sion. Nor shall any completed building or other structure or improvement be reconstructed or altered as to use, density, parking lot require- ments, height or lot coverage, unless such reconstruction or alteration shall have first been approved by the Planning and Zoning Commis- sion. (Ord. 91-10 §](part)) 17.12.030 Permit requirement. It is unlawful to erect, construct, reconstruct, alter, move or change the use of any building or other structure or improvement within the Town without obtaining a building permit from the Town building administrator, and such permit shall not be issued until the plans of and for the proposed erec- tion, construction, reconstruction, alteration, mov- ing or use fully conform to the zoning regulations then in effect, and unless plans to be kept as a permanent public record are submitted to the build- ing administrator, and approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission. (Ord. 91-10 §I(part)) 17.12.040 Revocation and invalidation of permits. (a) Any building permit authorized by this zoning code, issued in reliance upon any materially false statement in the application therefor or in sup- porting documents or oral statements, is absolutely void ab initio and shall be revoked. 17-12 Supp. 3 Zoning — Amendments to Zoning Code and 1 Exhibit `D' Section 17.28.070 (4) A certified survey map of the area I. The relationship between the proposal included in the proposed change showing: and the Comprehensive Plan, a. Location and boundaries, including dimensions, of the property proposed for rezoning, b. The acreage or square footage con- tained within the property proposed for rezoning, c. All existing land uses in the proposed rezone area, d. Zoning and existing land uses on all lands adjacent to the proposed rezone, e. The location and dimensions for all existing public rights-of-way, including streets, and watercourses within and adjacent to the rezone, f. The names of all adjoining subdivi- sions with lines of abutting lots, and depart- ing property lines of adjoining properties not subdivided; (5) A written statement describing the pro- posal and addressing the following points: Supp. 3 a. Need for the proposed rezoning, b. Present and future impacts on the existing adjacent zone districts, uses and physical character of the surrounding area, c. Impact of the proposed zone on area accesses and traffic patterns, d. Availability of utilities for any poten- tial development, e. Present and future impacts on public facilities and services, including, but not lim- ited to, fire, police, water, sanitation, road- ways, parks, schools and transit, g. Public benefits arising from the pro- posal; (6) An environmental impact report (if deemed necessary by the zoning administrator). It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that accurate and complete information is provided. (Ord. 91-10 §I(part)) 17.28.080 Criteria for review, recommendation and approval. The following evaluations shall be made in reviewing rezone applications: (1) Is the proposed rezoning justified by changed or changing conditions in the character of the area proposed to be rezoned? Y (2) Is the proposed rezoning consistent with the Comprehensive Plan? (3) Is the proposed use compatiblewith the surrounding area or uses? (4) Are adequate facilities available to serve development for the type and scope sug- gested by the proposed zone? (Ord. 91-10 § I (per)) 17.28.090 Temporary suspension of building permits. Whenever the Town Council or the Planning and Zoning Commission has properly initiated pro- ceeding to amend the text of the zoning code or the zoning district map pursuant to the provisions of this Title, and the Planning and Zoning Commis- sion has, subsequent to the public hearing, adopted a resolution recommending to the Town Council approval of such amendment, no building permits shall be issued by the Town Building Administrator which would be prohibited by the proposed amend- ment for a period of one (1) year following the date 17-39 Zoning — Amendments to Zoning Code and District Map of such Planning and Zoning Commission resolu- tion; provided, however, if the Town Council should, by resolution, refuse to further consider such amendment, or if an ordinance adopting the proposed amendment, or an amendment substan- tially similar to the proposed amendment, has not been passed by the Town Council pursuant to law within the one-year time period, all building per- mits applied for during such period, which other- wise conform to the existing zoning regulations, shall be issued, provided the building permit application meets all other regulations of the Town in effect at the time. (Ord. 91-10 § 1(part)) 17.28.100 Notation to map. In the event the Town Council has adopted an ordinance recommending approval of a change to the zoning district map, within thirty (30) days of each resolution, notation to the zoning district map shall be made to show the pending amendment, and failure to make such notation shall suspend the effect of the resolution until such is made; pro- vided, however, if the required notation is made within the thirty -day period, it shall have effect retroactively to the date of the resolution. (Ord. 91- 10 §I(part)) CHAPTER 17.32' Nonconforming Uses and Structures 17.32.010 Intent. Within the districts established by this zoning code, or amendments thereto that may be adopted, there may exist lots, structures and uses of land and structures, which were lawfully established before this zoning code was passed or amended, but which would be prohibited, regulated or restricted under the terms of this zoning code or future amendment. It is the intent of this Chapter to permit these nonconformities to continue until they are removed, abandoned or more than fifty percent (50%) destroyed. It is the further intent of this Section 17.28.090 Chapter that nonconforming structures and uses shall not be enlarged upon, expanded or extended, nor be used as grounds for adding other structures or uses prohibited elsewhere in the same district. (Ord. 91-10 §](part)) 17.32.020 Uses of land. (a) Where at the time of the passage of this zoning code, or amendment thereof, lawful use of land exists which would not be permitted by the regulations imposed by this zoning code, the use may be continued so long as it remains otherwise lawful; provided: (1) No such nonconforming use shall be enlarged or increased, nor extended to occupy greater area of land than was occupied at the effective date of adoption or amendment of the ordinance codified in this zoning code; (2) No such nonconforming use shall be moved in whole or in part to any portion of the lot or parcel other than that occupied by such use at the effective date of adoption or amend- ment of the ordinance codified in this zoning code; (3) Any such nonconforming use of land which ceases for any reason for a period of one (1) year, then any subsequent use of such land shall conform to the regulations specified by this zoning code for the district in which such land is located; (4) No additional structure, not conform- ing to the requirements of this Chapter, shall be erected in connection with such nonconforming use of land. (b) A nonconforming use shall not be changed to a use of a lower or less restrictive classification, but such nonconforming use may be changed to another use of the same or higher classification. (Ord. 91-10 § 1(part)) 17-40 Supp. 3 Zoning — Zone District Regulations 17.20.100 Residential High Density Commercial — RHDC. (a) Intention. The Residential High Density Commercial District is intended to provide sites for the development of multiple -family dwellings and lodge units, along with accessory commercial uses, not to exceed a density of twenty-five (25) dwelling units per acre or seventy-five (75) accommodation units per acre. (b) Allowed uses. The following uses shall be permitted in the RHDC District. (1) Multiple -family dwellings, including townhouses, condominiums, apartments; (2) Hotels and lodges, bed and breakfast lodges; (3) Retail shops, restaurants, service shops and other establishments located within a lodge or hotel and not occupying more than twenty percent (20%) of the total gross floor area of the main structure or structures upon the site; (4) Churches. (c) Special review uses. (1) Home occupations; (2) Residential bed and breakfasts; (3) Aboveground public utility installa- tions; (4) Churches; (5) One (1) accessory apartment per lot in addition to the maximum allowable density. (d) Development standards. (1) Minimum lot size: one (1) acre; (2) Maximum building height: sixty (60) feet; 17-24 Supp.3 Section 17.20.100 (3) Minimum building setbacks: Front: twenty-five (25) feet; Side: seven and one-half (7.5) feet; Rear: ten (10) feet; (4) Maximum site coverage: fifty percent (50%); (5) Minimum landscaped area: twenty percent (20%); (6) Maximum density: twenty (20) dwell- ing units per acre of buildable area or sixty (60) accommodation units per acre of buildable area. (Ord. 92-17 §1; Ord. 91-10 §I(part)) 17.20.110 Planned Unit Development— PUD. (a) Intention. The Planned Unit Development (PUD) Zone District is intended to provide for flexibility and creativity in the development of land in order to promote its most appropriate use. Development in the PUD zone will be permitted only in accordance with an approved plan for the PUD. The approved plan for the standards for guiding development of the property within a PUD and the elements of the approved plan shall be as outlined in Subsection (d) of this Section. (b) Application. An application for approval of a PUD may be filed by any owner of property to be included in the PUD or his or her agent or authorized representative. The application shall be made on a form provided'by the Town and shall include: (1) A legal description of the property; (2) A list of names and mailing addresses of all adjacent property owners within three hundred (300) feet of the proposed PUD; (3) . Written consent of owners of all prop- erty to be included within the PUD; (4) Submittal requirements as outlined in Subsection (d) of this Section. Zoning — Zone District Regulations Section 17.20.080 (b) Allowed uses. The following uses shall be (b) Allowed uses. The following uses shall be permitted in the RMD District: permitted in the RHD District. (1) Multiple -family dwellings, including townhouses, condominiums, apartments. (c) Special review uses. (1) Home occupations; (2) Residential bed and breakfasts; (3) Aboveground public utility installa- tions; (4) Churches. (d) Development standards. (1) Minimum lot sizes: one-half (.5) acre; (2) Maximum building height: forty-eight (48) feet; (3) Minimum building setbacks: Front: twenty-five (25) feet; Side: seven and one-half (7.5) feet; Rear: ten (10) feet; (4) Maximum site coverage: fifty percent (50%); (5) Minimum landscaped area: twenty- five percent (25%); (6) Maximum density: fifteen (15) dwell- ing units per acre of buildable area. (Ord. 91-10 § 1(part)) 17.20.090 Residential High Density – RHD. (a) Intention. The Residential High Density District is intended to provide sites for multiple - family dwellings at a density not to exceed twenty (20) dwelling units per acre. 17-23 Supp. 3 (1) Multiple -family dwellings, including townhouses, condominiums, apartments. (c) Special review uses. (1) Home occupations; (2) Bed and breakfast lodges; (3) On-site rental offices; (4) Aboveground public utility installa- tions; (5) Churches. (d) Development standards. (1) Minimum lot size: one (1) acre; (2) Maximum building height: sixty (60) feet; (3) Minimum building setbacks: Front: twenty-five (25) feet; Side: seven and one-half (7.5) feet; Rear: ten (10) feet; (4) Maximum site coverage: fifty percent (50%); (5) Minimum landscaped area: twenty- five percent (25%); (6) Maximum density: twenty (20) dwell- ing units per acre of buildable area. (Ord. 91-10 § I (per)) Zoning — Zone District Regulations (c) Development review procedures. (1) Prior to preparations, building construction or other improvements to land within a PUD District, there shall be an approved development plan for said district. The approved development plan shall establish requirements regulating development, including site development standards such as lot sizes, density setbacks, building height, site coverage, landscaping, uses and permitted activity within a PUD. (2) Prior to submittal of a formal applica- tion for a PUD District, it is recommended that the applicant hold a preapplication conference with the Community Development Department. The purpose of this meeting shall be to discuss the goals of the proposed PUD District, the rela- tionship of the proposal to applicable elements of the Comprehensive Plan, and the review procedure that will be followed for the applica- tion. (3) A complete application for a PUD must be submitted to the Community Development Department at least thirty (30) days prior to a regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission. A report .of the, Community Development Department findings and recommendations shall be made at the initial formal hearing before the Planning Commission. A report and resolution of the Planning Commission stating its findings and recommendations, and the staff report shall then be transmitted to the Town Council. The Town Council shall consider the PUD District in accordance with Section 17.28.050 of this Code. (4) The Community Development Depart- ment will review preliminary findings and rec- ommendations on PUD applications with the applicant (or applicant representative) at least six (6) days in advance of the initial formal hearing before the Planning Commission. Supp, 4 Section 17.20.110 (d) Submittal requirements. Submittal require- ments may vary depending on the complexity of the proposed development as determined by the Community Development Department, and whether or not the PUD is being requested in con- nection with the review of a development agree- ment pursuant to Chapter 17.14 of this Code. 17-25 (1) Generally, the following submittal requirements shall apply for all new PUD appli- cations and proposed amendments to existing PUD districts: a. Application form and filing fee; b. A written statement describing the nature of the project, to include information on proposed uses, densities, nature of the development proposed, contemplated owner- ship patterns and phasing plans; c. A survey stamped by a licensed sur- veyor (no older than three [31 years from the date of application) indicating existing con- ditions of the property to be included, to include the location of improvements, exist- ing contour lines, natural features, existing vegetation, watercourses and perimeter property lines of the parcel; d. A complete zoning analysis of exist- ing and proposed development, to include a square footage or density breakdown of all proposed uses and parking. Where a struc- ture or building exists, a complete set of plans depicting the existing conditions of the parcel (site plan, floor plans, elevations), if applicable; e. A vicinity plan showing the proposed improvements in relation to all properties at a scale not smaller than one (1) inch equals one hundred (100) feet. For projects larger than two (2) acres in size, the appropriate scale shall be determined by the Community Development Department; Zoning — Zone District Regulations f. Evidence of available utilities, such as water and sewer service, as provided; g. Proposed site plan showing the approximate locations and dimensions of buildings, or approximate building envelopes and all principal site development structures or features. For projects less than two (2) acres in size, the plan shall be prepared at a scale not smaller than one (1) inch equals twenty (20) feet. For projects larger than two (2) acres in size, the appropriate scale shall be determined by the Community Development Department. (2) Additional submittal requirements, as determined necessary by either the Community Development Department or the Planning and Zoning Commission, may be required and include the following: a. Preliminary building elevations, sec- tions and floor plans at a scale not smaller than one-eighth (%) inch equals one (1) foot in sufficient detail to determine floor areas, circulation, location of uses and general scale and appearance of the proposed devel- opment; b. Photo overlays and/or other accept- able techniques for demonstrating a visual analysis of the proposed development in relationship to existing conditions; Section 17.20.110 g. Any additional material or informa- tion as deemed necessary for proper review of the proposed PUD or PUD amendment. (3) Four (4) complete copies of the above information, with the exception of the massing model shall be submitted with an application for a PUD. (e) Development plan. An approved develop- ment plan is the principal document in guiding the development, density, uses and activities of a PUD. A development plan shall be approved by ordi- nance by the Town Council in conjunction with the review and approval of any PUD. The develop- ment plan shall be comprised of materials submitted in accordance with Subsection (d) of this Section. The development plan shall contain all relevant material and information necessary to establish the parameters with which the special development district shall develop. The devel- opment plan may consist of, but not be limited to, the approved site plan, floor plans, building sections and elevations, vicinity plan, parking plan, preliminary open space/landscape plan, densities and permitted, special review and accessory uses. (f) Density. Allowable density shall be deter- mined in accordance with the project's compliance with the design criteria in Subsection (h) of this Section and the suitability of the proposed density for the site. (g) Uses. Determination of permitted and c. A site -massing model depicting the accessory uses shall be made by the Planning and proposed development in relationship to Zoning Commission and Town Council and shall development on adjacent parcels; be compatible with the character of the area adja- cent to and surrounding the PUD. d. Environmental impact report; e. Preliminary drainage analysis and grading plans; f Economic model of the proposed uses and densities where an application proposes uses that may impact the ability of the Town to provide adequate public services; (h) Design criteria. The following design criteria shall be used as the principal criteria in evaluating a PUD District. It shall be the burden of the applicant to demonstrate that submittal material and the proposed development plan comply with each of the following design criteria or demonstrate that one (1) or more of them is not applicable, or 17-26 Supp.4 Zoning — Zone District Regulations that a particular development solution consistent with the public interest has been achieved. Where the PUD District is being requested in connection with the review of a development agreement pursuant to Chapter 17.14 of this Code, not all design criteria may be applicable, as determined by the Community Development Department. (1) Conformity with the Comprehensive Plan goals and objectives; (2) Conformity and compliance with the overall design theme of the Town, the subarea design recommendations and design' guidelines adopted by the Town; (3) Design compatibility with the immedi- ate environment, neighborhood and adjacent properties relative to architectural design, scale, bulk, building height, buffer zones, character and orientation; (4) Uses, activity and density which pro- vide a compatible, efficient and workable relationship with surrounding uses and activity; (5) Identification and mitigation or avoid- ance of natural and/or geologic hazards that affect the property upon which the PUD is pro- posed; (6) Site plan, building design and location and open space provisions designed to produce a functional development responsive and sensi- tive to natural features, vegetation and overall aesthetic quality of the community; (7) A circulation system designed for both vehicles and pedestrians addressing on- and off- site traffic circulation that is compatible with the Town transportation plan; (8) Functional and aesthetic landscaping and open space in order to optimize and pre- serve natural features, recreation, views and function; Supp. 4 Section 17.20.110 (9) Phasing plan or subdivision plan that will maintain a workable, functional and effi- cient relationship throughout the development of the PUD. The phasing plan shall clearly demonstrate that each phase can be workable, functional and efficient without relying upon completion of future project phases; (10) Adequacy of public services such as sewer, water, schools, transportation systems, roads, parks and police and fire protection; (11) That the existing streets and roads are suitable and adequate to cavy anticipated traffic within the proposed PUD and in the vicinity of the proposed PUD. (i) Development standards. Development standards including lot area, site dimensions, setbacks, height, density control, site coverages, landscaping and parking shall be determined by the Town Council as part of the approved development plan with consideration of the recommendation of the Planning Commission. This determination shall be based upon the evaluation of the proposed PUD's compliance with the design criteria outlined in Subsection (h) of this Section. 17-27 0) Existing Planned Unit Developments. (1) Existing PUDs which have had a pre- cise or specific plan for development approved shall not be affected by these regulations, and terms, conditions and agreements contained within those PUDs shall continue to be binding upon the applicants thereof and the Town. (2) Existing PUDs which have not been approved with a precise or specific plan shall be subject to the review procedures for the adop- tion of an approved development plan as described above. Zoning— Zone District Regulations (k) Amendment procedures. (1) Amendments. Requests for amend- ments to an approved Planned Unit Develop- ment District shall be reviewed in accordance with the procedures described above. Amend- ments that propose substantial changes to land use in connection to existing development agreements and development plans as outlined in Chapter 17.14 of this Code may require addi- tional information and/or development agree- ments and amendment to development plans. (2) Owners of all property requesting the amendment, or their agents or authorized repre- sentatives, shall sign the application. Notifica- tion of the proposed amendment shall be made to owners of all property adjacent to the prop- erty requesting the proposed amendment, own- ers of all property adjacent to the PUD and own- ers of all property within the PUD that may be affected by the proposed amendment (as deter- mined by the Community Development Department). (1) Time requirement. (1) The developer must begin initial con- struction of the PUD within three (3) years from the time of its final approval, and continue dili- gently toward the completion of the project. (2) If the applicant does not begin and dili- gently work toward the completion of the PUD or any stage of the PUD within the limits imposed by the preceding Subsection, the approval of said Planned Unit Development shall be void. The Planning Commission and Town Council shall review the Planned Unit Development District upon submittal of an application to reestablish the PUD following the procedures outlined above. 17-28 Supp. 4 Section 17.20.110 (m) Preliminary Subdivision Application with PUD. Where subdivision approval will be required to implement development in a proposed PUD, a Preliminary Subdivision Plan application must be filed concurrently and in conjunction with the PUD application. The provisions and procedures for public notice, hearing and review for a PUD as prescribed in this Title shall apply to the Preliminary Subdivision Plan application. No development may be implemented in a PUD prior to approval and recording of a corresponding Final Subdivision Plat. (Ord. 04-12 §§3-8; Ord. 04- 03 §3; Ord. 91-10 §I(part)) 17.20.120 Open space, Landscaping and Drainage – OLD. (a) Intention. Areas to remain primarily as they exist and to be public or private undeveloped open spaces. Some landscaping and. drainage con- trol work may be necessary and desirable. (b) Allowed uses. The following uses shall be allowed in the OLD District: (1) Dams; (2) Small lakes; (3) Ponds; (4) Erosion protection structures; (5) Landscaping and erosion protection and screening; (6) Equestrian and pedestrian trails; (7) Bicycle paths. Zoning — Special Review Use b. Phases in which the project may be 17.48.050 developed and the anticipated rate of development, c. The date of completion of the project; (6) Any agreements, provisions or cove- nants to be recorded; (7) Restoration or reclamation plans shall be required for all uses requiring extensive grad- ing, for extractive uses and may be required for other uses as necessary; (8) A statement regarding any provisions for proper ongoing maintenance of the use and site which shall be provided; (9) Any additional materials, which, in the opinion of the administrator, are necessary to adequately review the application. (Ord. 91-10 § I (per)) 17.48.040 Criteria for review, recommendation and approval of special review uses. The staff and the Planning and Zoning Commis- sion shall consider the following criteria when evaluating an application for a special review use permit. (1) Whether the proposed use otherwise complies with all requirements imposed by the zoning code; (2) Whether the proposed use is in confor- mance with the Comprehensive Plan; (3) Whether the proposed use is compati- ble with adjacent uses. Such compatibility may be expressed in appearance, architectural scale and features, site design and the control of any adverse impacts including noise, dust, odor, lighting, traffic, safety, etc. (Ord. 9 1 -10 § I (part)) 17-54 Supp. 3 Section 17.48.030 Amendments to special review use permit. No approved special review use may be modi- fied, structurally enlarged or expanded in ground area, unless such modification, enlargement or expansion receives the prior approval of the Plan- ning and Zoning Commission, which shall be obtained by repetition of the granting procedures provided in this Chapter. (Ord. 91-10 § 1(part)) 17.48.060 Special rules governing special review use permit for home occupation/child day care home in duplex and multifamily dwelling units. (a) The provisions of this Section apply in cases in which a special review use permit is sought for a licensed child day care home as a home occupation within a duplex or multifamily dwelling unit where the occupants of such dwelling units share a common wall. (b) When a special review use permit is sought for a licensed child day care home as a home occupation within a duplex or multifamily dwelling unit where the occupants of such dwelling units share a common wall, in addition to the submittal requirements set forth in Section 17.48.030, the applicant shall also submit to the Department of Community Development the following: (1) In the case of an applicant living in a duplex dwelling unit, the applicant shall submit the written consent of the owner of the neighboring unit within the duplex to a licensed child day care home. (2) In the case of an applicant living in a multifamily dwelling unit (including a condominium), the applicant shall submit the written consent of all the owners of property which share a common and adjoining wall with the property owned by, the applicant to a licensed child day care home. Zoning — Environmental Impact Reports Commission and the Town Council may receive additional statements or supporting materials from the applicant, the planning staff, professional consultants or others. Such additional materials may be considered as a supplement or as an amend- ment to the environmental impact report. (Ord. 91- 10 §I(part)) CHAPTER 17.48 Special Review Use 17.48.010 Special review use permit. (a) A special review use shall require a special review use permit prior to the issuance of a build- ing permit or the commencement of the use identi- fied as a special review use in the appropriate zone district. (b) A special review use shall not be consid- ered a use by right without review and approval, as set forth in Section 17.48.020, nor shall the use vest unless a development plan is approved for the prop- erty. (Ord. 91-10 §I(part)) 17.48.020 Application filing and processing. (a) Aif application with required materials (see Section 17.48.030) shall be filed at the Department of Community Development. Only complete submittals shall be accepted. (b) Staff shall review the application in accor- dance with the criteria established in this Section and present the application at a public hearing in accordance with Section 17.12.100. ! (c) Developments and uses granted by a spe- cial review use permit shall be developed or estab- lished in accordance with an approved development schedule, or within one (1) year of the date of approval if no development schedule is established. Failure to develop or establish such development or uses in accordance with the time period approved on the permit shall cause the administrator to revoke the permit. Supp.3 Section 17.46.070 (d) A special review use permit is valid as long as conditions of approval are maintained by the applicant, unless a specific time limit for the use is set forth as part of the approval. If an approved use ceases operation for any reason for a period of one (1) year, the special review use permit shall be deemed expired. If the conditions of a permit become the responsibility of a person or entity other than the applicant, the Department of Community Development shall be notified in writ- ing, identifying the new person or entity responsi- ble for maintaining the conditions of the approval/permit. Until such notice is received, the applicant shall remain responsible. Such notice shall be attached to the permit on file at the Depart- ment. (e) If conditions of approval are not main- tained, it shall be considered a violation of this code and subject to revocation proceedings. (Ord. 91-10 §I(part)) 17.48.030 Submittal requirements for special review use. The applicant shall submit to the Department of Community Development any or all of the follow- ing materials which are, in the opinion of the administrator, relevant to the particular permit being requested. Only complete submittals shall be accepted. 17-53 (1) A complete special review use permit application and required fee; (2) A legal description of the parcel; (3) A site plan showing proposed uses and structures on the property; (4) Scaled elevations and/or perspective drawings of any proposed structures; (5) A proposed development schedule indicating: a. Date of the beginning of the use and/or construction, J1 C To: Planning and Zoning Commissioners From: Eric Heidemann, Community Development Date March 30, 2005 Re: Amended Commercial Design Guidelines (Public Hearing) Background The Community Development Subcommittee has been working with staff to make adjustment to the existing Design Guidelines in anticipation of new development in the Town Center (Town Core) area. The subcommittee has worked through each section of the current Design Guidelines, and recommended specific changes to the existing Design Guidelines. Attached to this memo is the strikethrough version of the Amended Commercial Design Guidelines. Staff recommends the Commission take the next two weeks to review, ask questions, and provide comments on the proposed draft. Staff will prepare a memo outlining all the recommended changes at the April 19`h Commission meeting. Recommendation Staff recommends the Commission open the Public Hearing up for discussion. After hearing public comments, table this item to be heard at a public.hearing on April 19`h, 2005 before the Planning and Zoning Commission. Exhibits A. Amended Design Review Guidelines (strikethrough version) 5. Commercial and Industrial Development Guidelines S The overall design theme for the Town should be , to establish an attractive appearance for visitors and residents, and yet be flexible enough to allow sffet• e design innovation and selu6ens The architectural styles deseribed as- should be contemporary, having in common, pitched roofs, stepped facades, recessed windows, balconies, and subtle eelars eream, tan and brown earthtone colors that have a maximum Light Reflective Value (LRV) not to exceed 60 (LRV). M eefftFas4-_There are a few existing buildings that have vibrant blue or red roofs, or long blank, windowless walls. These buildings are the exception rather than 'the norm'. A contemporary commercial building in downtown Avon. A. Commercial and Industrial Site Development Site design Buildings and other improvements should be individually designed for the site on which they are to be placed. The site and its relationship to other structures, scenic values, views, and climatic orientation should be the dominant factors in the design and sighting of buildings. Pedestrian access ways should be aligned and focused on architectural or Is aesthetic features. The main components of commercial site design that should be considered throughout the design development process include: • Building walls roofs ridgelines, eaves, and other architectural features • Service loading refuse collection areas and storage areas • Special user amenities (i.e. pedestrian plazas, enhanced pedestrian zones) and other svecial features (i.e. focal architectural elements, landscape features and public art) • Outdoor dining areas (when food service is a component of a single or multiple tenant center) • Linkage and coordination elements with surrounding uses Requirements: 1. Site layout and proposed improvements shall consider the use of passive and active solar use, and the -Mention consideration of neighboring properties views eerriders' and solar access. Proposal should follow the local development pattern (i.e. geometry of street system, open space and view corridors common setbacks streetscapes). The continuation of such patterns should contribute to a unified visual appearance within the area. 2. The location of structures and access shall complement the existing topography of the site. Excessive grading and/or the use of engineer -designed retaining walls are discouraged when an alternate site layout would minimize such disturbances. 3. Buildings and improvements shall be designed and sited to conform to the natural terrain and to take advantage of views. Terraced buildings and parking will minimize site disturbance, and disturbed areas should be revegetated with recommended plant species listed in Appendix 1. The use of listed noxious weeds, as provided in Appendix 2, is prohibited. 4. Whefe no development has been ideiitified, eeasWuetien shall aveidi all draiRage and utility easements, development setbaeks, areas eN,er 40% 29-16 in slope, and unique and sefisitive natural site teatiifes. 5. The use of sun exposure -reducing elements such as overhangs, pergolas, canopies, eaves and awnings should be designed as integral components of the architectural design. Passive solar design is encouraged. However within these spaces, there should be a variety of sun and shade conditions to allow full use during the extreme heat of summer months and take advantage of warm winter days. North facing entries and outdoor space such as courtyards and plazas should be carefully considered because of winter conditions. 6. Building entries should be easily identifiable and visible from the public realm Solar Exposure Views 'rerrace.l buil4inls Site Access Access to the building site requires consideration of topography and building orientation. Avoidance of steep slopes, the blending of access with the natural contours of a site, and sensitivity to solar orientation, are important in establishing a successful access. Where access drives connect to public streets, drainage and landscape maintenance are the responsibility of the owner. Additionally, heated driveways must not exceed the property line. Requirements: 1. Adequate distance from intersections and proper relation to other entrances. 2. Satisfactory width, grades, radii etc. as indicated in Table 1.0. 3. Turn lanes, if required by the Town Engineer, shall be designed in accordance with requirements indicated in Table 1.0. 4. Residential projects with 6 or fewer units shall be restricted to a single point of vehicle access from the public right-of-way. Additional points of access must be specifically approved by the Planning & Zoning Commission, with the finding that additional access points are required for the project to otherwise conform to these Design Standards and other applicable Town regulations. 5. The grade of the first 20 feet of driveway adjacent and perpendicular to the paved public way shall not exceed 4% grade. 6. Parking lot grades should not exceed 6% and driveway grades should not exceed 8% for multi -family residential, mixed-use, and commercial projects or 10% for small residential projects. 7. The grade of the first 20 feet of driveway adjacent to the garage or outside parking space shall not exceed 4% grade. 8. Project site plans shall include provisions for emergency vehicle access when required. 9. Adequate maneuvering for all vehicles on site must be provided. 10. Where buildings are required to be setback far from the street, a strong pedestrian connection should be provided to the street edge to promote connectivity to transit and existing and planned pedestrian pathways and network stops. Parking and Loading r Surface parking is discouraged in the pedestrian oriented commercial areas of the Town, except for short-term use and service functions. The predominant parking functions should occur in structured parking areas for large commercial projects. The more vehicular oriented commercial core area is designated for surface parking. Requirements: 1. Required spaces provided must be in compliance with standards set forth in Section 17.24.020 of the Town of Avon Zoning Code. 2. All spaces must be accessible and meet minimum size requirements as required in Section 17.24.020 of the Town of Avon Zoning Code. 3. All parking must be off-street. Ninety -degree stalls are encouraged. Complete vehicular circulation including back-up and tum -around areas must be provided. 4. Parking areas must be concrete or asphalt with spaces clearly marked. Two handicapped stalls per each 100 stalls is recommended. Snow storage areas equaling 15% of all parking areas are recommended. 5. Driveway or maneuvering areas within a parking lot must be designed to provide for safe and reasonable maneuverability of vehicles. 16. Parking areas should include landscaping and screen surface parking. Parkin,1 Arca Interior Landscaping F-a•dh Bwrns `Vlsir�; • •Tj1 Parking Iof Scraeniny Easements Disturbance in drainage and utility easements should be avoided. Landscaping placed in easements may be subject to removal and are the responsibility of the property owner to replace and maintain. Trees placed in drainage easements paralleling public streets may be damaged or destroyed by Town maintenance operations. Dedicated easements shall remain unobstructed unless they are officially vacated. Site Gradine Grading a property should be minimized, and only done as necessary for building improvement. Grading required in easements and setbacks is expected to be restored and revegetated to natural conditions before site construction is complete. Where finished grades require retaining wall placement, a series of lower retaining walls with landscaped terraces is preferable to a high wall with an unbroken vertical face. Requirements: 1. Site improvements should be designed to conform with existing site topography to minimize required grading and effect on adjacent properties. All grading shall occur within the property boundaries. Both existing and finished grades are required to be clearly marked on the site plan submittal, to the extent specified on the Minimum Submittal Requirements (Appendix 3) checklist. 2. Maximum slope of disturbed slopes shall not exceed 2 feet horizontal to 1 foot vertical without special documentation and review. 3. Horizontal and vertical variations in grading cut and fill areas should resemble a natural configuration. Long slopes should be varied to avoid the appearance of flat surfaces, unless the original slope was in this configuration prior to grading. 4. Building sighting and foundation excavation shall avoid the disruption of existing natural features such as mature trees whenever possible. 5. All grading, including utility connections, is required to be shown within the proposed `site disturbance boundary' on submitted application plan sets. 6. All grading shall require erosion control methods so that dirt and fill material does not leave the property on to the public right of way and adjacent properties. A surety may be required for the proper installation and maintenance of erosion control. 7. All graded areas shall be revegetated as soon as practicable during the construction process. Dust suppression and the prevention of noxious weed infestation is the responsibility of the ownei/developer. 8. Retaining walls shall be constructed of permanent type materials such as concrete, gabions, reinforced earth, etc. railroad ties are not acceptable. Retaining wall design details may be required for design review. 9. Walls over 4 feet high shall be structurally designed or certified by a licensed engineer (P.E.). Drainage Adequate grading plans ensure that drainage is functional on a building site. The builder is responsible for preventing erosion of the site both during construction and after the project is complete. Grading plans must adequately demonstrate positive drainage away from building structures. Requirements: 1. All drainage easements shall remain unobstructed. Drainage into common open space is not allowed except in existing natural drainage channels or drainage easements. Drainage swales should not surface drain across major walkways or trail systems. Parking bays and walkways should not slope toward the building without adequate provisions for draining storm water away from the structure. All paved areas must be sloped to drain. 2. All structures shall be located above or be protected from the 100 -year floodplain, where identified by FEMA mapping. Where mapping is unavailable, the Town may require a qualified engineer to conduct an analysis of whether or not the proposed structures are proposed in a floodway or floodplain. 3. Minimum setback of thirty feet shall be maintained from mean annual high water mark of all continuously flowing streams. 4. All development shall conform to the Town of Avon Drainage Design Manual, as part of the Master Drainage Study (Sept. 1994). (Appendix 5). 5. All construction projects shall conform to the Town of Avon Pollution Control Plan Manual. (Appendix 4). Snow Removal and Storage The Town of Avon receives varying amounts of precipitation depending on aspect and elevation, typically in the form of snow. However, all sites must be able to adequately accommodate and transport snow on site in conjunction with approved drainage easements. Requirements: 1. An area equal to 20% of the total impermeable surfaced area of the site, upon which aboveground construction does not occur, shall be designated and developed as a snow storage area. 2. Designated snow storage areas shall be located and developed to be compatible with snow removal operations, not less than six (6') feet wide, and shall be adjacent to the impermeable area from which the snow is to be removed. 3. Runoff from snow storage areas shall be directed through a treatment facility as required for treatment of runoff from parking and driveway areas. 4. On-site snow storage requirements may be waived by the Planning and Zoning Commission upon the demonstration that an appropriate alternative snow -storage site is available and that arrangements have been made for the continuation of snow removal and off-site storage. 5. Excavation, retaining walls, or other structures within slope maintenance and snow storage easements adjacent to public rights-of-way shall be confined to those strictly required for effective site access. Water and Sewer, Trash Storap_e Each site design shall address the availability and design of water and sewer service, along with trash storage on the lot. Trash storage must be identified on the site plan, including design detail, for all multi -family units greater than a duplex. Requirements: 1. Each structure designed for human occupancy shall be connected with water and sewer facilities made available by existing water and sewer districts. Letters of commitment from the appropriate districts may be required. 2. No private wells or sewer systems shall be used within the Town except as provided in the Subdivision Regulations. 3. Each project shall have receptacles for the temporary storage and collection of refuse. The handling of trash for all projects larger than a single-family unit (i.e. duplex, triplex) shall be noted on the site plan. When necessary, bear resistant trash receptacles may be required. 4. All trash receptacles shall be screened from public view and protected from disturbance. 5. Refuse storage area shall be accessible by collection vehicles and should be incorporated into building design whenever possible. Non-combustible receptacles only for ash. v r A well -screened and attractive service and trash enclosure at the Brookside Lodge. 0 Sidewalks As necessary in certain commercial subdivisions and planned unit developments, the inclusion of sidewalks on a property may shall be required by the Town to provide a neighborhood amenity. Requirements: I. Sidewalks or walkways should shall be provided as necessary for efficient pedestrian circulation within the project and with neighboring properties. Walkways should be separated from vehicular traffic where possible. 2. Walkways should be constructed of attractive, durable materials such as decorative concrete or brick pavers. 3. Walkway widths should be compatible with anticipated uses, but in no instance, shall be less than 4' wide as a minimum standard. B. Commercial and Industrial Building Design General Commercial Design Character In addition to the stated Design Philosophy, and General Design Compatibility, buildings should be designed to maximize energy efficiency by limiting windows and doors on the north, and taking advantage of sun exposure on the south. Additionally, building design and location should generally minimize impacts on solar and view corridors of neighboring properties Building facades should be stepped to avoid long straight walls, and entrances should be recessed. All sides of buildings should receive equal architectural treatment. Windows should be placed to provide architectural interest. Large, uninterrupted glass areas should be avoided. Emphasis of building design should be prioritized with primary emphasis being placed on the first two floors, or the "base area". At the pedestrian scale, buildings should contain quality design details that are harmonious with the overall building architecture. Secondary emphasis should be placed on the top floor or "roof form" with particular attention placed on roof style treatment and screening_ Rooftop equipment and vents -as well as trash disposal and sefviee areas, should be concealed with a treatment that is complementary to the building architecture. It is preferred that buildings be designed as a composition of architectural elements rather than larger single `blocks' that appear unrelated in form and context. Building Massing: The intent of this section is to avoid the appearance of vertical blocks by encouraging the creation of appropriately scaled buildings through the use of segmented forms and masses Building massing should serve to define entry points to buildings and help orient users The scale and proportion of the spaces between building masses should also be given careful consideration especially in shopping and pedestrian areas These "public spaces" should be designed with attention given to their height, width, and length to maximize the comfort to users These "public spaces" should be light and airy with detailing that adds interest, orientation and spatial definition. Requirements: 1. The building shall be designed as a composition of architectural elements rather than larger single blocks that appear unrelated in form and context. 2. The street level architecture shall activate and enhance pedestrian activity and encourage a lively center of retail activity year-round. 3. Building facades shall be articulated with variations in material and punctuated with intermediate roof forms and building projections. 4. Varying expressions of decks, windows and surface treatment shall be combined to create a rich texture that will enhance the interest of the facades. 5. The three primary building components comprising the building's base "body" and "tori' shall be clearly and deliberately expressed. The building's base shall express mass and support with the use of such materials as stone and architectural concrete. The "body" of the building shall begin to erode from material that express mass to lighter material and more openings and surface variations such as decks and changes in wall plane. Building Height The height of structures, unless otherwise specified in a planned unit development, shall conform to the zone district limitations stated in Title 17: Zoning Regulations. The definition of height is set forth in the `Definitions' section of these guidelines. No exceptions to the height requirements shall be made, except as specifically approved for penetrations of certain architectural projections such as flues, chimneys, cupolas, towers or other elements that may have the potential to add architectural character and variety to the skyline. Solar access is of primary importance within the town core, and commercial designs may be required to provide solar access studies showing the effect of shading on adjacent buildings and outdoor spaces (Sun studies should be prepared on a site plan of a scale not less than 1"=40' showing shadows at 10 am and 3pm peen on March 21, June 21, September 21, and December 21). A solar study shall be required for buildings exceeding 3 stories located in the Town Core. Building Height will be determined by utilizing the site development plan and elevations. All ridge elevations, and numeric existing and proposed grades must be labeled on the site plan to accurately determine height. Additionally, the elevation plans must show existing and proposed grades (also labeled in numeric form). Building Materials and Colors The intent of these guidelines is to provide architectural control to "ensure that the architectural design of structures and their materials and colors are visually harmonious with the town's overall appearance, with surrounding development, with natural and existing landforms, and with officially approved development plans". These guidelines should represent the minimum standard to achieve this goal, without being so cumbersome as to not allow varied high-quality design that meets this intent. Requirements: I . The use of high quality, durable, low maintenance building materials is highly encouraged. 2. The following materials and wall finishes will not ordinarily be permitted on the exterior of any structure: asphalt siding, imitation brick, asbestos cement shingles or siding, imitation log siding or plastic. Metal siding, concrete or concrete block 'will be permitted only with specific approval of the Commission. Each elevation must use a minimum of two materials (i.e. stucco, siding, wood). 3. brighter- ealefs used for aeeent. All exposed exterior walls and roofs of buildings retainine walls and accessory structures shall be earthtone in color and shall blend in with the natural setting. Colors shall not exceed a lieht- reflective value (LRV) of 60 percent. 4. All flues, flashing and other reflective materials shall be painted to match and/or appropriately contrast with adjacent materials. In some cases, physical screening may be required. 5. Electric and other utility meters shall be' attached to the main structure and screened to minimize contrast with adjacent materials. Roofs Roof forms are strong determinants of architectural style. Due to climatic conditions, roof forms should be kept simple, with pitches limited to 6:12 to 12:12 for sloped roofs. Flat roofs are discouraged except for limited roof areas for the location of concealed mechanical equipment, or for architectural effect. Secondary shed -type roofs should have pitches no less than 4:12. Valleys and complex roof forms are a potential source of ice buildup and water damage, and should be used carefully and sparingly. Requirements: 1. The use of dormers (shed, peaked, eyebrow, etc.) is encouraged to help break up large expanses of roof, to enhance the usability of attic spaces, and to add interest to the roof-scape. 2. Roofing materials should be durable, weather resistant and suitable for environmental conditions encountered in this area. Colors should be natural or earth tones. Large expanses of bright, reflective materials will not be acceptable. Asphalt and fiberglass composition shingles must be of high quality and minimum weight of 300 pounds per square. Untreated shakes are not permitted. 3. In the Town Core unglazed concrete, copper, standing seam metal, or terne- coated steel are acceptable materials (Shake shingles, asphalt, and fiberglass roofs are generally discouraged). Tile should be used in a dull finish in colors. Metal roofs with a dull finish may also be considered, however colors should be muted to fit within the context. 4. All roofs, except the flat portion thereof, shall have a rise of not less than 4 - inches in 12 -inches of distance. 5. Pitched roofs shall be oriented such that excessive snow and ice does not accumulate over, or drop onto pedestrian walkways, parking areas or drives. Special protection may be required for roofs so oriented. Overhangs are required on pitched roofs, and shall extend at least one and one-half feet from the point where the wall meets the roof. The minimum overhang length is 18 inches for structures 3 stories or less. For structures exceeding 3 stories, the minimum overhang length shall be 36 inches. In all buildings, regardless of the height or number of stories, exterior details shall be appropriately scaled. 6. Exposed metal flashing, gutters, downspouts or other building appurtenances must be copper, steel, iron, or aluminum, applied and fastened in a high- quality manner. When painted, these elements must be finished with a baked enamel paint, epoxy paint, or a silicon -modified alloy. 7. Snow shedding is a major concern that must be carefully considered in the designing roofs. Building entries, garage and service doors, shop fronts, and other points of entry must be located out of the path of shedding snow. Gable fronts, covered porches, balconies, and snow retention devices are all acceptable methods of dealing with snow shedding off of sloped roofs. Landscape features such as retaining walls or raised planters may also be used to .hrect pedestrians out of the way of snow or ice shed areas. Where removal of snow from roofs is anticipated, mechanical and safety devices should be pro, ' ;cd, as weF as easy access to the roof. a _sh;iN I v adequately varied to avoid uninterrupted flat roofs. y 50% of the elevation above 28' above grade shall be ,tLuiatcd through the introduction of discontinuous roof forms such as gah!es perpendicular to the wall plane and variations in roof edges, relative to thl aback line. ,hall be proportional to the height and scales of the various building cle ; The primary roof(s) and upper portion of the walls shall be artict talc:, i as to minimize their visual impact on surrounding properties which may include such measures as the introduction of decks and the lowering of roof tines. • Interesting roof forms add character, such as those found in the Westgate PUD. Exterior Walls The form of exterior walls in the commercial areas of the Town should grow out of a balanced response between the public spaces they front and the interior functions they enclose. Walls can be broken down in scale through the use of windows, doorways, recesses and setbacks. They should be further articulated through the use of different materials, patterns, ornament, texture, and color. Walls should also respond to solar exposure in their placement. Exterior walls should attempt to enclose exterior space and to create a sense of `street'. This encourages the linkage of one building to the rest, and the continuation of urban form as opposed to individual buildings in the landscape. Requirements: 1. Stucco and synthetic stucco are suitable on upper walls of buildings. Joints, variety or color, and changes in plan should create a sense of scale on stucco walls. 2. Stone elements should be used when appropriate on the base of larger buildings, up the walls, or in elements such as chimneys or towers. Roughly squared stone set in a random pattern is preferable to more formal uses of stone. In large walls, stone should be set with larger stones at the bottom gradually diminishing to smaller stones at the top. 3. Projections such as deep eaves, overhangs, canopies, and other features that provide architectural interest are encouraged. Fenestration should be articulated on large exterior walls to break up massing. At a minimum, no single wall plane should exceed 70% of the elevation of any exposure. Breaks in the wall plane should form at least a 2 -foot step/setback. 4. Wood siding should be avoided in commercial building where it will be in 0 contact with snow (at the base). The scale of wood siding (4", 6", 8", or larger) should be appropriate and complement the desired design of an exterior wall space. 5. Exterior elements such as porches, roof overhangs, dormers, and gables should utilize heavy timber when appropriate to create interest, give scale, and signify areas of architectural importance. 6. Building facades will be stepped to avoid long straight walls. All sides of the building must receive equal architectural treatment. Design of Pedestrian Frontages Building frontages and sides of buildings oriented to the street or other public areas (i.e. parks, open space, trails, or corridors) should incorporate a combination of arcades, pedestrian level displays windows, storefronts, and store entrances. To activate the building frontage, entrances should be located at intervals at a maximum of 50 feet. Building frontages should exhibit human scale detail, windows and other openings along ground floor pedestrian areas. Windows Windows establish patterns, rhythms, and scale on the exterior walls. They respond to uses and needs on the interior and are recognizable indications of what goes on behind them. Variety in the use of windows is encouraged within certain limits. Commercial spaces must have large areas of glass opening onto public pathways, streets, or sidewalks (suggested goal is 75% glass). Hotels and other private uses should have more limited use of glass. In all cases, large uninterrupted areas of glass are discouraged. Division of windows by mullions and muntins adds character and gives scale to the building. Requirements: 1. Aluminum, steel, painted wood, or clad wood windows are permitted in all commercial areas. Mirrored glass, snap -in muntins, glass curtain walls, and other assemblies which are clearly out of character with the Town Core are prohibited. 2. Pedestrian level windows in commercial spaces require a minimum allowable glass area of 75% of walls opening on to the ground/pedestrian level. The maximum size of individual panes of glass is not to exceed 16 square feet without special review. In general, areas of glass unbroken by wall or structure should not exceed 150 square feet. 3. Pedestrian level windows in hotel or office spaces should be as open as possible and not less than 50% glass, unless it is a north exposure, in which case glass may be reduced to 40%. The same restrictions apply to sizes of individual panes and areas of glass unbroken by wall or structure. 4. All upper levels of commercial, hotel, and/or office area have no requirements for percentage of window to wall, but are restricted to individual panes of a maximum of 10 square feet and.a maximum overall glass area of 48 square feet per window opening. qw'n" M WA1/ Wr'ndow5 p II .,/ Ma)( in �e 6 Doors and Entryways Public doors and entryways within the Town should be a combination of glass and metal or wood, or solid wood. All -glass or all -metal doors are discouraged. Doors should be used to establish interest, character, and variety along the public right-of-way. Where possible, gates, courtyards, staircases, and bridges should be used to connect building sand create outdoor rooms and linkages. Service doors may be hollow metal or solid wood in hollow metal frames. Main entries should not be placed on the north side of buildings unless no other alternative exists. When a main entry occurs on a north fagade it should be covered with a porch or porte cochere. �1 U Decks and Balconies and Exterior Walkways Decks and Balconies become part of the design palette used to enrich the character and create variety on the building exteriors. Where possible, balconies and decks should be located to take advantage of solar exposure, and should be used in combination with bay windows and other exterior projections. Long, linear balconies such as might appear on a common motel are discouraged in the Town. Care should also be taken in locating walkways to avoid placing them in areas which are in shadow all winter long. On the north side of buildings, sidewalks should either be covered or far enough away from the building to be out of its shadow for several hours each day. • 7h /s Outdoor Liehtine Lighting systems will serve functional and aesthetic roles in commercial areas. These roles are: to provide security and visual safety, to serve as directional indicators for both vehicular and pedestrian traffic; to provide extended outdoor use time, particularly in pedestrian gathering areas; and to reinforce the identity and character of a project through form, color and materials of fixtures, visual light quality, and placement. Access to a clear and visible night sky is a strong value to our community. Night lighting on a site should generally must be regulated to minimize the undesirable effects that `over -lighting' a site can have on a community, neighbors, and guests. At the same time, lighting is desirable for safety and aesthetic purposes. In all instances, outdoor IightlnQ must comply with Chapter 15.30 of the Municipal Code. Requirements: I . Lighting should be provided for all parking, drive, and walkway areas and may be required as a condition of design approval. In all commercial, retail and office parcels, lighting must be designed and arranged so as not to reflect excessive light upon abutting or adjacent properties. IIloodlights afe not pe""""e` : 2. Lighting should be considered as a design feature as well as providing illumination. Area lighting shall generally be a metal halide, cut-off type fixtures with a maximum mounting height of 15 feet for walkways and 25 feet for parking areas. There shall be no exposed light source on a property, and all fixtures must utilize frosted or seeded glass. 3. Pedestrian areas should utilize low-level light sources to accent or illuminate the ground plane. These design elements should provide light for safety and aesthetic effect. By day, the physical shapes and sizes lend animation and scale to pedestrian spaces. 4. Lights which flash, move, revolve, rotate, flicker, blink, or vary in both intensity and color to emit intermittent pulsation shall be expressly prohibited as fixed light sources. This does not include holiday/seasonal lighting, which is temporary in nature for the holiday/season, from November 15'h to March 1�`. C. Commercial and Industrial Landscaping Design Character Landscaping in Commercial and Industrial areas of the Town must recognize the drought conditions that prevail in our western region, and be tolerant of these drought episodes. Plant material selection and placement must ensure safe sight lines to traffic and signs. Care should be taken that no hazards are created for pedestrians and vehicles by plant litter. Trees and shrubs with thorns should not be used in or near pedestrian areas. All landscape development for commercial projects, including specific landscaping elements such as planters, retaining walls and berms must be specifically approved. Landscaping should accentuate a project design, not hide it from public view. Landscaping must meet minimum zoning requirements; however, only 20% of the total landscaped area may be irrigated. Irrigated areas must be delineated on all plans. Requirements: 1. Landscaping must be designed to incorporate water conserving materials and techniques through the application of seven fundamental xeriscape landscaping principles including: a. Planning and designing a landscaped area that groups plants with similar water and sunlight requirements together. b. Creating practical and appropriate turf areas (when necessary), utilizing a lower -water -use turf such as buffalograss, blue grama, or turf type tall fescues and fine fescues. c. Use of low water demanding plants and dryland seed grass mixes. d. Use of automatic irrigation systems, designed and operated to conserve water by applying the right amount of water at the right time. e. Incorporation of soil amendments, where appropriate for the site and type of plants proposed. f Use of Mulches, such as woodchips, to reduce evaporation potential and keep the soil cool. ` g. Planting appropriate materials suited to the soil and climate, and appropriately maintaining the vegetation once established. 2. Preserve and protect as much existing vegetation as possible. Incorporate existing trees when locating structures. 3. Consideration should be given to use of landscape material for snow fencing, visual screening and wind breaks when applicable. Hedges, in winter, become snow fences and must be placed accordingly. 4. Plant materials should be adaptable to the area and selection and placement should include consideration of function and color coordination. Proposed materials must be called out on plans. A list of recommended plant species that are compatible with various climate zones found in the Town is attached in Appendix 1. No noxious weeds, as listed in Appendix 2, shall be permitted for use in the Town. Irrigation/Watering Requirements: 1. The landscaping site plan must identify the area of approximate installation of an automatic irrigation system, its maintenance, and intended uses. All landscape plans must note and delineate all irrigated and sod areas. 2. A rain sensor must be installed with each .new irrigation system, in order to interrupt irrigation in the event of a significant rainfall. Inspection for the rain sensor will be conducted prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. 3. The following table must be provided on all landscapeplans: Landscape Area Provided % of Lot / Square Footage Total Irrigated Area % of Landscaped Area / Square Footage Spray Area % of Irrigated Area / Square Footage Drip Area % of Irrigated Area / Square Footage Sod Area % of Irrigated Area / Square Footage 4. All irrigation shall be subject to the watering schedule as imposed by the Eagle River Water and Sanitation District (ERWSD). 5. Temporary (overhead) sprinkler irrigation is allowed to re-establish native vegetation and seed mixes on otherwise non -irrigated portions of the landscaped areas, however, must be removed 1 year after installation. All disturbed areas will be adequately reseeded and restored on all projects. Turf Requirements: 1. The following types of ornamental grasses are recommended: Buffalo grass, Blue Grama, Little Bluestem, Smooth Brome, Crested Wheatgrass or Western Wheatgrass. 2. In all disturbed areas, soil must be prepared with the addition of organic matter, and tilling the soil as deep as possible. The addition of decomposed organic matter (compost, composed horse manure, or composted chopped straw or hay) is required for turf installation. 0 • • Well placed landscaping on a coninzercial projects accentuates the project features. Fencing and Screening All commercial service areas are to be screened from adjacent land uses by architectural features such as solid four -foot or six-foot fences, and/or heavily massed plant materials. All fences, whether decorative or for screening must be constructed of wood; masonry walls will only be considered if they are designed as an integral component of the building's architecture. Buffering may be required by architectural features if excessive noise levels are anticipated or encountered. Requirements: 1. Loading and unloading facilities must be separated from employee, customer and visitor circulation and parking areas wherever feasible. All service areas, loading and unloading docks must be screened from public view. 2. Ground -mounted equipment such as power transformers and air handling equipment must be screened from public view by either materials integral with the building, a fence or landscaping, all of which must be specifically approved for the site. Trash dumpsters shall be screened by a six-foot fence or wall similar in character to the adjacent structure, with access gates as necessary. 3. Fence materials shall be compatible with the site and the materials of the structures on the site. Fencing may be used in combination with plant materials. In all cases, however, plant materials must be used to screen utility boxes. Meters, phone pedestals, and transformers will occur to the side and rear of the building whenever possible and be appropriately screened. 4. No wall, fence, or planter in excess of two -feet in height should be constructed or maintained nearer to the front lot line than the front building setback line. No front, side or rear fence, wall or hedge may be more than six - feet in height. 5. Fences should be either one of three types in commercial areas: two (split) rail open fences, four -foot solid fence, or a six-foot solid fence. No chain-link permitted. M a+fir•. IIIIIIIIIlIIIIIIII Ilillllllllil6 � iIIIUIN III%1111"� IIIIIYMIUIII4111111�NI Erosion Control Erosion control is essential at all building sites. Design plans must indicate the type, method, and placement of erosion control structures on the property. A surety may be required to ensure proper installation and maintenance of these items. All commercial projects will need to reference the Avon Master Drainage Study, available in the Community Development Department for minimum requirements. Retaining Walls The limited use of retaining walls is encouraged. Whenever possible, retaining walls should be utilized only in those areas of a site where finished grades cannot meet recommended standards. Small retaining walls using natural stone boulders are encouraged for use and design with site landscaping. Requirements: 1. Retaining walls shall be constructed of permanent type materials such as concrete, gabions, reinforced earth, etc. railroad ties are not acceptable. Retaining wall design details may be required for design review. 2. Walls over 4 feet high shall be structurally designed or certified by a licensed engineer (P.E.). A series of lower retaining walls with landscaped terraces is preferable to a high wall with an unbroken vertical face. D. Commercial and Industrial Miscellaneous Items Accessory Structures Requirements: 1. Temporary structures including construction storage and office trailers, and tents shall not be allowed except as may be determined to be necessary during construction. 2. Permits for allowed temporary structures may be issued by the Community Development Department as a minor modification/minor project without review by the Commission. Permits shall tun concurrent with building permit. 3. Any accessory structures on the building site shall be compatible with the design and materials utilized for the main building structure. Permits for accessory structures may be issued by the Community Development Department as a minor modification/minor project without review by the Commission. 4. Accessory structures must be shown on the final design site plan, and should generally be attached to the main building. _The method of attachment should be generally compatible with the overall architectural design. Sim Well-designed and constructed signs attract attention, create a sense of quality and contribute to the overall urban character of the Town. In general, all signs must conform to the Town of Avon sign code unless otherwise conforming to another approved Master Sign Program. All building mounted signs should be located on a fascia or architectural detail designed for such purposes. Freestanding identification signs should reflect the architectural character of the building. Flush mounted signs are encouraged with projecting signs allowed to any adjacent walkway or pedestrian mall. Requirements: 1. No signs, billboards, or other advertising of any kind shall be erected constructed, or maintained on any lot or structure unless approved in accordance with the provisions contained in the Sign Code of the Town of Avon (Section 15.28.00). Communications & Satellite Dish Antennae Satellite dishes are permitted in commercial areas, however, with restrictions on screening these dishes from neighboring properties and prominent views. Screening may be accomplished through the placement on a building, however, a separately built fence/screen may not be used. Requirements: 1. All antennas shall be located so as to be screened from view from any public right-of-way or neighboring property. Screening may be accomplished by, or through the use of landscaping materials, existing structures, sub -grade placements or other means that both screen the antennas and appear natural to the site. 2. All wiring and cable related to antennas installation shall be installed underground or be incorporated entirely within the structure. 3. Color selection for dish antennas should blend with the site and structure. Unpainted surfaces and dish antennas with reflective surfaces shall not be allowed, and surfaces are required to be painted to match adjacent trim surfaces. No advertising, logos or identification shall be allowed on any dish antenna. Above Ground Tanks and Miscellaneous Structures Requirements: 1. Oil, gasoline or liquid petroleum gas tanks will not normally be permitted on or above ground. Temporary installations for a period not exceeding 2 years may be approved provided the installation complies with all applicable regulations and is fully screened from view from all public rights-of-way and neighboring properties. 2. No outdoor clotheslines, trash receptacles, or storage areas will be permitted unless screened. 3. Screening details shall be reviewed and approved by the Commission prior to installation. 4. Flues, vents, chimneys, and other mechanical penetrations of a roof on any structure shall be fully enclosed and screened in such a manner as to conform with the overall design character, and equipped with spark arrestors. N Fencing and Screening All fences require approval through a `Minor Project and/or Modification' application In all instances fences should compliment the property and landscape 1--istg-is 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: Requirements: T 1. nenees, walls, or similar type barFiers h n h e e el eft :e approved as an integfal paFt of a building and landseaping design. Weed fenees- _slh....OFe acee«table than metal f 7.«ited . of fences .eh as to sereen trash areas and titility equipment, is eneeur-aged. 2. Fenee materials shall hes pat;hle with the site and the «.sterials of the stFtiettires on h site. N h « l:«I. C neer shall he «., fmitted in residential areas, ....,__..._.._.. M' f¢c...._.. Th_ .._ .--, ---_-_- s_ -__-tea. with split _ail fe«e_iig is a' a However, should the f „e:«,. e..«.«la, With the Feq. iirefnents of this }, f d he less than 1 /A f the perimeter of the e.t y e«.i -nc cv-¢rccrtrxa�_c-xcas'cxxm>—[�rvtizcxc.. .. �.. ".y... ., .....- no ,. than n ret in height 2. Where ...,._a by the Cole -_d_ Division of Wildlife (GDOW eptea wild-life- eeffidors shall be aeeeffifned d Fease«elle degree aft aill « «erties a..h 1. Fence material shall be wood and no more than four feet in height 2. flit rail design with no more than 2 horizontal `rails.' 3. Does not delineate property lines. 4. Fenced area is less than 2,000 square feet. 5. Wildlife migration is not ne atg ively affected with the proposed fence design. 6. Dart of a multi -family proiect approval must be received from the association and the fence design must be integrated with the overall landscape design of the property. 7. If located on a duplex property, written approval must be received from adioining property owner and the fence design must be integrated with the overall landscape design. Applications that do not meet one or more of the above criteria can only be reviewed and approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission. f 8 ?•j All 01 ars t -4i �11 1 1 � � f Fencing should not delineate property lines. This type offencing is no longer acceptable. • 0 J� 1:1 Mauriello Planning Group March 31, 2005 Planning and Zoning Commission c/o Eric Heidemann Senior Planner Town of Avon' PO Box 975 Avon, CO 81620 Re: Draft Avon Comprehensive Plan — Nottingham Road Area Dear Eric: Thank you for the opportunity to participate in the drafting of the Avon Comprehensive Plan. I have been retained by the owner (Barney 1204, LLC) of the Alpenhaus Townhomes located at 510 Nottingham Road in Avon. The owner has asked me submit this letter to the Town with regard to future planning in the Nottingham Road area. The properties in this area are listed in the draft Comprehensive Plan as "Subarea 16." Under section IV, Town Subarea Planning Principals and Recommendations, subarea 16 is listed as a Low Priority Subarea. The plan includes the following language with respect to subarea 16: Subarea 16: Nottingham Road Residential District This district is characterized by limited developable area due to steep slopes to the north, frontage on Nottingham Road, which is classified as a commercial collector road, and high exposure to I-70. Existing residential development is typically multi -family buildings with tasteful architecture. (emphasis added) Planning Principles and Recommendations: — • Encourage additional'informal,landscaping of existing properties T to soften the visual impact of the large structures. • Reseed exposed slopes with native grasses and wild flowers. • Require new development to provide a landscape buffer adjacent to Nottingham Road and I-70. The proposed Future Land Use Map indicates this area for low density residential • t` development which basically preserves the status quo for this area. Low density residential is the same category used to describe the Wild Ridge and Mountain Star neighborhoods, despite the obvious difference in character and density. The predominate zoning in the area is Residential Low Density. Our Request: My client believes that more attention should be provided to this area in the Comprehensive Plan. To characterize this area as having "tasteful architecture" seems to really miss the mark. The area is mostly built out with only one or two parcels available for new development and therefore the area is more of a future redevelopment zone. We tend to agree with the planning principles and recommendations provided for this although the policies seem more focused on screening or hiding the development that is there rather than dealing with the root of the problem. A quick visual inspection of the area reveals a mixture of well kempt, yet dated architectural facilities, and other structures that appear to be decades behind on maintenance. It seems to us that the Comprehensive Plan should be exploring ways to encourage owners and homeowner associations in the area to redevelop their facilities with improved architecture, landscaping, parking, and drainage facilities. We believe the primary way to do this is to provide incentives to encourage redevelopment of these properties. Density incentives are the best way to encourage the redevelopment of these properties as it will allow property owners to recoup the expenses to either raze the existing structures and rebuild them or rehabilitate the existing structures. Additionally, allowing limited commercial or office type development in a mixed use format may also provide enough incentive to redevelop sites in the area. < Development along Nottingham Road defines the character of Avon to some degree as it is the most visible development from the I-70 corridor. The Comprehensive Plan should respond to the visual impact of the area by taking bold steps to redevelop the area. If the status quo is allowed to continue in this area, then we believe properties will continue to deteriorate. Our Proposal: We believe there should be more discussion on the Nottingham Road area and we offer the following policy statement to begin this discussion: Subarea 16: Nottingham Road Residential District This district is characterized by predominately multiple -family structures and quasi residential uses (churches) with surface parking. While there are a few newer structures in this area with tasteful architecture, the development in the area is generally dated in terms of architecture and building materials. Additionally, many of the existing structures are not well maintained and in a state of deterioration. This area has high visual 2 exposure to the interstate highway and therefore helps create one's impression of the Town. In order to improve the overall aesthetics of the area and to encourage the redevelopment of properties in the area, the Town will provide incentives in the form of increased density and/or by allowing commercial uses. The zoning of the area should reflect the more urban setting of the area by allowing medium and high density residential development rather than low density, which is more characteristic of suburban neighborhoods such as Wildridge and Mountain Star. Planning Principles and Recommendations: • Encourage the redevelopment of residential properties in this area by allowing increased density through rezoning or other incentive mechanisms. • Require properties making use of density incentives to demonstrate high quality architecture and landscape design. • Through the redevelopment incentives, require proper mitigation of debris flows and existing hillside drainage issues, as necessary. • Encourage additional informal landscaping of existing properties to soften the visual impact of structures. • Reseed exposed slopes with native grasses and wild flowers. • Require new development to provide a landscape buffer adjacent to Nottingham Road and I-70, while taking into account views to Beaver Creek. We hope that you will consider these ideas and recommendations in your deliberations on the Comprehensive Plan. If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at 748-0920. Sinc ely Do 'nic F. auriello, AICP Principal JOHNSON 6 REPUM LLP ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT LAW 2321 BROADWAY. SUITE A Michael J. Repucci mireoucc i Ai-rlaw. corn By Facsimile and U.S. Mall Town of Avon BOULDER. COLORADO 80304 TELEPHONE 303-442.190.V TELEFAX 303-442-0191 www-I-rlaw.com March 15, 2005 Attn: Mr. Tambi Katieb Community Development Department P.O. Box 975 Avon, Colorado 81620 Re: Draft Comprehensive Plan Dear Mr. Katieb: BOULDER WINTER PARK RECEIVED MAR 1 7 2005 (community Development 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 abutting properties. The Avon Center is not air conditioned and its owners leave their windows open during the summer. Increased traffic,'and in particular, 22259 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 new 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 ihould be specifically included in the Draft Plan. The Draft Plan should clarify that new density in the Town Core should 22259 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 sense of place and that this objective should not be overridden by purely economic concerns. Thank you for your consideration. Very truly yours, Michael J. Repucci cc: George Pakozdi (by facsimile) Keith Elliott (by facsimile) Tom Crosbie (by email) Tedra Harring (by mail) Bob Roman (by email) Stuart Borne (by email) Steve MacDonald (by facsimile) 22259 FU. 17.2005 10:47AM iT WEST PARTNERS NO.954 P.2/3 Bast West Partners Febniary 17, 2006 To, Tambl Kollob, Town of Awn From: John wane, Andy Gmnlon Re: comprehanelvs Plan draft of February 0, 2006 We haw read the reviled 4r4ft compreheneNe Plan. are411001 We only haw few oommento that pertain to the confluence site for you to ccnober In wveml places In the document k mentlol 4 IM or celvey4rtc• to " ORW creek VII4oe . Pxample: under oppetunitles 4114 con MmInto A *MY$:'T11e CW4ence alta offers the pftr*l to develop 4 IR fog* dimetly connecting AVet's Town core wtih Beaty crook MOW, You may want to conakler the farm "Beaver creak Mttunif W rather than "Beevor creek VNktge• 4e the potential Itit Is much more Ikely to Acne• Now crook Mountaln of the top of chair 12 wllflout dkaot access to 9aaver crook V11 Ate. • policy 0.1.0 sip 4oevelop a rlww front pa*that connects itis Fogle Rlwr to the. Town Core 4n4oly to NottU om Park. This may be sementics, but we think a the peoelble perk as 411nwr perM 41ono the Fapl• R1wr, with a (patimy/pla m) connoogat thrcuah the corlf nonce all• to the Town core. This feel• a blit dtifererd es we're not corMn that It would neoassartly be'parkalW Me wore dletence from the 940 River to the Town core. Thanks for the opporanity to comment. 100 OW THOMAe PLUM I ROS piAwas 7770 • AVON, COM AOO 81630 FHONR 970.43.9700 FAx 970.4s.720s Feb 15 2005 12:29PM M IELLQ PLFMMIMG GROUP, 9 •748-0377 1�1 I 1 aY�eNN rhMlna eMUP February 149 2003 Eric Heideman Senior Planner Town of Avon PO Box 975 Avon, CO 81620 Re: Draft Avon Comprehensive Plan Dear Brio: Thsak you for the opparttmity to pardcipate in *w drafting of the Avon Comprehensive Plea As you may be aware I have been retained by Vail Resorts to monitor the planning effort and the process for the Avon Comprehensive Plan. Vail Resorts has asked me to send you this letter with their continued QOW&16 raised back in September, of language referring to the premvstion of the "Red House." Under the Medium Priority Subareas and within subarea 6 (U.S. Highway 6 Gateway Conidor) the plea makes the recommendation to "preserve the *Rod House' as cuinzoilherftage smanity." Vail Resorts owns the "Red House" and requests that this tutamen and any otter reference to this structure be removed Brom the plan. First of all, the subject property is not located within the corporate limits of the Town and secondly the gWxtme has no ealtinal or heritage significance to the Town of Avon. It seeau es little premature to identify any structure or property in the Town as worthy of preservation until a proper and comprehensive analysis has been conducted Town wide. Itis our understanding that the refbre' ;to the "Red Home" was offered as a public and do at in one of the cpm a data ouland analysis to concludein the tof the that the structuree in W e ve Plan and does sot reflect the proper cultural amenity. Given the lack of comprehensive research and evaluation into the cultural/heritage value of this swwtum, we believe the reference should be deleted tkom the plan. P. 1 Feb 15 2005 12:29PM RIELLO PLANNING GROUP, 749-0377 If you Gave any gneations, Please feel free to cell iue at 746-0920. Sincerely, C: Town of Avon Planning Commission Jack Hums, Vail Resorts 0 P.2 JOHNSON &5 REPUCCI LLP ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT LAW Michael I Repucci mireoucciCali-rlaw. com By Facsimile and U.S. Mail Town of Avon Attn: Mr. Tambi Katieb 2,521 BROADWAY. SUITE A BOULDER. COLORADO 80904 TELEPHONE 303-441-1900 TELEFAX 303-442-0191 www.j-rlaw.com March 15, 2005 Community Development Department P.O. Box 975 Avon, Colorado 81620 Re: Draft Comprehensive Plan Dear Mr. Katieb: Lc - BOULDER WINTER PARK. RECEIVED MAR 1 7 2005 Community Development 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 abutting properties. The Avon Center is not air conditioned and its owners leave their windows open during the summer. Increased traffic, and in particular, 22259 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 new 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 SA 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 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 sense of place and that this objective should not be overridden by purely economic concerns. Thank you for your consideration. Very truly yours, Michael J. Repucci cc: George Pakozdi (by facsimile) Keith Elliott (by facsimile) Tom Crosbie (by email) Tedra Harring (by mail) Bob Roman (by email) Stuart Borne (by email) Steve MacDonald (by facsimile) 22259 FEB.17.2005 10:47AM F WEST PARTNERS NO.954 P.2/3 East West Partners February 17, 2006 To: Tombl KAlleb, Town of Avon From: John Pens, Andy Gmnlon Re: Comprehensive Plan draft of February S. 2006 We have rood the revised draft Comprehensive Pion, Groot Jobl We only have few oommenta that pertain to the Confluence site for you to consider In several places in the docurnent It mentions a lift or conveyance to "Beow Creak Village. Example: under Opportunities And conatroirrIs M eays:'The Confluence site offers the potentiml to develop a Ilft facility dit* connoons Avon's Town core Wit 0aa1Mr Creek village". You may went to consider the term "Beaver Crook Mountain" rotor than "Darwr crook VOW as Me potoMlal Ilft b mush more likely to owns Deaver Creek Mountain at the top of chair 12 wMhout dlroct access to Deaver Crook Vlllege, Pgicy 0.1.8 says "Dswtap a river frorrf peas that �rtneota the Bagb RWer b the Town Cors end pmolOty to Nottinshem Park. This may be semantics, but we think of ihs poAelpls park as a 91near park" Along the Eagle River, wAh a (pathway/plaza) conneotion through the conAusnce alto to the Town Cora. This feels a bit different as wVre not cortain that It would necessarily be "park'like" the entire dletonce from the ftle River to the Town Core. Thanks br the opportunity to comment. 100 PAST THOMAS PLACE ■ 90. DRAWER 2770 • AVON, COLORADO 81620 PHON! 970.843.9100 FAX 970.8/7.7205 Feb 15 2005 12:29PM MI IELLO PLRNNING GROUPS 9 748-0377 . III�YMa- Flmnnlns Gnu' Febnlary 1A, 2003 Eric Heidemaan Senior Planner Town of Avon PO Box 975 Avon, CO 81610 Re: Draft Avon Comprehensive Plan Deer Eric: Thank you for the opportunity to Participate to the drafting of the Avon Comprehensive Plan. As you may be aware I have been retained by Veil Resorb to monitor the planning effort and the process for the Avon Comprehensive Plan. Vail Resorts has asked me to send you this left with their continued concern. raised back in September, of language refacing to the preservation of the "Red House." Under the Medium Priority Subareas and within subarea 6 (U.S. Highway 6 Gateway Corridor) the plan makes the recommendation to "preserve the IRed House' as culumd/herftage amenity." Vail Resorb owns the "Red House" and requests that this statement and any other reference to this stracn rs be removed from the plan. First of all, the subject prop" is not located within the corporate limits of the Town and secondly the eWctura boa no cultural or heritage significance to the Town of Avon. It seems as little premature to identify any structure or property in the Town as worthy of preservation until a proper and comprehensive analysis has been conducted Town wide. It is our understanding that the reference to the "Red House" was offered as a public comment in one of the open houses early in the development of the comprehensive plan and does riot reflect the proper data and analysis to conclude that the structure is in fact a culttual amenity. Given the lack of comprehensive research and evaluation into the culturallheritar value of this structure. we believe the reference should be deleted from the plan. P.1 Feb 15 2005 12:29PM MI IELLO PLRNNING GROUP, 9• 748-0377 If you lave any quadom, please feel free to call me at 748-0920. Sincerely, Dominic F. MAW1e110, AICD Principal C; Tows of Avon Plalming Commisoion Jack Huns, Vail PC$" 2 22 M;0a Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (DRAFT) • Orient bhii n capitalize upon the river as an amenity by generally stepping down with varying he' across the site to create a more natural scaling. Building height should not exceed eight ries above grade and maintain a strong visual connection by preserving prominent view c dors. Parking areas, trash dumpsters, and loading or service areas should be screened and/or ui fered from the river corridor and from Highway 6 to minimize impacts upon the river corridor and sustain compatibly with the river environment. • Create a seamless vehicular and pedestrian connection to the Town Center and preserve public access to the existing linear path/natural park running along the riverbank. Connections from this path to both the Town Center and Nottingham Park must be created in an ecologically sensitive manner as a key natural amenity. • Encourage preservation of all trees in wetland areas. In developable areas, loss of existing trees should be minimized without restricting development below the density that would be allowable in the absence of such trees. • Use signage, streetscape design, building forms, landscaping, points of interest, and other wayfinding elements to help orient visitors and lead them toward important destinations within the district and Town Core area. • In the event there is a passenger train on the railroad ROW, the Town of Avon should anticipate and provide for transit facilities between the Town Center and the Confluence. Subarea 4: Avon Road Corridor Avon Road is the most traveled road in Avon, providing direct access to Avon's Town Core areas, I- 70, Highway 6, and the Beaver Creek and Bachelor's Gulch base areas. In 1997, the Town of Avon completed a major improvement project of Avon Road that replaced all five of its signalized intersections with roundabouts and provided significant streetscape enhancements. Though these improvements and enhancements are widely recognized as having achieved their primary objective for congestion relief, two significant issues still confront this corridor. First, the ease and speed at which vehicles traveling through Avon's Town Core area between the 1-70 interchange and the entrance to Beaver Creek and other U.S. Highway 6 destinations is such that travelers are not enticed to venture into the Town Core's two major mixed-use districts. The second significant issue is that Avoripoad fun �s a b rrier f destrians attempting to walk within the Town Core between the,r own C er L.cand the -own Center c�� inatlistrict�' Planning Principles and Recommendations: • Integrate Avon Road into the Town Core development and redevelopment efforts, wayfinding and pedestrian planning, and other streetscape enhancement planning to ensure that Avon Road provides a sense of arrival to the Town of Avon rather than simply functioning as a pass through connector between I-70 and Beaver Creek. • Create a pedestrian bridge over Avon Road to fully integrate the Town Core and link the Town Center districts. • Use signage, streetscape design, landscaping, points of interest, and other wayfinding elements to help orient visitors and lead them toward important destinations within the district and Town Core area. • Use build -to lines and other means to create visual intercepts for those traveling along Avon Road and view corridors into Avon's east and west core areas. • Limit building heights fronting Avon Road to existing heights to avoid a canyon effect and to 25 2/2/05 •J JA I d Mauriello Planning Group March 31, 2005 Planning and Zoning Commission c/o Eric Heidemann Senior Planner Town of Avon PO Box 975 Avon, CO 81620 Re: Draft Avon Comprehensive Plan — Nottingham Road Area Dear Eric: Thank you for the opportunity to participate in the drafting of the Avon Comprehensive Plan. I have been retained by the owner (Barney 1204, LLC) of the Alpenhaus Townhomes located at 510 Nottingham Road in Avon. The owner has asked me submit this letter to the Town with regard to future planning in the Nottingham Road area. The properties in this area are listed in the draft Comprehensive Plan as "Subarea 16." Under section IV, Town Subarea Planning Principals and Recommendations, subarea 16 is listed as a Low Priority Subarea. The plan includes the following language with respect to subarea 16: Subarea 16: Nottingham Road Residential District This district is characterized by limited developable area due to steep slopes to the north, frontage on Nottingham Road, which is classified as a commercial collector road, and high exposure to I-70. Existing residential development is typically multi -family buildings with tasteful architecture. (emphasis added) Planning Principles and Recommendations: • Encourage additional informal landscaping of existing properties to soften the visual impact of the large structures. • Reseed exposed slopes with native grasses and wild flowers. • Require new development to provide a landscape buffer adjacent to Nottingham Road and I-70. The proposed Future Land Use Map indicates this area for low density residential development which basically preserves the status quo for this area. Low density residential is the same category used to describe the Wild Ridge and Mountain Star neighborhoods, despite the obvious difference in character and density. The predominate zoning in the area is Residential Low Density. Our Request: My client believes that more attention should be provided to this area in the Comprehensive Plan. To characterize this area as having "tasteful architecture" seems to really miss the mark. The area is mostly built out with only one or two parcels available for new development and therefore the area is more of a future redevelopment zone. We tend to agree with the planning principles and recommendations provided for this although the policies seem more focused on screening or hiding the development that is there rather than dealing with the root of the problem. A quick visual inspection of the area reveals a mixture of well kempt, yet dated architectural facilities, and other structures that appear to be decades behind on maintenance. It seems to us that the Comprehensive Plan should be exploring ways to encourage owners and homeowner associations in the area to redevelop their facilities with improved architecture, landscaping, parking, and drainage facilities. We believe the primary way to do this is to provide incentives to encourage redevelopment of these properties. Density incentives are the best way to encourage the redevelopment of these properties as it will allow property owners to recoup the expenses to either raze the existing structures and rebuild them or rehabilitate the existing structures. Additionally, allowing limited commercial or office type development in a mixed use format may also provide enough incentive to redevelop sites in the area. Development along Nottingham Road defines the character of Avon to some degree as it is the most visible development from the I-70 corridor. The Comprehensive Plan should respond to the visual impact of the area by taking bold steps to redevelop the area. If the status quo is allowed to continue in this area, then we believe properties will continue to deteriorate. Our Proposal: We believe there should be more discussion on the Nottingham Road area and we offer the following policy statement to begin this discussion: Subarea 16: Nottingham Road Residential District This district is characterized by predominately multiple -family structures and quasi residential uses (churches) with surface parking. While there are a few newer structures in this area with tasteful architecture, the development in the area is generally dated in terms of architecture and building materials. Additionally, many of the existing structures are not well maintained and in a state of deterioration. This area has high visual 2 exposure to the interstate highway and therefore helps create one's impression of the Town. In order to improve the overall aesthetics of the area and to encourage the redevelopment of properties in the area, the Town will provide incentives in the form of increased density and/or by allowing commercial uses. The zoning of the area should reflect the more urban setting of the area by allowing medium and high density residential development rather than low density, which is more characteristic of suburban neighborhoods such as Wildridge and Mountain Star. Planning Principles and Recommendations: • Encourage the redevelopment of residential properties in this area by allowing increased density through rezoning or other incentive mechanisms. • Require properties making use of density incentives to demonstrate high quality architecture and landscape design. • Through the redevelopment incentives, require proper mitigation of debris flows and existing hillside drainage issues, as necessary. • Encourage additional informal landscaping of existing properties to soften the visual impact of structures. • Reseed exposed slopes with native grasses and wild flowers. • Require new development to provide a landscape buffer adjacent to Nottingham Road and I-70, while taking into account views to Beaver Creek. We hope that you will consider these ideas and recommendations in your deliberations on the Comprehensive Plan. If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at 748-0920. 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The original documents have been scanned in a manner that provides the highest possible resolution that is achievable for viewing and printing purposes. VON O L O R A D L Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan I Wei a -FT• gdow&ot rO5- February 9, 2005 Public Draft Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (DRAFT) ! F TABLE OF CONTENTS I. AVON'S VISION................................................................................................4 II. INTRODUCTION............................................................................................... 5 A. Purpose of the Plan..................................................................................................................................5 BA n's Histo and C mex....................................................................................................................6 �M k —I�G.� E ND LA USE A C TY FRAMEWORK.........................................7 A. Existing Land Use Patterns...........................................................................................:..........................7 B. Opportunities and Constraints...............................................................................................................11 C. Future Land Use Plan............................................................................................................................13 D. ' Community Framework Plan ArVdJCey Goals and Policies of the Plan.................................................17 IV. TOWN SUBAREA PLANNING PRINCIPLES AND RECOMMENDATIONS............................................................................................21 2 2/2/05 A. Subareas Priority Classifications...........................................................................................................21 B. High Priority Subareas...........................................................................................................................23 C. Medium Priority Subareas.....................................................................................................................26 D. Low Priority Subareas...........................................................................................................................30 GOALS AND POLICIES.................................................................................34 UK TvB. A. Land Use and Development...................................................................................................................34 Economic Development.........................................................................................................................40 C. Transportation........................................................................................................................................45 D. E. Environment..........................................................................................................................................48 Housing .................................................................................................................................................49 F. Public Services, Facilities, Utilities and Government............................................................................51 G. Parks, Recreation, Trails and Open Space.............................................................................................51 H. Community Image and Design..............................................................................................................52 I. Regional Awareness..............................................................................................................................55 J. Implementation Matrix ..........................................................................................................................56 VI. APPENDIX........................................................................................................58 A. The Planning Process:........................:........:.....::.................................................................................58 B. Plan Organize[ion.......................:...........................:...:..........................................................................59 C. Amendment Procedure..........................................................................................................................61 D. Market Conditions.................................................................................................................................62 E. Fiscal Analysis of the Land Use Plan....................................................................................................62 F. Buildout Analysis..................................................................................................................................62 G. Public Outreach Overview.....................................................................................................................62 H. Relationship to Other Plans and Documents.........................................................................................62 I. Legislative Authority .............................................................................................................................63 2 2/2/05 Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (DRAM I. Avon's Vision M;. Avon is unique due to due le as a& community serving the needs and interests of those that live and work within the community full- ime and as a resort community that hosts both short and long -tens visitors. The juxtaposition between th two functions has often made planning and decision-making for the Avon community and its leaders c enging. During this planning process it became apparent,, however, that much of what the commu ity expressed in terms of values, beliefs, and desires for Avon's relfuture could in fact provide a synchroni direction for many of the unique issues and concerns associated with each of Avon's two identities. Put simple terms - St ""A gnat place to Un is also a g at piste to visff, and conversely, a gnat place to visit should certainly be a gnat place to live. as��.4 From the understanding that Avon' due le as a community for year-round residents and as a destination ^,Fj} resort community could and shou mutually supportive, a set of core themes were identified that [�yy/ provide an overarching direction for the Comprehensive Plan and its implementation. I • Sense of place and character. Avon will be a 11 develo community made up of smaller residential neighborhoods and a thriving Town Core at co lectively provide a unique sense of place and charm that is not only enjoyed by those that live and work here year -around, but that is SGssI enviously enjoyed by those that come to visit. • Thriving center of activity and entertainment: Avon will provide the Eagle Valley with unique shopping, dining, entertainment and recreational opportunities. \ A vibrant economy: Avon will maintain a strong mid sustainable u e year-round economy gh partnerships with local businesses and resort operators. be(exworj`K,Gti • Connectedness to cultural and environmental heritage: Avon will provide c2 ee l an, architecture and cultural events and facilities, along with strong connections to its spectacular scenery, ample outdoor recreational opportunities, and its ranching and agricultural heritage. • An exceptional transportation and transit network: Avon will offer a multi -modal transportation system that provides convenient, efficient, clean links throughout the town, to ski area base facilities, and the entire Eagle Valley region. • Cooperative partnership with Beaver Creek: Avon will provide more than just a gateway to the Beaver Creek resort area, but is a partner working cooperatively with Beaver Creek in order to achieve mutual enhancements and the success of both communities. a 4 ?✓?Jo5 Town of Avon Comarehensive Plan (DRAFT) II. Introduction A. Purpose of the Plan TL; S The Town of Avon's role in helping to shape the Avon community's f re is to put into place goals and y -es implementation policies that will encourage the types of growth a isioned as the most desirable and beneficial to the community as well as those that will preserve ands ngthen those existing elements that currently make Avon such an incredible place to live and visit. Comprehensive Plan provides the W oundation and framework for such policies and actions by articulating an effective vision in words and in (,tl 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. <3 CANAC The primary purpose of this plan is to create a working document containing specific goals and policies S guide the Town's Capital improvement Program and its review of and involvement with development VCCL proposals. Combining consensus building with implementation prioritization spa Comprehensive Plan a(e;7 strikes a balance between preservation of vital community attributes hale addressing a commum 's financial needs and desire for expanded public services. t/ .S CCO-&"V4- Seven principal project goals guided the development of;;VC"tomprehensive 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'sfuture Capital improvement Programs end its review and facilitation of desirable future development. d e yil�w i 2. Develop a Future Land Use Plan and supporting Community Framework Plan based on X060 'f Avon's existing conditions and their likely evolution that identifies Avon's most ¢esira lle�tuFe, _ _ _ / land'use mix and configuration. hh�"f 'F �a3 A 3. Develop an Economic Reu9 in conjuncts with a Buildout Analya that identities Avon's existing constraints and opportunities to guid . the preparation an se ectron of the preferred land• use plan and to develop goals and policies provide Avon's businesses a competitive advantage. 4. Develop a Fiscal Impact Analysis Mode to evaluate impacts from development activity on Avon's public servsces costs an pu rc revenues in order to understand the inherent trade-offs of A Q�1Q potential land use and developmeLtpcenanos. 5. Update other key plan elements 6. Conduct a planning process th generates citizen and developer Involvement a4fi consensus. A ^'• 7.� �t10ANJ Recently, Avon t., ; -)erlence an increased level of vacancies within its Town Core coal area l a corresponding decline in its sales tax revenues. As a result, in addition to these seven project goals listed II,, �nTt.� fopportunities bove, a key focus of this planning effort was to identify the market and economic constraints and ✓l� facing Avon in order to better understand how land use and development decisions affect the 0-0440& local economy and the provision of public services. From this understanding, the plan attempts to provide a W�i ti dOC , 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 developmenUredevelopment, and to identify additional opportunities for potential privatelpublic collaborations. 4y�5 u�rw 't4COMM Wt h YK0re, Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (DRAFT) . D(,eSe ctj _�VUN L —{ B. Avon's History I,,r hJ1 ��G — The Town of Avon is located in the Colorado RockyMouSIL along tie 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. ti P— Before the fust 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 tum of the century, there. %Yqe 40 -passenger trains a day going 8h �o CN—A�h The Nottingham family moved td� in 1896. The ttinghams ran cattle and %fie, S� oats, wheat, peas and hay. In 1941, the ranch made the ch ge from cattle to sheep d continued to do so NWSi until 1972 when they sold their controlling interest in the land to Benchmark mpanies for real estate ;yam development in response to the burgeoning tourism industry in Eagle County. a tourism was driven by rr the very successful Vail Ski Area and the continued development of the Beaver Creek and Arrowhead Ski 1 tl OLI Area's adjacent to Avon on the south side of U.S. Highway 6. Thirtip"fourth eneration Nottinghams still A call this area home and have several public streets, parkion, developments amed after the family. 7 Avon was incorporated as a town on February 24, 197fter 10 years,Iin 19 8, Avon had a permanent population of 1,500 people. Twenty years after inco in 1998, that popul tion doubled to 3,000. As V.40 6 f2rMS a*J6 O-�� Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan_ (DRAFT) MO of 2002, Avonpopuiahoh dace againpiac'tically doubled to 6,081 with 2,089 households h 'C C - III. Land Ovat ,pity Framework wrt6la. sic 0.1tkO4Jn or'C Wt A. Exlsting Land Use Patter er Cp'� ��i �t a� K� Avon's existing pattern of land uses has r'emained'essentially unchanged since the adoption of its 1996 Comprehensive Plan with the notable exception of the annexation and initial development of the Village at Avon PUD on 1,790 acres of land cast and north of the Town's previous boundaries. The pattern of existing development in Avon has been shaped by land use regulations, natural physical characteristics of the valley, and man-made facilities and features that have been constructed over time. Significant natural features that have influenced land use patterns include the steep slopes on the valley walls, relatively flat terrain upon the valley floor, the Eagle River, and smaller tributaries and drainages such as Metcalf Creek Buck Creek and Swift Gulch. Man-made features that have had an impact upon development and land use patterns within the Towo are the nulroad, US Highway 6, Interstate 70 (I-70), the local strut pattern, and Nottingham Lake. Ownership of lands by the US Forest Service and the remaining to d ownership patterns have also had an influence upon the arrangement of the various Iand uses within J ` the Town. Lend development patterns and land use designations were initially formalized in 1974, when Benchmark Corporation received approval from Eagle County for the creation of the Benchmark at Beaver Creek Planned Unit Development (P.U.D.) which"comprised the majority of the area that is now'the Town of Avon. Through the platting of the 513 -acre Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision, Blocks 1-3, each lot or development parcel was assigned a land use designation specifying the permitted uses upon each lot, and also assigned a designated number of development rights. Each development right assigned represented the v00 DV Y OSt Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (DRAFT) A ability to construct one dwelling unit. At the time that Avon was incorporated, the development rights system remained intact and a zoning ordinance was adopted. This system has since been amended over the years; however, some of the original development rights were adopted as part of the last major Zoning Code revision in 1990. The primary focus of urban development within Avon has been in the Town Core area adjacent to Avon Road. This important roadway is the major north -south connection between I-70 and US Highway 6, and serves as the main access to Beaver Creek Resort. East of Avon Road, the land has been developed mainly as a one to two-story shopping center arra, and is primarily oriented toward serving consumer need for both local residents and visitors traveling by automobile. A limited amount of office use also exists within this area, as well as a moderate number of residential units within vertically mixed-use buildings. The recent development of the Chapel Square mixed-use project and the associated redevelopment of the former Wal- Mart shopping center have provided a starting point for redevelopment of this area. A number of older developments are ripe for redevelopment due to their age and their underutilization of the land on which they are located. The area just west of Avon Road has developed into the most intensely developed area of the Town Core. The initial developers of Avon intended the area to become the major focal point and hub of the town, and the buildings constructed in the area (Avon Center, The Seasons, and Mountain Vista) reflect this intent by their higher density character, including a vertical mix of uses with retail and commercial uses on the ground level and a mixture of residential, office, and lodging uses on upper floors. The buildings in this area currently orient themselves along the Town's pedestrian mall, but the Town has initiated efforts to convert this pedestrian mall into a new 'Main Street' that-wit�commodate both pedestrian and automobiles. t✓G,,y� _�j _ � r p _ •_,L Located east of Avon's existing Town Core is the Village at Avon nnexed into the Townu/o'f�iA`vonY' -fir in 1998, the Village at Avon covers an area of approximately 1,790 acres extending from the existing Town Core on the west, the railroad right-of-way on the south, the I-70 bridge over the Eagle River near the Eagle -Vail commercial area to the east, and the valley's northern hillside north of I-70. The PUD established entitlements to develop 2,400 dwelling units (500 of which are to be constructed as affordable housing) and 650,000 square feet of commercial development. The approved PUD development plan and associated PUD Guide provide the Village at Avon developers a broad amount of latitude in terms of theh4IK ) placement and types of uses that can be developed. In general terms, however, the PUD development plan ,,/e identifies mixse urban village development with a system of open spaces/parks and r civic/cultural/entertainment uses along the valley floor, a regional commercial area immediately south of the new I-70 interchange, and residential on the lower and up �� the valley's northern hillside. West of the Town Core area is Nottingham Lake and its associa parraand and surrounding residential developmen This area, along with the western portion of Avon between U.S. Highway 6 and the railroad, has a focus of relatively intense multi-familydeveloment. Avon's elementary school and the ' `S`,p [strict water and wastewater tree pan are so located in this area. J; r A node of commercial activity within Avon is located on the north side of the 0/Avon Road interchange. The land uses in this area include convenience stores, auto repair shops an staurant. These uses service S� the local population as well as highway travelers. Residential uses are also situated along the north side of I- 70, and take advantage of the buildable areas adjacent to Nottingham Road. The Town's only light industrial land uses occur along the western end of Nottingham Road and along Metcalf Road north of I-70. Uses in this area consist of a mixture of wholesale commercial, warehousing, 2 AS Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (DRAFT) � O a� office and commercial service facilities. The area i nmarily eveloped, with only a few remaining vacant parcels. Located on the north side of Avon are the Wildwood, Wildridge and Mountain Star residential subdivisions. These areas have been designed to take advantage of southern views and solar exposure. Wildwood is a mixture of duplex and multi -family residential units, including affordable and deed restricted projects. Wildridge has developed into a mixture of single-family, duplex, and multi -family residential units. Mountain Star consists of high-end single-family residents on large lots. t Eaglebend and Nottingham Station are residential areas located along the Eagle River, on the east S` 0 Avo between the railroad and the river. These areas include a mixture of \multi -family, duplex, and single - ween housing u`ni-tL"4 vl__ o ] d �lll // CQ�.lSCv�LS S. �� cotM{' -� (As 9 1 Z"s IWO r; IDIOM N,'�wiY.L�N'•��1 �1�\tom.! �IN.i\1�I=� �.'�•r� 13 r' mill 'i l fim• Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (DRAFT) stc ki rs 140t *01 oQ V M! B. Opportunities and Constraints pts td An inventory of existing and potential geographic and physical elements influencing tts futm s planning efforts was conducted. The results of this investigation were compiled in a map of the, opportunities and Constraints. The following aro me of the key elements, ice the Opportunity and onstraints map: p .r Opportunities: u�c • The Town C4area east of Avon Road offers important potential for the redevelopment of older buil mgs an the re -organization of parcel boundaries and the associated street pattern to create more organized and effective urban framework. • The Confluence site offers the potential to develop a lift facility directly connecting Avon's Town Core with Beaver Creek Village. • Development of the Confluence site offers the opportunity to connect Avon's Town Core to the Eagle River. • The development of the regional trail through Avon along the Eagle River offers opportunities to� increase recreational and mobility options to and from Avon. �"SZ-43 • A number of historic and culturally significant buildings and structures�offer an opportunity to create links to Avon's past and strengthen Avon's sense of place and uniqueness. Nottingham Park provides a strong anchor/destination to the development of Avon's future Main Street. • The Town's existing civic and recreational amenities near Nottingham Park are resources that can be leveraged and enhanced to strengthen this area as Avon's civic and cultural center. 1p�(h • Potential to use the railroad right-of-way for transit service, trails, or a new street. Constraints: �� . • Avon Road is perceived to create a barrier for pedestrians attempting to walk be ween the To Core's east and west sides. 14 • Avon's east Town Core area is fragmented and lacks stron to and estrt onnections au . • The railroad right-of-way creates a linear barrier separating Avon's Town Core from other conn 91 residential and commercial area and the Eagle River. t',v S -h yvq 1 S+1 OL droA�A�V*11 U4 U3 i 4,t.- ove v(01 4,t�vte 'Kea ,was ,� �� WAM -4 r W z u 2 r- ro 4 0 w Town of Avon Comorehensive Plan (DRAFT) C. Future Land Use The Future Land Use Plan establishes preferred development patterns by designating land use categories for specific geographical locations. It should be understood that the land use designations depicted on the land use map do not supersede the Town's zoning districts and regulations. While the Town's zoning districts and their associated regulations establish each parcel's property rights in terms of allowable uses and conditions of development, the Land Use Plan and its land use designations are illustrative only and associated to general geographic areas and are therefore not suitable for parcel specific decision making. TheFuturo Land U Plan was d lveJ by: `%St cross- VC-F-r"Ls-fo tom`_- • Intt?nlgranting tVh�e ideaSand ceo'n�cierns orf]Noc_ ' all residents and property owners expressed at Stakeho dertm Interviews, Steering Committee meetings, Public Open Houses, and the Town Council and Planning and Zoning Commission; -titiy • Analyzing existing land use conditions, opportunities, and constraints related to physical, social, JQ V. economic, and political issues and concerns, • Market conditions related to the future residential, commercial, office and industrial uses; • Create a balanced, more sustainable inventory of land uses that provides landowners and developers greater flexibility to meet changing market demands; • crease the supply of residentiallaccommodation and commercial uses within Avon's Town Core to provide a critical mass and diversity of uses, services and amenities that create both day and A night activities within an inviting and energized urban environment-, • fine an overall community form that peaks in terms of density and building height in the Town 9w, Core area surrounded by lower density and scale development; and Create a unified and cohesive physical framework and community image betweenI the Village at Avon and Town of Avon{ 4. G0A%K6tl 54t \PA{•�� t„�„ Ur �(4�t i S JN oS� 1 X1,1 alp. 4/yi- �n' d 46 04Cf -�6 +�A1 PDiV,-r crol'AcluLs in Lb ov�U kle a r � t -CL . f4AUA CS' Cdv� Sts'ti r U W i-�'�o JV �u L� -2 6Csw1g0. DJd Lk V_ of mud U i S1 J�Vk. G� a, Town of Avon'Comarehensive Plan (DRAFT) The following definitions are in nded to jesc�e intent of each land use designation depicted on the Future Land Use Plan. They cocoordination with thaom rehensive Plan's overalVision and its individual Goals and Policil%a ' s { i v�ki p �! • Civir/Public — Public areas are intended to contaid use rel to cominumty services, sdch as fire `I stations and municipal; stations, schools, community centers, hospitals, municipal centers, policeP maintenance yards. Each proposed public use should be evaluated separately in terms of its land area and topographical constraints, as well as its compatibilj with adjac s�,� L 4 � �� • Open Space — Areas identified as open space to be pprrotec m development, so that the natural 1 character and environment of the landscape ' preserved• Open space may also be used as a buffer }� 3� between conflicting land uses and activitie as an edge to the community, to preserve views, as a mechanism to preserve a valued natural resource, or to t the ublic from a hazardous situation Floodplain, with their associated riparian habi and wil ife, steep slopes, ridges, an o er lands with unique physical properties are also good c dicta for op.ee�►►n�� sp#e des' I tions Yt COW%ft� parkland— Parks are intended to provide for the passive and actr•Ve recreation needs o community or region. Where possible, they should be located and designed to take advantage of na features and,* ^ amenities. err r • Residential Low Density — Areas designated for residential low density are intended to provide sites for ' single-family, duplex, and multi -family dwellings at a density no greater than 7.5 dwelling units per acre. • Residential Medium Density — Areas designated for residential medium density are intended to provide sites for multi -family dwellings at a density no less than 7.5 and no greater than 15 dwelling units per acre. • • Residential High Density — Areas designated for residential density are intended to provide sites for multi -family dwellings no less than 15 and no greater than 20 dwelling units per acre. • Mixe4se Commercial Shopping — The intent of the mixed-use commercial shopping designation is to create an area providing commercial retail and serve uses with a supporting mix of office, residential, lodging, and entertainment uses. Building design, siting, and orientation in coordination with the provision of shared parking facilities/structures, and public gathering spaces should combin an environment that is appealing and inviting for people arriving by bo automobile Ifo! • Mlrer&se Lodging - The intent for the mixed-use lodgingdesignation is to create an area with a mix of uses in an urbanized, pedestrian -oriented environment. A high proportion of lodging and other residential uses should be achieved in order to create the needed critical mass of population and activity to energizeTown Core area. Supporting uses may include commercial retail and services, !bwnment, and office uses. Building should be vertically mixed, with retail, restaurants, and other commercial services located on the lower levels in order to encourage a high level of interest and trian activity. Other uses such as lodging, residential, and office uses should be located above. WeOiN`^ es Buildings should be four to eight stories high. Building design, siting, anas the street in coordination with shared parking facilities/structures and on -street parking, public . r gathering spaces and amenities, all working together to create an environment that facilitates pedestrian circulation and creates an exciting urban environment. 15 2/2/05 I `�kf Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (DRAF17 Mix , e Residential – The mixed-use residential designation is intended to provide an area of mixed- use elopment that extends the Town Core eastward into the Village at Avon PUD and transitioning into the PUD's central residential development area. A mix of uses is encouraged for this area to include high density residential and lodging related uses, commercial retail shops and services, and civic facilities. The mix of uses may be achieved either scattered horizontally across the area or vertically within individual buildings. The physical environment should promote walking, bicycling, and transit, as well as providing a high quality of urban life for residents and visitors. Regional Commercial – The regional commercial areas are intended to serve both local and regional shoppers with a wide variety of commercial uses, including discoun b I o - retailers, offices, su rmark , and other similar uses. &Cs Q60)C4__` IA Neighborhood Commercial – The areas are intended to provide neighborhood focused retail and service uses (such as markets restaurants and cafe etc that conveniently located near —� connected to nearby residential neighborhoods. `�� No, Light Industrial Commercial Employ ne Light industrial and employment areas comprise a variety of businesses, including h and development firms, repair distributors and light manufacturing. These may include supporting office, accessory residential uses where appropriate. • ( \i.k., 6K.,6,e.nc��be�aRra.P 01+ V't a.Q.Q fit► r�wta�� b,E,a„l,. �CfJW, tN.1/lGi a�[ C 6ekik9 V%✓ems j ,/ 16 2MOS trio OV ft1 jmv� ? -TWo t,ttAo lots Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan _ (DRA hie- W_s4 — ' - ' ' y�fS. E D(._,Community Framework!—POMIIa_n_� Key Goals and Policies of the Plan the &num airy Framework Plan shall be used in conjunction with Future Land Use Plan to illustra ke © communi y desi¢n policies contained in the Comprehensive Plan to achieve the desired community character. The Framework Plan is NOT intended to be a land use plan. A major focus of the Community Framework Plan is to define relationships between designated land uses to create a meaningful and logical structure for future development. The application of the Community Framework Plan is fourfold: 1. The Community Framework Plan illustrates the larger -scale relationships between Town Core and other key areas within Avon; a 2. The Community Framework Plan provides illustration of the land use goals and policies; IL3. The Community Framework Plan provides a starting point for development submittals by f G(LSSt illustrating how specific land use designations can be refined usinipm. Comprehensiv goals and �� 1 N policies; and TUAI 4. The Community Framework Plan provides a potential overall vision for Avon's comrftuhity design structure. The plan serves as a guide and checkpoint to ensure that individual development plans are coordinated to create a functional, desirable overall land use pattern. ,.►y In order for Avon to realize its vision and its as aced community goals and objectives, the key challenge S~ r facing Avon is to enhance its Town Core area�Community Framework Plan identifies the Town Core`S as being comprised of the mixed-use nodes on the east and west sides of Avon Road, the currently undeveloped Confluence site located west of Avon Road between the Eagle River and railroad, and the 1S commercial areas at the intersection of Avon and Nottingham Roads. The Town Core is intended to be Avon's focal point for social, business and cultural activities. Specifically, the Town Core is anticipated to G rovide mixed-use development of the highest intensity within the community supported by an exceptional ' estrian-oriented environment. The Town Core will provide a range of retail, business, lodging, civic, f. 17 cultural, and residential uses. The Town Core will also serve as Avon's major transit destination. In 1 ��,��" addition to the emphasis this plan places on achieving the potentials within the Town Core, it is also 7 S�" essential to understand how other key areas within the community should relate to the Town Core. The following sub -areas represent key areas within Avon with significant ties and associations to the Town Core. • The Village at Avon Village West District (Subarea #7) • The Village at Avon East District (Subarea #8) • The Nottingham Park District (Subarea #5) • The Nottingham Road Commercial District (Subarea #17) Each of these districts and their relationship to the Town Core area are described in detail in Section V. i Town Subarea Planning Principles and Recommendations'. &4 Y1r�f.VC�oww.hp( OF d�d IS" Implementation policies for undeveloped vacant lands -and the connections of future development to existing neighborhoods will provide both the Town and potential developers with clear expectations regarding the Town's desired vision for future development. Urban design goals of the Community Framework Plan include: • Identify needed pedestrian and automobile connections to link all parts of the community and to develop a more functional and walkable community. • Identify a general re -orientation for selective redevelopment of key parcels within the Town Core 17 =MS Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (DRAFT) area to simplify its circulation system and increase opportunities for viable mixed-use development. • Identify important historic and cultural resources worthy of preservation and/or enhancements. • Identify'important community gateways and corridors and their enhancement. • Identify a basic framework that works in conjunction with more specific sub area planning principles identified in the plan. �.` 1 oats and PAethePaKyGfA�rie`.9t Th�Comprehensive Plan update and a Community S con supported by many broad goals and policies, however several specific goals and policies comprise the most timely and important direction for the Town of Avon. The key goals and policies also provide the basis for sub -area planning principles and design objectives that follow this section. r i k ZOO�j l� I These specific objectives are also the most relevant for the Town o pursue following the adoption of ver the next 5 to 10 years. I{eX goals and policies of this plann are' Policy A.3.3: Inventory, yze anc priorities (see Implementation s vlan(as the community seeks G �-O illi Wvtt�lWl�Zc UWW" adjacent to the developed portions of the town, tors and othei environmentally -sensitive arease for v possible acquisition and/or preservation as open space or for othet public purposes, or restrict these lands to very low density development in order to mintain Avon's visual identity. (Page 37) Policy A.6.1: Developsd ubams plan for the East Town Center District idend g more appropriate parcel configurations and corresponding new utomobile an to circulation alignments in order to increase the district's viability. (Page 39) ��c4 �4V.nn-vJie�a M%1�ttd t��- //Policy B.1.1: Conduct J etail analysts to identify specific opportunities to increase guest-relatedre expenditures within Avon to reduce sales tax migration to othed (Page 40) ow k 7 Policy B.1.11: Review thods in t to better meet Avon's parking needs within the Town Core, including a it creation of a Town Core parking district. (Page 41) Policy B.2.5: Establish a protocol for addressing public economic and demographic information 1requests, as well as coordinate business attraction, retention, and reinvestment efforts 1 �"wLbetween Town departments. (Page 42) Policy B.2.7: Investigate the potential costs and benefits of establishing a vacancy assessment fee to discourage long-term commerciallretail vacancies. (Page 42)ek a, _1e�; -p2 fit„%uwt" Policy B.3.6: velop a joint visitor center with Beaver Cre saiwbfeit=jftn to increase the effectiveness of providing information about the Avon 4_4e . community, its businesses, and the various special activities and events occurring within GO.% a community. (Page 44) i' INr' �i �/V�' . �e �5 1 S /� 90 •rl.r�V" � l _. - -tet V� 'is Tl CP VC_I -�'1�1 * YK4dC �,; s t 1st. 2rM5 Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (DRAFT) M //�� Policy C.4.2: Investigate transpo/Whnology options that could accommodate transit passenger as well 4as 7)kier and p honor tCd�re J' n Tov�n Cote with B�� k��large�. (PKB4 _ Y Tlti�o T .wx.y -t .'".'T" ^ M cc' t t'� Policy E.1.2: Initiate a housing needs assessment to understand the housing needs of the community and establishing policies wAyrograms that would address these needs. Ideally, a housing strategy would takef L into consideration the unique opportunities and constraints found in the community. (Page 49) Policy E.2.4: Establish a minimum dwelling unit size requirement for designated affordable housing units that effectively meets the residents' livability needs. (Page 50) Policy G.1.5: Conduct a master plan study ofrNottinghahr Park to identify program enhancements to potential art cultural, and recreational facilities to better activatq and enhance i isvrea e{ Avon's major recreational and cultural center. (Page 5 +troo�Y � rO i VL Policy G.1.6: Develop a river front park that connects the Eagle River to the Town Core and possibly to �� c., 7 Nottingham Park. (Page 52) Policy H.4.2: Use the development of a East Town Center District specific area plan to inventory, analyze, and prioritize suitable sites for potential infill and redevelopment, to define a new a modified street grid, and to enhance the district's wayfmding elements and overall I_ 4? pedestrian -orientation. (Page 54) I-('l,,i` s dlifRAZ4 -{yin A.(o• 1? Q k, Ko \PfSt PJVOA- Co✓z? hvav\,? t_S{vv i e&t u ttia�� Si S 7 C-7� Teo ��N � 1,�,.�fti�.,.�•{ � �� V'^�I —VAO k1D W.46 v4.1 o(U +o 15 (koi sto j 212/05 Q J a W to W W cr a O .0 O LL O z O H u c �o a 3 U- E E 0 V e._ Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (DRAFT) IV. Town Subarea Planning Principles and Recommendations A. subareas Priority Classifications N While the Goals and Policies is plan generally apply to all areas of the Town of Avon, the system of subarea designations provi specific planning and urban design recommendations to distinct geographical areas within the Town s part of this current planning effort, a re-evaluation of these subareas was undertaken to ensure that planning guidance and implementation recommendations were still current and appropriate. The first step of this re-evaluation effort was to assess the appropriateness of the previously assigned subarea boundaries and to make any necessary changes to ensure that each subarea still comprised a logical, cohesive geographic entity. The next step was to assign to each subarea one of three relative priority designations — High Priority, Medium Priority, or StaticlLow Priority - based upon the perceived level of significant issues and/or changes confronting a particular subarea. This was not done to understate the importance of any particular subarea of the4own, but was instead done out of the recognition that in order for the Town of Avpn to most effectiveiy realize community-wideVision andspals expressed within this Ian, that the&bwn needs to prioritize whereed how it expends its energy and resource bring about the greatest amount of change. 11tT Asult of this classifications effort anew map identifying the Town of Avon's subareas was produced updating where appropriate subarea boundaries and classifying each subarea by its relative priority level. The final step in this effort involved re-evaluating each subarea with particular emphasis upon the high and medium priority areas in terms of the appropriateness of these subareas' general intent and specific planning principles and recommendations given the context of this Plan's Vision, Future Land Use Plan Community Framework Plan, and als and licies. we wM06--106"j 4 Ct'a^, OV "e o,�,� VY - wt vex 1 g CL W z W wWN I f.i O Z O Q LL O z O F- I� �r a El y � s i N N �r a El v vbOk- du3�kt s t t1 it- s � tlw� Town of Avon Comore Halve Plan (DRAFT VCvistd U Way\ Qu�-c AVON B. High Priority Subareas%�k C The following subareas are deemedYoimt a i tenon or a of von. ��rus s ` 1• e. Yow c �s5 i S Ino ev fi Subarea 1: West Town Center District The intent of the West Town Center District subarea is to be an intensely developed 'xC&se, pedestrian -oriented area that serves as the primary area for residential and lodging develop t within the overall Town Core. Currently, this subarea provides a diverse mix of land uses in vertical ' efjise buildings that contain retail, office, residential, government services, civic facilities, and parks loosely grouped around a 50 -foot pedestrian mall right-of-way. In 2001, the Town of Avon completed a specific area roaster plan process for this subarea that articulated how the subarea could enable Avon to better realize its potential as a regional activity center. Key components of that planning effort identified the 2G WC V* following elements: �kktAt4K" - The creation of a new "Main Street" in the existing pedestrian mall right-of-way; - The re -alignment of,Wes ench�mark Road�in order to improve the development fees' ility of key�� (� remaining vacant parcels; r—ut Ley-�f, /�� h w&,' 13 01 v"VThe linking of pedestrian and automobile circulation of Avon's Town Center to the Confluence�?j„�trN site and the Eagle River, and, WPAJ? - The development of a parking structure associated with the expansion of Avon's Recreation Center. Iss �oc:M d.'4 C 6YYWn4Nl 0� Planning Principles nd Rlecommen- datiL46"d,t:, rt L r , t +0� • Develop a mix of uses that rovide a strong resi enual/lodging bed base suppo by aim x of , gu ruing commercial Uses. /�� V kA.? • Cred inviting storefronts with retai and d restaurant uses on ground levels and offr , lodging, and Q H residential uses above public plazas and other gathering spaces for public interaction. 99JJ • Implement the Town Center Plan's Main Street and other key recommendations. • Enhance both pedestrian and auto connectionsipthe West Town Center District the East T wn Center Districxand the Confluence District. \ W W11 • Use signage, streetscape design, landscaping, points of interest, and other wayfinding elements to help orient visitors and that`{(eLad them toward important destinations thin a district and the I nnpJtJ! Marga Town Core area. •0101 IS CVKC�ry7-M�i 1/4Ks? +CYfVyL, 11``^ ��titi 1 • Use build -to lines and other architecturally interesting detailing on and ylevel�rst floor with looks;) y aq(,t elements such as canopies, overhangs, and sloped roofs to create a ore interesting sueetscape and JjO(_ e . to % an enhanced pedestrian environment. Buildings of various sizes should be sited along the street 10Ct�.l�t �t4dE0� ed to avoid Ion stretches of straight, narrow spaces �� iuv�$ I� ir� Ooh i . • neve d incorporate a new/expanded transit cente d joint private/public structured parking cc acilities that prop e - r p easan es an access m parking structures to the public street and buildings. �' ' C$LSWv& &fM-ptv.cdvv a du"i ubarea 2: East Town Center District The East Town Center District is intended for a mix of uses with a primary orientation toward major .TOtt r qMv, Wtc( *'A (X�G d'1r S ` e(2/2/05 ^ ' `1ti'7Cw uLt .1C - Ne tris °�D C Tr,3 OI rv► o Sri CJrri U eh X_ S, Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (DRAFT) t tams • e"., � A g voaa— � t� �o we Wd(W%41*To s,�t? .. ,retail establishments pl smaller retail shops and personal rvi establish ts, offices and V, , v(, W ^supporting residen ' adging uses. e- to -s o commerc m s primarily oriented to !�Ljboppea arriving b ar characterize this subarea Current parcel configurations coupled with building 7�" J sited away from the street edge and surrounded by large expansive parking lots result in an incoherent framework of confusing street layouts, indirect pedestrian walkways, and diminished sight corridors. 1 ` ' Wayfmding for both pedestrians as well as automobiles is poor, particularly from Avon Road, thereby diminishing the enticement for visitors to explore this area and frequent its commercial and retail establishments. Significant redevelopment opportunities exist for many properties in the district. P (j Redevelopment potentials should be thoroughly inventoried and jointly planned. This district also abuts t on the east to the Village at Avon project and its anticipated future development. Strontt, cohesive consistent ana conserve commum ex tiencs. �pb�9%4^^ WL% b ppSlPlanning Principles and Recommendaons: d '•.l'�'•_Y l tU t �M 4 �� • Develop a mix of uses consisting of commercial development with supporting resident odging development by reconfiguring key parcels and/or redeveloping older, u tilized uildin s 15 adjacent to Avon Road that are compatible in size and scale to existing development on the west of Avon Road. %A�4 , . T O -W14 S or 5 S F 10—CUA/L). • Accommodate arc or retailers without large expanses of parking to ensure in ividual buildings and their uses are integrated into 'a larger, unifying framework. Createa cohesive physical framework and community image (compatible building orientation, scale, massing, sitting, street -S alignments, streetscape furnishings, signage, lighting, etc.) between, the Town of Avon and the V ills a at Avoc in order to implement a modified ,sptr,e,e,t. �d pathatfund ez pattern ams—NEar^ a ljll WV%• 01 'Street across Avon 9&_kan&d 'B (� " • Use signage, streetscape design, landscaping, points of interest, and oth r wayfmding elements to help orient visitors and ead them toward important destinations within the district and Town Core GCS Y • area Ik$Ka ikspansietX"tuttlY-ea?SSt/wskiUt Use build -to lines and other architecturally interesting detailing on ground level/first floor with elements such as canopies, overhangs, and sloped roofs to create a more interesting streetscape and 15cit an enhanced pedestrian environment. d` S • Strengthen the pedestrian environment by ensuring convenient pedestria>d a to cess to the C _ L 7 Village at Avon via both Fast Beaver Creek Boulevard and Chapel Place. • Develop public/private structured parkin facilities. f►F{- • C.JecwrtC*w.vrv.Mv.C�+"► F s q►.i.�crta f•trt;.� Subarea 3: Confluence . Istria _ �, The Confluenc District is intended to facilitate an extension of the Town Center with significant residendal/lod in corn onent, limited supporting commercial and services uses, and t lift access to the eaver Creek base areas The district is comprised large] of undevel land, with the e peon of the area's dtstnc wastewater treatment facility em to ee housin The district has direct access to the railroad right-of-way, the Eagle River, an a planning and development of this district should appropriately incorporate these key assets. ��` •� Planning Principles and Recommendations: Yl L • • • t . •� , • Develop a mix of uses consisting of bed -base development with+ supporting commercial development. Develop a conveyance linking development on the Confluence site to Beaver 24 / 2!2/(15 Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (DRAF77 ( - �� Orient buildings to capitalize upon the river as an amenity by generally stepping down with varying I v Q i/V1� heights across the site to create a more natural scaling. Building height should not exceed eight stories above grade and maintain a strong visual connection by preserving pro`met view corridors. Parking areas, trash dumpsters, and loading or service areas should be screened and/or buffered from the river corridor and from Highway 6 to minimize impacts upon the river corridor and sustain compatibly with thironment. 7 • Create a seamless vehicular destri onnection to the Town Center and RMEMEpublic access to the existing mear path/natural park running along the riverbank. Connections from this path to both the Town Center and Nottingham P,•a�rk Ymust crqated in gn ecologically sensitive manner as a key natural amenity. /."""^1 64N -i FAL • Encourage preservation of all trees in wetland areas. In Bevel pable areas, toss of existing trees aU�X hould be minimized without restricting development below he density that would bq iiO n,� a absence of such trees." �O�r►N-� v��.A'�av'*d' eve • Use signage, streetscape design, building forms, landscaping, points of interest, and other wayfinding elements to help orient visitors and lead them toward important destinations within the district and Town Core arta a� Wt ove, 0 p^P0,/{ux r\��yp • In the event there is a asse o the rat Ow, the Town of Avon shojujd anticipate and provide for trap n facilities between the Town Center and the Confluence. • GD15GL4 &S V� Go✓✓;otov+aBeaAreA Oje& ] - Subarea 4: Avon RoadCorridor Avon Road is the most traveled road in Avon, provr direct access to Avon's Town Core areas, I- 70, Highway 6, and the Beaver Creek and Bacheloulch base areas. In 1997, the Town of Avon completed a major improvement project of Avo cad that replaced all five of its signalized intersections with roundabouts and provided significant streetscape enhancements. Though these ,- /�__ improvements and enhancements are widely recognized as having achieved their primary objective for �l( - congestion relief, two significant issues still confront this corridor. First, the ease and speed at which - vehicles traveling through Avon's Town Core area between the I-70 interchange and the entrance to Beaver Creek and other U.S. Highway 6 destinations is such that travelers are not enticed to venture into the Town Core's two major mixed-use districts. The second significant issue is that Avon Road T functions as a barrier for pedestrians atteritpting to walk within the Town Core between thTq own Center �d�e Town Center C ffniwreieFSheppirt trick 1` JJ�• tp�� Plai:=d eAe"Comthendatioits: v \\ _ rAx_yJ� • Integrate Avon Road into the Town Core development and redevelopment efforts, wayfmding and W pedestrian planning, and other streetscape enhancement planning to ensurethat Avon Road y,� s provides a sense of arrival to the Town of Avon rather than simply functioning as a pass through connector between I-70 and Heave Creek. w,' • Create a pedestrian bridge over Avon Rooay, ince to the T wn Corend link eyTo�wn�,� , aV „� S• Center districts.,dNt� "0" � af(ys/• • Use signage, streetsc design, andscaping, points of interes and other wayfrnding elements to J help orient visitors and lead them toward important destinationwithin the district and Town Core 4. • AUse build -to lines and other means to crew visual interee is r those traveling along Avon Road /l) and view corridors into Avon's east and west core areas. X. heights fronting Avon Road to existing heights to avoid a canyon effect and to _. 25 2!2/05 �'i'6Y 0 Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (DRAFn preserve Beaver Creek views. TWOW05 t� j C. Medium Priority Subareas I 'ray, (,O -LA t�1 The following subareas are deemed to present a medium priority for the Town of Avon. AVON AkW C,1V Subarea S: Nottingham Park District k {,WtA A . , The Nottingham Park Distri5ig intended to serve as Avon's cultural, civic, and recreational hubs included in this subarea are6ottingliam Park, the municipal office complex, fire department, library, and the Town's recreation center. The area functions as the center for community activities, such as the �.�J between the municipal center, toe ark, the Town Core and adj nt sidential uses exist, but will �{,v� . ��\need to be enhanced to respond to key future developments in th ow Center�edEiag Districtand. )need Confluence River Front District. Views and ac and from the Nottingham Park aro key components to Avon's image and identity. N Y .� �t"� Phiming Principles and Recommend o;,rt �a+n Jwu SCOO.I • Strengthen this area as a cul and o center by evelo in amenities such as an r �� p amphitheater, concession sten s,old.'to a park beyond the normal level of active and �l1 rve recreation activities and proviestern anchor to the future Main Street. riv comfortable spaces along Buck Creek for passive activities as an alternative to the �-}U" / lay feel sand other active spaces available within the rest of Nottingham Park. ►.vA/�s • Use signage, strcetacape design, landscaping, points ofinteres and other wayfinding elements to t7 help orient visitors to the district's various functions; the cul ani d c � M rycenjer, an toward important destinations within the Town Core area. CCCCCC �� • Realign Benchmark Road perpendicular with the future Main Street per the Avon Town Center ."�•t, owl'% Plan and enhance the pedestrian c4 n�Gon cen the anmieipni eV'% rand the park. ♦ EOAKA.c:E JG• Kj c�tVt4 V1l�.i ,/ {,,��/Subarea 6: U.S. Highway 6 ate ay Corridor fi � " pYW n "t A�,erti,. l'"w " '�"�' The U.S. Highway 6 Gateway Corridor provides an impatient gatewa[yatLWC� efin5 s V %00--N ° Iakmmunity image. The area is characterized by: (1) the flat areas present►y used f king; m� t visibility from U.S. Highway 6; fflthe pri p s to Beaver Creek; and (t the Folsom/White .lam property located on the south side of U.S. Hr wa ,c:n> The undeveloped parcels currently serving as panting areas and other accessory uses for the Beaver reek ski area present an important influence on development within the Town of Avon. Though these arcels are outside of Avon's municipal boundaries, the Town. of Avon should be consulted on proposed development on these parcels. j *t � This intersection of U.S. Highway 6 and Avon Road is a major gateway to the Towd As part of the Town of Avon's roundabout improvement project, this intersection was converted to a full roundabout with attractive landscaping and monumentation identifying both the Town and Beaver Creek. This corridor area also includes the Nottingham Station commercial area at the intersection of Hurd Lane dy and Avon Road. A pedestrian link is needed to connect this commercial area to the'Towo Center District and the Confluence River Front District. Gt,ml- The Folsom/White property is intended to provide residential/lodging uses with supporting commercial ® ` ' 26 7J1J05 a wed„ —Y n 4 .� �� -Abo�.tsIY\ Nutlo c . iCM 0. Town of Avon Comprehensive Plann((DRAF'17 O O CON! d service uses. The area is somewhat isolated from other development within Avon due to its location on the south side of U.S. Highway 6. The area is characterized by steep terrain, with limited buildable areas directly adjacent to U.S. Highway 6. I�Wy -Is`- ou �0.(izq '4- G 2 Planning Principles and Recommendations: • Enhance the U.S. Highway 6 right-of-way as a landscaped boulevard/parkway to provide a sense of arrival and departure for those traveling to and from Avon and to strep then Avon's overall community image and identity. y�np�ruv3� -�? • Limit development of s�rth side of Hwv�6 to guest service facilitieswear the Village Road intersection and to neighborhood supporting commercia near the Prater Lane intersection. • Strengthen the association between the Town of Avon and Beaver Creek throu�; co.m1patible streetscape elements, efficient access and cooperative visitor information center. I�K�e� let • Encourage screening of ski area parking areas and other accessory uses. • Create strong pedestrian connections to the Confluence`te and th Town Center�stricts. rive the 'Red House;as cultumitheritage amenitXlt• �1 �tstY i (Limit building heights to four stories so as to not compete with the Town Core as the focal point of lte Town. D•V\ 44%rwat %ttLT !N • r Minimize cut areas and preserve areas of steep slopes. Buildings should be built into the hillside hway 6. u,g'fD� S �ubarea 7• V ge at Avon West Dlstri V � Lp V � 1"r',n".-t/ �� The Village at Avon Villa pst District is intended to provide a pedestri oriented mixed-uurb village with commeroial r es�i htial, lodging, educational, and alto opal ses along wr—tt t an T •ri pt .ven c enter, The site is characterized by good visi r rty m - ,Ben a topography, and proximity to th�To_� Center istricK In order to create a unified and cohesive frameworkeo co-mmunity image building and site development elements as well as public design elements .such as street alignments, streetscape furnishings, signage, and lighting need to he coordinated between the Village at Avon develo r and the Town of Avon I-rQ Planting Principles and Recommends°.ns: ash 1 �4a • Create stron auto to Z�6n8bctiona to fhe E�act Town Center via �th Beaver Creek ou evard and Chapel Place. 06-k "OvIt 6 t k"11 � b L • Create a unified and cohesive physical framework and community image (compatible building ' k orientation, scale, massing, sitting, street alignments, stteetscape furnishings, signage, lighting, •. etc.) between the,Village at Avon and the Town of Avon. Limit building heights to four stones so as to not coppirpete with the Town Core as the fo�c`a'll point of *a Town. WVA:k- rrvz V-%wuvtwz� 3 s pries' . 14 '.'n kb-P% e14 to 124 Step buildings' mass backhom adiacentmads to reduce building scale. Site buildings to create various sizes of spaces along the street edge, avoiding long stretches of eti4:.,6, ne�mm enor�a 4 ,"55 Ue arehen (DRAFr)—_til.. . IL4- MqS- 6e &W C l � 2A � ` AVON ti /w canopies, overhangs, and sloped roofs. Provide well -fit, pleasant pedestrian access from parking structures to the public street and buildings. • Encourage retail and restaurant uses on ground levels with offices, lodging, and residential above. • Oevalop J t private/public strtrFtured�tparking facilities f \kK d0 o+ �' ^1,6f _ I Subarea 8.tge at Avon East District b The Village at Avon East District is intended to provide the district's western half a residential medium . density neighborhood with supporting commercial development, neighborhoo4Zjiented commercial with su000rting educational. recreational and service oriented uses just we of William.J. Post interchange. The srte is c c- fe(ized sloping topography along the v floor�teejer slopes rising up to I-70� �-iA ILII- h LS VhDt" �l�J Tah p J-6 wt �.iw..-.# Planning Prindples and Recomm ndations: • Create a unified and cohesive physical framework and community image (compatible building ifs orientation, scale, massing, sitting, street alignments, streetscape furnishings, signage, lighting, i etc.) between the illage at Avon and the Town of Avon. 0.0. ('` • Limit 6uwg1 �;�0�'es so as of compete with the Town Coro as the focal pointITIF-I of fire ow 40 . �S�`, • Create a strong overallyadestrian-orientatio �� Subarea 9: Village at Avon North Gateway District Ka/t^-Q A The Village at Avon North Gateway District is intend to provide for residential developmenR a community park ne north ing developed through this district will provide an important east -west connector on the north side of I-70 linking William J. Post Boulevard and Avon Road. The district is highly visible from I-70 and thus presents a strong influence on Avon's idea Additionally, the area will serve as the gateway to the Village at Avon Residential „.. Northem Residential District The existing Buffalo Ridge residential development is relatively isolated Jv from other community commercial and service areas The elevated topography on either side of I-70 ffers the possibility to construct a pedestrian ove s that would directly link this area with the illage at Avon akar a} Distncl5 t YK Ik CO IIS KL C* l Planning Prind and Recd endatlons �/l J �.L� y � P � �4'�gge-o t 0. Gl Y �f- �(. nstructaeEa tJFtGge ver I-70 linking the Buffalo Ridge Sresidential development to the Village at Avon District. fid., Step buildings' mass back from the I-70 view c or uce • m ale. t�J ►"tom l✓� • Provide east -west pedestrian and bicycle routes. N&f!,4A"i� • Encourage additional informal landscaping of existin ro rties to the visual impact of the f1'large structures. V • Protect ridgelines from develo menti Subarea l0*VWea AvoonDIc s�t,mTI�? l(��3.... The Villa at Avon District "W io�o provide regionally oriented commercial, residential, A ntM ,, nc and artivitiPa. The area is telati.velv.flat located at the base of steeply slooing -[,�..a,�,,�-c;-� Vie:(,�yf�ec.LcR►.2ced; t�- act 4cc� 0. Sys U• s S o�S`� W -arc.- Tow of Avon Comprehensive Plan (DRAFT) tl a �� O 00 We wtAsF bl o� 4l -- hillsides. a L`�- b Vii 6 '�C Plannin les and Reco Develop per approved Village at Avon PUD as regional commercial medium/high density ni k, and a school site. qp �r � • I enttfy and serve significant cultural heritage resources present on site. t pS LRp,�-CD✓ -�.� tr` riU►a y �„„. tfiyl�l•�visi�It�yUwi ?0 . _ ubarea 11Metcalf Road District The Metcalf Road Districbirhttendad.W providdight industrial and commercial service uses as well as . b accessory residential development. Existing light industrial uses on Nottingham and Metcalf Roads are intensely`a—eda with large buildin ngs on small sites; generally with insufficient landscaping; �1!"1 uncrowned parking, storage and trash containers. The area's high visibility from I-70 makes it important to the Town's image. Concerns over traffic safety issues as well as the area's generallyCOO aesthetic characteristics are perceived as negatively impacting the image of the Wildridge and �7 Mountain Star sidential developments located behind this area. Yet, it is also recognized that these businesses provide a critical component to Avon's overall economic health and sustainabili% In 7,,addrn, opportunities should be encouraged to develop livetwork developments tFaplow for light • manufacture./industrial uses that do not possess significant conflicts with other sding land use Planning Principles and Recommendations:` t • Accommodate . limited/accessory residential development that s6ppo princ' le �� P/ industrial/employment land uses. / f�• Devel estn or ssibl an auto under as under I-7 to link this area to West,B vgr, ~ Creek Boulevard. l�(%t�k cvyy��4 �`rc't �^'� b"�a, 0 iO �n.� �OS 1 • Coordinate with CDOT to introduce trees on uphill slopes in the I-70 right-of-way to partially j; erlpYd /� . screen buildings and other accessory uses. r,�s�. `,,1((�. • Encourage new developmeti that minimizes significant re -wading, and provides for proper on-site N ftl C/ parking and circulations. \Ire 0 �iiva • Require new development and encourage existing development to add architectural or landscape screening of storage areas, HVAC equipment, loading docks, and trash containers. • Limit building heights to three stories:-- 1s`} 41cl hint? C-) d i Subarea 12: Railroad Corridor L am _ W� &' tctM 1� ipr� e railroad corridor runs the length of Avon fronreestto-wwt ion the Ea le Riv creating a -�p ubstantial north -south barrier through much of Avon. The Town has been successful in securing rights to construct an at -grade crossing for West Beaver Creek Boulevard, and recent approvals in other �.� nearby locations for additional crossings Teem to indicate an increased willingness on the partof the railroad )any to allow such crossingsZ�iren is not beingu orf rail ia-Tic leavm$ ��UYj e corridor effectively vacant egron transportation agencies/coalitionshnve made efforts to acquire the right of -way in whole or in part in orde�tp velop a regional transit and/or trails system, though �� ( the rightof--way's final disposition remar s un own. Nevertheless, the ri of --way corriddr J resents an hnportant opportuniAAA•••�� for Avon. The rail corridor"should tegrared into the �` Town. Itshould be considered a tragsportation corridor that is an integral win ent of Avon's overall structure aLnd charas`�� / � �O-e7�"C.. w{ t,GWG RdS Ir tL �Sc, S IyY c • ® a"� (1113 '�'' "`"' S 29 D Y�I.Sa`f V { GlD �� b1sl�VIA �� t�- '� uis St�pa/>�a 15 1 To oo✓'P KCSTt44CJ 441,41# 6e— le%t dl ltA £u Tow of Avon Com rehensive Plan (DRAFT) W-� 0.0 l l , -� K")) � 1/0 W'*_.6V\V4; aim AGS,,j ds VIN I nr WA( lanning Principles and Recommendations: 1 % J f • Ensure that the railroad right-of-way is preserved for future transit, trail or other transportation t related potentials. i `r,�OV Develop additional at -grade ve crassmg to tter connect the Confluence River Front Y- area and the Nottingham Station ommercial area the Town Core 's mined -use lodging and �D�''Y k i- v ` . Nltrnovnttt s+Lii er, ei•`H� ttv fi da sc,kctr<d S o`wvi D. Low Priority Subareas Tye or%04.6��t ' acci'SttS-fwvvt c.orri�(e✓-hs ZU 61aSir4 tse-3, Mr- 13 est Ree�siidential D D tD_IatL_[oYtL�yy��ow_Uif! vt� / sen yest residential district cohsists of the Aspens Mobile Home Park/In recent years, a�SY�nnprovements to landscape treatments, fences, and general clean up have resulted in the area presenting W '—`� itself as a vital affordable neighborhood. ��/ �L k, j�� ("j �µO �pC A' `v'The area has the otential to be redeveloped -Over time as ieher density master -planned afford 1 Ftp , sidenti ^This c be c si in a Ion -term fu o v when residendai t� \ velopments in the area rear capacity, and altemauve solutions for housing are being sought Those �r' 7 solutions should include pocket parks and enhanced pedestrian connectivity. �� NOI f( Planning Principles and Recommendations- -` e C • aOJ Coordinate with CDt71' to intiodu row along the southern 1-70right-of-wayto screen �►.1�L J the mobile home park while preserving views to downtown. The landscape screen will also buffer the highway from the residential uses and partially screen the light mdus 'al uses across a ,1 5 interstate.: P -MS i v'W4 ttA*a.rttherrit'St o+ *�� { tµolE • Encourage continued improvements to the visual quality of the area. S F h V kv • Limit building heights to three stories, and require developments to demonstrate preservation of views to the Town Core through the strategic placement of open space or the further limitation oft t7t�" I building height t1- �-�- • Subarea 14: River Residential DistrictriviMom l uch of the river residential district has been ed, but re real enGsil evelopment that will cur along the river beyond the boundaries shown on th Urban Desi Plan hould be developed in ave lll---a+++ccordance with the recommendations for this subarea. The major design m uences are U.S. 6, the riparian environment along the Eagle River, and public access to the river. character of the river and its associated natural habitat should be preserved by sensitive site plann' g, architecuuirr{al •detailing, 1 and appropriate setbacks, color, and scale of structure. ! S 1 `^ri 5? �G S1� 4 -Planning Principles and Recommendations: �+'"lU., j• • Encouragetevelopment to take into c,qQnsideration the objectives of the Eagle River Watershed a(ll- Management P1ariXikk..... (wn•.# i3 IU4 rh`t'U4 ..,,?): • Provide a public access easement, where appropriate, within building setback areas in new develo2mcn► A_ 4o thegle River for Public enjoyment of the riveid construction of a el public recreational trail. %k) -C K ; (�ttM 1 M^� 1 • Provide public parking and signage at strategically located trailheads. S� PY pi acus s tl-f SCO -'au I VMS 5 i S So va o�� l�' Roes �oi"i^-�►^, {� ac,�r e U115iat . Town of Avon Cornorehensive Plan (DRAFT) hx-5-biz pcb4 IoN:�c.? • VXUV41 • BuildiLilding ld be oriented to capitalize upo a Eagle River as an amenity. Parking areas, trash dumpsother uses that could potentia y disrupt the quality of the river environment should be locy from the river and design to have the least impact on the river condor. • Limit hei t to to f . The intentis to establish a scale of development that is subordinate to the Town Core and compatible with the river environment. Buildings should be S % designed to step down in height as they near the river and in response to the natural topography.. 1' • Plant indigenous trees and shrubs to screen existing large residential buildings along U.S. 6. and r1r...Q .._... _ �.- -' - Vn_�t,� • .�l,l��t1�e, {'ti sfav�e..t Je.+,.�w1`Evalko�i�n-. AJ ✓� `u��bares 15: Nottingham Park Residential District i s Qlottin am Park is bordered to the west, north, and northeast by existing residential l Y•' development. Provisions for pedestrians and bicyclists along West Beaver Creek Boulevard and adequate screening of parking areav,ould elp enhance the character of the area. adw_�d [t/►t/�o V\ Planning Principles and Recommen a nos: V� ".� n�Yl • Encourage existing development and uire new development to screen parking areas with �� __C" .S) landscaping material. •"(%s P ,y� yy�q Qt ga �b Ftta ke l •�-'�f/tQ. �` • Requ new development to be least of the sa a dualityand charade as existing development �xCO Subarea 16: Nottingham Road Resides District • v_nl�x This district is characterized by limited developable area due to steep slopes to the north, frontage on Nottingham Road, which i classified as a commercialcollector roa .and high exposure to I-70. x Existing residential development is typically multi- roily buildings wit}ytasteful architecture. Planning Principles and Recommendations: ` a 7 QYK` - tb i • Encourage additional informal landscaping of existing properties to soften the visual impact of the J WA91 large structures. tv 1 J;sC,KS5l VA • Reseed exposed slopes with native grasses and wild flowers. Gly J 0 tM •' Requ-"yj�� iew development to provide a landscape buffer adjacent to Nottingham Road and I-70. Jq1 �t aJ -z Fb % . T f%... , AC7u"VVV;; Subarea 17: NottinghamRoadCommercial District This area's proximity to the I-70/Avon Road Interchange establishes its importance to the Town's identity. Development that occurs he should reflect the standards in the Town Core, Put should not compete with downtown in terms of size of buildingspr intensity of development. I,, Planning Principles and Recommendations: �3 ? bG C(&WL l t e3 J"r • Limit access points on Nottingham Road to simplify traffic movements. �, • Require landscape setbacks and internal landscaping of parking lots. �rh �S *'L • . Screen all equipment and storaee areas from view) WL'�" • Limit building heights to four stn 'es. V. 5.; V4MW6 W- ® r , ` � -C� `s-�ri c.�Q�1-►�,Ut�.�v>'� ��J�l. a�a,�• vxro3 W-14o.t" wt v U am=p .-1- �% Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (DRAF77 J (fir' V-tt i Jn At \ W l ,r� 4—ID ft Subarea 18: I-70 ateway AGO TWDt�,S t� The interchange o I-70 at Avon Road is the main gat ewa� the own. A 1� suitably 1 a] g the west bound off ramp to Avon. However, the gateway: furth develo further enhance its overall image. waw.# `i'w�emu ateway si� s to The emphasis should be on the creation of a positive entry experience that extends the character of the Town Core to Avon's front door. Avon's front door. , ,St!Aj f V4 SAOC tG IW a. ( V_V Planning Principles and Ree mendations: C (4mi � eQµtin.r2_ VK velo a intersections at a on/off ramps on Avon Road to include streetscape improvemen 'QijC� s�ectallandscape features. Subarea 19: Wildridge Residential District Vt OOV- �0 6 U[S l d11 7 This area consists of a residential subdivision containing varying densities, located on the sunny, south - facing slopes north of the main valley fl4jaind , The character for the developed landscape should reflect s the area's dry climate and typically stethrough the use of low water -requiring plant materials. A , n ^� Due to the limited amount of existing shrubs and the open character of the property, special ,w( 1, care should be taken to ensure that all es are compatible with one another and in harmony with the natural surroundings. W p�.�,� , �-I G� .e S §eh�6a Q v Planning Principles and Recommendations: . S, () _ " ( j {�{a ��V+x t l ►nt a� % f_ • Construct bicycle lanes along Metcalf ge Roads. "S , M'J • Consider a trail system open space areas in Wildridge to provide alternatives to the roadways for pedestrian circulation. Cj-, { , IV W�/"^' a • ,Preserve and enhance,the existing open space trails and explaret the possibility of developing additional parcels into pocket parks. UlJ r" r—. �>�'l,•cquire and maintain as public open space the U.S. Forest Serviceowned el adjacent to (Acquire that includes Beaver Creek Point. J,)CP(CtJ-,diA"d jj • Improve the intersection of Metcalf and Nottingham Roads, and impleme t the other recommendations for Subarea 4 to enhance the entry to Wildridge. l�t aJt. f� k SFJ Subarea 20: Mountain Star Residential District e This area is a P.U.D. established in 1992, of large -lot sin e -family homes, located east of Wildridge J- V`� on the south -facing slopes north of the main valley floor This covenant -controlled, gated community has its ondesign review coommi (- } X� • Siva L'{ t p0 U� dtlr,Ql 1n;,- f" rr ViOt ? cls'r`^" t6 1A, r �l'`�✓ Subarea 21: Swift Gulch Distrito The Town of Avon's Public Works and Transportation Departments are located in the Swift Gulch District. In response to the area's high visibility from I-70, efforts have been made to screen the existing buildings and facilities and to use materials and colors that blend with the surrounding hillsides. Planning Principles and Recommendations: • Limit building heights to three stories. Building materials and colors should be neutral to blend in 5"j e -TA ? 32 2/VO5 13 -fu cov '`'n e e Plan WDA 3 , It bid ► ° 1/$Y'IIa 1A� ix Of o� v� A with the hillsides. Access ry uses should be adequately screened with berms and landscaping. Subarea 22: Nottingham Stabon/Eaglebend Residential Dist The Nottingham Station/Eaglebend Residential Dis ' contains single-family and multi -family residential development. The area is agiatl�&develo with a few remaining individual residential lots still undeveloped. Design issues for development in this area are to address visibility from U.S. v ( Highway 6, the protection and enhancement of the riparian environment along the Eagle River, and y 1 �" ppropriate public access along the river. ry r(1or• Tanning Principles and Recommendations: I ^� • Examine the potential to develop an at -grade cro inSs g to connect Sto ebridge Drive to the Village at Avon residential and commercial areas. Cka -f O/ i mot4%� a°aR K NL(5 a Historic structures such as the Nottingham Ranch'House and the water wheel should be presmvft [Va ( vet • Encourage development to take into consideration the objectives of the Ea-gTe-XVrOWatershed�� Management Plan +wA%_ aro, - - • 1 "�'u• •(7ublic vtde a public access easement where appropriate, within building setback areas in new kWlt �� CC elopment adjacent to the Eagle River for public enjo7(�ent of the river and con traction of a recreational trail. • 't=1' h j s 6 *U l � .itiV L �Y�� ny _ , AW • Building should be oriented to capitalize upon the Eagle River as an enity. Parking areas, trash dumpsters, and other uses that could potentially disrupt the quality of the river environment should be located away from the river and designed to have the least impact on the river corridor. Set buildings back from the river to preserve its natural character, and step building facades back away from the river to avoid creating a 'canyon effect'. • Limit building height tq four stories.The intent is to establish a scale of development that is t S su ordinate t me r own ,ore and compatible with the river environment. Buildings. should be designed to step down in height as they near the river and in response to the natural topography. .�`�.►51 `�- • �rovide berms and landscaping between residences and U.S. � d t A ��d pyo vr. Subarea 23: Vlllage at Avon Northern Residential Dista JOW6 This area is part of the Village at Avon P.U.D. hi d arge-lot single-family homes and some Cu" multi -family residential development lova �nn�he so ou n acin sl s noRh of the main valley floor/ B S' This residential area is covemant�oalrolled, gated community w its owJId view committee This residential area has several provisions for public servic s and as that should be maintained. Further public access arrangements wool be bincluding the,, preservation/acquisition of public space located adjacent to this�S Su�''t,s,cyy�, �is kSS ► YoadS VcioAKIv� Wa.US, •�j aY�� korlef ria Hlllside Open Spa C, ' O"vivC IA S# -S O-acves � The Northern Hillside Open Space areas are comprised of the steep slopes ey wall north of I- 70. These areas are protected from development with some limited informnal uses allowed.o further recotttmendadons aro made herei J w a , wi 7 po ® • I 1 y� 33AA 2CL05 A �K V Sl n 1 S I S -tt4 5 -VV b[S'l Ts" %e'tM Y lOA% • Vo kwt 16 %W1 Vr \ k4 6CLCJ(-.t�k l U -fi t Lor d (DRAF ) 0 Jam" 75 Goals and Policies th()Comprehensive Plan, there are a number of brc community a general area of focus in the following Land Use and Development Economic Development - Transportation �eL - Environment" Opewx Spare` .r• J---- -- -.-J. 5 i NVoH -. t V �$t GV\ if +tka e ante a reco provide specific objectives of I goals and policies that serve to provide the c areas: r"1k �c-1�-5dCT�4'P�, ,� pv ritSAA(2.eCoK,i%7 - Public Services, Facilities, Utilities and Government - Parks, Recreation, Trails and Open Space - Community Image and Design - Regional Awareness r h area contains general goals, specific discussion of the topic, and provides several specific policy ectives. Certain goals and policies are more specific and more timely than others, however all goals and cies contribute �he plan and 4eawibuie to the implementation of the vision and pose of the plan. {�S Finally, certain policies are by their very nature interrelated to several categorical areas (such as policies that are relevant to both Land Use and Development and Economic Development). Where this redundancy occurs and is supported by the plan, the policy will cross-reference the related category and should be, considered accordingly. r l) A. Land Use and Development dt Cms Goal A.1: Provide a balanced stem of land uses t offer a rangipousing optiodiverse co=e and employm t opportunitiviting gu aeeommodatlo ; high quality civic d recreational s that work In concert to strengthen Avon's identity as both a year-round resklenthd community and as a commercial, tourism and economic center. Discussion: The loc'n a>�ensity of development contained within each land use category including resides , ions and neighborhood cow: mixed use areas; light commercial pq`_� �/\ ;,�• t' j industrial; ore nt; employee housing; park; and open space directly impacts Avon's future ��e rc health and communityform Although residential development will continue as the "ailing land use within many areas, mixed-use development in Avon's Town Core area � '� provides an important opportunity to ensure that Avon remains a vibrant and sustainable r r jyjof-�;e �Yy community. The development of m``+' ed -use projects, whether they are verticall&ixed within individual structures or horizontall�v}ixedacross consolidated development sites, are identified in Avon's Town Core as an importanjj''means of strengthening Avon's ability to react to changing AO� a market conditions. More importantly, such developments create a more stable and desirable M communityframework that results in civic pride. Policy A.1.1: Ensure that proposed development and redevelopment projects 34 ?l1J05 Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (DRAFT) ��,�,,,,,�� +tiat" �� O conform to the Future Land Use Plan's designations and are of a scale and intensity as appropriate for the planning subarea in which they are located. Policy A.1.2: Focus iasidoaiiaK lodging and other guest accommodation development in to the Town Core to take advantage of the proximity to gue4serving�co� coand other community services. 17 `t Policy A.1.3: Provide/neigh riented commercial development-irr Ieeasieac tAv— Policy A.1.7; Encourage applicants proposing development to meet with adjacent neighbors, businesses and property owners regarding the development proposal. This will allow applicants to identify concerns expressed by existing residents and propose strategies that the applicants could pursue to address the concerns. Policy A.1.8: Require proposed development and redevelopment directly adjacent or near the railroad corridor, particularly in the Town Core, to anticipate future transit within this corridor and to incorporate this potential into building and site design. (Refer to Policy C.3.4) Goal A.2: Ensure that annexations provide an overall benefit to the community and are in conformance with *rComprehensive Plan's goals and policies. 35 2/1J115 .nt to residential neighborhoods and require that these developments provide pedestrian and bicycle links to residenti�l�deHv`elopment. &,41, -MJkA Policy A.1.4: Encourage flexibl zoning such as Planned Unit Developments (P.U.D.) instead of standard zoning district regulations where it results in more effective use of the land. However, such flexible zoning will only be allowed where it provides a benefit to the community and is compatible with surrounding development ust be clearly demonstrated and will be permitted only as needed to achieve effective development. OIL W- t¢_ Policy A.1.5: Include sufficient land for publ uses such as schools, community facilities (such as near office use), and government services.MQ.Md'•`+Z+a. Policy A.1.6: Encourage home occupations that do not negatively impact nearby residents in order to reduce traffic/commuting impacts in the community. Policy A.1.7; Encourage applicants proposing development to meet with adjacent neighbors, businesses and property owners regarding the development proposal. This will allow applicants to identify concerns expressed by existing residents and propose strategies that the applicants could pursue to address the concerns. Policy A.1.8: Require proposed development and redevelopment directly adjacent or near the railroad corridor, particularly in the Town Core, to anticipate future transit within this corridor and to incorporate this potential into building and site design. (Refer to Policy C.3.4) Goal A.2: Ensure that annexations provide an overall benefit to the community and are in conformance with *rComprehensive Plan's goals and policies. 35 2/1J115 Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (DRAFT) Discussion: The number of potential additional annexations is viewed as being limited to a few smaller unincorporated areas that include land adjacent to the Eagle River and Highway 6, and U. S. Forest Service lands north of 1-70. However, when and if annexation of these or other areas occur, acceptance of these lands into the Town of Avon should provide a benefit to both current and future Avon residents and provide a reasonable level of assurance as to the nature and composition of their ultimate buildo disposition. "�;;f t Policy A.2.1: Require all annex ands to be toaster planned in conformance with the Future Land Use Plan and all existingtbwn design standards, and to clearly show physical, visual, and functional connections to existing development and*own facilities. Policy A.2.2: Participate in planning efforts related to lands outside the .Fawn's corporate limits that may affect the ''own by maintaining open communications with Eagle County and other appropriate jurisdictions and agencies. Policy A.2.3: Coordinate, to the extent possible, land use policies and regulations with Eagle County and ether level jurisdictionsaA010%� Policy A.2.4: Ensure that the conditions stipulated in all annexation agreements, subdivision improvement agreements and other subsequent commitments between the Town and an annexor(s) clearly identify the intent and/or purpose of the future disposition or development of the annexed lands, provides a sufficient level of specificity to assure that the identified intent or purpose will be achieved, and provides sufficient assurance that the proposed annexation will support the Town's goals and policies and ultimately will benefit both existing and future Town residents alike. Goal A.3: Maintain a compact community form that provides a distinct physkal and visual separation between Avon and its surrounding communities and that respects and preserves the natural beauty of the surrounding mountains and the Eagle River valley. 5� �^� "f A_4< Discussion: The Town of Avon should continue distinct community identifiable from neighboring communities to the west and east. dditionaJly, Avon's overall pattern of development should continue to follow a classic urban form with its densest and tallest development located in the Town Core, surrounded by development that steps down in both height and intensity. Policy A.3.1:• ' Enhance Avon's compact community form by targeting future y- � ,medium and high-intensity development to infill development locations within the Town Core that are readily accessible to and otherwise integrated with existing employment centers, 36 7JW3 Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (DRAFT) " auoN eeenrterClal shopping areas and transit service routes. Policy A.3.2: Locate commercial, public, and other uses that generate employment and customer traffic near transit facilities or shared parking facilities to minimize the need for automob. a vpl or re-parking multiple times within the same area. Policy A.3.3: Inventory, analyze and prioritize lands' ent to the developedt' portions of the Town, particularly steep slopes, drainager.aro� corridors and other environmentally sensitiv areas, for possible V� acquisition and/or preservation as pen space o or other public P or restrict these lands to ery low density elopment /� , Q in order to maintain Avon's visud tigp ty. n tv U _ _I.K Policy A.3.4: Require that development in the Town Core be at a higher density, including vertical mixe0ase, and rely primarily on shared underground and/or structured parking facilities in 7 combination with on-street parking. Y Policy A.3.5: signate and preserve steep slopes as open space. //�� Policy A.3.6: Maintain the Eagle River as a/rrpV anart corridor and require that new development and redevelopmentjobe compatible with the riparian environment. W' A --. ; Goal AA: Use mixed-use development to create a more balanced, sustainable system of land uses. Discussion: Traditional land use and zoning patterns typically indicate a single usefor a parcel of property. Although development codes list permitted uses, those uses reflect a primary use such as commercial or residential development. Transportation issues such as congested roads and the desire for a walkable, pedestrian friendly community have resulted in the desire of many communities to encourage mixed-use development. The term "mixed-use" can be applied to a development that offers a vartery ofdifferent land uses scattered throughout the parcel (horizontal mixed-use), or it can be applied to a building that contains multiple uses such as residential units atop commercial or office space (vertical mixed-use). This type of hybrid use also encourages shared parking and generates commercial activity as local employees frequent adjacent businesses. Although mixed-use projects are not desirable everywhere, spec i subareas within the town are viewed as being suitablefor this type of use. ;i� C ) Policy A.4.1: Require vertical and/or horizontal mixed-use development to occur in those areas as identified on the Future Land Use Plan for mixed-use to enhance Avon's ability to respond to changing market conditions. Policy A.4.2: Require minimum land use ratios for individual 37 VMS Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (DRAFT) within the Town Core's mixed-use districts to ensure an . �j l ap�`Opriate mix of uses across each mixed-use area. 0 6iti� Y' �J v�IJ� tS'Tt^C. Vt'�'� 1 i tO Goal A.S: Ensure that Avon continues to develop as a community of sate, interactive and cohesive neighborhoods that contribute to the community's overall character and image.u_ r�� 71L Discussion: Residential neighborhoods provide iltey foundation to the Avon community. A+wr desires to continue its successftd efforts to strengthen its neighborhoods by encouraging new residential development that provides a greater diversity of housing choices, that increases the amount of common lan�tcaping and open areas through more compact site design, and that interconnected by exp ung the existrn rat Mm and providing ultiple street and public transit connections. r4 i" .�.` The Future Land Use Plan ident flies three different residential classifications based upon a range of allowable densities: • Low Density Residential: Seven and a half dwelling units or less per developable acre; • Medium Density Residential:. Greater than (even and a half and no more than fifteen dwelling units per developable acre; and • High Density Residential: Greater than fifteen dwelling units per developable acre. Each of these three residential classifications represents the range of average residential densities allowed for any particular development based upon a property's developable acreage. This enables residential developments to provide a mix of housing types within a single development to better meet the housing needs of different segments of community, to create more interesting and integrated neighborhoods, and to efficiently integrate into existing infrastructure systems adjacent land uses. Policy A.5.1: Promote a wide range of residential uses including large -lot single family and duplex, small -lot single family and duplex, multifamily, and vertically integrated residential (housing on the upper floors of mixed-use commercial buildings). Policy A.5.2: Require new residential development to provide i variety of housing densities, styles, and price ranges based upon the findings of a housing needs assessment study. (Refer to Policy E.1.2.) / �t / • � �� Policy A.5.3: Requir zees connections, where appropriate, between proposed and existing residential neighborhoods. The use of multiple access connections, traffic calming devices and/or street design standards that avoid long, straight, uninterrupted routes will be employed to minimize cut through traffic. 38 WNW Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan_ (DRAM no Goal A.6: Encourage viable, sustainable commercial development that enhances Avon's R overall economic health, contributes to the community's image and character, and provides both residents and visitors increased choices and services. Discussion: The Avon commercial market is reasonably strong for major stores, as evident by the recent redevelopment of the former Wal-Mart site with three new mid-sized box retailers. ertheless, vacancy rates in Avon's Town Core have recently been increasing. Opinions vary as to why these higher vacancy rates are occurring, but the lack of good visibility from Avon Road and an undefined configuration of Avon's commercial shopping area are likelyfactors. Because visitors make up a large percentage of Avon's customers, the need for a well designed, easily understood shopping district becomes even more important than in conventional retail centers. Automobile drivers who are not familiar with the setting will make few purchases j%they are not d'(b aware of the retail options and cannot reach them directly. The Future Land Use Play in r y, conjunction with th ommunity Framework Pl r1i aim to strengthenAvon ommercial uses in the Town Core by establishing mixed-use areas and encouraging the redevelopment and reconfiguration of certain buildings and properties. It is imperativgthat Avon carefully guide and direct high quality and sustainable commercial development the Town Core and to increase the commercial variety and choice for local residents and visitors. alike. SRT Policy A.6.1: D evelep-a subarea plan for the East Town Center District identifying more appropriate parcel configurations and corresponding new automobile and pedestrian circulation alignments in order to increase the district's viability. VA i"V - - Policy A.6.2: Require future commercial businesses, where appropriate, to cluster buildings and to provide publicly accessible amenities. Policy A.6.3: Encourage neighborhood -oriented retail and service activities in �n�ovlD'o fes,, p locations that are convenient to residential neighborhoods and major collectors and arterials. Require such development to ( provide pedestrian connections to adjacent development and �(► whenever feasible, to existing and proposed trail systems. Goal A.7: Encourage clean, light Ind =, mmercial and manufacturing uses that are compatible with surrounding opment and that contribute to Avon's local employment base. Discussion: The majority of Avon's existing light industriallommercial development is concentrated in the Metcalf Road District. The location of thikbarea, along the route to the Wildridge and Wildwood residential neighborhoods, often causes concern for the residents of these neighborhoods due to traffic safety as well as aesthetic concerns. Yet, it is also recognized that these businesses provide a critical component to Avon's overall anamir health and sustainability Opportunities need to be seized upon to promote ' c ean" flex-tech/light industrial developments hat do not generate the truck tragic and emissions o en wit i typical industrial use. n addition, opportunities should be encouraged to develop livv'work developments 39 A I" til w Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (DRAFT) no that allow for light manufacture/industrial uses that do not possess significant conflicts with other surrounding land uses. *JA"J Policy A.7.1: Servicerand light industrial uses, including warehousing and light manufacturing, should be directed to terrain that supports effective vehicular access and circulation, and allows effective screening from adjacent uses and public ways. Policy A.7.2: Permit accessory residential uses in association with light industrial/commercial development that will not negatively impact adjacent development. Policy A.7.3: Require adequate infrastructure improvements including safe access, utilities and controlled access from collectors. B. Economic Development Gaal B.1: Identify an opportunities to strengthen (Avon's Town Core in order to maximize Its economic potential. Implement theTown's "Main Street" concept. Discussion: The condition and economic health of a community's downtown or core area is widely recognized as a key determining factor for businesses when deciding whether or not to locate or stay within a given community. This has added importance in Avon's case due to the importance Avon's Town Core area plays in terms of attracting guests. Historically, Avon has been recognized as the Valley's regional retail hub. Recently, however, increased competition and changing market conditions have combined to cause higher vacancies and lower rents within Avon's Town Cort to occur as compared to previous years. These elements include significant competition from recent development to the east in the Village at Avon and to the west in Edwards, the lack of an inviting pedestrian environment and sense of place within Avon's Town Core area, as well as a recent softening of the national and local economies. Policy B.1.1: Conduct a retail analysis to identify specific opportunities to. est laced retail expenditures within Avo sales tax mrgradon to other nearby communities. C C Policy B.1.2: Facilitate the redevelopment of underutilized parcels and promote a concentration of uses in the Town Core. Balance the needs for additional floor area and density with the needs to preserve view corridors and maintain reasonable levels of mass and bulk. Encourage shared access, circulation, and structured/shared ,rparking 'tto unify redeveloped sites. Policy B.1.3: Implement theAvor n Town Center Plan to include its "Main Street" component and the expansion of abutting uses to establish a high quality context. Require all new development 40 AtwZ Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (DRAF7) and redevelopment in the Town Co to documen ays to meet or enhance the plan's overall framewQ m yt. 1u+ Policy B.IA: Enhance the Town Cotc pedestrian -orientation by linking together the two Townistricts, the Confluence site, and the Nottingham Stationrcial arra. Enable pedestrians to easily circulate throughout the commercial areas, including connectiorif across Avon Road and the railroad right-of-way. C#O4EWC:entifies Policy B.1.5: Begin Plaeeieg-er4 thenterDistrict subarea plan, ways to increase the district's commercial viability. ^ Policy B.1.6: Encourage future Village at Avon accoodations, dining and retail to be located adjacent to the To 's commercial core in order to strengthen Avon's status as the regional retail trade center. Policy B.1.7: Support high quality sales -tax generating businesses, such as restaurants and specialty retail stores, to locate in key strategic locations within the Town Core. Policy B.1.8: Promote Avon's viable niche opportunitifSs to create a dive*s� and a five Town Core tensipt profile. (Vi a *-Lot Vr-tt I a: aZo to hsLw7t? ) Policy B.1.9: Allocate Town resources, including but not limited to, Town staff support to Town Core redevelopment efforts and business retention and development efforts. Policy B.1.10: Provide excellent, high-quality public facilities in the Town Core a,r�a.,_e�tK��-,�«p •.,�_ �kE('4 gvra. Rpt�t,�ta.l..•-W'l""�f-> Policy B.1.11: F,svi� e�wmeetthoods for better meeting Avon's parking needs within the Town Core, including the possible creation of a Town Core parking district. Goal B.2: Eusure the ability to fund and implement the necessary development and redevelopment. Use Town funds to leverage high rlua ty private sector investment. / t/tIQC Discussion: The Town's revenues have declined in recent year) The Town will be positioned to reverse the trend and achieve long-term fiscal healthby diversifying the composition of retail stores and considering alternative and/or additional funding sources. Use of public funds, such as ,Iaxyncremen ting, can be an effective tool to maximize community amenities and may be appropriate fo sl' pectfic development approvals that offersignificant public benefits and would not occur without the supplemental revenue source.tConsider strengthening the Town staff by hires 41 / 2r2105 ✓r w Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (DRAFT) AVON an Economic Development Manager or Policy B.2.1: Pursue economic velopment benefiting the Town of Avon by hiring an Bcono 'c Development Manager or consultant who r --w& is responsible for implementing on f this plan. He/she would use any local, county, or state resources that are available. Hisllter efforts may include investigating various incentive programs and selection criteria that could be applied to different project types based upon appropriate levels of projected public investment, versus revenue returns to the Town. Policy B.2.2: Use the Capital Improvement Plan to fund key public facilities that will catalyze private sector projects. ".+'� •. j Policy B.2.3: Investigate methods to encourage investment in Avon through such tools and strategies as "crementNtruincing for specific development proposals;emUmprov ent *strict fonds; expedited review p esses; public/private financing mechanisms; applying for development and redevelopment grants; and participation (cost and revenue) in delivering infrastructure and services as appropriate and advantageous to the Town and its economic development efforts. Policy B.2.4: Actively strive to attract existing businesses within the region to relocate to Avon by promoting its available commercial land and buildings. Policy B.2.5: Establish a protocol for addressing public economic and demographic information requests, as well as coordinate business attraction, retention, and reinvestment efforts between Town departments. Utilize Wail Valley Economic Counci to ��(hv •aG . d resources wherever possible. 7 Policy B.2.6: Continually review business taxation practices in an effort to ` maintain Avon's competitive position in the region, while kL maintaining a healthy fiscal structure. OA O�rJ' "S� W�f 0.V,k4A iB'A Policy B.2.7: Investigate the potential costs and benefits of establishing a ,MOS-�. [✓ t_ .. �k vacancy assessment fee to discourage long-term as�1""" PpmLic co ercial/retail vacancies. t7 �Q*1 °1fo° o 'lei o�^Q"I 1 f tp prvu� Uw c r tr►.�f�s /-f„w,c Goal D.3: Enhance Avon's tyle an a estlnation resort communl by actively see g to j,.-{- IS increase the presence of v rs in Avon. l {w tisclion:: Since the advent of the ski industry, communities throughout much of Colorado's e,cS{ �s -� d o J L*' ire VG 42 rnf(naC7r 2/2/05 A %rY Sol S N11 Town of Avon Comurehenalve Plan (DRAF'n N Rocky Mountain region have relied heavily upon tourism as their most important economic development driver. Globally today, tourism variesfrom the second to third largest industry in any v� given year while in Colorado tourism ranks as one of the top three employers. In recognition of the importance tourism and recreation play to both the economic and overall health of a � [and ommunity the Colorado State legislature recently mandated that municipalities with y� opulation over 2,000 residents provide within their master plan comprehensive plan a tourism recreation uses element. The best tourism programs are ones that focus on authenticity and high quality, that make sites LS �j� come alive, that find a fit between a community's values and those of its visitors, and that are based on collaboration. These characteristics lendfurther meaning and importance to the basic value expressed in Avon's Vision Statement — that Avon strives to b community that is equally attractive and desirable to its residents and its visitors alike Avon strengthening those community elements that will cause its tourism efforts to be successful, they in turn will also result in increasing Avon's sense of community pride. As Avon's residents increase their knowledge about their own community, they are likely to gain a sense of ownership and feel they have a stake m the area. Gaining a sense of place helps residents become more involved in what is going on around them. Understanding local history and heritage encourages the complexities of a place to I better understood and dealt with in daily affairs. An increase in visitation will directly impact the success of local businesses and support through �e , 'ncreased sales taxes and the continued provision of high quality Town services and amenities. Because the base villages of Eagle County's ski areas' are reaching build it o their mull- amity Zi sit s,, an important opportunity, exists for Avon to increase its role as a major center or guest accommodation. pecognizing this, Avon can direct growth in such as to help establish itself as an important visitor destination within Eagle County. Specifically, vacant parcels in the Jt*" Town Core represent major development o rtunities in the nearfuture for Avon to capitalize �`O\ upon. In order to become a t, esirable villag for visitors, however, Avon must achieve a critical mass of shopping and entertainment a tablish a walkable environment that effectively brings together retail, accommodation, entertai ent, and recreational uses. Town efforts to provide these amenities will catalyze desirable d lopment, which in tum will(ue!�conomic health. � — WI -t %?IY6 `166CTLAw t lr�7" Policy B.3.1: Promote effective transit and accM with Beaver Creek V illage ewe( that may include a direct lift conveyance, trails, and pedestrian connections. % tL-�N h—« Policy B.3.2: Strengthen the guest/ otential within Avon by working collaborative y wi organizations throughout the community to capitalize upon Avon's unique recreational and cultural assets. "A WC O Policy B.3.3: Require minimum density requirements for new development proposals in the Town Core and enforce minimum density requirements for existing land use approvals to achieve the ` needed critical mass of accommodation units. Policy B.3.4: Actively support marketing partnerships to promote Avon as a 43 212/05 ,Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (DRAFT) tourist destination. Policy B.3.5: Strengthen existing and develop additional cultural and recreational attractions oriented toward both local residents and visitors alike:4 Policy B.3.6: ' evelop a joint visitor center with Beaver Creek on the/eeasK parking lot or other suitable location to increase the effectiveness /yl of providing information about the Avon community, its \i,�•n� businesses, and the various special activities and events yccurring within the community. Policy B.3.7: Policy B.3.8: t14 We UkA.`H%t kZ@r,K4dj(rA1 tt- dae4,4at 4�t"ALU' 30 Zni'icnA kim prikd Continue to use 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. .� Ensure that the development o guest tential d recreational attractions, shopping and dining areas, transit stops, trails, and bicycle routes are coordinated within an integrated wayfmding signage program. . Policy B.3.9: Identify and honor cultural and historic sites with such elements as markers, memorials, fountains, sculptures, statues, signage, banners, informational kiosks, public art, and fla s. onragE - sNVi'aG? w►Mt�-� PolicyB.3.10: Enc and facilitate businesses to seize upon opportunities {T{- to create new tourist attractions relating to interesting, niche retail and/or and manufacturing operations similar to the Leaning 6v. M �� Tree Museum, Celestial Seasonings Tea in Boulder, or the REI flagship store in Denver. v . r- 14-. Policy B.3.11: FO khL sib4, COD`'�, P�MN�py�olicyB.3.12: pvdtrasl? Policy B.3.13: Policy B.3.14: Seek opportunities to highlight and support local artists, experts, and resources such as private collections or specific hobbies as part of Avon's overall culturaltheritage efforts. Coordinate advertising of local festivals and events with window displays and special promotions by area businesses.. Seek marketing opportunities for local businesses such as restaurants and lodging to capitalize on an overall cultural/heritage community image rather than a single venue or eveP� Encourage collaborative approaches between the annus 44 1 arAml Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (DgAFP I�W( f� community stakeholders, such as but not limited to the Vail � Valley Chamber and Tourism Bureau, the Avon Chamber of tCommerce, the Beaver Creek Resort Company, the a Ea¢le 1 C`' ` �► !� ( crt,,�t N crriet the Tmem of Avon Parks pad Recrcst3on De prim the Eagle County Library District, etc. to enhance Avon'stoverall guest potentia). Policy B.3.15: Achieve ter use of existln aciliti in the community with an expand sc r ule of events to s ngthen the Town's year- nest potential and tojpro, a am for local residents. �7 C. Transportation t�f� �ii.LtWU 1�•e� Recent and pending east- est road improvements (Swift Gulch Rom&East Beaver Creek f�� 1 _0 Boulevard, and extensions c William J. Post Boulevards havehieve� many of the Town of t K/ r Avon's previously stated transportation goals. Uponfull completion of these improvements, the ` Town will have excellent east -west road capacity and continuity (4 freeway lanes, two arterial LV 0. highway lanes and collectively, four lanes of town collecr� street) The transportation at rf mponents of the Future hand Use Plan and Community Fra ework Plan provide additional U�. planning quid a in orderfor the Town of Avon to achieve it next level of transportation and , r it nhancements. �� Q,�WCtt$'trti •�` Ne•N .� t1 cnd �+r voa q vt Goal C.1: (Create an integrated transit system thatminimizes de ende ce"onL tg e n 11gava lth the Town by making it enslerTo use transit, walk or use bicycles and kAFAW1 other non -motorized vehicles. o/t d �S -f MA%ik Policy C.1.1: s Ensure that streets effectively accommodate transit, pedestrian, 9' -e bicycle and other modes of transportation. • St�Policy C.1.2: Require that commercial, public and other uses that generate �S significant employment and customer traffic are served by transit +� t and linked by pedestrian and bicycle paths to minimize their ebY;Aor " , ) dependence on automobile travel. Policy C.1.3: Ensure that commercial areas, in particular, the Town Core, are eg.designed to minimize in -town automobile travel by making it t so��. 1 ( easier for people arriving by car to park and conveniently walk to multiple stores and businesses. l"��'t Policy C.1.4 Identify and participate in cost-effective transit partnerships with �"'" N �, " b4 i local resorts and other governmental entities to include aerial r �1S�lr, rp•,wA?*� conveyances, buses, and other transit services and facilities. � s ` ~S Policy C.1.5: Ensure that adoptedroadway and intersection standards have adequate provisions within the public right of way to fully 45 2rMS Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (DRAFn incorporate both auto and non -auto modes. - P. Policy C.1.6: Track the Town's annual traffic counts, in particular e prevailing ease of north -south travel to and through Avon, to note year-to-year trends that could lead to reallocating street vehicular and pedestrian capacity needs, �. pr Policy C.1.7: Investigate the feasibility and cost%beuefit of a Metcalf Road to EK`tawr\`�� yt�due_, West Beaver Creek Boulevard pedestrian connection across I-70, *\ g s a If,':�.","(� with possible inclusion of public transittemergency vehicle C� access or possibly general traffic use. Policy C.1.9: Devise a Town public transit service plan that would replace the current one-way loop system with a two-way system utilizing � * 0,,%L UR- -7 new road links. Compare annual service hours and productivity W V�� *4v& (passengers per vehicle -hour) estimates of the two alternative rJ service plans. Policy C.1.10: Require development and redZopmint proposals wt'thinlhe Town of Avon's transit servic provideall appropriate transit amenities such as passenger shelters, waiting areas, pedestrian access, and lighting. Policy C.1.11 Develop a toolkit of traffic calming measures that would be appropriate and acceptable to achieve the desired balance between vehicular, pedestrian and bike travel capabilities. Policy C.1.12 Investigate the feasibility of implementing an alternative fuel program for the Town's transit and fleet vehicles to enhance air quality. f �,G��o•• • sGtoK.d;Ot _,— Policy C.1.13: _�, pcvossvA I �R GD�)�(Z- • Policy 0.1.14: Preserve a corridor for a funicular or other fixed guideway transit mode to directly link the Village, t 1 t o to th �h wn Cole�� Design and adopt comprehensive town pedestrian circulation plan in con'unc ' wi a evelopmen o a own Center i District and require all development proposals in the Town Core area to include it graphically on their plans, specifically addressing ways each proposal contributes to the concept and its implementation. Goal C.2: Provide an adequate supply of automobile parking, both public and private, to serve the needs of the community. Policy C.2.1: Investigate the feasibility of joint development of structured parking facilities in the Town Core area to support private and 46 MMS E Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (DRAFT) public uses. Policy C.2.2: Require that all new development or redevelopment in the Town Core incorporate structured parking or contribute to a pay -in lieu �0od rn �`rd' program established to develop jointly developed private/public WoA- parking structures. Individual underground parking structures W+W YW should share access and otherwise connect to adjacent underground parking structureg. %0 o� F : Policy C.2.3: Initiate parkin eeds assessment and management study for e own Core revising Town Code and parking standards as necessary and effective to create incentive for redevelopment. YR/ldr- 1* _ C,3: Ensure that the railroad right of way corridor becomes an Integral part to the C&K W O yo�[;oal Town's mobility system. kt� �X-9`✓Policy C.3.1: Ensure the preservation of the railroad right•of-way, in its lk ��,,��,,yy�� entirety, through and adjacent to Avon, if it is abandoned. D0 tk1� Kurt, ,YjY+G+ Policy C.3.2: Provide safe and cost-effectivs�pedestri iamb cycle crossings j. Aja SW through the railroad right-of-way, particularly between residential neighborhoods and nearby employment centers, rw kl,� W shopping centers, and schools. o/d . -tDD Policy C.3.3: Provide for safe and cost-effective at -grad vehicular rossings through Zthe WraUroad right -of --way, c between thelTown Center and the Con ence#eles 1 '� �. Policy C.3.4: Mask fo investigate d advocatFe�foJr aionsr use plan for the railroad right o way corridor that fully the paleeliel benefits d costs of dawispiega regioon � t rail transit system. /� Goal CA: Facilitate the development of a conveyance linking a the Town of Avon with ? Beaver Creek VWage. Policy CA. 1: Work cooperatively with the Beaver Creek Resort Company and other appropriate entities to reach an equitable arrangement for funding and operating the conveyance. Policy C.4.2: Investigate transport technology options that could accommodate transit passenger as well as skier and boarder use to directly link the Town Core with Beaver Creek Village. 47 MMS Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (DRAFT) M O W ^"•c�lA �b`� D. Environment / s�(ft"► Goal D.1: Make Avon's unique natural setting and its open spacestem central elements omits identity pfia stru r , Policy D.1.1: Require development and redevelopment to minimize degradation of the environment, particularly in sensitive natural areas, restricting development on steep hillsides and areas that create visual degradation. a.ve We for4.Vd M Policy D.1.2: Protect an capitalize n the Eagle River corridor as an WWRAW0i1e important recreation amenity and riparian habitat. Ids Al�tody, Policy D.1.3: Require development and redevelopment to appropriately accommodate wildlife habitat, including deer and elk migration routes, or otherwise mitigate loss of habitat. yy1p w olicy D. I A: Protect the visible night sky by ensuring that outdoor lighting f does not create undesirable light pollution and complies with the tDwxO "Dark Sky Ordinance" passed in 2004• Revisit the ordinance X49v4- &A*z A" t -=years after adoption to ensure it is achieving the desired goals. 5%fVT-* t:y"UM At. Z 5iNAt i +4." VV vi sit � Goal D.2: Protect the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens through adequately mitigating environmentalaL�rds and by eliminating, reducing, or preventing air, water, light, and noise pollution. or si ►'i:l f fko*•R� btu+ d .}-, Policy D:2.1: Protect air quality by reducing the number of pollution sources to the extent possible, such as limiting the number of fireplace installations and reducing demand for automobile trips, and reducing pollution from existing sources through the use of Q �t0ySC�, alternative fuels, scrubbers, and other technologies. ioli+�" s l L Policy D.2.2: Require appropriate control of fugitive dust from disturbed sites in adherence to Avon's Building Code as determined by the ,) CyS S� �l�"��i{. Building Department& A -m �L -Cf" � yh,tt�Sn/f ��^^ _ r Goal l D3: Conserve environmental resources to insure the most efficient use of such resources. CO jE �( Policy D3.1: Support regional and local efforts for recycling and maintain P,(A ^I'` support of regional recycling facilities. At%0 r 641 tic V1 LaCIS... Policy D3.2: Promote use of green building and energy efficient appliances 48 VMS Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (DRAFT) and building techniques and water conservation approaches for new and existing development I W.ct+w�a?064 Policy D.3.3: Conserve water through pu c education, supply management and demand manage techniques, requiring residential and commercial landscaping to be compliant with the water conservation design guidelines adopted in 2003. ,Ar I.iS1HV'e- Goal DA: Preserve and conserve unique wdisdnctive�natutal and man-made features in recognition of their irreplaceable character and Importance to the quality of life in the Towno f A von. ___7� P � Policj+ D.4.1: t Cl ��t5 Aa E. Housing Goal E.1: isui/ss of [f , Policy D.4.2: Pott Protect from destruction or harmful alteration historically significant structures, archaeological sensitive areas, and other landmarks as determined by the Town. Preservation of these sites will be protected through the planning of compatible surrounding land uses. Proposals with potential adverse impact will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis. Evaluation of impacts may be required as part of the development review process. Require that proposed development applications include an evaluation of potential impacts on possible wildlife habitat and corridors, and wetland areas. Construction of buffer zones may be required to protect these areas. The size and dimensions of such buffer zones and their vegetation will be determined by the Town on the basis of reports which may be required from the developer for the particular habitat. vac° VIekkr Cavidohs Provide a diverse, quality housing inventory to serve6Hno� m�iccssegments and age groups of the population. Policy E.1.1: Require thamfrll residen ' developmenresiden�developmen 's compatible in m design, scale, and use with existing neighborhoods. Policy E.1.2: Initiate a housing needs assessment to understand the housing needs of the community and establishing policies and programs that would address these needs. Ideally, a housing strategy would result that takes into consideration the unique opportunities and constraints found in the community. Encourage innovative designs that contribute to the quality and diversity of the housing stock. F. Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (DRAFT) Goal E.2: Provide an attainable housing program that incorporates both rental and ownership opportunities for permanent and seasonal residents that are attractive, safe and integrated with the community. a Policy E.2.1: Require that new development, annexations, and major redevelopment includes or otherwise provides for affordable housing within the communit6 Policy E.2.2: Require that affordable housing is integrated with, rather than separated from, the rest of the community. Policy E.2.3: Require that affordable housing, that is either assisted by or required by the Townvid� provi§1o�ts for, ?��►�tt��tp�to affordability. tx t'�IA l50` " of'{+•� toga -f7~ - t l- WL4 &OVA(. acaaea ��a� i Policy E.2.4: Establish a mimmum dwelling unit size requirement for t�+ ld designated affordable housing units that effectively meets the CU/ residents' livability needs. Sekbo a44Cd .. so VM3 Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (DRAF7) F. Public Services, Facilities, Utilities and Government Part of the community's "livability" is provided by the facilities and services available to residents and visitors. As the community grows, so does the demand for these facilities and services. These goals and policies are intended to help provide and maintain current and future facilities and levels of service. k Goal F.1: Ensure cost effective provision and development of public fa ties and services such as parks, community centers, youth activi u ty college camp �Q_ pt,.� ( �py and public safety services such as police, fire emergency m at «.�.1 support the health, safety and welfare of existing neighborhoods and new development. %4ko? M� - ky�-y Policy F.1.1: Coordinate with special purpose: districts regarding service expansions and other development that could affect the achievement of its goals and objectives. PolicyF.1.2: Locate schools, pants, and other civic facilities, wherever (,�5 • possible, along trails and other pedestrian and bicycle V� connections. b.G� Policy F.1.3: Ensure that annexations and new subdivisions include or Aotherwise provide for community services and facilities Nalwon %I,c increased demand created by those developments. (,jlndl r 03 w 0-10 e � $et bnOV d,WA iKc C4 v Policy F.1 A: Encourage development of neighborhood and community-based 41 C)�%lddey care facilities and encourage development of youth -oriented educational and recreational activities and facilities, and include youth in the programming of any community or public facilities. `aPPar-ks, Recreation, Trails and Open Space �5 Goal G1: Provide an exceptional system of parks, trails, and recreational programs to serve the year-round leisure -time needs or area residents and visitors. n, Policy G.1.1: Require new residential an resort velopments to incorpoca recreational amenities. WOAA tN! I.e 14 1 Wt "-lk-lie%S ftFiw,? Policy G.1.2: Continue to evaluate and ac uire e s or easements for open P( VIA . 10JI) space, trails and recreation. tegrate the Town's recreational trail system with the regional trail system wherever possible. — Lir`k r 4t( UPS t EGO t t-Ez . " V%A . Policy G.1.3: Require new annexations and developments to include or otherwise contribute to land for trails, open space and recreation 51 2/2/05 Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (DRAFT) MVO purposes. Policy G.1.4: Coordinate with Eagle County and other government and non- S. on- r, profit agencies in planning, protecting, and managing public open space, and in providing access and linkage opportunities. Policy G.1.5: Conduct a master plan study of/Nd tinghaffi Pak to identify program enhancements to potential art, cultural, and recreational facilities to better AcUva and enhance this area as _At,vto�n�'s major recreational and cu .ral center. ,�6 Vt 7 r`^ , I if Zat 68 r �Wa i j CS wkas is Policy G.1.6: Develop a river front park that connects the Eagle River to the Town Coro and.pessiWy to Nottingham Park. H. Community Image and Design' l0 (tiLS Q�ta��Nra',�L Goal H.1: Ensure that new development and redevelopment Is Integrated and compatible with existing and planned adjacent development, and that it provides quality design that contributes to Avon's community image and character. 4 s -IS- Ve1L( J 1Discussion: The Town of Avon's proximity to Beaver Creek and Vail as well as its easy access to a r Sands multitude of other outdoor recreational opportunities, all set within a visually spectacular setting L,I combine to make Avon a highly desirable location to both live and 'visit. The town's image and unique identity can be strengthened through thoughtful design of its built environment, enhancement of its historic structures, landscapes, public facilities, streetacapes and gateways. Future ll, redevelopment and new development should integrate elements from these influential features to strengthen the cohesiveness of the town. Policy H.1.1: Ensure that both the scale and appearance of proposed development and redevelopment responds appropriately to adjacent development. Policy H.1.2: Restrict large surface parking areas that directly abut lo(W streets. if a large surface parking area is located abutting a local street, use berms, plant materials of varying height, or other screening materials to buffer and screen these parking areas. Policy H.1.3: Create a unified and cohesive physical framework and community image tween tt Villa a at Avon and the Town of 1 Avon Eby ensuring compatible buil at,, orientation, scale, �y,,A�,�,, ) S massing, satin street alignments treetscape furnishings, It `� / signage, ligh gg, etc. �yik� -f" 51+tM 7 r• Goal H.2: Create community gateways and streetsMpes that reflect and strengthen Avon's unique community character and image. 52 Arwa fir! lkz Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (DRAFT) AVON Discussion: The Town of Avon has made significant efforts to strengthen A RoaQ the Avon Roa&7-70 interchange, and US Highway 6 and Avon Road intersection as th community corridor and gateways. Opportunity should be explored to work with the Lando hers and the private development community to create cohesive streetscapes throughout the c mmunity, in particular on the Town Core 's east side and in the Village at Avon PUD. Streetscape improvements could be simple edge treatments that reflect the existing character of the landscape or they could be more elaborate designs containing new plant material, lighting, and signage that reflect the character and quality of adjacent development. IONS S U.S.' Highway 6 serves as Avon's other important corridor and link to neighboring communities. Improvements such as a landscaped median, a roundabout at the West Beaver Creek Boulevard intersection, gateway signage and landscaping, or other streetscape enhancements would provide pa ( an introduction to the community, giving ng Highway 6 an indication ofAvon's unique ^^v� W qualities and character. ` Policy H.2.1: b� Policy H.2.2: ISVc, ' ' w Y p{ Policy H.2.3: U J Goal H.3: 3V Mit Y"" !lam Design and maintain the Town's streets and walkways as safe, attractive public spaces. Ensure that development and redevelopment adjacent to Interstate 70 maintains a sense of openness through preserving significant views from the highway, and landscaping and architectural design. CnO •• � Improve the streetscape along U.S. Highway 6� strengthen Avon's overall community image and to stimulate future development and redevelopment by providing a more attractive and cohesive street edge. Policy H.2.4: Coordinate with the Colorado Department of Transportation to lessen visual and noise impacts from I-70 on adjacent development within the Avon community while preserving important views of Avon from 1-70. Enhance the Town's Image as a unique and distinct community exemplu*g quality development and conveying the town character cherished by Avon's residents Discussion: The density, scale and coy figuration of future development and redevelopment greatly influence Avon's overall community character and image. Corporate development themes should na�pearance of development While appropriate marketing elements will be allowed to us ess success, they should not dominate a development's design, nor detract from, Avon's overall character and image. Instead, development should exemplify quality design principles that are both compatible with surrounding development and able to transition from one user to the next. Policy H.3.1: Develop community gateways along the Avon's 53 is 14,AA4 CrL ate;- WO 6o --X Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan_ (DRAFn 1 V. e,Q:t �ePWW, to �o ��'`�l �� corridors (as identified on the Community Framework Map) that rig _a _ respond to and strengthen Avon's community identity. Gateways will delineate the Town's boundaries using landscape, signage and/or sculptural elements that are applied consistently to create a unified community image at the town's border. Policy H.3.2: Strengthen Avon's community edge to distinguish it from �S neighboring communities through the continued preservation of `� open, ss ace Atop (t rl ►� 401A l t w f'I'1'►`l41^etD'"�`^ - l f lu S 1�{q�{ir eI (`fort` j�o�ti�i Ci "� �riA*Q l<ff(* iVaftfpa eSt U� mi CKt�&4 alS Goal HA: Enhance the Town Corea character and continue to emphasize the Town Core as Avon's commercial, cultural and civic center. 'Discussion: The Town Core is the heart of Avon, serving as the community's commercial, social and civic center. Located along Avon Road between 1-70 and the Eagle River, the area is characterized by curvilinear streets, single and multi -story building some of which reach eight 4 stories in height, and an eclectic collecti%of contempora airy pine architectural styles. The N challenge facing the Town Core i to better r anize its street ate particularly east of Avon Road, and improve its pedestrian c aracter and wayfin ing attributes. Thoughtful development that exhibits a pedestriat�iendly character including wide sidewalks, shared parking facilities Q SIA 0 and on -street parking, and interesting urban design elements (landscaping, public art plazas, etc.) It is fundamental to creating a viral Town Core. Streetseape amenities, such as lighting, signage, GY1 trash receptacles, benches, bike racks, and news kiosks should work in harmony to create a consistent image and character. ,,,••`,' Policy HA.L . Requite the use of the Avon Town Center Plan for new development and redevelopment in the West Town Center District in order to facilitate and implement the plan's key 1w components to include the Main Street concept. Policy HAM Use the development of a East Town Center District specific area plan to inventory, analyze, and prioritize suitable sites for N _ potential infill and redevelopment, to deme a new modified street grid, and to enhance the district's wayfmding elements and overall pedestrian -orientation. Policy HAA: Require new development and redevelopment of existing structures in the Town Core to include architectural elements, site planning, and hardscape elements that encourage pedestrian activity. Promote a pedestrian -friendly and inviting downtown environment that encourages residents and visitors to frequent and remain in Avon's Town Core for extended periods of time. Policy H.4.5: Coordinate efforts between Avon's business organizations to strengthen the Town Core as the commercial and civic core of Avon. Target appropriate new civic and cultural facilities to the 54 2/2!05 Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (DRAFT) Town Core. Goal HS: Ensure protection, conservation, rehabilitation, and adaptive reuse of historically significant resources in Avon. Policy H.5.1: Evaluate development proposals to avoid or mitigate adverse le impacts on historical resources, including adjacent neighborhoods, and to preserve, reclaim, and compensate for as many of the values of the historic resource as are adversely affected. Policy H.5.2: Support independent citizens groups who wish to preserve or enhance historical resources and sites throughout the Town of Avon. Goal H.6: Develop new and continue to enhance existing cultural facilities, events, and programs that strengthen Avon's community character and image. Policy H.6.1 Policy H.6.2: Policy H.6.3: I. Regional Awareness Support cultural offerings oriented to families, such as community theater, concerts in the park, etc. Encourage, through partial funding or other means, local festivals and special events. Encourage development of civic and recreational amenities that benefit existing neighborhoods. Goal LI: Collaborate with local jurisdictions and agencies to implement the Comprehensive Plan.}y,+ � � Policy I.1.1: Work with Eagle County, face/nt �m�`un''-alities, and other quasi- governmental agencies on cooperative planning efforts, including: • Negotiation of joint planning agreements to govern review and action on development applications within the Town's 3 -mile planning area; • fi vs r l rwu. Go G�L e-1 �L o.�� i Explore agreements garding jomt use of facilities W Policy I.1.2 Refer significant development submittals to appropriate agencies 1 to ensure that regional issues aro identified and considered as SS 2WS Town of Avon Comurehenslve Plan (DRAF17 part of the public process. Policy I.1.3: Work with various entities, agencies, and organizations to coordinate efforts to address regional issues related to such topics as the railroad corridor, I-70, and other transportation erelated issues. Iry ff Witi &W S CLCI �� 1 J. Implementation Matrix ` tmK A key function of the Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan is to identify the policy actions that the Town will undertake to implement the _community's vision and goals. The following implementation matrix provides a priority timeframe checklist for use by Town staff, the Planning and Zoning Commission, and Town Council to ensure that these policies are implemented in a timely and orderly manner within the -annual realities and constraints of budget and personnel limitations. The matrix lists only abbreviated policy action statements that require specific actions prioritized within a timeframe extending from the immediate (within 6 months of the Comprehensive Plan's' adoption) to those to be acted upon within the next five years. All other policies not listed within the matrix are viewed as having ongoing characteristics that are applicable on a sustained or continual basis. • Priority Tlmeframes: 0.5 = wlt6in 6 mos.;1= within 1'year; 2 = within 2 yeare; 5= within 5 years Inventory, analyze and prioritize lands adjacent to the developed portions of the town, particularly steep slopes, oe rts(o- tx drainage corridors and other environmentally sensitive areas, A.3.3 for possible acquisition and/or preservation as open space or 2 for other public purposes, or restrict these lands to very low density development in order to maintain Avon's visual identity. Develop a subarea plan for th Town Center C1 8keppinr District identifying more appropriate parcel A.6.1 configurations and corresponding new automobile and 1 pedestrian circulation alignments in order to increase the district's commercial viabili Conduct a retail analysis to identify specific opportunities to B.1.1 increase guest-relateEd retail `expenditures within Avon to 1 1.YEAR 6 MONTHS 6 MONTHS 56 �rwv Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (DRAF7) 57 212/05 Review methods for better meeting Avon's parking needs B.1.11 within the Town Core, including the possible creation of a 1 1 YEAR Town Core parking district. Investigate methods to encourage investment in Avon through such tools and strategies as Tax Increment Financing for specific development proposals; General Improvement District Bonds; expedited review processes; public/private B.2.3 financing mechanisms; applying for development and 1 1 YEAR redevelopment grants; and participation (cost and revenue) in delivering infrastructure and services as appropriate and advantageous to the Town and its economic development efforts. Investigate the potential costs and benefits of establishing a B.2.7 vacancy assessment to discourage long-term 2 6 MONTHS commercial/retail vacancies. Develop a joint visitor center with Beaver Creek on the east day parking lot or other suitable location to increase the B.3.6 effectiveness of providing information about the Avon 3 2 YEARS community, its businesses, and the various special activities and events occurrin within the communit . Investigate transport technology options that could C.4.2 accommodate transit passenger as well as skier and boarder 2 1 -YEAR use to directly link the Town Core with Beaver Creek vIn e. 1E.1.4 Initiate a housing needs assessment to understanding the housing needs of the community and establishing policies and programs that would address these needs. Ideally, a housing strategy would result that takes into consideration the 2 1 YEAR unique opportunities and constraints found in the community and Establish a minimum dwelling unit size requirement for designated affordable housing units that effectively meets the residents'. livability needs. ; ). 57 212/05 Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (DRAFT) Conduct a survey/feasibility of Nottingham Park to identity G.1.6 and program enhancements to potential art, cultural, and 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 0.1.7 1A_ T_..._ 19-- ...A naa:6ly M Nnttinoham park. Instigate a specific area plan for the development and redevelopment of the Town Center Commercial Shopping H.4.2 District to inventory, analyze, and prioritize suitable sites for potential infill and redevelopment, to define a new modified street grid, and to enhance the district's wayfinding elements Design and adopt a comprehensive town pedestrian circulation plan in conjunction with an east Town Core area H.4.3 specific plan and require all development proposals in the Town Coro area to include it graphically on their plans, specifically addressing ways each proposal contributes to the concept and its implementation., VI. Appendix A. The Planning Process 2 1 6 MONTHS 1 YEAR 1 YEAR 1 YEAR 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 Futuro 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 fust 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 58 2/'2/05 Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (DRAFT) no elicit from representative members of the community their perspective regarding the issues and 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 StatioTow Priority. Focusing on the High and Medium Priority subareas, a Full -Service Community and a p .Visitor Based alternative land use plan were developed..Supporting each alternative land plan were DIAL (� C�0 Q sl set of planning principles for each subarea in support of each plan's general vision and intent. d_,D S 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 HouWKat 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& own of Avon Comprehensive Plan was formally adopted by Ordinance No. - on on. vv " B. Plan Organization The Comprehensive Plan contains seven sections: • Section I: Vision Statement • Section II: Introduction • Section III: Land Use and Community Framework • Section IV: Town Sub -Area Planning Principles • Section V: Goals and Policies • Section VI: Impleme NtA • Section VII: Append' 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, the 59 2l?JOS 11 . Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (DRAFT) 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. Qt J.40.' `' Indicator. Community Indicators are numerical tools used to measure a variety of economic, social, and W�V V/ environmental trends. The Comprehensive Plan identifies a number of potential indicators. When evaluated 4j: %? 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). CJ Regulatory Documents .3 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. �ti-#y fL 7 Zoning Code of the Town of Avon — The Town's Zjase s perhaps the most important implementation tool for the Comprehensive Plan. The ontained within this document control the allowable uses of land within Avon as w!Its ysical standards controlling a development's size, shape and form. The Zoning Disuld reflect the allowable land uses and proposed locations as recommended inse . In addition, zoning requirements suc 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 ate 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. 60 ytnra A Town of Avon Comarehenslve Plan (DRAFn Incremental subdivision decisions need to be consistent with the Comprehensive 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 currqntly used by the Town of Avon. • Avon Town Center Plan ` •K Mt P� • Avon Town Center Implementation Plan, • Recreation Master Plan • Congestion Relief for Avon Road Study u • 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'sPlanning 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.RAit p-a*v "fa• i.-Mok afal!tOw'- (,.1` f t t"J� 2. Specific Amendment. This second type of comprehensive plan amendment contempl •�. 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 61 2/2MS Town of Avon Cotnorehensive Plan (DRAFT) _ LYON conformance with the plan, an amendment would be necessary, specific amendments may be 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 propo sal 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. 'r�,e. 'r T5 5� D. Market Conditions S G�vr (A description of the market tre4 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 fiscal framework and retail development patterns.) �t7' 1 E. Fiscal Analysis of the Land Use Plan � VIO�IrC (A summary of the fiscal impact analysis el used to evaluate the relative focal implications of the Comprehensive Plan's Land Use P The model will also provide the Town of Avon with a tool to evaluate on an ongoing bas' a ftscal impacts of individual development projects as well as to tract the cumulative effec f expected growth and development.) F. Buildout Analysis r (A summary of the buildout analysis quantifying the amount of existing and potential development within Avon.) G. Public Outreach Overview A (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 .NM! 62 .,I Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (DRAFT)�5! aYO N and implementation policies contained within the Comprehensive Plan cover a broad range of subject matter, it does not provide the specific level of detail required or desired for all topics, issues, or geographic areas within Avon. The Comprehensive Plan is therefore intended to be used in conjunction with several other concurrent plans and documents, both regulatory and functional, as discussed below. It is further intended that the Comprehensive Plan and each of these concurrent plans and documents work in a cohesive and supportive fashion. In the instance of conflict between any of these plans and/or documents and the Comprehensive Plan and its associated Land Use Plan, the provisions of the Comprehensive Plan shall prevail. The notable exceptions to this statement occur in the case of conflict between the Town's regulatory documents, i.e. the Town of / Avon's Municipal Code and Zone District Map, as the stipulations and requirements of these Town regulatory documents carry the force of law, and where as the Comprehensive Plan and its Future Land Use Plan as adopted are only advisory. It should be the obligation and priority of the Town; however, to resolve such conflicts between its Municipal Code, the Zone District Map and 3 the Comprehensive Plan as such conflicts are identified in a reasonably timely fashion by the amendment of the Municipal Code, Zoning Code, or of the Comprehensive Plan. I. Legislative Authority The Comprehensive Plan is a public document and official statement of land use and other related policies adopted by the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved by the Town Council. State law authorizes the Town to adopt a comprehensive or master plan pursuant to Section 31-23- 206 of the Colorado Revised Statutes as amended: "It shall be the function and duty of the Commission to make and adopt a master plan for the physical development of the municipality, including any areas outside of its boundaries subject to the approval of the governmental body having jurisdiction thereof, ...which in the Commission's judgment bear relation to the planning of such municipality. ...Such plan, with the accompanying maps, plans, charts and descriptive matter, shall... show the Commission's recom mendationsfor the development of said municipality... ". Although the Planning and Zoning Commission is expressly authorized by state law to prepare and adopt the final Comprehensive Plan, the Town Council also possesses the legislative power to establish land use planning policies for the Town. Section 31-23-208 of the Colorado Revised Statutes recognizes the legislative authority of the municipality's governing body by expressly requiring that the Planning Zoning Commission's adopted Comprehensive Plan be subject to approval of the Town Council. The Comprehensive Plan isnot fully effective until the Town Council approves the plan. J. Glossary of Terms (A glossary of select terms not widely familiar to the public to facilitate a broader understanding of the ideas, concepts, and studies being used as part of the planning process.) Wc`v2 63 2r"s Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (DRAFn K. Stakebolder Interview Summary L, Public Input Summary 1 �,6t� #7 44y Slv�tSh JL� Su+ti2 {oJ 64 M/05 Feb -15 2005 12:29PM NORIELLO PLANNING GROUP, 9---748-0377 :XCI aVY�aO �U,nnlna Imp February 14, 2005 Eric Heideman Senior Planner Town of Avon PO Box 975 Avon, CO 81620 Re: Draft Avon Comprehensive Plan Dear Eric: Thank you for the opportunity to participate in the drafting of the Avon Comprehensive Plan. As you may be aware I have been retained by Vail Resorts to monitor the planning effort and the process for the Avon Comprehensive Plan. Vail Resorts hes asked me to send you this letter with their eontiltued concern, raised back in September, of language referring to the preservation of the "Red House." Under the Medium Priority Subareas and within subarea 6 (U.S. Highway 6 Gateway Corridor) the plan makes the recommendation to "preserve the 'Red House' as cult=l/heritage amenity." Vail Resorb owns the "Red House" and requests that this statement and any other refs v= to this structure be removed from the plan. First of all, the subject properly is not located within the corporate limits of the Town and secondly the etnwturs has no cultural or heritage significance W the Town of Awort L It of seems as little premature to identify any structure or property in the Town as preservation until a proper and comprehensive analysis hes been conducted Town wide. It is our understanding that the reference to the "Red House" was offered as a public comment in one of the open houses early in the development of the comprehensive plan and does not reflect the proper data and analysis to conclude that the structure is in fact a cultural amenity. Oivea the leek of comprehensive research and evaluation into the cultural/heritage value of this suvotlue, we believe the reference should be deleted from the plan. P.1 ►�i, I Feb 15 2005 12:29PM M IELLO PLFNMING GROUP, 97^-748-0377 P•2 if you have any questions, Please feel free to call ine at 748-0920. Sincerely, Dominic F. Maarlello, AICP Principal C: Town of Avon PLmnins Commission Jack Hunn, Vail Resorb 2 FEB.17. 2085 10: 47P l -"-T WEST PARTNERS NIO.954 P.2/3 East West Partners February 17, 2005 To: Tambl Kaqeb, Town of Avon From: John wens, Andy Gunlon Rs: Comprehensive Plan draft of February 0, 2006 We have road the reviled draft comprehens1w Plan. Groat 1001 We only have few oomments that pertain to the Confluence site for you to conalder. In several plaoss In the 000MOM it mentlons a III or conWYanae to FBeaaer Creek Village". temple: under opportunitlee and Constralnts n says; "The COnfluerlm site offers the potential to develop a III facllRy dhaetiY connecting AVon'e Town Coro with 9 savpr Creak Village". You may want to consider the term "Beaver Creak Mountain" rather than'Beever creek Village" As the potential lit 18 much more likely to aimess Beaver Creek Mountain at the top of chair 12 without dlract access to Baaver Creek VOW, • Policy 0.1.8 seys'Dewiop a liver frontpat% chatat 0neats the Basle River the e Town Core end possINY to Nottingham Park. This may be semantics, tut we think of the poesible park as a 91near park" along the FAgie Riva', with a (patftwaylplam) conneogon through the confluence site to the Town core. This feels a bit different as Wire not certain that It would neoessaily be "perk4lW the entire dlstancs from the Bogle Rhrer to the Town Core. Thanks for the opportunity to comment. 100 OAST TNOMA9 PLACE ■ AO, DRAWHIL 7770 • AVON, COLORADO 81620 PHON9 970.145.9200 FAX 970.943.7707 L � f AV 0 1 N C 0 L 0 R A D 0 Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan February 9, 2005 Public Draft Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (DRAF77 M TABLE OF CONTENTS I. AVON'S VISION................................................................................................4 II. INTRODUCTION...............................................................................................5 A. Purpose of the Plan......................................................................................................:...........................5 B. Avon's History and Context....................................................................................................................6 III. LAND USE AND COMMUNITY FRAMEWORK.........................................7 A. Existing Land Use Patterns......................................................................................................................7 B. Opportunities and Constraints...............................................................................................................11 C. Future Land Use Plan............................................................................................................................13 D. Community Framework Plan And Key Goals and Policies of the Plan.................................................17 IV. TOWN SUBAREA PLANNING PRINCIPLES AND RECOMMENDATIONS............................................................................................21 A. Subareas Priority Classifications...........................................................................................................21 B. High Priority Subareas...........................................................................................................................23 C. Medium Priority Subareas.....................................................................................................................26 D. Low Priority Subareas...........................................................................................................................30 V. GOALS AND POLICIES.................................................................................34 A. Land Use and Development. ............................................................................................................ I ..... 34 B. Economic Development.........................................................................................................................40 C. Transportation........................................................................................................................................48 45 D. Environment..........................................................................................................................................49 E. Housing................................................................................................................................................. F. Public Services, Facilities, Utilities and Government..........................:.................................................51 G. Parks, Recreation, Trails and Open Space.............................................................................................51 H. Community Image and Design.....................................:........................................................................52 I. Regional Awareness..............................................................................................................................55 J. Implementation Matrix..........................................................................................................................56 VI. APPENDIX ........................................................................................................58 A. The Planning Process............................................................................................................................58 B. Plan Organization..................................................................................................................................59 C. Amendment Procedure..........................................................................................................................61 D. Market Conditions.................................................................................................................................62 E. Fiscal Analysis of the Land Use Plan....................................................................................................62 F. Buildout Analysis..................................................................................................................................62 G. Public Outreach Overview.....................................................................................................................62 H. Relationship to Other Plans and Documents.........................................................................................62 I. Legislative Authority .63 2 2/2/05 9� ��L/L�Y (rrill/� a J 4iGl Town of Avon Comorehenalve Plan (DRAFT) p C ,0 I. Avon's VisionCrole `" O_;* Avon is unique due to its duas ayear-round community serving the needs and interests of those that live and work within the community full -ti �g� d as a resort community that hosts both short and long-term visitors. The juxtaposition between these n5dfunctions has often made planning and decision-making for the Avon community and its leaders challenging. During this planning process it became apparent, however, that much of what the community expressed in terms of values, beliefs, and desires for Avon's future could in fact provide a synchronized direction for many of the unique issues and concerns associated with each of Avon's two identities. Put in simple terms - "A gnat place to live Is also a gnat -"Iron, and conversely, a great place to visit should certainly be a gnat place to livs." From the understanding that Avon's duellgle as a community for year-round residents and as a destination resort community could and should be mutually supportive, a set of core themes were identified that provide an overarching direction for the Comprehensive Plan and its implementatio . • Sense of place and character. Avon will be a fully developed community ade lip of smaller residential neighborhoods and a thriving Town Core that collectively provide unique sense of _placelaqdcharm that is not only enjoyed by those that live and work here year- und, but that is� enviously enjoyed by those that come to visit. •Thffv-Fng center of activity and entertainment: Avon will provide the Eagle Valley with unique shopping, dining, entertainment and recreational opportunities. • A vibrant economy: Avon will maintain a strong and sustainable year-round economy through partnerships with local businesses and resort operators. • Connectedness to cultural and environmental heritage: Avon will provide exceptional art, architecture and cultural events and facilities, along with strong connections to its spectacular scenery, ample outdoor recreational opportunities, and its ranching and agricultural heritage. • An exceptional transportation and transit network: Avon will offer a multi -modal transportation system that provides convenient, efficient, clean links throughout the town, to ski area base facilities, and the entire Eagle Valley region. • Cooperative partnership with Beaver Creek: Avon will provide more than just a gateway to the Beaver Creek resort area, but is a partner working cooperatively with Beaver Creek in order to achieve mutual enhancements and the success of both communities. a- . T w�, "i li��` � u-;Si� -S, .3. +61_d� wl Com , w �.:�r ctoll rim`°-'- , Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (DRAFT) 7M. Introduction A. Purpose of the Plan FT W-1711 tat +`x•�-'� �l G tT"� `ri U h � 4a� cli-w , a vi4 .> '' 4, I X,�'. The Town of Avon's role in helpi g to shape the Avon community's future is t ut into p ace goals—and w implementation policies that will, -- bensfig4.1 t. the ky as 11,811 as c the anv . The Comprehensive Plan previdesthe f artieuletiIeffective vision in words and in maps and diagrams of what the citizens, business community, land ners, and elected'mttttppointed-lrt��: of mals want Avon to be in both the near and long term future. �ir{rRt 4�a.rl� 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 propMals Combining consensus building with implementation prioritization, the Comprehensive Plan strikes a balance between preservation of vital community attributes while addressing the community's , needs and desire for expanded public services. ° Sem ven 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.,*s a result, in addition to these seven project goals listed above, a key focus of this planning effort w to identify the market and economic constraints and opportunities facing Avon in order to better and land how land use and development decisions affect the local economy and the provision of public cervi es. From this understanding, the plan attempts to provide a tangible set of economic goals and policies to uide decisions regarding the wide array of public services provided by the Town, to create a nexustween the provision of these services and future land development/redevelopment, and to identi a did o_ nal_ opportunities_ for -.potential private/public collaborations. } 01,1 � -- - 1r.utii� �✓� i !Y, -+l�l 0-101_U4A-� 0. �l M�13 : A �2=5 r� il Town, of Avon Comprehensive Plan (DRAF7) B. Avows 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 settler arrived in the Avon area around 1874, the Eagle Riva 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 rlate 1880's d1rough the tum of the century, there wqe 10 passenger trains a day going through Avon. Lt `t5 c yL C - 'O , S 1 The Nottingham family moved to the ranch in 1896. The Not�in t�tt'cattte and gre� 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 Nottingham still call this area home and have several public streets, parks, developments, etc. named after the family. Avon was incorporated as a town on February 24, 1978. After 10 year, in 1988, Avon had a permanent population of 1,500 people. Twenty year after incorporation, in 1998, that population doubled to 3,000. As 6 2rMS Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (DRAFT) of 2002, Avon population once again practically doubled to 6,081 with 2,089 households. III. Land Use and Community Framework A. Existing Land Use Patters Avon's existing pattern of land uses has remained essentially unchanged since the adoption of its 1996 Comprehensive Plan with the notable exception of the annexation and initial development of the Village at Avon PUD on 1,790 acres of land east and north of the Town's previous boundaries. The pattern of existing development in Avon has been shaped by land use regulations, natural physical characteristics of the valley, and man-made facilities and features that have been constructed over time. Significant natural features that have influenced land use patterns include the steep slopes on the valley walls, relatively flat certain upon the valley floor, the Eagle River, and smaller tributaries and drainages such as Metcalf Creek, Buck Creek, and Swift Gulch. Man-made features that have had an impact upon development and land use patterns within the Town are the railroad, US Highway 6, Interstate 70 (1-70), the local street pattern, and Nottingham Lake. Ownership of lands by the US Forest Service and the remaining land ownership patterns have also had an influence upon the arrangement of the various land uses within the Town. Land development patterns and land use designations were initially formalized in 1974, when Benchmark Corporation received approval from Eagle County for the creation of the Benchmark at Beaver Creek Planned Unit Development (P.U.D.) which comprised the majority of the area that is now the Town of Avon. Through the platting of the 513 -acre Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision, Blocks 1-3, each lot or development parcel was assigned a land use designation specifying the permitted uses upon each lot, and also assigned a designated number of development rights. Each development right assigned represented the 7 LLUS Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (DRAT ) ability to construct one dwelling unit. At the time that Avon was incorporated, the development rights system remained intact and a zoning ordinance was adopted. This system has since been amended over the years; however, some of the original development rights were adopted as part of the last major Zoning Code revision in 1990. The primary focus of urban development within Avon has been in the Town Core area adjacent to Avon Road. This important roadway is the major north -south connection between I-70 and US Highway 6, and serves as the main access to Beaver Creek Resort. East of Avon Road, the land has been developed mainly as a one to two-story shopping center area, and is primarily oriented toward serving consumer need for both local residents and visitors traveling by automobile. A limited amount of office use also exists within this area, as well as a moderate number of residential units within vertically mixed-use buildings. The recent development of the Chapel Square mixed-use project and the associated redevelopment of the former Wal- Mart shopping center have provided a starting point for redevelopment of this area. A number of older developments are ripe for redevelopment due to their age and their underutilization of the land on which they are located. The area just west of Avon Road has developed into the most intensely developed area of the Town Core. The initial developers of Avon intended the area to become the major focal point and hub of the town, and the buildings constructed in the area (Avon Center, The Seasons, and Mountain Vista) reflect this intent by their higher density character, including a vertical mix of uses with retail and commercial uses on the ground level and a mixture of residential, office, and lodging uses on upper floors. The buildings in this area currently orient themselves along the Town's pedestrian mall, but the Town has initiated efforts to convert this pedestrian mall into a new 'Main Street' that will accommodate both pedestrian and automobiles. Located east of Avon's existing Town Core is the Village at Avon P.U.D. Annexed into the Town of Avon in 1998, the Village at Avon covers an area of approximately 1,790 acres extending from the existing Town Core on the west, the railroad right-of-way on the south, the I-70 bridge over the Eagle River near the Eagle -Vail commercial area to the east, and the valley's northern hillside north of I-70. The PUD established entitlements to develop 2,400 dwelling units (500 of which are to be constructed as affordable housing) and 650,000 square feet of commercial development. The approved PUD development plan and associated PUD Guide provide the Village at Avon developers a broad amount of latitude in terms of the placement and types of uses that can be developed. In general terms, however, the PUD development plan identifies mixed use urban village development with a system of open spacestparks and potential civic/cultural/entertainment uses along the valley floor, a regional commercial area immediately south of the new I-70 interchange, and residential on the lower and upper banks of the valley's northern hillside. West of the Town Core area is Nottingham Lake and its associated parkland and surrounding residential development. This area, along with the western portion of Avon between U.S. Highway 6 and the railroad, has been the focus of relatively intense multi -family development. Avon's elementary school and the district water and wastewater treatment plants are also located in this area. A node of commercial activity within Avon is located on the north side of the I-70tAvon Road interchange. The land uses in this area include convenience stores, auto repair shops and restaurant. These uses service the local population as well as highway travelers. Residential uses are also situated along the north side of I- 70, and take advantage of the buildable areas adjacent to Nottingham Road. The Town's only light industrial land uses occur along the western end of Nottingham Road and along Metcalf Road north of I-70. Uses in this area consist of a mixture of wholesale commercial, warehousing, 8 Irms Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (DRAFT) office and commercial service facilities. The area is primarily developed, with only a few remaining vacant parcels. Located on the north side of Avon are the Wildwood, Wildridge and Mountain Star residential subdivisions. These areas have been designed to take advantage of southern views and solar exposure. Wildwood is a mixture of duplex and multi -family residential units, including affordable and deed restricted projects. Wildridge has developed into a mixture of single-family, duplex, and multi -family residential units. Mountain Star consists of high-end single-family residents on large lots. Eaglebend and Nottingham Station are residential areas located along the Eagle River, on the east end of Avon between the railroad and the river. These areas include a mixture of multi -family, duplex, and single- family housing units. 9 2!1/05 r.. \'i r��'/ j �. !.! Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (DRAFn TWO AV 0 N, B. opportunities and Constraints An inventory of existing and potential geographic and physical elements influencing Avon and its future planning efforts was conducted. The results of this investigation were compiled in a map of the Opportunities and Constraints. The following are some of the key elements depicted on the Opportunity and Constraints map: Opportunities: • The Town Core area east of Avon Road offers important potential for the redevelopment of older buildings and the re -organization of parcel boundaries and the associated street pattern to create more organized and effective urban framework. • The Confluence site offers the potential to develop a lift facility directly connecting Avon's Town Core with Beaver Creek Village. • Development of the Cqnfluencr, site o ers the opp rttunity connec Avon' Town Core to the Eagle River, tv /�� { g (L� tit ° ii SA g th �ag R' - Offers It c 11 s • The development of the regronal tmt rou von alon a le t_v ffers o ies.to increase recreational and mobility options to and from Avon. Com u Gtr" • A number of historic and culturally significant buildings and struc res dfler� nppartentEy t�— create links to Avon's past and strengthen Avon's sense of place and uniqueness. • Nottingham Park provides a strong anchor/destination to the development of Avon's future Main Street • The Town's existing civic and recreational amenities near Nottingham Park are resources that can be leveraged and enhanced to strengthen this area as Avon's civic and cultural center. • Potential to use the railroad right-of-way for transit service, trails, or a new street Constraints: Avon Road is perceived to create a barrier for pedestrians attempting to walk between the Town Core's east and west sides. Avon's east Town Core area is fragmented and lacks strong auto and pedestrian connections. The railroad right-of-way creates a linear barrier separating Avon's Town Core from other certain residential and commercial area and the Eagle River. A v 6Vl ' s A -I, C�-� c c ✓ LL.✓u v�/ L} 1 LSI/1 Ci ti, t 4L-,;, 15 LS 11 2W5 Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (DRAFT) VIVO N P94�61 Future Land Use Plan ! The Future Land Use Plan establishes preferred development patterns by designating land use categories for specific geographical locations. It should be understood that the land use designations depicted on the land use map do not supersede the Town's zoning districts and regulations. While the Town's zoning districts and their associated regulations establish each parcel's property rights in terms of allowable uses and conditions of development, the Land Use Plan and its land use designations are illustrative only and associated to general geographic areas and are therefore not suitable for parcel specific decision making. The Future Land Use Plan was developed by: • Integrating the ideas and concerns of local residents and property owners expressed at Stakeholder Interviews, Steering Committee meetings, Public Open Houses, and the Town Council and Planning and Zoning Commission; Analy . existing land use conditions, opportunities, and constraints related to physical, social, economic, d political issues and concerns; • °het pond 'ons related to the future residential, commercial, office and industrial uses; • Creat3 a bal ed, more sustainable inventory of land uses that provides landowners and velopers grea r flexibility to meet changing market demands; • Inc the sup ly of residential/accommodation and commercial uses within Avon's Town Core to provide a cri cal mass and diversity of uses, services and amenities that create both day and i ht activities ithin an inviting and energized urban environment; • De r an ove I community form that peaks in terms of density and building height in the Town ore area su unded by lower density and scale development; and • Crea a unif and cohesive physical framework and community image between the Village at Avon and T wn of Avon. NO VNA OA 3�kd UOA -h t9 s v IALtikt � S T �'o S Pm U `tvovkv�a_ ,Li �#z =/os town of Avon m rehenslve Plan (DRAFT) 401 6/ The following de itio�' nd to describe the ' tent of each land use designation depicted on the Future Land Use . They should be nsidered in c rdination with the Comprehensive Plan's overall vision and its indiv ual Goals and Poli s. a • CivicIPublic - blic areas are inten to con n uses related to community services, such as fire stations, school community centers hospitals, municipal centers, police stations and municipal; maintenance yards. Each proposed public use should be evaluated separately in terms of its land area and topographical constraints, as well as its comp'atibili'ty with, adjacent uses. K • Open Space - Areas identified as open space are to be protected from development, so that the natural character and environment. of the landscape is preserved. Open space may also be used as a buffer between conflicting land uses and activities, as an edge to the corirm mitt', to preserve views, as a mechanism to preserve a valued natural resource, or to protect the public from a hazardous situation. FloodpWns, with their associated riparian habitat and wildlife, steep slopes, ridges, and other lands with unique physical properties are also good candidates for open space designation. • Parkland - Parks are intended to provide for the passive and active recreation needs of a community or region. Where possible, they should be located and designed to take advantage of natural features and amenities. • Residential Low Density - Areas designated for residential low density are intended to provide sites for single -family, duplex, and multi-family dwellings at a density no greater than 7.5 dwelling units per acre. • Residential Medium Density - Areas designated for residential medium density are intended to provide sites for multi -family dwellings at a density no less than 7.5 and no grgatgr rS 15 dwelling units per acre. J fT�c N� IQ W ctS 2� • Residential High Density -Areas designated for residential dsity areintended to provide fsites�for multi -family dwellings no less than 15 and no greater than dwelling units per acre. • Mixed Use Commercial Shopping - The intent of the mixed-use commercial shopping designation is to create an area providing commercial retail and service uses with a supporting mix of office, residential, lodging, and entertainment uses. Building design, siting, and orientation in coordination with the provision of shared parking facilities/structures, and public gathering spaces should combine to create an environment that is appealing and inviting for people arriving by both automobile and on foot. • Mixed Use Lodging - The intent for the mixed-use lodging designation is to create an area with a mix of uses in an urbanized, pedestrian -oriented environment. A high proportion of lodging and other residential uses should be achieved in order to create the needed critical mass of population and activity to energize the Town Core area. Supporting uses may include commercial retail and services, entertainment, and office uses. Building should be vertically mixed, with retail, restaurants, and other commercial services located on the lower levels in order to encourage a high level of interest and pedestrian activity. O as lodging, residential, and office uses should be located above. Buildings should bd-fo7aniting ries high. Building design, siting, and orientation should address the street in coordinared parking facilities/structures and on -street parking, public gathering spaces and aorking together to create an environment that facilitates pedestrian circulation and createsban environment - - Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (DRAFT) M Mixed Use Residential — The mixed-use residential designation is intended to provide an area of mixed- use development that extends the Town Core eastward into the Village at Avon PUD and transitioning into the PUD's central residential development area A mix of uses is encouraged for this area to include high density residential and lodging related uses, commercial retail shops and services, and civic facilities. The mix of uses may be achieved either scattered horizontally across the area or vertically within individual buildings. The physical environment should promote walking, bicycling, and transit, as well as providing a high quality of urban life for residents and visitors. Regional Commercial — The regional commercial areas are intended to serve both local and regional shoppers with a wide variety of commercial uses, including d+aeoarrtlbig bar LUt offices, supermarkets, and other similar uses. Neighborhood Commercial — These areas are in ded to provide neighborhood focused retail and service uses (such as markets, ay c s is an cafes, etc.) that conveniently I sled near to and connected to nearby residenti ner rhood , C& Mr - t� Light Industrial Commercial and Employme — Li industrials(and employment areas comprise a variety of businesses, including warehouses, search d development firms, repair shops, wholesale distributors and light manufacturing. The areas y include supporting office, commercial, and accessory residential uses where appro au SQA 16 2rM5 Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (DRAF7) D. Community Framework Plan And Key Goals and Policies of the Plan The Community Framework Plan shall be used in conjunction with Future Land Use Plan to illustrate key community design policies contained in the Comprehensive Plan to achieve the desired community character. The Framework Plan is NOT intended to be a land use plan. A major focus of the Community Framework Plan is to define relationships between designated land uses to create a meaningful and logical structure for future development. The application of the Community Framework Plan is fourfold: 1. The Community Framework Plan illustrates the larger -scale relationships between Town Core and other key areae within Avon; 2. The Community Framework Plan provides illustration of the land use goals and policies; 3. The Community Framework Plan provides a starting point for development submittals by illustrating how specific land use designations can be refined using the Comprehensive goals and policies; and 4. The Community Framework Plan provides a potential overall vision for Avon's community design structure. The plan serves as a guide and checkpoint to ensure that individual development plans are coordinated to create a functional, desirable overall land use pattern. In order for Avon to realize its vision and its iated community goals and objectives, the key challenge facingAvon is to enhance its Town Core The Community Framework Plan identifies the Town Co—re` as being comprised of the mixed-use n e on thEflingliarn t and west sides of Avon Road, the currently undeveloped Confluence site located west of on between the Eagle River and railroad, and the commercial areas at the intersection of Avon an Roads. The Town Core is intended to be Avon's focal point for social, business and cultural tivities. Specifically, the Town Core is anticipated to provide mixed-use development of the highest intens within the community supported by an exceptional estrianoriented environment The Town Core w' 1 provide a range of retail, business lodging, civic, cultural and residential uses. The Town Core wil also serve as Avon's major transit destination. In np ttion to the emphasis this plan places on achie 'ng the potentials within the Town Core, it is also es inial to understand how other key areas within the unity should relate to the Town Core. The n L fo owing sub -areas represent key areas within Avon with sign es and associations to the Town • The Village at Avon Village West District (Subarea #7) • The Village at Avon East District (Subarea #8) • The Nottingham Park District (Subarea #S) • The Nottingham Road Commercial District (Subarea #17) Each of these districts and their relationship to the Town Core area are Town Subarea Planning Principles and Recommendations. 1 N- �I m n • ion policies for undeveloped vacant lands and the connections of future development to existing neighborhoods will provide both- the Town and potential developers with clear expectations regarding the Town's desired vision for futt� development. Urban design goals of the Comm Framework Plan include: c (� % �4 y 1 Ittlin I YlR' U z'a, to/ • Identify needed pedestrian and aut 'obrle connections to link all parts of the community develop a more functional and walkable community, l • Identify a general re -orientation for selective redevelopment of key parcels within the Town Co 17 rI Y-” Gllt-"D Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (DRAFT) a� MON area to simplify its circulation system and increase opportunities for viable mixed-use develop • Identify important historic and cultural resources worthy of preservation and/or enhancemi • Identify important community gateways and corridors and thmir enhancenrwte • Identify a basic framework that works in conjunction with more specific sub area pla principles identified in the plan. . Key Goals and Pol�icees o the Pla!Slukoa The Comprehensive Plan update aCommry FramLO'ewor are py many goals and policies, however several specific goals and policies comprise the most timely and imp direction for the Town of Avon. The key goals and policies also provide the basis for sub -area pla principles and design objectives that follow this section. These specific objectives are also the most relevant implementation priorities (see Implementation Matrix) for the Town to pursue following the adoption of this plan, as the community seeks to realize the vision statement over the next 5 to 10 years. N d CC 1.11^x" Key goals and policies of this p are: V LV_"' C r i Policy A.3.3: Policy A.6.1: Policy B.1.1: Inventory, alyze and prioritize lands adj particularl teep slopes, drainage corridors and other environmentally sensitive areas, fort possible acquisition and/or preservation as open spac or for other public purposes, or restrict these lands to very low density development in order to maintain Avon's visual identity. (Page 37)�j ' I �-0 Develop a subarea plan for the East Town Center District identifying more appropriate parcel configurations and corresponding new automobile and pedestrian circulation alignments in order tp increase th district's commercial viabililyt (P 39 a W w + Pn t Jv�1 v I c OHa�6�,ro opportunities, to. I , �f ((ii Conduct a retail analysis o id ntify rfic opportumtres to Increase goes -related retail expenditures within Avon (Page 40) .a a Policy B.1.11: Review methods in order to better meet Avon's parking needs lwr , including !!!possible creation of a Town Core parking district. (Page 41) Policy B.2.5: Establish a protocol fm addmssing- public' economic and- demographic -information requests, as well as coordinate business attraction, retention, and reinvestment efforts fl; between Town departments. (Page 42)ci __.-- Policy B.2.7: Investigate the potential costs and benefits of establishing a vacancy assessment fee to (/ discourage long-term commercial/retail vacancies. (Page 42) Policy B.3.6: Develop-wjeint--�`.Oi Centel suitabl in ase thHvariouFs information about a Avon community, its bus esses, and specialactivities and eventsacc ng within the community. (Page 44) n-✓�c�" t�t.'1�1 w--,� G-.^�i �-��.th�' 1iQ C"(i111a� a Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (DRAF'7) VON Policy C.4.2: • Investigate transport technology options that could accommodate transit passenger as well as skier and boarder use to directly link the Town Core with Beaver Creek Village. (Page 47) Policy E.1.2: „ Initiate a housing needs assessment to understand the housing needs of the community and establishing policies and programs that would address these needs. Ideally, a housing strategy would result that takes into consideration the unique opportunities and constraints found in the community. (Page 49) Policy E.2.4: Establish a minimum dwelling unit size requirement for designated affordable housing ��c units that effectively meets the residents' livability needs. (Page 50) housing lec� Policy G.1.5: Conduct a master plan study of Nottingham Park to identify program enhancements to (l I potential art, cultural, and recreational facilities to better activate and enhance this area as Avon's major recreational and cultural center. (Page 52) Policy G.1.6: Develop a river front park that connects the Eagle River to the Town Core and possibly to Nottingham Park. (Page 52) Policy H.4.2: Use the development of a East Town Center District specific area plan to inventory, analyze, and prioritize suitable sites for potential infill and redevelopment, to define a new modified street grid, and to enhance the district's wayfinding elements and overall pedestrian -orientation. (Page 54) e L cu GV--" � v�� tQ0;�. eZ/�J, 19 2MU5 Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (DRAFT) n1oi IV. Town Subarea Planning Principles and Recommendations A. Subareas Priority Classifications While the goals -and Pnlicimd this plan generally apply to all areas of the Town of Avon, the system of subarea designations provide s ifi and urban desi recommendations todistinctgeographical areas within the Town. As part of this current planning effort, a e-ev uanon of these subareas was undertaken to ensure that planning guidance and implementation recommendations were still current and appropriate. The fust step of this re-evaluation effort was to assess the appropriateness of the previously assigned subarea boundaries and to make any necessary changes to ensure that each subarea stili comprised a logical, cohesive geographic entity. -The next step was to assign to each subarea one of three relative priority designations — High Priority, Medium Priority, or StaticAow Priority - based upon the perceived level of significant issues and/or changes confronting a particular subarea This was not done to understate the importance of any particular subarea of the Town, but was instead done out of the recognition that in order for the Town of Avon to most effectively realize the community -wide vision and goals expressed within this plan, that the Town needs to prioritize where and how it expends its energy and resources bring about the greatest amount of change. As a result of this classifications effort, a new map identifying the Town of Avon's subareas was produced updating where appropriate subarea boundaries and classifying each subarea by its relative priority level. The final step in this effort involved re-evaluating each subarea with particular emphasis upon the high and medium priority areas in terms of the appropriateness of these subareas' general intent and specific planning principles and recommendations given the context of this Plan's Vision, Future Land Use Plan and Community Framework Plan, and goals and policies. 1 - Jam., r IL)Ols >1 wt VIA -� c � gyp",..` _ \ L Ca- s- gnio,^^ P a I , I, z LUCA W 2 W cr 0- 2 0 z O Q U- 0 �3 0 1 s t � a fr e I , I, z LUCA W 2 W cr 0- 2 0 z O Q U- 0 �3 0 1 Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (DRAFn B. High Priority Subareas The following subareas are deemed to present a high priority for,the Town of Avon. 1<,V\ �`_V� kt Subarea 1: West Town Center D j�� j t^ The intent of the West To Center District sub is to be an intensely developed mixed use, pedestrian -oriented area at serves as the primary area for residential and lodging development within the overall Town C urrently, this subarea provides a diverse mix of land uses in vertical mixed use buildings that contain retail, office, residential, government services, civic facilities, and parks loosely grouped around a 50 -foot pedestrian mall right-of-way. In 2001, the Town of Avon completed a specific area master plan process for this subarea that articulated how the subarea could enable Avon to better realize its potential as a regional activity center. Key components of that planning effort ideytified the, following el rpents: f=� l . T et�af a new "Main Street" in the existing pedestrian mall rightof-wa��cY"-"_" " There-alignbQ" West B chmark Road in orde7ofAvon, e the development feasibility of ke� , � I,,, L = remaining vacantparceIs, hi�yz� -� �, f}wr 12 p •Eke linking e�pedestri and automobile circulatiwn enter the Confluence t }� d the Eagle River, and, The development of a parking structure associatexpans• n of Avon's Recreation Center. - 11 a.v<r i caly u, S ` Planning Principles and Recommendations: �� v • Develop a mix of sea that pro stron si. entraVloding base supported by a mix of guest serving co ial uses.�ot Cot qz C • Create inviting store nts with re i �es�a �E+tserer evels d offices, lodging, and G , residential uses aboRu�blic azas an other a song spaces or pu rc rnteractro _ !^r • Implement the Towit Center Plan's Main Street and other key recommen ons. • Enhance both pedestrian and auto connections to the West Town Center District the East Town Center District, and the Confluence District. �yfti ' �D • Use signage, streetscape design, landscaping, points of interest, and other wayfind�g-elements to help orient visitors and lead them toward important destinations within the district and the large Town Core area • Use build -to lines and other architecturally interesting detailing on ground level/first floor with elements such as canopies, overhangs, and sloped roofs to create a more interesting streetscape and n k an enhanced pedestrian environment. Buildings of various sizes should be sited along the street �U edge to avoid long stretches of straight, narrow. spaces. K• Develop and incorporate a new/expanded transit center and joint private/public structured parking facilities that provide well -lit, pleasant pedestrian access from parking structures to the public street and buildings. D Su rea2: East Town Center District East Town Center District is intended for a mix of uses with a primary orientation toward major —4+, if Avon Comprehensive Plan (DRAFT) retail establishments plus smaller retail shops and personal rvice establishments, offices and supporting residentialliodging uses. One- to three-story comme ial buildings primarily oriented to shoppers arriving by car characterize this subarea Current parcel onfigurations coupled with building sited away from the street edge and surrounded by large expansi a parking lots result in an incoherent framework of confusing street layouts, indirect pedestrian wal a isc and diminished sight corridors. Wayfinding for both pedestrians as well as automobiles is particularly from Avon Road, thereby diminishing the enticement for visitors to explore this and froquent its commercial and retail establishments. Significant redevelopment opportunid exist for many properties in the district. Redevelopment potentials should be thoroughly inven ed and jointly planned. This district also abuts on the east to the Village at Avon project and its rcipated future development. Strong, cohesive pedestrian and street connections should be establ' ed to ensure that these subareas together create a consistent and cohesive community experience. Planning Principles and Recommendations: • Develop a mix of uses consisting of commercial development with supporting residentialAodging development by reconfiguring key parcels veloping older, underutilized buildings adjacent to Avon Road at are compatible � ' and scat (o exis ing development on the�yxes� side of Avon Road: E R04 .� �} cic 'is tbp .7b • Accommodate anc or retailers without large expanses of parking to ensure individual buildings and their uses are integrated into a larger, unifying framework. Create a cohesive physical framework and community image (compatible building orientation, scale, massing, siring, street aligdfnents, streetscape furnishings, signage, lighting, etc.) between the Town of Avon and the Village at Avon in order to implement a modified street grid pattern that functionally extends Main Street across Avon Road. • Use signage, stmetscape design, landscaping, points of interest, and other wayfinding elements to help orient visitors and lead them toward important destinations within the district and Town Core area . • Use build -to lines and other architecturally interesting detailing on ground level/first floor with elements such as canopies, overhangs, and sloped roofs to create a more interesting streetscape and an enhanced pedestrian environment. • Strengthen the pedestrian environment by ensuring convenient pedestrian and auto access toy Q, C Develop public/privatectured parking facilities�p.,,.ol A,0-0 1 D Subarea 3: Confluence District fluence District is intended to facilitate an extension of the Town Center with a` t residentiaUlodgmg co limited supporting commercial and services uses, and direct lift acc to the Beaver Creek base are8JIV7 he. district is comprised largely of undeveloped land, with exception of the area's district wastewater treatment facility az)4�elayer<hppsing. The district has direct access to the railroad right-of-way, the Eagle Rive d, Highway 6 he planning and development of this district should appropriately incorporate these ey assets. Planning Principles and Recommendations: • Develop a mix of uses consisting of bed -base development with supporting commercial development. • Develop a conveyance linking development on the Confluence site to Beaver Creek Village. /J�, c�ti�w �.°�k� ci►1.1 YV�ati.;�u �z..�(, _ � �-vt.,-v� R -11C " LA.0 Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (DRAF7) • Orient buildings to capitalize upon the river as an amenity by generally stepping down with varying het is across the site to create a mora natural scaling. Building height should not exceed eightt, stori above grade and maintain a strong visual connection by.preserving prominent view �,� �its�dors. Parking areas, trash dumps mg or service auras should be screened and/or �4 t buffered from the river corridor and 1minimize impacts upon the river corridor and sustain compatibly with the river environment. '�au�v c O lF • Create a seamless vehicular and pedestrian connection to the Town Center and preserve public access to the existing linear path/natural park running along the riverbank. Connections from this path to both the Town Center and Nottingham Park must be created in an ecologically sensitive manner as a key natural amenity., • Encourage preservation of all trees in wetland areas. In developable areas, loss of existing trees should be minimized without restricting development below the density that would be allowable in the absence of such trees. '9 VP -v � F c i ti l h • Use signage, streetscape design, building forms, landscaping, poi is of interest, and other 4"Q �'�•, wayfinding elements to help orient visitors and lead them toward important destinations within the district and Town Core area • In the event there is a passenger train on the railroad ROW, the Town of Avon should anticipate and provide for transit facilities betwe9p the Town Center and the Confl ence. Subarea 4: Mod Road Corridor Avon Road is the most traveled road in Avon, providing direct access to Avon's Town Core areas, I- 70, Highway 6, and the Beaver Creek and Bachelor's Gulch base areas. In 1997, the Town of Avon completed a major improvement project of Avon Road that replaced all five of its signalized intersections with roundabouts and provided significant streetscape enhancements. Though these improvements and enhancements are widely recognized as having achieved their primary objective for congestion relief, two significant issues still confront this corridor. First, the ease and speed at which vehicles traveling through Avon's Town Core area between the I-70 interchange and the entrance to Beaver Creek and other U.S. Highway 6 destinations is such that travelers are not enticed to venture into the Town Core's two major mixed-use districts. The second significant issue is that Avon Road functions as a barrier for pedestrians attempting to walk within the Town Core between the Town Center Lodging and the Town Center Commercial Shopping districts. Planning Principles and Recommendations: �r', • Integrate Avon Road into the Town Core development and redevelopment efforts, wayfmding and �- V pedestrian planning, and other streetscape enhancement planning to ensure that Avon Road �.. rovides a sense of arrival to the Town of Avon rather than simply functioning as a pass through con between I-70 and Beaver Creek. • Create pedestrian over Avon R fully integrate the Town Core and link the Town Center tsttictsn,rvtc- • Use signage, streetscape design, landscaping, points of interest, and other wayfinding elements to help orient visitors and lead them toward important destinations within the district and Town Core area • Use build -to lines and other means to create visual intercepts for those traveling along Avon Road and view corridors into Avon's east and west core areas. • Limit building heights fronting Avon, Road to existing heights to avoid a canyon effect and to Il¢-c€,i.s'l n 6.4 � 2�5 "_J 2rMs RT . '(n. /� n .��ii .. n n i a T-" A rK�a h?ZVGz �-cv� Town of Avon Cornmehenslve Plan (DRAF77 ,AVO N preserve Beaver Creek views. C. Medium Priority Subareas ��, t�A�''r-10�� lJ The following subareas are deemed to presdpt a medium priority for the Town of Avon. Subarea 5: Nottingham Park District The Nottingham Park District is intended to Included in this subarea are Nottingham Park, and the Town's recreation center. The area fun Town's Forth of July celebration and vario between the municipal center, the park, the 7 need to be enhanced to respond to key future i the Confluence River Front District. Views a ve as Avon's cultural, civic, and recreational hub. municipal office complex, fue department, library, ms as the center for community activities, such as the athletic tournaments. Good pedestrian circulation n Core and adjacent residential uses exist, but will dopments in the Town Center Lodging District and access into and from the Nottingham Park pgrree key I� �.�h 1. t� .; ' components to Avon's image and identity. Vit. ON, Planning Principles and Recommendations: r,,✓ ) • Strengthen this area as a cultural and recreational ce r by developing amenities such as an amphitheater, concession stands, etc. to activate the p beyond the normal level of active and passive recreational activities and provide a western hor to the future Main Street. • Develop private, comfortable spaces along Buck Creek or passive activities as an alternative to the play fields and other active spaces available within the rest of Nottingham Park. • Use signage, streetscape design, landscaping, points of interest, and other wayfinding elements to help orient visitors to the district's various functions, the cultural and civic activity center, and toward important destinations within the Town. Core area • Realign Benchmark Road perpendicular with the future Main Street per the Avon Town Center • FIan and enhance the pedestrian connections between the municipal center and the park. � ' , `^='' 1/��a %A;:Y1 �.v�P £i � 'ill' -,:a: v �'• � �!-,.t,t � Subarea 6: U.S. Highway 6 Gateway Corridorr—.fY L a+Rt`` , The U.S. Highway 6 Gateway Corridor provides an important gateway that helps to define Avon's community image. The area is characterized by: (1) the flat areas presently used for parking, and high visibility from U.S. Highway 6; (2) the principle access to Beaver Creek; and (3) the F property located on the south side of U.S. Highway 6. The undeveloped parcels currently serving as parking areas and other accessory uses f the Beavdr Creek ski area present an important influence on development within the Town of Avon. these parcels are outside of Avon's municipal boundaries, the Town of Avon should be consulted on any proposed development on these parcels. This intersection of U.S. Highway 6 and Avon Road is a major gateway to the Town. As part of the Town of Avon's roundabout improvement project this intersection was converted to a full roundabout with attractive landscaping and monumentation identifying both the Town and Beaver Creek. This corridor area also includes the Nottingham Station commercial area at the intersection of Hurd Lane and Avon Road. A pedestrian link is needed to connect this commercial area to the Town Center Shopping District and the Confluence River Front District. The Folsom/White property is intended to provide residential/lodging uses with 26 2/2/05 1r r'. Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (DRAFT) AVON and service uses. The area is somewhat isolated from other velopment within Avon due to its location on the south side of U.S. Highway 6. The ares is ch rized by steep terrain, with limited buildable areas directly adjacent to U.S. Highway 6. •� Planning Priniciples and Recommendations: • Enhance the U.S. Highway 6 right-of-way as a landscaped bou vat arrival and departure for those traveling to and from Avon d community image and identity. • Limit development of south side of Hwy. 6 to guest service;fa intersection and to neighborhood supporting commercial near the • Strengthen the association between the Town of Avon and BO streetscape elements, efficient access and cooperative visitor in¢p • Encourage screening of ski area parking areas and other accesW • Create strong pedestrian connections to the Confluence site andrt • Preserve the 'Red House' is culturaltheritage amenity. • Limit buildi heights to f ur stories so p- not compete with th the TY-ut, a_A- • � • Miniras and p pslopes. Buildingsandswith rising topographyreduce their dominance I/parkway to provide a sense of to strengthen Avon's overall :ilities near the Village Road Prater Lane intersection. !er Creek through compatible mation centd%'6vn ��to To Center Districts. Town Core as the focal point of be built into the hillside t9 U.S. Highway 6, Subarea 7: Village at Aeon West Uistrict The Village at Avon Village West District is intended toprovide a pedestrisin-oriented mixed-use urban village with commercial, residential, lodging, educational, and cultural/recreational uses along with an ice skating/events center. The site is characterized by good visibility from 1-19, gentle topography, and proximity to the Town Center Commercial Shopping District. In order to c a unified and cohesive framework and community image building and site development elements df well as public design elements such as street alignments, streetscape furnishings, signage, an lighting need to be coordinated between the Village at Avon developer and the Town of Avon. Planning Principles and Rmmendations: • Create strong auto and trianrtonnections to the East 'down Center District via both East Beaver Creek Bouievin an hapel Place. N�P 4 4t'41L, r +R:.+".s ;'rj !;�� i.r• 1 ' • Create a unified and cohesiv physical framework and community image (compatible building orientation, scale, massing, si 'ng, street alignments, streetscape furnishings, signage, lighting, etc.) between the Village at Avon and the Town of Avon. • Limit building heights to four stories so as to not compete with the Town Core as the focal point of the Town. ' • Step buildings' mass back from adjacent roads to reduce building scale. • Site buildings to create various sues of spaces along the street edge, avoiding long stretches of straight, narrow spaces. • Use build -to lines and other means to create a more interesting streetscape and an enhanced pedestrian environment. Avoid large single use buildings set back from the street edge and surrounded by large expanses of parking. • Create inviting storefronts and public plazas and other gathering spaces for public interaction. • Provide architecturally interesting detailing on ground level/first floor with elements such is 27 V2/05 V1 L. �v Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (DRAFT) canopies, overhangs, and sl+r! roofs. • Provide well-lit, pleasant pedestrian access from parking structures to the public street and buildings. • Encourage retail and restaurant uses on ground levels with offices, lodging, and residential above. • Develop joint P vatetpublir: s6uctured parking facilities. 11a is1 s tric ct Subarea 8. Village at Avon Eas The Village at Avon East District, ' s intended to provide the district's western iialf residential medium density neighborhood with supporting commercial development, neighborhood oriented commercial ice oriented uses just west of William J. Post with supporting educational,. recreational and service Boulevard, and regional co*ercial uses associated with the 1-70 and William J. Post Boulevard interchange. The site isterized by gently sloping topography along the valley floor with steeper c slopes rising up to I-70. r J 1A Planning Prhtciplee and Recommendations: I 0 Create a unified and cohesive physical framework and community image (compatible building orientation, scale, massing, sitting, street alignments, sumfape furnishings, signage, lighting, ic etc.) between the Village at Avon and the Town of Limit building heights to law stories so as to no Avon. k 0 it compete w th the Town Core as the focal point of the Town • Create a strong overall pedestlian-orientation. Subarea 9: Village at Avbn North Gateway District 41P.4%, QL J The Village at Avon North Gateway District is intended to provide for residczitialdevelopment, a large community park, and a school site. A new northern frontage road being developed through this district will provide an important east-west connector on the north side of 1-70 linking William J. Post Boulevard and Avon Road. The district is highly visible from 1-70 and thus presents a strong influence on Avon's identity. Additionally, the area will serve as the gateway to the Village at Avon Residential Northern Residential District. The existing Buffalo Ridge residential development is relatively isolated from other community commercial and service areas. The elevated topography on either side of 1-70 offers the possibility to construct a pedestrian overpass that would directly link this area with the '-,Village at Avon Residential and Commercial Distria-4 Planning Principles and Recommendations: a Explore the feasibility of constructing a pedestrian bridge over 1-70 linking the Buffalo Ridge residential development to the Village at Avon Residential and Commercial District. "ic a Step buildings' mass back from the 1-70 view corridor to reduce buildings scale. Provide east-west pedestrian and bicycle mutes. 0 y Beeeiinege addWoulinform ail landscapingexisting properties to soften the visual impact of the large structures. .4 4 Protect ridgeline0from-development. SU M10: Village at A%VUU UMIU VS ITS Village 'llage at Avon District "Nr' is intended to previde regionally orien-fiff-corrimercial, residential, and service oriented uses and activities. The area is relatively flat located at the base of steeply sloping 28 2rM5 4t C, 7 ! J, il.z n,.. 4 1-„ 1„ &,t%�, C)e_V_4Z+Lt,,_C _jk-, M 4y1A_QkO U a 1n75,�L (,Z;� th sJ L VO 5�.ccb 1 es and Recomme ns: t&, oMd +^', ``` "k • Develop per approved Village at Avon PUD as( regienel-eonmtereial-medittiryd �ensity residential, a community park - ----- '• ejJ • Identify and preserve significant cuitural/heritage recoup es present on site. , ��- pvi• 1 kTV'IV.n'0.. V11nQ� '{gyp %*-t4 a c 6l^ ✓t�^ Q� �M Subarea 11: Metcalf Road District JIr ,� 2 S The Metcalf Road District is intended to provtPde lfight in steal anan c i pial is�4 ix us s as well as accessory residential development. Existing light industrial uses on Nottingham and Metcalf Roads are intensely developed, with large buildings on small sites; generally with insufficient landscaping; unscreened parking, storage and trash containers. The area's high visibility from I-70 makes it important to the Town's image. Concerns over traffic safety issues as well as the area's generally poor aesthetic characteristics are perceived as negatively impacting the image of the Wildridge and Mountain Star residential developments located behind this area. Yet, it is also recognized that these businesses provide a critical component to Avon's overall economic health and sustainability. In addition, opportunities should be encouraged to develop live/work developments that allow for light manufacturelindustrial uses that do not possess significant conflicts with other surrounding land uses.y Planning Principles and Recommendations: • Accommodate limited/accessory residential development that supports principle industrial/employment land uses. • Develop a pedestrian or possibly an auto underpass under I-70 to link this area to West Beaver Creek Boulevard • Coordinate with CDOT to introduce trees on uphill slopes in the I-70 right-of-way to partially _ screen buildings and other accessory uses. • Encourage new developme t that minimizes significant re -grading, and provides for props c n -site parking and circulation • Require new development and encourage existing development to add architectural or landscape screeaing'of storage areas, HVAC equipment, loading docks, and trash containers. • Limit bui ding ighte, to three stories. GUd G' Subarea 12: Railroad Corridorj— The railroad corridor runs the length of Avon from east to west along the Eagle River creating a substantial north -south barrier through much of Avon. The Town has been successful in securing rights to construct an at -grade crossing for West Beaver Creek Boulevard, and recent approvals in other nearby locations for additional crossings seem to indicate an increased willingness on the part of the railroad company to allow such crossin s. Currently the railroad is not being used for rail traffic leaving the corridor effectively vacant. Regio transportation agenciestcoalitions have made efforts to acquire the right-of-way in whole or in part in rder to develop a regional transit and/or trails system, though the right-of-way's final disposition mains unknown. Nevertheless, the right-of-way corridor represents an important opportunity lot Avon. The rail corridor should be visually integrated into the Town. It should be considered a trans nation corridor that is an integral component of Avon's overall structure and character. QQ 29 2/2/05 Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (DRAFT) Irk RyoN Planning Principles end Recommendations: • Ensure that the railroad right-of-way is preserved for future transit, trail or other transportation related potentials. 1 • Develop additional at -grade and above grade crossing to better connect the Confluence River Front area and the Nottingham Station commercial area to the Town Core's mixed-use lodging and c ial areas. D. Low ority Subareas �• �'o 1" &A-'ISubarea 13: West Residential District 1Sti. rcl tI'+� sentry, the west residential district consists of the Aspens Mobile Home Park. In recent years, mprovements to landscape treatments, fences, and general clean up have resulted in the area presenting t�r lx wai If as a vital, affordable neighborhood. The area has the potential to be redeveloped over time as a higher density, master -planned, affordable const to a future of Avon when residential developments in the area reach capacity, and alternative solutions o sing are being sough solutions should include pocket parks and enhanced pedestrian connective ,} e Planning Principles and Recommend doh • Coordinate with CDOT to introdu o •an mgs ong the southern I-70 right-of-way, to screen the mobile home p er -i9ieiSiW.' \.;�.wd �j1p.Nx Te++�• Gam'" �', 611v-.�S �.w r wovia � u.�>•,,• • Encourage continued improvements to the visual qua ly of tltem �, �{ Qom( • Limit building heights to three stories, and require developments to den ronstrtttepreservahon e views to the Town Core through the strategic placement of open space or the further limitation of bui din heights Subares�erReside�ct Much of the river residential district has bebn developed, but fittrtre resid enn' 'al development that will occur along the river beyond the boundaries shown on the Urban Design Plan should be developed in accordance with the recommendations for this subarea The major design influences are U.S. 6, the riparian environment along the Eagle River, and public access to the river. The character of the river and its as uraihahi •t ch .Id p.* sensitive site planning, architectural detailing, and appropriate setbacks, color, and scale of structure. Phtpnl cipks and Recommendations: • lZ�lE;rttnt ge development to take into consideration the objectives of thegle River Watershed Management Plane a� v+�u-�+".a Az.� 4k" ( •� -Z "Q 011.1 . • Provide a public access easement, where appropriate, within building setback areas in nqa development adjacent to the Eagle River for public enjoyment of the river and construction opublic recreational trail. • Provide public parking and signage at strategically located trailheads. ieu w¢ t Cu VMS 0-10-1 Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (DRAF7) • Buildings should be o nted to capitalize upon the Eagle River as an amenity. Parking areas, trash dumpsters, and other u that could potentially disrupt the quality of the river environment should be located away from the river and designed to have the least impact on the river corridor. • Limit building height to three stories. The intent is to establish a scale of development that is subordinate to the Town Core and compatible with the river environment. Buildings should be VA�Vy. 1 designed to step down in height as they near the river and in response to the natural topography. vt , • Plant indigenous trees and shrubs to screen existing large residential buildings along U.S. 6cL � l provide berms and lanaping between residedces and U.S. 6. A"A aZ-M 4L vv� cit ova -R obv. v Subarea 15: Nottingham Park Residential District , xisting high quality reside 'al development. Provisions for pedestrians and bicyclists along West Creek Boulevard and adequate screening of parking areas would help enhance the character of the area. Planning Principles and Recommendations: • Encourage existing development and require new development to screen parking areas with landscaping material. • equine new development to be at least of tlW same qualit and c arae r as existing development Subarea 16: Nottingham Road Residential District This district is characterized by limited developable area due to steep slopes to the north, frontage on Nottingham Road, which is classified as a commercial collector, and high exposure to I-70. residential development is typically multi -family buildings seta aRhiteliEun. M Planning principles and Recommendations: 7 • Encourage additional informal landscaping of existing propertip to sof the visual impar of the, largestructures. Ptp- n il�aro aid a�d� �mda wrc, p/l mow. • Reseed exposed slopes with native grasses and wild flowers. • Require new development to provide a landscape buffer adjacent to Nottingham Road and I-70. Subarea 17: Nottingham Road Commercial District This area's proximity to the I-70/Avon Road Interchange establishes its importance to the Town's identity. Development that occurs here should reflect the standards in the Town Core, but should not compete with downtown in terms of size of buildings or intensity of development. Planning Principles and Recommendations: • Limit access points on Nottingham Road to simplify traffic movements. • Require landscape setbacks and internal landscaping of parking lots. • Screen all equipment and storage areas from view. h, 1 • Limit building heights to f stories. (-f Vv S�j�.s� ti �. VW"t+ Cn� 7 d -4J) 31 VMS i of Avon Comprehensive Plan (DRAFT) a ,� AVON Subarea 18: I-70470at Ai / a. H,AZVL,ea�.,.u,w� ty �c t ►w ><r Q /d t The interchange I - Avon is noun gateway to the Town. A lighted gateway sign is suitably placed al g the west bound off ramp to Avon. However, the gateway approach needs to be to further enhance i�erall imag �b The emphasis should be on the creation o a positive entry experience�at exten she c Iter of the Town Coro to Avon's front door. Planning Principles and Recommendations: • Develop the intersections at the on/off ramps on Avon Road to include streetscape improvements, peciallandscape feat res. 'I r,c.-•e.�,.•�,>v. Subarea 19: Wildridge Residential District p U_ This area consists of a residential subdivision containing varying densities, located on the sunny, south Q N� �cnl ing slopes north of the main valley floor. The character for the developed landscape should reflec e area's dry climate and typically steep. terrain through the use of low water -requiring plant material ` �ue to the limited amount of existing trees and shrubs and the open character of the property, sped c should be taken to ensure that all structures are compatible with one another and in harmony with natural surroundings. Planning Principles and Recommendations: • Construct bicycle lanes along Metcalf and Wildridge Roads. • Consider a trail system through open space areas in Wildridge to provide alternatives to the roadways for pedestrian circulation. • Preserve and enhance the existing open space trails and explore the possibility of developing additionalp Is into pocket parks. • Aegaireapa _i is tain as public open space the U.S. Forest Service -owned parcel adjacent to Wildridge th ncludes Beaver Creek Point. • Improve the intersection of Metcalf and Nottingham Roads, and implement the other recommendations for Subarea 4 to enhance the entry to Wildridge. Subarea 20: Mountain Star Residential District This area is a P.U.D. established in 1992, of large -lot, single-family homes, located east of Wildridge on the south -facing slopes north of the main valley floor. This covenant -controlled, gated community has its own esign review committe�ie. Rvk" t 2w K G Q Sl1fti V�.{'w, o 11'v"v`t.-Zr�; , ,�, Subarea 21: Swift Gulch Distrito p u },,t. - ' "-_t°I 0_" _ Q The Town of Avon's Public Works and Transportatilepartments are located in the Swift Gulch District. In response to the area's high visibility from I-70, efforts have been made to screen the existing buildings and facilities and to use materials and colors that blend with the surrounding hillsides. Planning Principles and Recommendations: P Limit building heights to `tthrwsstories. Building materials and colors should be neutral to blend in 32 2/2!05 Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (DRAFT) F,d with the hillsides. Accessory uses should be adequately rcened witlandscaping. \ Adu rs cC" zx . Subarea 22: Nottingham StationMaglilliend Residential District The Nottingham Station/Eaglebend Residential. District contains single-family and multi -family U^ residential development. The area is mostly developed, with a few remaining individual residential lots still undeveloped. Design issues for development in this area ace to address visibility from U.S. Highway 6, the protection and enhancement of the riparian environment along the Eagle River, and Planning Principles and Recommendations: • Examine the potential to develop an at-�o nect Ston the Village at Avon residential and comrruroialar5V,,c! istoric structures such as the Nottinghse d the water wheel should —be preserved. • development to take into consideration the ob'ecdves of the Eagle River Watershed Management Plan. owwovi �+ � tX. & 6b rtiV.4-1 a�.wA in)��. • Provide a public access easement, where appropriate, within building setback areas inCAew ' development adjacent to the r public enjoyment of the river and construction of a public recreational trail.t . • Building should be oriented to upon the Eagle River as an amenity. Parking areas, trash dumpsters, and other uses that could potentially disrupt the quality of the river environment should be located away from the river and designed to have the least impact on the river corridor. Set buildings back from the river to preserve its natural cha c �'Idmgg facades back away from the river to avoid creating a 'canyon eff • Limit building height to stone a intent is to establish a scale of development that is subordinate to the Town Coro and compatible with the river environment. Buildings should be designed to step down in heit as they near the river and in response to the natural tppograph� • Provide berms and landscape 3etween residences and 6,.,lit Subarea 23: Village at Avon No dential District 'f 7wvt VBo� This area is part of the Village at Avon P.U.D. of high-end large -lot, single-family homes and some mull -family residential development located on the south -facing slopes north of the train valley floor. This residential area is covenant -controlled commune ith its own design review committee. This residential area has several provisions for public services and access ways that should be / maintained. Further public access arrangements would be beneficial, including the preservation/acquisition of public space located adjacent to this area. NGc71 W✓v� c� o Q c -Lli-{1-Al a-, cam, a Subarea 24: Northern Hillside dpen Space The Northern Hillside Open Space areas at 70. These areas are protected from develop No further recommendations are made hei [cJM'I' 'flcwQo q-�al flr.c.-u.fiul^� eto t A of the steep slopes of the Valley wall north of r some limited informal recreational uses allowed. ami Cyu��; -b In vt �t Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (DRAFT 0 QVU N V. Goals and Policies;ti, While key goals and policies identifieddw t} in the subarea recommendations provide specific objectives of Qvq� the Comprehensive Plan, there are a number of broad based goals and policies that serve to provide the community a general area of focus in the following topical areas: Land Use and Development Economic Development Transportation Environment Housing Public Services, Facilities, Utilities and Government Parks, Recreation, Trails and Open Space Community Image and Design Regional Awareness Each area contains general goals, specific discussion of the topic, and provides several specific policy objectives. Certain goals and policies are more specific and more timely than others, however all goals and policies contribute the broad goals of the plan and contribute to the implementation of the vision and purpose of the plan. Finally, certain policies are by their very nature interrelated to several categorical areas (such as policies that are relevant to both land Use and Development and Economic Development). Where this redundancy occurs and is supported by the plan, the policy will cross-reference the related category and should be considered accordingly. A. Land Use and Development Goal A.1: Provide a balanced system of land uses that offer a range of housing options; diverse commercial and employment opportunities; inviting guest accommodations; and high quality civic and recreational facilities that work In concert to strengthen Avon's identity as both a year-round residential community and as a commercial, tourism and economic center. Discussion: The location and density of development contained within each land use category including residential; regional and neighborhood commercial; mixed use areas; light commercial industrial; government; employee housing; park; and, open space directly impacts A von'sfuture economic health and communityform. Although residential development will continue as the prevailing land use within many areas, mixed-use development in Avon's Town Core area provides an important opportunity to ensure that Avon remains a vibrant and sustainable community. The development of mixed-use projects, whether they are vertically mixed within individual structures or horizontally mixed across consolidated development sites, areidentified in Avon's Town Core as an important means of strengthening Avon's ability to react to changing market conditions. More importantly, such developments create a more. stable and desirable communityframework that results in civic pride. Policy A.1.1: Ensure that proposed development and redevelopment projects Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (DRAF77 q Pre- q conform to the Future LaikLUse Plan's designations and are of a scale and intensity as appro for the planning subarea in which they are located. Policy A.1.2: Focus residential, lodging and other gue accommodation development in to the Town Core to take cage of the proximity to guest serving commercial and other mmunity services. Policy A.1.3: neighborhood -oriented commercial development in locations that are convenient to residential neighborhoods and require that these developments provide pedestrian and bicycle links to residential development. Policy A.1.4: Encourage flexible zoning such as Planned Unit Developments (P.U.D.) instead of standard zoning district regulations where it vs results in more effective use of the land. However, such flexible iS GT>�'S zon ill only be allowed where it provides a benefit to the .e communr and is compatible with surrounding development. Variations from standard zoning must be clearly demonstrated and will be pe,irrPd. _ ___tom n��sdto_achieve effective.- development to C& `� a Policy A.1.5: Include soffit land - for pabli-uses-sach--as sc community facilities (such as daycare near office use), and government services. Policy A.1.6: Encourage home occupations that do not negatively impact nearby residents in order to reduce traffrctcommuting impacts in the community. Policy A.1.7: Encourage applicants proposing development to meet with adjacent neighbors, businesses and property owners regarding the development proposal. This will allow applicants to identify concerns expressed by existing residents and propose strategies that the applicants could pursue to address the concerns. Policy A.IS: Require proposed development and redevelopment directly adjacent or near the railroad corridor, particularly in the Town Core, to anticipate future transit within this corridor and to incorporate this potential into building and site design. (Refer to Policy C.3.4) Goal AJ: Ensure that annexations provide an overall benefit to the community and are In conformance with the Comprehensive Plan's goals and policies. 35 2/2105 Town of Avon Comorehensive Plan (DRAFT)' YON Discussion: The number of potetuial additional annexations is viewed as being limited to a few smaller unincorporated areas that include land adjacent to the Eagle River and Highway 6, and U.S. Forest Service lands north of 1-70. However, when and if annexation of these or other areas occur, acceptance of these lands into the Town of Avon should provide a benefit to both current and future Avon residents and provide a reasonable level of assurance as to rhe nature and composition of their ultimate buildout and disposition. Policy A.2.1: Require all annexed lands to be master planned in conformance with the Future Land Use Plan and all existing Town design standards, and to clearly show physical, visual, and functional connections to existing development and Town facilities. Policy A.2.2: Participate in planning efforts related to lands outside the Town's corporate limits that may affect the Town by maintaining open communications with Eagle County and other appropriate jurisdictions and agencies. Policy A.2.3: Coordinate, to the extent possible, land use policies and regulations with Eagle County and other local jurisdictions. Policy A.2.4: Ensure that the conditions stipulated in all annexation agreements, subdivision improvement agreements and other subsequent commitments between the Town and an annexor(s) clearly identify the intent and/or purpose of the future disposition or development of the annexed lands, provides a sufficient level / 1 of specificity to assure that the identified intent or purpose will be achieved, and provides sufficient assurance that the proposed annexation will support the Town's goals and policies and ultimately will benefit both existing and future Town residents L / alike. Go Maintain a compact community form that provides a distinct physical and visual separation between Avon and its surrounding communities and that respects and preserves the natural beauty of the surrounding mountains and the Eagle ` River valley. Discussion: The Town of Avon should continue to develop as a distinct community identifiable from neighboring communities to the west and east. Additionally, Avon's overall pattern of development should continue -to follow a classic urban form with its densest and tallest development located in the Town Core, surrounded by development that steps down in both height and intensity. Policy A.3.1: Enhance Avon's compact community form by targeting future medium and high-intensity development to infill development locations within the Town Core that are readily accessible to and otherwise integrated with existing employment centers, 36 217JU3 Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (DRAFT) VON commercial shopping areas and transit service routes. Policy A.3.2: Locate commercial, public, and other uses that generate employment and customer traffic near transit facilities or shared parking facilities to minimize the need for automobile travel or re -perking mu ]e.ttmet within thw same area Policy A.3.3: Invento , as a an pnoritize lands adjacent to the developed portions of the Town, particularly steep slopes, drainage corrid d other environmentally sensitive areas, for possible acquisition and/or preservation as open space or for other public purposes, or restrict these lands to very low density development in order to maintain Avon's visual identity. _ Policy A.3.4: Require that development in the Town Core be at a higher density, including vertical mixed use, and rely primarily on shared underground and/or structured parking facilities in !, ^, combination with on -street parking, l� ✓vk WO..QtiA Lt U K )iyyl `L p- d'l Policy A.3.5: Designate and reserve steepslo open space. (,, Id -Lk - 1 J Policy A.3.6: Maintain the Eagle River as a riparian corridor and require that new development and redevelopment to be compatible with the riparian environment. Goal AA: Use mix -use development to create a more balanced, sustainable system of Ian - uses. Discussion: Traditional l use and zoning patterns typically indicate a single use for a parcel of property. Although developm nt codes list permitted uses, those uses reflect a primary use such as commercial or residential dev lopment. Transportation issues such as congested roads and the desire for a walkable, pedes friendly community have resulted in the desire of marry communities to encourage m -use development. The term 'Weed -use" can be applied to a development that offers a varie of different land uses scintered throughout the parcel (horizontal mired -use), or it can be applie to a building that contains multiple uses such as residential units atop commercial or office s e (vertical mixed -used This type of hybrid use also encourages shared parking and gene tes commercial activity as local employees frequent adjacent businesses. Although m' use projects are not desirable everywhere, specific subareas within the town are viewed as be' g suitable for this type of use. A.4.1: Require vertical and/or horizontal mixed-use development to occur in those areas as identified on the Future Land Use Plan for mixed-use to enhance Avon's ability to respond to changing market conditions. A.4.2: Require minimum land use ratios for individual developments ---- ----- -- — — -37 .. A TV n.ti4LA_, A •I . 1 _ ' 1}�L -�i1 .. •__�.,�_V ll. ,,Y Rw✓� A m/w Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (DRAFT) within the Town Core's mixed-use districts to ensure an appropriate mix of uses across each mixed-use area. Goal A.5: Ensure that Avon continues to develop as a community of safe, interactive and cohesive neighborhoods that contribute to the community's overall character and image. Discussion: Residential neighborhoods provide a key foundation to the Avon community. Avon desires to continue its successful efforts to strengthen its neighborhoods by encouraging new residential development that provides a greater diversity of housing choices, that increases the amount of common landscaping and open areas through more compact site design, and that provide greater access throughout the community. In addition, neighborhoods should be interconnected by expanding the existing trail system and providing multiple street and public transit connections. The Future land Use Plan identifies three different residential classifications based upon a range of allowable densities: • Low Density Residential: Seven and a half dwelling units or less per developable acre; • Medium Density Residential: Greater than Seven and a half and no more than fifteen dwelling units per developable acre; and • High Density Residential: Greater than fifteen dwelling units per developable acre. Each of these three residential classifications represents the range of average residential densities allowed for any particular development based upon a property's developable acreage. This enables residential developments to provide a mix of housing types within a single development to better meet the housing needs of different segments of community, to create more interesting and integrated neighborhoods, and to efficiently integrate into existing infrastructure systems and adjacent land uses. Policy A.5.1: Promote a wide range of residential uses including large -lot single family and duplex, small -lot single family and duplex, multifamily, and vertically integrated residential (housing on the upper floors of mixed-use commercial buildings). Policy A.5.2: Require new residential development to provide a variety of housing densities, styles, and price ranges based upon the findings of a housing needs assessment study. (Refer to Policy E.1.2.) Policy A.5.3: Requite strut connections, where appropriate, between proposed and existing residential neighborhoods. The use of multiple access connections, traffic calming devices and/or street design standards that avoid long, straight, uninterrupted routes will be employed to minimize cut through traffic. Town of Avon Comcrehensive Plan (DRAFT) Goal A.6: Encourage viable, sustainable commercial development that enhances Avon's overall economic health, contributes to the community's image and character, and provides both residents and visitors increased choices and services. Discussion: The Avon commercial market is reasonably strong for major stores, as evident by the recent redevelopment of the former Wal-Mart site with three new mid-sized box retailers. Nevertheless, vacancy rates in Avon's Town Core have recently been increasing. Opinions varyas to why these higher vacancy rates are occurring, but the lack of good visibility from Avon Road and an undefined configuration ofAvon's commercial shopping area are likely factors. Because visitors make up a large percentage of Avon's customers, the need for a well designed, easily understood shopping district becomes even more important than in conventional retail centers. Automobile drivers who are not famillar with the setting will make few purchases if they are not aware of the retail options and cannot reach them directly. The Future Land Use Plan in conjunction with the Community Framework Plan aim to strengthen Avon's commercial uses in the Town Core by establishing mixed-use areas and encouraging the redevelopment and reconfiguration of certain buildings and properties. It is imperative that Avon carefully guide and direct high quality and sustainable commercial development to enhance the Town Core and to increase the commercial variety and choice for local residents and visitors alike. Policy A.6.1: Develop a subarea plan for the East Town Center District identifying more appropriate parcel configurations and /rte7� corresponding new automobile and pedestrian circulation alignments in order to increase the district's commercial A-0 nL� ?�X_licy viability. Dfi /a wl t ,9„,,b„� A.6.2: Require future commercial businesses, where appropriate, to cluster buildings and to provide publicly accessible amenities. o GST 1 VV --V_ Policy A.6.3: Encourage neighborhood -oriented retail and service activities in locations that are convenient to residential neighborhoods and y�� ✓y�L (� tr, major collectors and arterials. Require such development to provide pedestrian connections to adjacent development and T” whenever feasible, to existing and proposed trail systems. Goalli. Encourage clean, light industrial commercial and manufacturing uses that are compatible with surrounding development and that contribute to Avon's local LA) r �Q employment base. Discussion: The majority of Avon's existing light industrial commercial development is concentrated in the Metcalf Road District. The location of this Subarea, along the route to the Wildridge and Wildwood residential neighborhoods, often causes concern for the residents of these neighborhoods due to traffic safety as well as aesthetic concerns. Yet, it is also recognized that these businesses provide a critical component to Avon's overall economic health and sustainability. Opportunities need to be seized upon to promote "clean "flex-techRight industrial developments that do not generate the truck traffic and emissions often associated with typical industrial use. In addition, opportunities should be encouraged to develop liveAvork developments 39 2/MS Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (DRAFT M that allow for light manufacture/mdustrial uses that do not possess significant conflicts with other surrounding land uses. Policy A.7.1: Service and light industrial uses, including warehousing and light manufacturing, should be directed to terrain that supports effective vehicular access and circulation, and allows effective screening from adjacent uses and public ways. Policy A.7.2: Permit accessory residential uses in association with light industrial commercial development that will not negatively impact adjacent development. Policy A.7.3: Requite adequate infrastructure improvements including safe access, utilities and controlled access from collectors. B. Economic Development Goai B.1: Identify all opportunities to strengthen Avou's Town Core In order to maximize Its economic potential. Implement the Town's "Main Street?' concept. Discussion: The condition and economic health of a community's downtown or core area is widely, recognized as a key determining factor for businesses when deciding whether or not to locate or stay within a given community. This has added importance in Avon's case due to the importance Avon's Town Core area plays in terms of attracting guests. Historically, Avon has been recognized as the Valley's regional retail hub. Recently, however, increased competition and changing market conditions have combined to cause higher vacancies and lower rents within Avon's Town Core to occur as compared to previous years. These elements include significant competition from recent development to the east in the Village at Avon and to the west in Edwardi, the lack of an inviting pedestrian environment and sense of place within Avon's Town Core area, as well as a recent softening of the national and local economies. Policy B.1.1: Conduct a retail analysis to identify specific opportunities to increase guest -related retail expenditures within Avon to reduce sales tax migration to other nearby communities. Policy B.1.2: Facilitate the 'redevelopment of underutilized parcels and promote a•concentration of uses in the Town Core. Balance the needs for additional floor area and density with the needs to preserve view corridors and maintain reasonable levels of mass and bulk. Encourage shared access, circulation, and structured/shared parking to unify redeveloped sites. Policy B.1.3: Implement the Avon Town Center Plan to include its "Main Street" component and the expansion of abutting uses to establish a high quality context. Require all new development 40 ZRJU3 Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (DRAFT) and redevelopment in the Town Core to document ways to meet or enhance the plan's overall framework and intent. Policy B. 14: Enhance the Town Core area's pedestrian -orientation by linking together the two Town Center districts, the Confluence site, and the Nottingham Station commercial area Enable pedestrians to easily circulate throughout the commercial areas, including connections across Avon Road and the railroad right-of-way. Policy B.1.5: Begin planning on the Town Center Commercial Shopping District subarea plan, which identifies ways to increase the district's commercial viability. Policy B.1.6: Encourage future Village at Avon accommodations, dining and retail to be located adjacent to the Town's commercial core in order to strengthen Avon's status as the regional retail trade center. Policy B.1.7: Support high quality sales -tax generating businesses, such as restaurants and specialty retail stores, to locate in key strategic locations within the Town Core. Policy B.1.8: Promote Avon's viable niche opportunities to create a diverse and attractive Town Core tenant profile. Policy B.1.9: Allocate Town resources, including but not limited to, Town staff support to Town Core redevelopment efforts and business retention and development efforts. Policy B.1.10: Provide excellent, high-quality public facilities in the Town Core area Policy B.1.11: Review methods for better meeting Avon's parking needs within the Town Core, including the possible creation of a Town Core parking district. Goal B.2: Ensure the ability to fund and implement the necessary development and redevelopment. Use Town funds to leverage high quality private sector investment. Discussion: The Town's revenues have declined in recent years. The Town will be positioned to reverse the trend and achieve long-term focal health by diversifying the composition of retail stores and considering alternative and/or additional funding sources. Use of public funds, such as Tax Increment Financing, can be an effective tool to maximize community amenities and may be approp riatefo r specific development approvals that offer significant public benefits and would not occur without the supplemental revenue source. Consider strengthening the Town staff by hiring 41 2/1J05 Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (DRAFT) T'V ��oN an Economic Development Manager or specialized consultant. Policy B.2.1: Pursue economic development benefiting the Town of Avon by hiring an Economic Development Manager or consultant who reports to the Town, Manager and is responsible for implementing Section B of this plan. Helshe would use any local, county, or state resources that aro available. His/her efforts may include investigating various incentive programs and selection criteria that could be applied to different project types based upon appropriate levels of projected public investment versus revenue returns to the Town. Policy B.2.2: Use the Capital Improvement Plan to fund key public facilities that will catalyze private sector projects. Policy B.2.3: Investigate methods to encourage investment in Avon through such tools and strategies as 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 services as appropriate and advantageous to the Town and its economic development efforts. Policy B.2.4: Actively strive to attract existing businesses within the region to relocate to Avon by promoting its available commercial land and buildings. Policy B.2.5: Establish a protocol for addressing public economic and demographic information requests, as well as coordinate business attraction, retention, and reinvestment efforts between Town departments. Utilize Vail Valley Economic Council data and resources wherever possible. Policy B.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 B.2.7: Investigate the potential costs and benefits of establishing a vacancy assessment fee to discourage long-term commercial/retail vacancies. Goal B.3: Enhance Avon's role as a destination resort community by actively seeking to Increase the presence of visitors in Avon. Discussion: Since the advent of the ski industry, communities throughout much of Colorado's 42 =103 Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (DRAFT) Rocky Mountain region have relied heavily upon tourism as their most important economic development driver. Globally today, tourism varies from the second to third largest industry in any given year while in Colorado tourism ranks as one of the top three employers. In recognition of the importance tourism and recreation play to both the economic and overall health of a community, the Colorado State Legislature recently mandated that municipalities with a population over 2,000 residents provide within their master plan/comprehensive plan a tourism and recreation uses element. The best tourism programs are ones that focus on authenticity and high quality, that make sites come alive, that ftnd a fit between a community's values and those of its visitors, and that are based on collaboration. These characteristics lendfurther meaning and importance to the basic value expressed in Avon's Vision Statement — that Avon strives to be a community that is equally attractive and desirable to its residents and its visitors alike. By Avon strengthening those community elements that will cause its tourism efforts to be successful, they in tum will also result in increasing Avon's sense of community pride. As Avon's residents increase their knowledge about their own community, they are likely to gain a sense of ownership andfeel they have a stake in the area. Gaining a sense of place helps residents become more involved in what is going on around them. Understanding local history and heritage encourages the complexities of aplace to be better understood and dealt with in daily affairs. An increase in visitation will directly impact the success of local businesses and support through increased sales tares and the continued provision of high quality Town services and amenities. Because the base villages of Eagle County's ski areas' are reaching buildout of their multi family sites, an important opportunity exists for Avon to increase its role as a major center for guest accommodations. Recognizing this, Avon can direct growth in such a way as to help establish itself as an important visitor destination within Eagle County. Specifically, vacant parcels in the Town Core represent major development opportunities in the near future for Avon to capitalize upon. In order to become a truly desirable village for visitors, however, Avon must achieve a critical mass of shopping and entertainment and establish a walkable environment that effectively brings together retail, accommodation, entertainment, and recreational uses. Town efforts to provide these amenities will catalyze desirable development, which in turn will fuel economic health. Policy B.3.1: Promote effective transit and access with Beaver Creek Village that may include a direct lift conveyance, trails, and pedestrian connections. Policy B.3.2: Strengthen the guest potential within Avon by working collaboratively with organizations throughout the community to capitalize upon Avon's unique recreational and cultural assets. Policy B.3.3: Require minimum density requirements for new development proposals in the Town Core and enforce minimum density requirements for existing land use approvals to achieve the needed critical mass of accommodation units. Policy B.3.4: Actively support marketing partnerships to promote Avon as a 43 =MS Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (DRAFT) 114W, Al0 N tourist destination. Policy B.3.5: Strengthen existing and develop additional cultural and recreadogal attractions oriented toward both local residents and visitorstgtiRer Policy B.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 B.3.7: Continue to use 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. 'licy B.3.8: Ensure that the development of guest potential and recreational attractions, shopping and dining areas, parks, transit stops, trails, and bicycle routes are coordinated within an integrated wayfinding signage program. Policy B.3.9: dentify and honor cultural and historic sites with such elements memorials, fountains, sculptures, statues, signage, banner, informational kiosks, public art, and flags Policy B.3.10: Encour*e an`tf facilitate' -W crew new tourist attractions relating to interesting, niche retail and/or and manufacturing operations similar to the Leaning Tree Museum, Celestial Seasonings Tea in Boulder, or the REI flagship store in Denver. Policy 8.3.11: Seek opportunities to highlight and support local artists, experts, and resources such as private collections or specific hobbies as part of Avon's overall cultural/heritage efforts. Policy B.3.12: Coordinate advertising of local festivals and events with window displays and special promotions by area businesses. Policy B.3.13: Seek marketing opportunities for local businesses such as restaurants and lodging to capitalize on an overall cultural/heritage community image rather than a single venue or event. Policy B.3.14: Encourage collaborative approaches between the various C_1 2/1/05 Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (DRAFT) community stakeholders, such as but not limited to the Vail Valley Chamber and Tourism Bureau, the Avon Chamber of Commerce, the Beaver Creek Resort Company, the Eagle County School District, the Town of Avon Parks and Recreation Department, the Eagle County Library District, etc. to enhance Avon's overall guest potential. Policy B.3.15: Achieve greater use of existing facilities in the community with an expanded schedule of events to strengthen the Town's year- round guest potential and to provide an amenity for local residents. C. Transportation Recent and pending east -west road improvements (Swift Gulch Road East Beaver Creek Boulevard, and extensions to William A Post Boulevard) have achieved many of the Town of Avon's previously stated transportation goals. Upon full completion of these improvements, the Town will have excellent east -west road capacity and continuity (4 freeway lanes, two arterial highway lanes and collectively, four lanes of town collector street). The transportation components of the Future Land Use Plan and Community Framework Plan provide additional planning guidance in order for the Town of Avon to achieve its next level of transportation and transit mode's enhancements. Coal CA: Create an integrated transit system that minimizes dependence on automobile travel with the Town by making it easier to use transit, walk or use bicycles and other non -motorized vehicle& Policy C.1.1: Ensure that streets effectively accommodate transit, pedestrian, bicycle and other modes of transportation. Policy C.1.2: Require that commercial, public and other uses that generate significant employment and customer traffic are served by transit and linked by pedestrian and bicycle paths to minimize their dependence on automobile travel. Policy C.1.3: Ensure that commercial areas, in particular the Town Core, are designed to minimize in -town automobile travel by making it easier for people arriving by car to park and conveniently walk to multiple stores and businesses. Policy C. IA: Identify and participate in cost-effective transit partnerships with local resorts and other governmental entities to include aerial conveyances, buses, and other transit services and facilities. Policy C.1.5: Ensure that adoptedroadway and intersection standards have adequate provisions within the public right of way to fully 45 MAS Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (DRAFT) s AVON incorporate both auto and non -auto modes. Policy C.1.6: Track the Town's annual traffic counts, in particular the prevailing ease of north -south travel to and through Avon, to note year-to-year trends that could lead to reallocating street vehicular and pedestrian capacity needs. Policy C.1.7: Investigate the feasibility and cost/benefit of a Metcalf Road to West Beaver Creek Boulevard pedestrian connection across I-70, with possible inclusion of public transit/emergency vehicle access or possibly general traffic use. Policy C.1.9: Devise a Town public transit service plan that would replace the current one-way loop system with a two-way system utilizing new road links. Compare annual service hours and productivity (passengers per vehicle -hour) estimates of the two alternative service plans. Policy C.1.10: Require development and redevelopment proposals within the Town of Avon's transit service area to provide all appropriate transit amenities such as passenger shelters, waiting areas, pedestrian access, and lighting. Policy C.1.11 Develop a toolkit of traffic calming measures that would be appropriate and acceptable to achieve the desired balance between vehicular, pedestrian and bike travel capabilities. Policy C.1.12 Investigate the feasibility of implementing an alternative fuel program for the Town's transit and fleet vehicles to enhance air quality. Policy C.1.13: Preserve a corridor for a funicular or other fixed guideway transit mode to directly link the Village at Avon to the Town Core. Policy C.1.14: Design and adopt a comprehensive town pedestrian circulation plan in conjunction with the development of a East Town Center District and require all development proposals in the Town Core Ps/ -A area to include it graphically on their plans, specifically addressing ways each proposal contributes to the concept and its implementation. Goal C.2: Provide an adequate supply of automobile parking, both public and private, to serve the needs of the community.) _>_ Policy C.2.1: investigate the feasibility of joint development of structured parking facilities in the Town Core area to support private and Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (DRAF77 public uses. Policy C.2.2: Require that all new development or redevelopment in the Town Core incorporate structured parking or contribute to a pay -in lieu program established to develop jointly developed privatetpublic parking structures. Individual underground parking structures should share access and otherwise connect to adjacent underground parking structures. Policy C.2.3: Initiate a parking needs assessment and management study for the Town Core, revising Town Code and parking standards as necessary and effective to create incentive for redevelopment. Goal C.3: Ensure that the railroad right of way corridor becomes an integral part to the Town's mobility system. Policy C.3.1: Ensure the preservation of the railroad right-of-way, in its entirety, through and adjacent to Avon, if it is abandoned. Policy C.3.2: Provide safe and cost-effective pedestrian/bicycle crossings through the railroad right-of-way, particularly between residential neighborhoods and nearby employment centers, shopping centers, and schools. Policy C.3.3: Provide for safe and cost-effective at -grade vehicular crossings through the railroad right-of-way, particularly between the Town Center Lodging sub -area and the Confluence site. Policy C.3.4: Promote a task force to investigate and advocate for a regional reuse plan for the railroad right of way corridor that fully investigates the potential benefits and costs of developing a regional light rail transit system. Goal C.4: Facilitate the development of a conveyance Hnking�the Town of Avon with Beaver Creek Village. ��JJ Policy CA. 1: Work cooperatively with the Beaver Creek Resort Company and other appropriate entities to reach an equitable arrangement for funding and operating the conveyance. Policy CAM Investigate transport technology options that could accommodate transit passenger as well as skier and boarder use to directly link the Town Core with Beaver Creek Village. 47 2tMS Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (DRAFT) Voi Mi D. Environment Goal D.1: Make Avon's unique natural setting and Its open space system central elements to its identity and structure. Policy D.I.1: Require development and redevelopment to minimize degradation of the environment, particularly in sensitive natural areas, restricting development on sst'eoep' hillsides and areas that create visual degradagonl g✓ Vj,-At S � 10Ln aZZ& Qn�d 1= cro, 6" Policy D.1.2: Protect and capitalize 'o on the Eagle River corridor as an important recreational amenity and riparian habitat. Policy D.1.3: Require development and redevelopment to appropriately accommodate wildlife habitat, including deer and elk migration routes, or otherwise mitigate loss of habitat. Policy D.IA: Protect the visible night sky by ensuring that outdoor lighting does not create undesirable light pollution and complies with the "Dark Sky Ordinance" passed in 2004. Revisit the ordinance 5 years after adoption to ensure it is achieving the desired goals. Goal D.2: Protect the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens through adequately mitigating environmental hazards and by eliminating, reducing, or preventing air, water, light, and noise pollution. Policy D.2.1: Protect air quality by reducing the number of pollution sources to the extent possible, such as limiting the number of fueplace installations and reducing demand for automobile trips, and reducing pollution from existing sources through the use of alternative fuels, scrubbers, and other technologies. Policy D.2.2: Require appropriate control of fugitive dust from disturbed sites in adherence to Avon's Building Code as determined by the , Building Department Goal D3: Conserve environmental resources to insure the most efficlent use of such resources. Policy D.3.1: Support regional and local efforts for recycling and maintain support of regional recycling facilities. Policy D.3.2: Pin" use of green building and energy efficient appliances �...4� g ,.. \ 711N5 tensive Plan p��c and building techniques and ter conservation approaches for new and existing development. Policy D.3.3: Conserve water through public education, supply management, and demand management techniques, requiring residential and commercial landscaping to be compliant with the water conservation design guidelines adopted in 2003. Goal DA. Preserve and conserve unique or distinctive natural and man-made features in recognition of their irreplaceable character and Importance to the quality of life In the Town of Avon. Policy DA. 1: Protect from destruction or harmful alteration historically significant structures, archaeological sensitive areas, and other landmarks as determined by the Town. Preservation of these sites will be protected through the planning of compatible surrounding land uses. Proposals with potential adverse impact will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis. Evaluation of impacts may be required as part of the development review process. Policy D.4.2: Require that proposed development applications include an evaluation of potential impacts on possible wildlife habitat and corridors, and wetland areas. Construction of buffer zones may be required to protect these areas. The size and dimensions of such buffer zones and their vegetation will be determined by the Town on the basis of reports which may be required from the developer for the particular habitat. E. Housing Goal E.1: Provide a diverse, quality housing inventory to serve all economic segments and age groups of the population. Policy E.1.1: Require that infill residential development is compatible in design, scale, and use with existing neighborhoods. Policy E.1.2: Initiate a housing needs assessment to understand the housing needs of the community and establishing policies and programs that would address these needs. Ideally, a housing strategy would result that takes into consideration the unique opportunities and constraints found in the community. Encourage innovative designs that contribute to the quality and diversity of the housing stock. 49 2rM5 Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (DHAIT Goal E.2: .Provide an attainable housing program that Incorporates both rental and ownership opportunities for permanent and seasonal residents that are attractive, safe and Integrated with the community. Policy E.2.1: Require that new development, annexations, and major redevelopment includes or otherwise provides for affordable housing within the community Policy E.2.2: Require that affordable housing is integrated with, rather than separated from, the rest of the community. Policy E.2.3: Require that affordable housing, that is either assisted by or required by the Town, provide provisions for maintaining affordability. Policy E.2.4: Establish a minimum dwelling unit size requirement for designated affordable housing units that effectively meets the residents' livability needs. SO 2/1JOS Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (DRAF77 TRW AVON F. Public Services, Facilities, Utilities and Government Part ofthe community's "livability" is provided by thefacilities and services available to residents and visitors. As the community grows, so does the demand for these facilities and services. These goals and policies are intended to help provide and maintain current and future facilities and levels of service. Goal F.1: Ensure cost effective provision and development of public facilities and services such as parks, community centers, youth activities, a community college campus, and public safety services such as police, fire and emergency medical that support the health, safety and welfare of existing neighborhoods and new development. Policy F.1.1: Coordinate with special purpose districts regarding service expansions and other development that could affect the achievement of its goals and objectives. Policy F.1.2: Locate schools, parks, and other civic facilities, wherever possible, along trails and other pedestrian and bicycle connections. Policy F.1.3: Ensure that annexations and new subdivisions include or otherwise provide for community services and facilities based on the increased demand created by those developments. Policy F.1.4: Encourage development of neighborhood and community-based day care facilities and encourage development of youth -oriented educational and recreational activities and facilities, and include youth in the programming of any community or public facilities. G. Parks, Recreation, Trails and Open Space Goal Gl: Provide an exceptional system of parks, trails, and recreational programs to serve the year-round leisure -time needs of area residents and visitors. Policy G.1.1: Require new residential and resort developments to incorporate recreational amenities. Policy 0.1.2: Continue to evaluate and acquire parcels or easements for open space, trails and recreation. Integrate the Town's recreational trail system with the regional trail system wherever possible. Policy G.1.3: Require new annexations and developments to include or otherwise contribute to land for trails, open space and recreation 51 2/=5 Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (DRAFT AVON purposes. Policy G. IA: 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. Policy G.1.5: Conduct a master plan study of Nottingham Park to identify program enhancements to potential art, cultural, and recreational facilities to better activate and enhance this area as Avon's major recreational and cultural center. Policy G.1.6: Develop a river front park that connects the Eagle River to the Town Core and possibly to Nottingham. Park. H. Community Image and Design Goal H.1: Ensure that new development and redevelopment Is Integrated and compatible with existing and planned adjacent development, and that it provides quality design that contributes to Avon's community image and character. Discussion: The Town of Avon's proximity to Beaver Creek and Vail as well as its easy access to a multitude of other outdoor recreational opportunities, all set within a visually spectacular setting combine to make Avon a highly desirable location to both live and visit. The town's image and unique identity can be strengthened through thoughtful design of its built environment, enhancement of its historic structures, landscapes, public facilities, streetscapes and gateways. Future infill, redevelopment and new development should integrate elements from these influential features to strengthen the cohesiveness of the town. Policy H.1.1: Ensure that both the scale and appearance of proposed development and redevelopment responds appropriately to adjacent development. Policy H.1.2: Restrict large surface parking areas that directly abut local streets. If a large surface parking area is located abutting a local street, use berms, plant materials of varying height, or other screening materials to buffer and screen these parking areas. Policy H.1.3: Create a unified and cohesive physical framework and community image between the Village at Avon and the Town of Avon by ensuring compatible building orientation, scale, massing, sitting, street alignments, streetscape furnishings, -signage, lighting, etc. Goal H.2: Create community gateways and streetscapes that reflect and strengthen Avon's unique community character and Image. -------.._...—.---- — 52 2rM5 Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (DRAFT Discussion: The Town of Avon has s giant efforts to strengthen Avon Road, the Avon Road11-70 interchange, and US H' hway 6 and Avon Road intersection as the key community corridor and gateways. Opportun should be explored to work with the landowners and the private development community t treats cohesive streetscapes throughout the community, in ��articular on the Town Core ' cast side and in the Village at Avon PUD. Streerscape -- improveaWnts couWvrwmpw-eagf treatments tnar repect me e=rmg7rnaracreret4aauuwscwe bertorsdaboAated containing new plant materit3elighting, and signage that (� reflect t character and quality o jrKentdrvelepmen�. �y u' U.S. Highway 6 serves as Avon's other important corridor and link to neighboring communities. Improvements such as a landscaped median, a roundabout at the West Beaver Creek Boulevard intersection, gateway signage and landscaping, or other streetscape enhancements would provide an introduction to the community, giving travels along Highway 6 an indication of Avon's unique qualities and character. Policy H.2.1: Design and maintain the Town's streets and walkways as e, attractive Fico - p blit sp es. -P � �h Policy H.2.2: Ensure that development and redevelopment adjacent to Interstate 70 maintains a sense of openness through preserving significant views from the highway, and landscaping and architectural design. Policy H.2.3: Improve the streetscape along U.S. Highway 6 to strengthen Avon's overall community image and to., stimulate future development and redevelopment by p viding a m ve and cohes've street edge. t.t ICtia r k rwrs� i t� t Policy H.2.4: Coordinate with the Colorado Department of Transportation of lessen visual and noise impacts from I-70 on adjacent development within the Avon community while preserving important views of Avon from I-70. Goat H.3: Enhance the Town's Image as a unique and distinct community exemplifying quality development and conveying the town character cherished by Avon's residents.` Discussion: The density, scale and configuration offuture development and redevelopment greatly influence Avon's overall community character and image. Corporate development themes should not dictate the appearance of development. While appropriate marketing elements will be allowed to ensure business success, they should not dominate a development's design, nor detract from Avon's overall character and image. Instead, development should exemplify quality design principles that are both compatible with surrounding development and able to transition from one user to the next. Policy H.3.1: Develop community gateways along the Avon's major roadway 53 2/2/05 Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan I (DRAFT) corridors (as identified on the Community Framework Map) that respond to and strengthen Avon's community identity. Gateways will delineate the Town's boundaries using landscape, signage and/or sculptural elements that are applied consistently to create a unified community image at the town's border. Policy H.3.2: Strengthen Avon's community edge to distinguish it from neighboring communities through the continued preservation of open space. Goal H.4t Enhance the Town Core's character and continue to emphasize the Town Core as Avon's commercial, cultural and civic center. Discussion: The Town Core is the heart of Avon, serving as the community's commercial, social and civic center. Located along Avon Road between 1-70 and the Eagle River, the area is characterized by curvilinear streets, single and multi -story building some of which reach eight stories in height and an eclectic collection of contemporary alpine architectural styles. The challenge facing the Town Core is to better organize its street system, particularly east of Avon Road, and improve its pedestrian character and wayfinding attributes. Thoughtful development that exhibits a pedestrian friendly character including wide sidewalks, shared parking facilities and on -street parking, and interesting urban design elements (landscaping, public art, plazas, etc.) is fundamental to creating a vital Town Core. Streetscape amenities, such as lighting, signage, trash receptacles, benches, bike racks, and news kiosks should work in harmony to create a consistent image and character. Policy H.4.1: Require the use of the Avon Town Center Plan for new development and redevelopment in the West Town Center District in order to facilitate and implement the plan's key components to include the Main Street concept Policy H.4.2: Use the development of a East Town Center District specific area plan to inventory, analyze, and prioritize suitable sites for potential infill and redevelopment, to define a new modified street grid, and to enhance the district's wayfnding elements and overall pedestrian -orientation. Policy HAA: Require new development and redevelopment of existing structures in the Town Core to include architectural elements, site planning, and hardscape elements that encourage pedestrian activity.�Promote a pedestrian -friendly and inviting downtown environment that encourages residents and visitors to frequent and remain in Avon's Town Core for extended periods of time. Policy H.4.5: Coordinate efforts between Avon's business organizations to strengthen the Town Core as the commercial and civic core of Avon. Target appropriate new civic and cultural facilities to the 54 2/7/05 Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (DRAF1) + Town Core. Goal H.5: Ensure protection, conservation, rehabilitation, and adaptive reuse of historically significant resources In Avon. Policy H.5.1: Evaluate development proposals to avoid or mitigate adverse impacts on • historical resources, including adjacent neighborhoods, and to preserve, reclaim, and compensate for as many of the values of the historic resource as are adversely affected. Policy H.5.2: Support independent citizens groups who wish to preserve or enhance historical resources and sites throughout the Town of Avon. Goal H.6: Develop new and continue to enhance existing cultural facilities, events, and programs that strengthen Avon's community character and image. Policy H.6.1: Policy H.6.2: Policy H.6.3: I. Regional Awareness Support cultural offerings oriented to families, such as community theater, concerts in the park, etc. Encourage, through partial funding or other means, local festivals and special events. Encourage development of civic and recreational amenities that benefit existing neighborhoods. Goal Ll: Collaborate with local Jurisdictions and agencies to Implement the Comprehensive Plan. Policy I.1.1: Work with Eagle County, adjacent municipalities, and other quasi- govemmental agencies on cooperative planning efforts, including: • Negotiation of joint planning agreements to govern review and action on development applications within the Town's 3 -mile planning area; • Explore agreements regarding joint use of facilities. Policy I.1.2 Refer significant development submittals to appropriate agencies to ensure that regional issues are identified and considered as 55 2/21'05 Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (DRAFT) Policy I.1.3: J. Implementation Matrix part of the public process. work with various entities, agencies, and organizations to coordinate efforts to address regional issues related to such topics as the railroad corridor, I-70, and other transportation related issues. A key function of the Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan is to identify the policy actions that the Town will undertake to implement the community's vision and goals: The following implementation matrix provides a priority timeframe checklist for use by Town staff, the Planning and Zoning Commission, and Town Council to ensure that these policies are implemented in a timely and orderly manner within the annual realities and constraints of budget and personnel limitations. The matrix lists only abbreviated policy action statements that require specific actions prioritized within a timeframe extending from the immediate (within 6 months of the Comprehensive Plan's adoption) to those to be acted upon within the next five years. All other policies not listed within the matrix are viewed as having ongoing characteristics that are applicable on a sustained or continual basis. • n..t....ib Tiw,afro�noa, n_s =.within 6 mos.: l= within 1 year; 2 = wltbin 2 years; S= within 5 years 56 x,'An„ Town of Avon Comorehensive Plan (DRAF77 Review methods for better meeting Avon:s parking needs B.1.11 within the Town Core, including the possible creation of a 1 1 YEAR Town Cote parking district Investigate methods to encourage investment in Avon through such tools and strategies as Tax Increment Financing for specific development proposals; General Improvement District Bonds; expedited review processes; public/private B.2.3 financing mechanisms; applying for development and 1 1 YEAR redevelopment grants; and participation (cost and revenue) in delivering infrastructure and services as appropriate and advantageous to the Town and its economic development Investigate the potential costs and benefits of establishing a 13.2.7 vacancy assessment to discourage long-term 2 6 MONTHS cortttnereia /retail vacancies. Develop a joint visitor center with Beaver Creek on the east day parking lot or other suitable location to increase the 13.3.6 effectiveness of providing information about the Avon 3 2 YEARS community, its businesses, and the various special activities and events occurrine within the community. Investigate, transport technology options that - could C.4.2 accommodate transit passenger as well as skier and boarder 2 1 YEAR use to directly link the Town Core with Beaver Creek Initiate a housing needs assessment to understanding the housing needs of the community and establishing policies and programs that would address these needs. Ideally, a E.1.4 housing strategy would result that takes into consideration the 2 1 YEAR unique opportunities and constraints found in the community and Establish a minimum dwelling unit size requirement for designated affordable housing units that effectively meets the 57 ZW5 Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (DRAFT) Conduct a'survey/feasibility of Nottingham Park to identify G.1.6 and program enhancements to potential art, cultural, and 2 recreational facilities to better activate and enhance this area as Avon's major recreational and cultural center. G.1.7 Develop a river front park that connects the Eagle River to 2 fr,. Tn. rnm and masihly in Noninaham Park. . Instigate a specific area plan for the development and me redevelopment of the Town Center Commercial Shopping HA.2 District to inventory, analyze, and prioritize suitable sites for 1 potential infill and redevelopment, to define a new modified street grid, and to enhance the district's wayfinding elements Design and adopt a comprehensive town pedestrian circulation plan in conjunction with an east Town Core area H.4.3 specific plan and require all development proposals in the Town Core area to include it graphically on their plans, specifically addressing ways each proposal contributes to the concept and its implementation. VI. Appendix A. The Planning Proem s9 6 MONTHS 1 YEAR 1 YEAR 1 YEAR 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 58 2W5 Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (DRAFn I elicit from representative members of the communis their perspective regarding the issues and concerns affecting Avon's future. During the second phase, an economic and market alysis along with a study of Avon current and potential future levels of development and rcdeveirment were 0 ducted. Efforts to refine Avon's vision statement were also initiated during th phase by developing _thematic descriptive characteristics of Avon's role as a full-service co unity and !,destination resort The planning process' third phase entailed the dev lopment of two alternative future land use plans and a draft Community Framework Plan. The On began by examining the Town's existing sub&r- a designations to assess the appropriatenesi eir existing boundaries and to assign to each subarea one of three relative priority designations - High Priority, Medium Priority, or Statio1ow 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 Ude 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' A series of document review sessions were conducted with members of the Steering Commi the public, the Planning Commission and Town Council, and Town staff, and were follow by official public hearings before the Planning and Zoning Commission and Town Coun . The 2004 Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan was formally adopted by Ordinance No. - Fn C Pu sqY, B. Plan Organization The Comprehensive Plan contains seven sections: • Section I: Vision Statement • Section II: 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, the 59 2MUS Attention: The previous image(s) are reproductions of low quality originals. The original documents have been scanned in a manner that provides the highest possible resolution that is achievable for viewing and printing purposes. Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (DRAFT �V o i 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. 60 2/2/05 Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (DRAFr) Incremental subdivision decisions need to be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan so that, for example, major road rights-of-way or open spaces are reserved and conned one subdivision to the next. The provision of trails connecting neighborhoods, proper sheet 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 M Plan • Eagle Valley Region T Plan C. Amendment Procedt i -e-_ _--,/ 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 goallpolicy, 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 61 2=5 Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (DRAFT) conformance with the plan, an amendment would be necessary. Specific amendments may be 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 trade 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 of the market trends associated with various land uses to provide context relative to the Comprehensive Plan's current andfuture development provisions. This analysis will include evaluation of economic and demographic framework, Avon's ftscal framework, and retail development patterns.) E. Fiscal Analysis of the Land Use Plan (A summary of the fiscal impact analysis model used to evaluate the relativefrscal implications of the Comprehensive Plan's land Use Plan. The model will also provide the Town of Avon with a tool to evaluate on an ongoing basis the focal impacts of individual development projects as well as to the cumulative effects of expected growth and development.) or F. Buildout Analy (A summary of the buildout analysis quantifying the amount of existing 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 62 ""Wo Town of Avon Comurehenslve Plan (DRAM and implementation policies contained within the Comprehensive Plan cover a broad range of subject matter, it does not provide the specific level of detail required or desired for all topics, issues, or geographic areas within: Avon. The Comprehensive Plan is therefore intended to be used in conjunction with several other concurrent plans and documents, both regulatory and functional, as discussed below. It is further intended that the Comprehensive Plan and each of these concurrent plans and documents work in a cohesive and supportive fashion. In the instance otconflict between any of these plans and/or documents and the Comprehensive Plan and its associated Land Use Plan, the provisions of the Comprehensive Plan shall prevail. The notable exceptions to this statement occur in the case of conflict between the Town's regulatory documents, i.e. the Town of Avon's Municipal Code and Zone District Map, as the stipulations and requirements of these Town regulatory documents carry the force of law, and where as the Comprehensive Plan and its Future Land Use Plan as adopted are only advisory. It should be the obligation and priority of the Town; however, to resolve such conflicts between its Municipal Code, the Zone District Map and the Comprehensive Plan as such conflicts are identified in a reasonably timely fashion by the amendment of the Municipal Code, Zoning Code, or of the Comprehensive Plan. I. Legislative Authority The Comprehensive Plan is a public document and official statement of land use and other related policies adopted by the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved by the Town Council. State law authorizes the Town to adopt a comprehensive or master plan pursuant to Section 31-23- 206 of the Colorado Revised Statutes as amended: "!t shall be the function and duty of the Commission to make and adopt a master plan for the physical development of the municipality, including any areas outside of its boundaries subject to the approval of the governmental body having jurisdiction thereof, ...which in the Commission's judgment bear relation to the planning of such municipality.... Such plan, with the accompanying maps, plans, charts and descriptive matter, shall... show the Commission's recommendations for the development of said municipality... ". Although the Planning and Zoning Commission is expressly authorized by state law to prepare and adopt the final Comprehensive Plan, the Town Council also possesses the legislative power to establish land use planning policies for the Town. Section 31-23-208 of the Colorado Revised Statutes recognizes the legislative authority of the municipality's governing body by expressly requiring that the Planning Zoning Commission's adopted Comprehensive Plan be subject to approval of the Town Council. The Comprehensive Plan is not fully effective until the Town Council approves the plan. J. Glossary of Terms (A glossary of select terms not widely familiar to the public to facilitate a broader understanding of the ideas, concepts, and studies being used as part of the planning process.) 63 2!2/05 Town of Avon Comurehenslve Plan_ (DRAFT) VIVO N K. Stakeholder Interview Summary L. Public Input Summary 64 v"w RECEIVED MAR 7 5 2005 KRISTI FERRARO COMP PLAN COMMENTS Community Development I have reviewed the Comprehensive Plan and like a lot of the concepts in It. After reviewing the County's Comp Pian and thinking about how we want to use the Avon Comp Plan, I think there is more detail that we should add to our Comp Plan as well. Revise Vision Statement. Avon's vision statement seems generic. I would like our vision statement to incorporate some of the following concepts: 1. Avon Is fortunate to have a magnificent setting among the Rocky Mountains and next to the Eagle River. Our town will reflect and harmonize with the beautiful natural environment. 2. Avon will offer a high quality of Ilfe.for those who live, work and play In Avon, because of the availability of: a. The outdoors for recreation and scenery b. Excellent community services Including libraries, parks, schools, rec center, medical facilities c. A variety of shopping, restaurant and entertainment options d. Cultural activities e. Walkable, friendly and diverse residential neighborhoods with diverse types and prices of housing. f. Varied employment opportunities In town businesses. 3. Our town will be sustainable so that future generations can enjoy the same advantages of living In Avon More Vivid Subarea Visions. I would like the Comp Plan to paint a more vivid picture of what we hope for in each subarea. I think if we paint this kind of vivid picture, it will help us decide whether the look and feel of a particular development will fit Into that picture, rather than just ticking off specified requirements of that subarea. For Instance, some of my thoughts In describing various subareas are as follows: Fast Avon Subarea. I would envision the East Avon subarea as a vibrant mixed-use community of tree lined streets on a typical city street grid with a collector street running east west and narrow pedestrian oriented streets running north south to take advantage of sun and views. There would be on street parking and a central parking structure, but no highly visible surface parking lots. Active restaurant, entertainment and retail on the ground floor with sidewalk cafes and unique shops. Good pedestrian connections and wayfinding. A place where people will want to walk and linger. Dwelling units or lodging units would be on the top floors. No higher than four stories, but at least two stories to bring office workers, residents and guests into the area for vibrancy. There would be public gathering spaces to sit on a bench and watch the world go by. Confluence. I would envision the Confluence as being a resort neighborhood with a hotel, second home residential and retail developments with lots of trees and green spaces. The development will highlight the river with a river front park, Including a whitewater park, the ECO trail, restaurants and public spaces overlooking the river. The Confluence will be connected to Beaver Creek with a gondola, and to Nottingham Park, Main Street and East Avon with paths, roads and transit that encourage wayfinding Into other parts of Avon. Residential Nelghborhoods. The residential neighborhoods on the valley floor and in RMF -1 of the Village will be neighborhoods of narrow tree lined streets with sidewalks that encourage residents to walk or bike in their neighborhoods and Into other parts of Avon, and that permit children to walk or bike to school. New neighborhoods will be designed to create interaction among neighbors and sense of community. Wlldridge and the Lots 1-96 of the Village will be rural mountain neighborhoods without fences delineating property lines, sidewalks and manicured yards, Homes will be sited to take advantage of views and solar exposure without impairing views of ridgelines or other specified view corridors. These neighborhoods will be particularly sensitive to the needs of wildlife and will endeavor to provide as much of a natural environment as possible. Pocket parks will be dispersed throughout all residential neighborhoods. The town's neighborhoods will contain a diversity of housing of various types and prices. West Village at Avon. Mixed use neighborhood with feel similar to East Avon where the two areas meet. Narrow tree lined streets running north and south from East Beaver Creek Boulevard. School site will be connected to residential neighborhoods it serves with sidewalks, bikepaths and potentially a pedestrian bridge. Community center and ice rink will be In a pod of community buildings together with the school. Green spaces and water features using abundant water rights and ditches will be Incorporated throughout this area. Commercial development will be on western and eastern ends of this area, with community uses and residential In the middle. Residential development will be targeted _% to second home owners or tourist accommodations and _% to permanent residences. Fast Villaae at Avon and Tract M _I would like to set forth a vision of what we'd like to see on McGrady Acres and the other tracts surrounding Post Blvd. On McGrady Acres, I envision a very low Impact commercial use that makes use of the river views and frontage (i.e. upscale restaurant), or perhaps a recreation club for the Village at Avon residential development. I could also envision returning McGrady Acres to residential zoning accessed from Eaglebend Drive, since the County Is overzoned for commercial uses. I would like to see Tract M targeted for open space preservation, If not possible, I would like to see low density residential development In clusters, with a significant portion of open space. Nottingham Park. More active uses In the park. A place for coffee, pastries and sandwiches that overlooks the lake. Perhaps a bandshell or other entertainment venue. Better use of the northern edge of the Lake. More trees, benches and landscaping around the lake. Public art and places to read, have a conversation and enjoy the scenery dispersed throughout the park. Better highlighting of the log cabin and the barn as historic structures. ylila(ie open Spar& and Parks I would like us to set forth a vision of what we'd like the open space In the Village to be like. I envision a formal park on the flat areas north of I- 70 at Post Blvd, leading to a mountain park and trails on the steep hillsides (something like Chattaqua Park in Boulder). Incorporate Darts o/ County Plan. I think we should copy those portions of the County Plan that fit our vision for Avon. The portions of the County plan that fit my vision of Avon are listed below: ' General Governance Policy 1.3 Ensure that spending by the Town supports the vision and values established In this Comprehensive Plan Policy 2.1 Promote public understanding, acceptance and use of the Avon Comp Plan. Policy 2.6 Ensure that effective communication regarding ongoing land development proposals continues between the the Town, the land owner and the public. Policy 2.7 Transcend traditional legal boundaries to formulate cooperative solutions by promoting Intergovernmental coordination and planning, and be sensitive to effects of Avon's decisions on neighboring communities. Policy 2.8 Strive for Increased transparency In Town of Avon government. Policy 2.9 Consistently adhere to established policy and regulations. General Development, Polity 3.3 Manage growth to strike a balance between protection of Avon's economy, quality of life and environment. Policy 4.2 Continue to update and enhance the Avon land use regulations so that new development is subject to a thorough, rigorous set of development criteria. Policy 4.3 Encourage redevelopment and revitalization of currently underdeveloped, outdated, rundown or otherwise dysfunctional areas. Policy 4.4 Preserve open corridors on the western, northern and eastern boundaries of Avon. Policy 4.5 Encourage cluster style development In areas of less density to promote creative and efficient site design, avoid adverse Impacts on environmental resources and augment designated open space. Policy 5.1 Ensure that development equitably mitigates its own Impacts upon both the natural and built environment. Require development applicants to supply fiscal, economic, environmental and social Impact analyses. Policy 5.2 Require development to pay Its own way to ensure development Impacts are mitigated and taxpayers are not unfairly burdened, Regularly update exactions, require workforce housing, ensure that adequate public facilities and services are available concurrent with demand for development. Polity 6.2 Intersperse ample and easily accessible open space within and throughout areas of higher density development. Economy. Policy 8.3 Give first priority support for existing enterprises and entrepreneurs. Promote locally. based businesses. Polity 8.4 Match the economy to the natural and built characteristics of our community and ensure that it Is of a scale and scope that best fits the community's environmental and social values. Policy 9.1 Support Improved access to tourism and recreational facilities. Continue to make Avon attractive and convenient for visitors through enhancements to appropriate services and Infrastructure (i.e. transit, aesthetics and pedestrian facilities). Advance year-round, multi -faceted tourism opportunities. Encourage and support the use of a wide -range of community and resort facilities that make up the tourism Industry and recreation Infrastructure. Support events and programs that Improve Avon's reputation as a recreation destination. Policy 9.2 Anticipate and plan for potential Impacts of second home ownership and Increase In retirees in Avon. policy 10.1 Identify whether Avon has disproportionate level of commercial zoning. Policy 10.4 Locate commercial development in a compact form on valley floor. Limit and scale neighborhood commercial development to local businesses that are intended to serve only the needs of nearby residents. Policy 12.1 Encourage proper transportation infrastructure to allow the economy to prosper while protecting quality of life and the environment. Make affordable and convenient transportation alternatives available to residents, workers and tourists. Policy 12.6 Ensure availability of childcare for residents and workers. Policy 13.2 Embrace cultural differences of the workforce and residents of Avon. Develop more opportunities for interaction among cultural groups. Policy 13.3 Promote jobs that pay a living wage relative to Eagle County's cost of living, so that workers dont have to commute from more affordable communities. Pay town employees a living wage and utilize subcontractors that pay a living wage. Policy 14.1 View lifestyle enhancements such as recreational pursuits and affordable housing as economic development. Policy 14.1 Increase emphasis on the arts, education and related cultural endeavors. Policy 14.2 Encourage creativity and risk taking of entrepreneurship. Support small business Incubator programs and encourage home occupation uses. yyusina• Policy 15.1 Analyze how each development proposal will change the job/housing balance of Avon. Policy 17.1 Support Increased home ownership by local residents and workers. Policy 17.4 Protect and expand Local Resident Housing options. Policy 17.5 Protect mobile home parks which contribute to diversity of work force housing options in Avon. Encourage upgrading of existing mobile home parks. Explore purchasing the land under the mobile home park with affordable housing funds. Policy 19.2 Ensure quality design and maintenance of local resident housing. Require local resident housing to be comparable In quality to surrounding developments. Avoid concentration of local resident housing, but Intersperse and Integrate Into all town neighborhoods. Require availability of transportation alternatives for local resident housing. Policy 20.1 Promote and support mixed-use development opportunities to provide residential development within commercial zone districts. Policy 22.1 Encourage the private sector to produce housing for local residents. Consider density bonuses where they supply housing for community needs, coupled with limitations on future use and sale of the housing units. Encourage accessory dwelling units in appropriate zone districts. Encourage housing that can be finished or expanded Incrementally by owners after purchase to reduce the initial cost. Policy 26.1 Develop a network of pedestrian and bicycle Infrastructure to make pedestrian and bicycle options available and compelling for nearly every journey. Connect multiple destinations with seamless pedestrian infrastructure. Encourage compact development to make walking and biking possible, interesting and convenient. Require new development to provide pedestrian and bicycle routes. Consider purchasing easements for pedestrian and bicycle connections in existing neighborhoods. • Integrate schools and parks Into neighborhoods so children can walk or ride a bike. Policy 26.3 Develop set of design guidelines that encourage unhindered pedestrian movement. Encourage attractive windows and spaces, build sidewalks and plant trees along the street to create a safe a pleasant place to walk. Make Improvements to street crossings to help pedestrians and bikers feel safe crossing a wide street. Use special crosswalks In high traffic areas Provide mid block crossings on long road segments Require amenities like landscaping and pedestrian plazas In new development to improve pedestrian experience. Utilize narrow, shaded streets with signals and medians to slow down cars and provide shade for pedestrians to make walking safer and more convenient. Policy 27.1 Develop bicycle paths throughout town that meet the needs of bicycles. Widen paved shoulders and outside lanes to allow bicycle use Develop bike lanes at Intersections. Policy 27.3 Develop techniques and requirements for providing safe, secure and convenient parking of bicycles in order to facilitate biking in lieu of driving. Require definition of parking to Include bicycle parking Make more public bike racks available Policy 29.2 Continue to provide bus service to reduce the use of private vehicles by residents and visitors. Recreation Policy 32.1 Encourage the pursuit of hiking, walking, strolling and running by improving, expanding and maintaining trails and paths In Avon. Clearly mark trailheads and paths and provide parking, maps and pet stations. Make tourists aware of trails. Policy 32.2 Recognize the importance of skiing and snowboarding to the economy and recreational enjoyment of tourists and residents. Polity 32.3 Encourage opportunities for safe and accessible snowshoeing and Nordic skiing and Avon. Policy 32.6 Protect recreational value of Eagle River. Require development to mitigate Impact on river. Develop appropriate access points to ensure Integrity of banks and riparian areas. Provide better facilities and access for recreational river users. Identify and publicize special fishing opportunities. Support and encourage fish habitat Improvements Acquire access easements on private land Explore potential whitewater park Policy 32.14 Promote development of public field -sports facilities and court -sport facilities. Community 5grvices Policy 33.1 Establish criteria for school sites, Including: Allows for integration of school facilities with surrounding land uses Has limited impact on environmental and historical resources Compiles with all policies of comprehensive plan Is close to urban residential neighborhoods Can be connected to neighborhoods via pedestrian and bicycle connections Can access water, sewer, and other Infrastructure Is near public facilities such as parks, libraries. Re-evaluate whether school Impact fee/dedication Is sufficient. Encourage increased volunteerism in public and private schools In Avon by creating incentives for volunteers. Policy 34.1 Encourage development and operation of medical facilities to serve Avon's population. es and s are Policy bl c service as part of new development anaditoirr help with current Criticalicdhi pas an essential uidcare shortages. Review development proposals for Impact on childcare. Encourage new commercial development to provide childcare as an amenity. Quantify childcare needs as a nexus for future Impact fees. Policy 36 Support Avon Public Library as a valuable community service to Avon residents, workers and guests. Policy 38.4 Continue to support recycling programs. Policy 39.1 Continue to support the development and Improvement of communication Infrastructure. Invest in technology and communication infrastructure. Explore providing wireless service in Avon and Include wireless as a use In PUD guides. Policy 39.4 Protect community aesthetics from degradation due to communications Infrastructure. Policy 41.1 Pay special attention to the needs of youth, Hispanics, seniors and other special populations present in Avon, and support services needed by these populations. Encourage more affordable entertainment options such as movie theaters, restaurants and recreational facilties. Encourage easily accessible medical facilities Make all special populations feel welcome in Avon's town facilities and programs. Policy 42.5 Develop a water conservation program for Avon. Require installation of water conservation devices in new development. Policy 44.2 Maintain, enhance and increase Riparian Habitat. . Evaluate building and Improvement setbacks from riparian areas and other riparian area regulations. Develop or Improve appropriate human access to the river. Polity 46 Land use planning decisions are made with consideration for the protection of stream and watershed health. Policy 45 Preserve or create access to river through land development. Policy 46.2 Develop river/creek front design standards Policy 46.3 Ensure that development does not adversely affect the recharge of groundwater resources. Wildlife Policy 44.3 Minimize wildlife disturbance. Policy 47.1 Maintain large Intact patches of native vegetation and prevent fragmentation of wildlife habitats by development. Limit roadway/driveway lengths through wildlife habitat Discourage land exchanges that will have a detrimental result on wildlife habitat. Policy 47.7 Maintain connections between wildlife habitats. Policy 48.1 Conduct site specific analyses to Identify presence of high ranking species and potential Impact of development on the critical habitat areas. Require applicants to conduct site-specific analysis of their land. Continue to refer development applications to wildlife and habitat protection authorities. Policy 48.2 When avoidance Is feasible, utilized n a manner that preserves and enhances development he crcal h bit t forleach high ranking and species. Policy 48.3 Maintain buffers between areas dominated by human activities and wildlife habitat. Policy 48.4 Facilitate wildlife movement through areas dominated by human activities. Policy 48.6 Limit pets and other animals associated with humans in areas near potential habitat. Policy 48.7 Mimic features of the local natural landscape in developed areas. Keep levels of vegetation disturbance to a minimum during construction. Replace vegetation removed during construction. Use native vegetation. Se��rWe Lands Policy 49.2 Fully exercise the power granted to Avon through House bill 1041 to regulate development in areas and activities of state Interest, Including wildfire hazard areas, significant wildlife habitats, areas surrounding I-70 Interchanges, historical and archaeological resource areas and areas around multi -modal transportation facilities. Policy 50.1 Direct development away from existing cultural landscapes that Include those areas that have visual, historic and archeological value. Identify treasured views in Avon. Control the location and design eance of ellnes ament ithin Avon to nd mountain skylines and preserve in treasured view corridors, the natural app 9 scenic quality. Identify and protect historic and archeological resources of Eagle County. Policy 5 1. 1 Work with public land management agencies to protect the open space values of public land. Preserve current public land boundaries, except when an exchange Is demonstrated to be consistent with this plan and is of benefit to the residents of Avon. Policy 51.3 Develop and maintain an Inventory of potential open space preservation areas. Policy 51.5 Ensure that appropriate forms of public access are provided to public lands. Environmental Duality, Policy 52.1 Minimize vehicular travel to protect air quality. Utilize vehicles that get high gas mileage and have low emissions Provide public transportation and promote car pools and car sharing Strive for jobs/housing balance Policy 52.2 Reduce the release of particulate matter into the air from wood burning, grading and excavating Maintain and update regulations regarding wood smoke Control emissions of dust through grading permits, development review Implement stringent dust mitigation regulations. Require prewatering and track out control devices at job sites. Minimize site disturbance and require prompt revegetation Require developers to have dust suppression plans and to monitor particulate matter In . the air. Implement stiffer penalties for not meeting requirements. Policy 53 Maintain visibility of night sky by minimizing lighting to only that necessary for security and safety purposes. Enforce lighting ordinance. Policy 54.1 Limit noise levels to that which is safe and characteristic of a mountain community. Encourage buffers and barriers to mitigate noise. Policy 55.1 Reduce overall energy consumption. Establish design guidelines that encourage or require energy efficient developments Multi -use buildings Landscaping to buffer wind and sun Locate streets and buildings to optimize and preserve solar access Design buildings to reduce fossil fuels In their construction and operation Use recycled construction materials Require energy and water efficient appliances Require proper Insulation Adopt green building requirements Make Avon buildings and vehicles and operations more energy efficient We should also think about the proposals and developments that we don't like or don't seem to work, and determine whether our new Comp Plan would help us avoid those mistakes (i.e. the Nottingham Road car wash, Buffalo Ridge, commercial center on north side of Post Boulevard, Avon Center, Seasons Building, East Avon commercial district, Chapel Square). I know the changes I'm suggesting seem substantial, but I think It's worth putting in some substantial effort Into making the Comp Plan our "constitution" by which all of our future land use decisions can be guided.