PZC Minutes 02-21-2006 (3)Town of Avon Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting
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C U L U R A D U February 21, 2006
I. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 pm.
II. Roll Call
All Commissioners were in attendance with the exception of Commissioner Buckner.
III. Additions and Amendments to the Agenda
There were no additions or amendments to the agenda.
IV. Conflicts of Interest
Commissioner Evans revealed a conflict of interest with Item VII, regarding Tract Y,
Mountain Star, Filing 3/0382 Metcalf Road, Applicant: Mark Donaldson/Owners: ARI of
Avon, LLC and discussed with the Commissioners his potential conflict with Item XI. It
was decided by Commissioner consensus that no conflict existed.
V. Consent Agenda:
Approval of the February 7, 2006, Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes.
Commissioner Struve motioned for the approval of the Minutes from the February 7, 2006
Planning and Zoning Commission Meetings; Commissioner Smith seconded and the motion
passed unanimously.
VI. Riverfront Subdivision Minimum Design Standards Review - CONTINUED
Property Location: Confluence/95 Avon Road
Applicant. East West Resorts /Owner: Vail Associates
Description: A request for an amendment to the Confluence PUD to modify the existing
development rights and zoning for the entire property was forwarded by the Commission to
Town Council on January 17, 2006. The recommended approval requested that minimum
architectural design standards be submitted to the Commission and, after review, be forwarded
to Town Council and incorporated into the PUD Development plan. This item was tabled from
the last Commission meeting, and this will be the second draft of proposed design standards for
this PUD development.
Chuck Madison began the presentation by commenting on the hotel's exterior and roof
materials. Andy Gunion continued by discussing the revisions to the guidelines since the last
meeting by review of the strike through draft distributed to the Commission. Miodrag Scirkovic,
Zehren and Associates' architect, approached the podium to discuss definitions of words as
presented in the draft.
Commissioner Evans reviewed the changes agreed to by the Commission: first page - B-2,
striking the word "noble"; first page — B-3, striking "simple but honest detailing" and inserting
"small simple detailing"; page six — C -1-a, removing "noble" ; and page six — C -1-b, rephrasing
"except as prohibited by Code" is in reference to wood and not to stucco and moved to two
lines.
Commissioner Green motioned for approval of Item VI, Riverfront Subdivision Minimum Design
Standards Review, Property Location: Confluence/95 Avon Road, with the 4 corrections as
noted by Commissioner Evans above. Commissioner Smith seconded the motion and the
motion carried 6 — 0.
VII. Parking Variance -CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING
Property Location: Tract Y, Mountain Star, Filing 3 / 0382 Metcalf Road
Applicant., Mark Donaldson /Owners: ARI of Avon, LLC
Description: A request for a Variance from section 17.24.020-11 (b) of the Avon Municipal Code,
to reduce (from 1/800 GFA to 1/1300 GFA) the parking required for a self -storage land use.
The Commission tabled this application from their February 7, 2006 meeting.
Eric Heidemann revealed the Applicant's request to table this item to the March 21, 2006,
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting.
No public input was provided.
OPEN PUBLIC HEARING
CLOSED PUBLIC HEARING
Commissioner Struve moved to table VII, Parking Variance, Property Location: Tract Y,
Mountain Star, Filing 3 / 0382 Metcalf Road, to the March 21, 2006, Planning and Zoning
Commission Meeting. Commissioner Savage seconded the motion. The motion passed with all
commissioners in favor.
VIII. PUD Amendment / Wildridge PUBLIC HEARING - REMANDED FROM TOWN
COUNCIL
Property Location: Lot 44 & 45, Block 4, Wildridge Subdivision / 5123 & 5129 Longsun
Lane
Applicant. Sam Ecker /Owners. Sam Ecker, Bruce & Susan Baca
Description: A request for an amendment to the Wildridge PUD to allow for three (detached)
single-family residences in place of a two duplex structures. This amendment would
permanently reduce the density for the properties by one dwelling unit. A new lot would be
created for the third single-family residence and the vehicular access to the new lot would be
accessed from Wildridge Road East. Also being reviewed is a Preliminary Subdivision
application. Avon Town Council, at their January 24, 2006 meeting, remanded this application
back to the Commission for reconsideration.
Commissioner Evans revealed to the Commission the Applicant's request to table this item to
the March 21, 2006, Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting.
No public input was provided.
OPEN PUBLIC HEARING
CLOSED PUBLIC HEARING
Commissioner Smith moved to table VIII, PUD Amendment / Wildridge, Property Location: Lot
44 & 45, Block 4, Wildridge Subdivision / 5123 & 5129 Longsun Lane, with Commissioner
Savage seconding the motion. All Commissioners were in favor and the motion passed
unanimously.
IX. Master Sign Program Amendment -Petro Hut CONTINUED
Property Location: Lot 67/68, Block 1, BMBC Subdivision / 0008 Nottingham Road
Applicant: George Roberts /Owners: ARI of Avon, LLC
Description: A request to amend the Petro-Hut Master Sign Program for the monument sign
design as well as the addition of a sign to the east elevation of the building. The dimensions
and size of the monument sign would be altered and a new 2' x 8' tenant sign (identical to the
existing signs that face the round-a-bout) is proposed for the east side of the building facing the
off ramp to 1-70 westbound. The mockup of the monument sign, as requested by the
Commission, is available for review before the meeting.
Matt Pielsticker presented the Staff Report.
TJ Connor approached the podium to discuss this application and the need for a larger
monument sign. Mr. Connor was in favor of no pricing on the sign and requested two additional
signs for 2 more tenants on the south side of the building. He also agreed to remove the sign
on the east side. The Commission voiced a need for a mock-up of the proposed on-site sign.
Matt Pielsticker commented that clarity was needed on the proposed stonework.
Commissioner Smith motioned to table Item IX, Master Sign Program Amendment - Petro Hut,
Property Location: Lot 67/68, Block 1, BMBC Subdivision / 0008 Nottingham Road, to the next
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting. Commissioner D'Agostino seconded the motion.
All Commissioners were in favor and the motion passed 6-0.
X. Sketch Design Pians
A. Lot 1, Dry Creek PUD, A Resubdivision of Lot 44, Block 2, Wildridge / 2810A Old Trail
Road
Applicant: Michael Sanner /Owner. Trent Hubbard
Description: Sketch review for a single -family home approximately 4,000 square feet in size for
the first (southern) lot in the Dry Creek PUD. The design is "craftsman style" with the following
materials: lap cedar siding, board on board cedar siding, dry stacked Telluride Gold stone, cor-
ten steel roof and 40yr elk prestige composite shingles, and stucco.
Matt Pielsticker presented the Staff Report to the Commission. The Applicant was not present
for Commissioner review of the application.
Commissioner D'Agostino began the review by commenting on the large amount of asphalt and
the over grading on the east side toward the bordered lot, questioned the entry elevation,
mentioned the cooling tower, use of stone instead of stucco, deck detail seemed lopsided,
questioned the lattice work on the deck off the living room on the south elevation, windows
needed instead of punched openings, and some windows were missing, but overall commented
that it was a nice design. Commissioner Savage agreed with Commissioner D'Agostino
regarding the cooling tower. Commissioner Smith expressed that it was a nice design and the
cooling tower went with the house. Commissioner Struve concurred with both Commissioner
Savage and Commissioner D'Agostino, questioned the maximum 4,000 square footage and
commented on the landscape privacy. Commissioner Green had no problem with the cooling
tower and expressed that the detail needed to be worked out.
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B. Lot 40, Block 4, Wildridge / 5070 Wildridge Road East
Applicant/Owner. Phillip Matsen
Description: This is a sketch design review for a duplex located on Wildridge Road East. The
building would total over 10,000 square feet (including garages) and proposes stone, stucco,
wood siding (ho(zontal and vertical), and asphalt shingles. There is an existing single-family
home to the east and open space to the west and south.
Matt Pielsticker presented the Staff Report. Commissioner review comments and concerns:
auto mobility in the driveway, gigantic massing and its need to be broken up particularly on the
north side; more emphasis on design, greater interest on the back side; plan discrepancies with
materials need to be resolved; too similar to a Bear Trap project; compliments on lack of mirror
image; good use of materials; review of deck's angles show columns and deck supports; 2
fireplaces were shown with no chimneys; and more attention to material detailing.
C. Lot 12, Block 4, Wildridge / 5712Wildridge Road East
Applicant/Owner.• Jim Jose
Description: A duplex residence proposed on this Wildridge Road East property at the top of
Wildridge. The lot is difficult with respect to steep existing grades and limited access
opportunities.
Eric Heidemann presented the Staff Report. Jim Jose, architect, approached the podium to
address Commission concerns and mentioned pursuit of LEEDS certification for this project.
Commissioner review comments and concerns included: heights of retaining walls; south
elevation too big for site; project needs to exceed Town of Avon minimums for landscaping;
driveway incline steep; nice design; need for a fold out of elevations; and, greater consistency of
details with materials. Commissioner Green suggested a physical model to help neighbors with
understanding the project.
XI. Zoning Text Amendment - PUBLIC HEARING
Description: The proposed amendment would establish self -storage as an allowed use in the
Industrial /Commercial (I/C) Zone District by amending Section 17.20.010 of the Municipal Code
and establish a corresponding parking standard for this use. Minimum parking standards for
other currently allowed uses in the I/C Zone District (including self storage) are proposed, by
amending Section 17.24.020 (C) - Off Street Parking Table - in the Avon Municipal Code. This
amendment may additionally amend section 17.08 - Definitions - for land uses within the I/C
Zone District.
Eric Heidemann presented the Staff memo. Commissioners questioned the definition of
"showroom", how parking standards were formulated, lack of electrical outlets in storage units;
and who is impacted by the Ordinance.
OPEN PUBLIC HEARING
Brian Woodel, Slifer, Smith and Frampton Real Estate, approached the podium as leaser for the
Mountain Center, didn't believe a wholesaler would be interested as much as a retailer and
questioned a furniture store as a use to throw in the mix.
Dave Svabik, Metcalf Road property owner, commented that the definition of showrooms was
vague in allowable uses; utility companies should be by Special Use Permit; sought tighter
controls on Special Use Permits for Metcalf Road; discussed that parking did not address semi
trucks and was corrected by Commissioner Evans that semis were addressed; and suggested
removing vagueness from the Code.
TJ Connors, AAA Mini Storage, commented to the Commission that one space for every ten
units might resolve parking concerns and on the IC portions, electricians, plumbers and
subcontractors have office distribution storage all within the warehouse and as many as twelve
employees, and their cars, with trucks to service accounts that cause parking problems.
Chris Jurgens, Victor Mark Donaldson Architects, stated that TJ Connor's property's spaces are
6 — 8 total and not full, ratio of 8 spaces to 20,000 gfa tied to number of units may not be
beneficial and agreed with definitions as presented by Commissioner Evans. Mark Donaldson
requested not going with spaces based on unit numbers.
CLOSED PUBLIC HEARING
Commissioner Evans motioned to approve Planning and Zoning Commission Resolution No.
06-05, recommending approval to the Town Council of Amendments to Title 17, Municipal Code
of the Town of Avon, as it relates to the definitions, allowed uses in the Industrial and
Commercial Zone District, and establishing parking standards for allowed uses in the Industrial
and Commercial Zone District, with changes made to the definition of "showroom" and the ability
to make a showroom as an Special Review Use. Commissioner Green seconded the motion
and all commissioners were in favor of approval.
XII. Other Business
A. Comprehensive Plan will be on the Town Council Agenda for February 28, 2006.
B. The orange fencing on the Car Wash site was discussed.
C. Options to resolve the Comcast cables that lie above ground in Wildridge were
discussed.
XIII. Adjourn
Commissioner Savage motioned to adjourn. All Commissioners were in favor. The meeting was
adjourned at 8:20 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Ruth Weiss
Recording Secretary
APPROVED:
Phil Struve
Secretary