PZC Minutes 05-17-2011 (2)Call to Order (5:00pm)
The meeting was called to order at 5:00 pm.
II. Roll Call
Town of Avon Planning A Zoning Commission
Regular Meeting Agenda for May 17, 2011
Avon Town Council Chambers
Meetings are open to the public
Avon Municipal Building / One Lake Street
All commissioners were present with the exception of Commissioners Green and Losa.
Commissioner Losa arrived during the consent Agenda at approximately 5:05 'pm.
III. Additions & Amendments to the Agenda
There were no additions or amendments to the agenda.
IV. Conflicts of Interest
Commissioner Anderson disclosed a conflict on Item VI.
V. Consent Agenda
Approval of the May 3, 2011 Meeting Minutes
Action: Commissioner Prince moved to approve the consent agenda, as amended.
Commissioner Clancy seconded the motion and it passed 6-0.
VI. Special Review Use — PUBLIC HEARING
Xcel Construction Staging for Pipeline Project
Property Location: Lot 1, Filing 1, Village at Avon Subdivision / East Beaver Creek Blvd
Applicant., Public Service Company of CO. dba Xcel Energy / Owner. Traer Creek, LLC
Description: The applicant is proposing to utilize two areas for temporary staging purposes.
The staging areas would support construction' of a new 7.92 mile 16=inch natural gas
transmission pipeline project taking place this summer on Hwy 6 & 24. The staging areas
would be used from May 18 through September 30, 2011 for stockpiling of pipe, metal
storage containers, limited parking, ,and a temporary construction office. This item was
heard at the May 3, 2011 PZC meeting and this will be the Public Hearing.
Discussion: Matt Pielsticker briefly updated PZC on the application. He overviewed the
need for the published public hearing, and that it was occurring at tonight's meeting.
Commissioner Struve questioned if we received any comments from the notice. Matt
responded negatively.
John McDonald and Spence McCulley stated that nothing has changed in the application.
John McDonald stated that they have been working on the various permits. He further
stated that the Village DRB meeting will occur next Tuesday. Commissioner Prince stated
that he, as the TOA representative; has not been notified of such meeting.
Commissioner Minervini questioned the start date of May 16`h. John McDonald stated that
the May 16th date was correct. Commissioner Minervini questioned the end date. Spence
McCulley stated that substantial completeness should be done in October, with some
follow-up reseeding and reclamation work.
The Public Comment period was opened and closed with no comments.
Commissioner Clancy questioned who would be reviewing the Grading Permit. Matt
Pielsticker stated it was engineering Staff. Jeff Schneider, Town of Avon Project Engineer,
stated that they have received the application and anticipate an approval later this week.
Commissioner Clancy questioned the return of the surety required for revegetation. Jeff
Schneider outlined the process.
Commissioners Clancy and Prince had no additional comments.
Commissioner Minervini questioned the notification timing.
Commissioner Losa had no comments or questions.
Commissioner Struve thanked the applicant for going through the processes and involving
local communities instead of starting the work.
Action: Commissioner Prince moved to approve the item with the staff recommended
conditions and findings. Commissioner Lose seconded the motion and it passed 6-0.
VII. Town Center Mall Walking Tour
Description: Tour of draft public Improvements Plan for the Town Center Pedestrian Mall,
as they relate to the West Town Center District Investment Plan (August, 2007). Work will
include: repaving, electric work, new light fixtures, seating, lighting, and wayfiinding.
Council provided further direction on this Improvement Plan at their May 10, 2011 meeting.
Discussion: Sally Vecchio briefly overviewed the plans for the mail improvements.
Commissioner Minervini stated that the 2015 plans are similar to those at the Atlanta
Olympics.
Commissioner Anderson questioned the overall Main Street budget. Shane Pegram, Town
of Avon Project Engineer, stated that it was close $13 million.
Commissioner Struve stated that he thought it was great to start with small improvements
because these improvements will benefit the Town.
The walking tour took place.
Action: No action was taken and the revised improvements will be presented at a future
PZC meeting.
Vlll. CIRCA Public Officials Training Video (6:30pm)
Description: Viewing of a seventeen (17) minute video prepared by the Town of Avon's
insurance provider aimed at guiding conduct for public officials.
Discussion: Commissioner Struve discussed the difference between legislative action and
judicial action.
Commissioner Struve questioned an email to the entire Commission and if that constituted
a meeting.
Commissioner Struve stated that he felt the taking presentation by Eric Heil would be good
to have again.
Action: No action necessary.
IX. Other Business
• Final Design Application for Walgreen's
• HD Supply Building
• Trailhead parking at HD Supply Building
• Fences and Town PR releases
• Finnegan's Wake
• US Forest Service Travel Management Plan
• Land Trade
X. Adjourn
The meeting was adjourned at 6:45.
APPROVAL SIGNATURES:
Chris Green, Chairperson
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Scott Prince, Secretary