PZC Res. No. 03-14TOWN OF AVON
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 03-14
SERIES OF 2003
A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING TO THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
AVON APPROVAL OF A PUD AMENDMENT FOR PLANNING AREAS M (RMF -4),
RMF -1, G, N, OPEN SPACE 5, AND OPEN SPACE 13, THE VILLAGE AT AVON
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT, TOWN OF AVON, EAGLE COUNTY,
COLORADO
WHEREAS, Traer Creek LLC, has applied for an amendment to The Village at Avon PUD,
to amend The Village at Avon PUD Planning Areas M (RMF -4), RMF -1, G, N
(Community Park), Open Space 5, and Open Space 13 as more specifically described in
the original application dated May 30, 2003 and subsequent revision dated July 24, 2003;
and
WHEREAS, after notices required by law, a public hearing on said application was held by
the Planning & Zoning Commission of the Town of Avon; and
WHEREAS, said application is consistent with all legal requirements pursuant to Section
17.20.110 (H) of the Avon Municipal Code, the Planning and Zoning Commission has
considered the following design criteria:
1. Conformity with the Avon comprehensive plan goals and objectives;
2. Conformity and compliance with the overall design theme of the Town, the sub -area design
recommendations and design guidelines adopted by the Town;
3. Design compatibility with the immediate environment, neighborhood, and adjacent properties
relative to architectural design, scale, bulk, building height, buffer zones, character, and
orientation;
4. Uses, activity, and density which provide a compatible, efficient, and workable relationship
with surrounding uses and activity;
5. Identification and mitigation or avoidance of natural and/or geologic hazards that affect the
property upon which the PUD is proposed;
6. Site plan, building design and location and open space provisions designed to produce a
functional development responsive and sensitive 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 preserve
natural features, recreation, views and function;
9. Phasing plan or subdivision plan that will maintain a workable, functional and efficient
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 carry anticipated traffic within
the proposed PUD and in the vicinity of the proposed PUD.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning and Zoning Commission hereby
recommends to the Town Council of the Town of Avon approval of the application for
PUD Amendment for The Village at Avon PUD, Planning Areas M (RMF -4), RMF -1, G,
N (Community Park), Open Space 5, and Open Space 13 Town of Avon, Eagle County,
Colorado with the following conditions:
1. Submit a revised Village at Avon PUD Guide, which addresses the development standards for
Planning Area Q, and RMF -4 prior to the approval of PUD Ordinance.
2. At such time as development is proposed for Planning Area Q, RMF -1 and/or RMF -4, the
subdivision process will require adequate funds with the Town to secure public improvements,
including but not limited to roads, bike paths, sidewalks, and utilities.
3. Prior to the issuance of any more development approvals north of 1-70, the Swift Gulch Road
extension as set forth in the First Amendment to the Annexation and Development Agreement,
Section 2(0), which requires the Swift Gulch Road improvements be completed at the time of the
Interstate -70 Improvements. This includes the extension of Swift Gulch Road from Buffalo
Ridge (Filing 2) to pass through Post Boulevard, terminating at Planning Area RMF -1 prior to
any development set forth in this PUD.
4. Submit a revised Planned Unit Development Plan prior to the approval of the PUD Ordinance
that revises the proposed Planning Areas as follows:
• Clarify development standards for RMF -4, which limits the amount of deed -restricted
for -rent employee housing provided on this site.
• Revise development standards for Planning Area Q to require a Special Review use for
the inclusion of automobile fueling stations and carwashes.
5. Submit a detailed plan for the Community Park (Planning Area N) for review in conjunction
with subdivision plans for Area RMF -l. Submit a detailed Park Plan for RMF -1 and RMF -4, in
conjunction with subdivision plan submittal that accounts for the useable park space removed by
this amendment. The park improvements will be a part of the Subdivision Improvement
Agreements.
6. Submit a road and pedestrian alignment that is designed to accommodate the potential for a
continuous connection between RMF -1 and RMF -4 though the United States Forest Service
parcel at such time as subdivision plans are submitted for RMF -1. The proposed alignment will
provide sufficient detail for review to meet public road standards as required by the Town, be
secured by the Town through the Subdivision Improvements agreement for RMF -1, and be in
place prior to the construction of Planning Area G (school site dedication).
7. A continuous ECO trails bike path connection from Swift Gulch Road to RMF -1, RMF -4, Q,
N and G must be provided. This path will be secured through the Subdivision Improvements
Agreement, and will meet minimum trail standards as specified by the Town of Avon.
8. Public Transit services will be required to serve RMF -4 as a result of the density and school
site proposed and determined by the Town during the subdivision process.
9. Establish the VAA Wildlife Trust Fund prior to the issuance of the first building permit
associated with residential development north of I-70 as required in the Wildfire Mitigation Plan,
Exhibit D, of the Village at Avon PUD Guide.
10. This PUD Amendment approval is contingent upon concurrent approval of the Subdivision
Sketch Plan for all affected planning areas (RMF -1, RMF -4, Q, N, G).
11. 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 5" DAY OF AUGUST, 2003
Signed: y 2
X Date:
Chris Evans, Chairman
AttestJOAA&A
Date:
Terry Smit,ia; Secretary t
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