PZC Res. No. 2012-02 (2)TOWN OF AVON, COLORADO
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 12-02
SERIES OF 2012
A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS TO THE AVON
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE SWIFT GULCH DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the Town Council initiated an amendment to the text of the Aron
Comprehensive Plan in accordance with Section 7.16.030, Comprehensive Plan Amendments,
Avon Development Code; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission of the Town of Avon held public
hearings on February 7, 2012 and February 21, 2012, after posting notice of such hearing in
accordance with the requirements of the Avon Municipal Code, and considered all comments
provided before making a recommendation to the Town Council; and
WHEREAS, it is the Planning and Zoning Commission's opinion that the health, safety and
welfare of the citizens of the Town of Avon would be enhanced and promoted by the adoption of
the amendments to the Avon Comprehensive Plan. District 26: Swift Gulch District; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission finds that the changes to the
Comprehensive Plan comply with the criteria set forth in Section 7.16.030(c) of the Avon
Development Code.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning and Zoning Commission
hereby recommends that the Town Council of the Town of Avon approve the attached
amendments ("Exhibit A to Resolution 12-02") to the Comprehensive Plan, with the following
findings:
(1) The area surrounding the Swift Gulch District is compatible with the proposed
amendment;
(2) The proposed Regional Transportation Facility provides an essential public benefit
to the Town of Avon and also serves the entire Eagle River Valley;
(3) Transportation services and infrastructure have adequate current capacity, or
planned capacity, to serve potential traffic demands of the land use proposed in the plan
amendment;
(4) Public services and facilities have adequate current capacity, or planned capacity, to
serve the land use proposed in the plan amendment;
(5) The amendment will result in a better form of development for the Town, while
increasing the site development potential of the Swift Gulch District;
(6) Strict adherence to the current plan would result in a situation neither intended nor
in keeping with other key elements and policies of the plan;
(7) With the adoption of the November 16`h, 2010 Avon Development Code the
building height on this site was reduced to forty (40) feet;
(8) This proposed comprehensive plan amendment is exclusive to this site and resolves
the unintended consequence of the building height reduction and will promote the purposes
stated in the Comprehensive Plan; and,
(9) The proposed plan amendment will promote the health, safety and welfare of the
Avon Community.
IT
ACCEPTED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS ZI FEBRUARY, 2012
AVON PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Signed:
Chris Green, Chau
Attest:
pStek _ , Vice Chairman
Resolution 12-02, Comprehensive Plan Amendment for Swift Gulch District
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"Exhibit A to PZC Resolution 12-02"
District 26: Swift Gulch District
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 ensure that they blend
into the surrounding environment.
Planning Principles: -
10 Encourage building at a scale that minimizes visibility from I-70.
i• Screen accessory uses with landforms and landscaping, while allowine
Heights up to 60' alone with scale and nronortion in response to
operations and facilities increasing the site development i)otential.
!`Encourage sidewalks and pedestrian connections.
Resolution 12-02, Comprehensive Plan Amendment for Swift Gulch District
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