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PZC Packet 040417
1 Agenda posted on Friday, March 31, 2017 at the following public places within the Town of Avon: -Avon Municipal Building, Avon Recreation Center, Avon Public Library, Town of Avon Website www.avon.org Please call 970-748-4023 for questions Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Agenda Tuesday, April 4, 2017 One Lake Street If you require special accommodation please contact us in advance and we will assist you. You may call David McWilliams at 970-748-4023 or email cmcwilliams@avon.org with any special requests I. Call to Order – 5:00pm II. Roll Call III. Additions & Amendments to the Agenda IV. Conflicts of Interest V. Sign Program Amendment; Minor Development Application- 15 Hurd Lane- CONTIUNED FROM MARCH 21 File: SGN17001 and MNR17004 Legal Description: Lot 1/2, Nottingham Station Subdivision Applicant: Robin Oldershaw Summary: Proposed Sign Program Amendment and exterior modifications for Burger King. VI. Comprehensive Plan Update– PUBLIC HEARING File: CPA17001 Legal Description: Town of Avon Applicant: Town of Avon Summary: PCZ will vote to recommend the final draft of the updated Comprehensive Plan to Town Council. Changes to the document were requested by Town Council in 2016. VII. Approval of Meeting Minutes March 21, 2017 Meeting Minutes VIII. Approval of Record of Decision Case #MNR16035 Cell Array Case #AEC17001 and #MJR17001 Single Family house on Long Sun Lane IX. Staff Updates X. Adjourn April 4, 2017 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Burger King, Lot 1Nottingham Station Subdivision Page | 1 Staff Report – Sign Program Amendment and Minor Development Application Continued from the March21, 2017 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Project Name: SGN17001 and MNR17004 Zoning: Neighborhood Commercial Address: 15 Hurd Lane Location: Prepared By: Lot 1, Nottingham Station David McWilliams, Town Planner Staff Report Overview This staff report contains one application for consideration by the PZC: 1. SGN17001: Sign Program Amendment for new the Burger King redesign. This application seeks approval for a total of eleven (11) signs in various locations, and is concurrent with a Minor Development Plan application. 2. MNR17004: Minor Development Application to renovate the exterior façade and modify design elements. Summary Robin Oldershaw (the Applicant) is presenting an updated proposal for the Burger King redesign with added clarification. The original application, including the exhibits, is contained after this report. The new sign application is included as Exhibit A and B. The PZC asked for clarification on the sign allotment, and the new total proposed on the building is 224.8 square feet. This includes all the signs on the property, including the menu b oards, which were not included in the original sign program, and were not included in the original staff report. The Applicant has demonstrated that all replaced signs match the size of the existing signs. New signs include building logos, building lettering, and informational signs. Sign Program The amended Sign Program, attached as Exhibit A and B includes signs not originally included in the 1996 Sign Program. These include menu boards, directional boards, and the Order Confirmation Unit (OCU). Even though these signs were not included in the original, they meet the definition, from Avon Municipal Code, of what a sign is: “Sign means an identification, description, logo, illustration or device that is affixed to, or represented directly or indirectl y upon, a building, structure or land, and that directs attention to a product, place, activity, person, institution or business.” Currently, the total signs measure 196.27 square feet from 9 signs. The proposal adds 28.53 square feet and removes three (3) signs, replacing them with five (5) additional, for a total of eleven (11) signs at 224.8 square feet. Avon Municipal Code discourages Sign Programs exceeding one (1) square foot of sign area per lineal foot of the portion of building front that is contiguous to the interior space occupied by the individual business. Due to the building’s location and the auto- oriented nature of the site and use, staff considers this a three front building, with 223 feet of lineal frontage. The 224.8 square feet in this proposal exceeds this guideline, but is appropriate given the building’s location, use, and surrounding context. April 4, 2017 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Burger King, Lot 1Nottingham Station Subdivision Page | 2 Review Criteria The Planning and 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 which it is to be located; 2. The nature of adjacent and neighboring improvements; 3. The quality of the materials to be utilized in any proposed improvement; 4. The visual impact of any proposed improvement, as viewed from any adjacent or neighboring 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; 6. Whether the type, height, size and/or quantity of signs generally complies with the sign code, and are appropriate for the project; 7. Whether the sign is primarily oriented to vehicular or pedestrian traffic, and whether the sign is appropriate for the determined orientation. Staff Response: The Sign P rogram is suitable and meets the sign code requirements for high quality construction, and updates the total size to provide 224.8 square feet of signage. The materials and sign design (Exhibit B) meet the Sign Code size standards. T he design is appropriate when viewed based on neighborhood context and surrounding uses (Exhibit G). The Sign Program is oriented to vehicular traffic which is appropriate given the auto-orientated nature of the Avon Road and Hurd Lane corner where the signs will be most visible. The sign materials are aluminum, and the signs are either internally lit or unlit. Minor Development Plan The Development Plan was similarly updated to provide clarity to the application. A clearer “Before” and “After” is visible for each elevation. The proposal is to remodel some of the exterior façade – replacing with stucco and stone, remove the mansard on three sides- replacing with stucco and stone, replace the green mansard with a silver mansard on the north side, update the red parapet band with an illuminated one, removing the parapet from the east elevation and removing it from specific locations on the west and south elevations, and add a cedar-colored panel tower to the south and west elevations over the customer entrances. Development Standards Section 7.28.090 addresses development standards, and staff selected applicable standards for the PZC’s review. (c) Generally Applicable Design Standards (3) Building Materials and Colors: (i) The use of high quality, durable building materials is required. Exterior walls shall be finished with materials used in a manner sympathetic to the scale and architectural style of the building. (ii) Preferred materials reflect the Town's sub-alpine character such as native stone, wood siding, masonry or timbers. (iii) Indigenous natural or earth tones, such as brown, tan, grey, green, blue or red, in muted, flat colors with an LRV (Light Reflective Value) of sixty (60) or less are required. April 4, 2017 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Burger King, Lot 1Nottingham Station Subdivision Page | 3 Staff Response: The proposed materials are an improvement on the existing ones, and include elements that adhere to Avon’s character than the existing ones. The addition of cedar paneling and stucco improves the esthetic. The mansard color has a LRV of 57. (4) Roofs: (i) Pitched roofs, particularly those located over building entrances, shall be oriented such that excessive snow and ice does not accumulate over or drop onto pedestrian walkways, parking areas or drives. Special protection, such as snow fences, shall be required for roofs so oriented. (5) Weather Protection for Pedestrian Areas: (B) Sheltering roofs or building projections for protection from rain, wind, snow and ice shall be provided in areas of pedestrian activity around public/ institutional, commercial and mixed- use buildings, including sheltered entranceways at major entrances and pedestrian-oriented façades along public sidewalks or walkways. Staff Response: The pedestrian entrances will be covered by aluminum canopies and will provide adequate pedestrian protection. (j) Mixed-Use and Nonresidential Design Standards (4) Building Layout and Design: (i) Building design shall be appropriate to the site and a positive element in the architectural character of Avon. Without prescribing a specific architectural style or organization, buildings should provide a sense of proportion and visual balance. (ii) Four-sided Design. The rear and side elevations of new buildings that are visible from public spaces and adjacent buildings shall be designed with equal care and quality as the front or principal face. If a blank wall cannot be avoided, it shall be detailed, painted or landscaped in a manner that renders the wall attractive to pedestrians. Staff Response: The proposal is appropriate to the character of Avon and is a positive development. The design responds well to its use and location within the greater Avon context. While not a new design as stated in the AMC text, this proposal moves the structure towards more bonafide four sided design. (iii) Compatible Design (A) All buildings within a development, including freestanding and accessory buildings, shall be organized around an architectural theme in terms of the character, materials, texture, color and scale of buildings. Themed restaurants, retail chains and other franchise-style architecture shall adjust their standard architectural model to be compatible with a development's architectural character. Staff Response: While removal of the exterior mansard and inclusion of the tower elements constitutes a deviation from the design compatibility of the development as a whole, the proposed changes promote the contemporary design and attractive look of the Town. The design raises the standards of the development as a whole. The removal of the mansard roofs are an integral part of achieving the new look. The application also expands upon the existing stone veneer which maintains a strong tie-in with the existing development. The PZC should carefully consider whether the compatibility elements lost in this application outweigh the overall improvement proposed in the application. (vii) Storefronts and Pedestrian Entrances April 4, 2017 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Burger King, Lot 1Nottingham Station Subdivision Page | 4 (A) The first floor of all new buildings shall provide: a pedestrian-friendly environment, with human-scale and natural building materials; extensive storefront windows for display and views into the business; and access directly from adjacent sidewalks. (F) In order to ensure that building entrances are welcoming to pedestrians, easily identifiable and accessible from streets and sidewalks, primary entries shall be clearly visible from the street and accentuated from the overall building facade by: (1) Differentiated roof, awning or portico; (2) Covered walkways or arcades; (3) Projecting or recessed entries from the surrounding building facade; (4) Detailed doors and doorways with transoms, sidelights, trim details and/or framing; (5) Windows within doorways equivalent in size to fifty percent (50%) of door surface area; and (6) Decorative nighttime lighting where appropriate. Staff Response: The application enhances the human-scale of the building and makes it more inviting to pedestrians. The entrances are more defined through roof forms and detailing near the door. The building entrances are visually articulated and easily identifiable from the street. Design Review Criteria According to AMC section 7.16.090, The PZC shall apply the following review criteria for the basis of recommendations and decisions on design review: (1) The design relates the development to the character of the surrounding community; (2) The design meets the development and design standards established in this Development Code; and (3) The design reflects the long range goals and design criteria from the Avon Comprehensive Plan and other applicable, adopted plan documents. Staff Recommendation for Case #SGN17001 Staff recommends approving Case #SGN17001 as it meets the requirements of the Sign Code, with the following finding and condition: Finding 1. The Application was reviewed in conformance with Section 15.28, Sign Code, and found to be in general conformance with the design review criteria outlined in Section 15.28.070, Avon Municipal Code. Condition 1. Parking light and signage lights be turned off after hours when all employees leave the premises. Recommended Motion: “I move to Approve Case #SGN17001, a Sign Program Amendment application with the finding and condition as recommended by staff.” Staff Recommendation for Case #MNR17004 Staff makes the following recommended findings and conditions on the Minor Development Plan: Findings 1. The proposed Minor Development Plan is compliant with the standards in 7.16.080, Development Plan, and 7.16.090, Design Review; 2. The application is generally compliant with the Design Standards listed in the municipal code; April 4, 2017 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Burger King, Lot 1Nottingham Station Subdivision Page | 5 and 3. The loss in compatible elements from the adjacent building are do not constitute a total loss of the architectural theme, and represent a positive improvement for the Town. Condition 1. A Lighting Plan compliant with the Avon Municipal Code will be approved by staff prior to the issuing of any exterior modification permit. This will include proof that the parapet lighting is compliant. Recommended Motion: “I move to Approve Case #MNR17004, a Minor Development application with the findings and condition as recommended by staff.” Exhibits A. Sign Information (Proposed) B. Sign Design (Proposed) C. Sign Information (Existing) D. Site Design Elevations (Proposed and Existing) E. Proposed Color Board F. Images of Property and Surrounding Context 3223 Arapahoe Avenue, Suite 220 (303) 443-5355 Boulder, Colorado 80303 rvparchitecture.com March 28, 2017 Sign Program Review – Burger King Nottingham Station, 15 Hurd Lane Below is a summary of all signs. These include both the existing to remain and the new proposed ones. The table included on the site plan shows a comparison of the current ones and the proposed ones. South Elevation (91 lineal feet of frontage) 57.07 SF TOTAL FOR SOUTH ELEVATION ‘Flame Grilling Since 1954’ Building Sign. Sign to be mounted on brushed aluminum canopy which is mounted on the building. 3” deep aluminum channel letters with white face and natural aluminum sides. No lighting. Total size is 29.98 s.f. Sign is designated ‘A’ on plans. ‘Taste Is King’ Building Sign. Sign to be mounted directly on building. ½” aluminum letters with brushed aluminum face and clear coat finish. No lighting. Total size is 7.47 s.f. Sign is designated ‘B’ on plans. ‘Burger King’ 60” Diameter Circular Building Sign. Sign to be mounted directly on building. 9” deep aluminum sign with clear face. Face to have yellow, blue, and red logo accents. Sign is internally lit with white LED’s. Total size is 19.62 s.f. Sign is designated ‘C’ on plans. West Elevation (41 lineal feet of frontage) 28.26 S.F. TOTAL FOR WEST ELEVATION ‘Burger King’ 72” Diameter Circular Building Sign. Sign to be mounted directly on building. 9” deep aluminum sign with clear face. Face to have yellow, blue, and red logo accents. Sign is internally lit with white LED’s. Total size is 28.26 s.f. Sign is designated ‘D’ on plans. North Elevation (91 lineal feet of frontage) 22.4 S.F. TOTAL FOR NORTH ELEVATION Existing ‘Burger King’ Building Sign. Sign is channel letters with white face and is mounted on the mansard roof. No lighting. Size is 22.4 s.f. Sign is designated ‘#7’ on plans. No signs on east elevation (41 lineal feet of frontage) Site Signs 1 existing 16 s.f. monument sign, 1 existing 36 s.f. monument sign and 2 existing menu boards are to remain. 1 existing directional sign (one way/thank you) is to be refaced with no change in size. 1 new clearance sign is being installed. The sign face is 4 s.f. and mounted 9’-‘6” above ground on a 10” aluminum post. It will replace an existing clearance “banner” on the north side. Exhibit A Sign Information BK Remodel 15 East Hurd LaneColoradoAvon, Exhibit B Sign Design BK Remodel15 East Hurd LaneColoradoAvon, SIGN PROGRAMDETAILS SIGN 'A'SHEET 3 OF 11 FHSCVISUAL COMMUNICATIONS7FIONA PAULKRISTAL SEDLAKJC ROBERGESTORE # 99100015 HURD LANEAVON, CO 8162023-41935-1023-41935-10.2.23.1723BK1060CS.20BK1060CS.20SIGN PROGRAMDETAILS - SIGN 'B'SHEET 4 OF 11 FHSCVISUAL COMMUNICATIONS5FIONA PAULKRISTAL SEDLAKJC ROBERGESTORE # 99100015 HURD LANEAVON, CO 8162023-41935-1023-41935-10.2.23.1723½”½” ALUM SPACERS1/4” TAPPEDSTUDS TO BACKOF LETTER1/4” BRUSHEDALUM PLATEW/ CLEARCOAT FINISHNOTE:MINIMUM (4) STUDSPER LETTER(TYPICAL INSTALLATION)SCALE: 1-1/2” = 1’-0”SIDE VIEWFRONT LETTER ELEVATION “TASTE IS KING”SCOPE OF WORK:.250 ALUM PLATE (BRUSHED) ROUTED OUT LETTERSTO BE DRILLED & TAPPED ON THE BACK FOR STUDMOUNT OFF THE WALL W/ 1/2” SPACERS.ALL TO BE CLEAR COATED.(FONT: BLOCK BERTHOLD CONDENSED)( 1 ) ONE REQUIREDSCALE: 1” = 1’-0”BK4022FC.TIKBK4022FC.TIK1'-0"7'-1"0'-1"0'-3 3/4"7’-5 3/4”NOTE: REGISTER MARK TO BE USED IN U.S.A.ALL OTHER COUNTRIES TO RECEIVE THE ( SM ) MARKSQ. FT. TOTAL: 7.47BSIGN PROGRAMDETAILS SIGN 'B'SHEET 5 OF 11 BK Remodel15 East Hurd LaneColoradoAvon, FHSCVISUAL COMMUNICATIONS10FIONA PAULKRISTAL SEDLAKJC ROBERGESTORE # 99100015 HURD LANEAVON, CO 8162023-41935-1023-41935-10.2.23.1723BK1072CS.20BK1072CS.20SIGN PROGRAMDETAILS SIGN 'D'SHEET 7 OF 11 FHSCVISUAL COMMUNICATIONS17FIONA PAULKRISTAL SEDLAKJC ROBERGESTORE # 99100015 HURD LANEAVON, CO 8162023-41935-1023-41935-10.2.23.1723NOTE: UPON CUSTOMER ACCEPTANCE, FEDERAL HEATHENGINEERING DEPT. WILL PROVIDE, FABRICATION DRAWINGSAND ENGINEERED SEAL DRAWINGS IF REQUIRED.“THIS DRAWING IS FOR PRESENTATION ONLY”COLOR REFERENCE:PAINTED BLACKPOLYURETHANE SATIN FINISHPAINTED: BRUSHED ALUMINUM3M# 180C- OPAQUE10 WHITE.RED VINYL-3M # 680CR72 RUBY REDor PAINT TO MATCH PMS 187-C RED SATIN FINISHTOP VIEW4” SQ.4” SQ.9”12”10”8’-0”6” X 4” ALUMSQUARE TUBE2 FONT:½"PRO BLOCK CONDENSEDAPPLIED 3M WHITEVINYL LETTERING2 FONT:½"BLOCK PRO CONDENSEDAPPLIED WHITEVINYL LETTERINGFLAT .063 ALUM FACE PANELS(NOT TO BE PAINTED)EACH SIDE OF POLE COVERPAINTED: TO MATCH PMS 187-CRED GLOSSREDPAINTED: 187-C RED GLOSS W/ WHITE3M # 180C-10 OPAQUE WHITE VINYLPAINTED: 187-C RED SATIN FINISH W/ WHITE3M # 180C-10 OPAQUE WHITE VINYLCORRUGATED FACE PANELSFRONT & BACK OF POLE COVER.ZINCALUME CORRUGATED PANELSW/KYNAR PRE FINISHED BLACK30 YR WARRANTY**** MUST ROTATE****“GRAVITY RETURN”MOUNTING BRACKET8’-0”10” X 10” POLE COVER6” SQUARE TUBE STEEL.250 WALL19.61 WT./FT.10”6”6”2-7/8”NOTE: FOUNDATION FOR THISCLEARANCE BAR TO BE ANCHORBOLT (T.B.D.)NOTE: FOUNDATIONFOR THIS CLEARANCEBAR TO BE ANCHORBOLT (T.B.D.)FRONT VIEW - TECHNICAL SUPPORTSCALE: 1/2” to 1’-0”FRONT VIEW - S-10.1A CLEARANCE BARSCALE: 1/2” to 1’-0”SIDE VIEW - S-10.1A CLEARANCE BARSCALE: 1/2” to 1’-0”9’-0” CLEARANCEOR LOWEST POINT@DRIVE-THRU AREA9’-0” CLEARANCEOR LOWEST POINT@DRIVE-THRU AREANOTE: FOUNDATION FOR THISCLEARANCE BAR TO BE ANCHORBOLT (T.B.D.)BK PART# BK9009.FM.20CLSHIP ONE (1) EXTRA COPY OF WHITE VINYL “THE EASIEST GAME OF LIMBO EVER.” W/ FOOTAGEIN CRATE, AS MAY BE REQUIRED TO BE ON OPPOSITE SIDE5’-10” COPY +-I( 1 ) ONE REQUIREDSIGN PROGRAMDETAILS SIGN 'I'SHEET 8 OF 11 BK Remodel15 East Hurd LaneColoradoAvon, BK Remodel15 East Hurd LaneColoradoAvon, UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIESULINC.LISTED ELECTRIC SIGN ®® This sign is intended to be installed in accordance with the requirements of Article 600 of the National Electric Code and/or other applicable local codes. This includes proper grounding and bonding of the sign. FRONT ELEVATION PLAN VIEW SIDE ELEVATION SCALE: 1"=1'-0"SCALE: 1"=1'-0"1'-0 "2’-6"3'-0"3 5/8"3’-6”1'-6 ½"3.24 SQ. FT. 7 " EG-13A SIDE 1 CAP TO BE PIGMENTED .177 SOLAR GRADE POLYCARBONATE EG-13A SIDE 2 (EXAMPLE) WHITE PMS 187 BLACK VINYL EG-13B EG-13C EG-13D FONT -ARIAL COND BOLD 6"4" PG24 S-13 - R7 20/20 S-13 Directional Illuminated Double Face with LED D/F DIRECTIONAL: CABINET: TO BE FABRICATED FROM .080 ALUMINUM W/ INTERNAL BRACING & RETAINERS NOTE TOP OF CABINET ILLUMINATE - TO BE .177" PIGMENTED RED SOLAR GRADE POLYCARBONATE HEAT STRIP BENT AND CAPPED ILLUMINATION: BY LED GRID MOUNTED TO CLEAR SOLAR GRADE POLYCARBONATE PANEL. REQ'D POWER SOURCE CONTAINED WITHIN. ALL ELECTRIC COMPONENTS AND CONNECTION TO BE UL APPROVED FACE TO BE .177” PIGMENTED WHITE SOLAR GRADE POLYCARBONATE W/ BLACK VINYL 1ST SURFACE 3M #3650-12 APPROVED VINYL. SUPPORT & CLADDING: TO BE ALUMINUM TUBE AND .080 ALUMINUM CLADDING DIRECT BURIAL IN CONCRETE. Rev. A - 1/1/2010 page 24 This Drawing/Design illustrated is the Copyrighted Property of Burger King. The production, copying, or use hereof is prohibited without written consent. Any infringement will be subject to legal action. Copyrighted Document R Custom Exterior Signage Systems 1/1/10 BURGER KING File Project Information DateDJSDesign Legal Disclaimer The BURGER KING, BURGER KING Bun Halves and Crescent Logo, HOME OF THE WHOPPER, BK Flaming Cresent logo and HAVE IT YOUR WAY marks all use a "®" in the U.S. only. These and other Burger King Corporation trademarks may not be registered or available in all countries. For trademark updates, please contact Patricia Gonzales in the BKC legal department at 305-378-3855. SIGN PROGRAM DETAILS SIGN 16SHEET 11 OF 11 Exhibit C: Sign Information (existing) BK Remodel 15 East Hurd LaneColoradoAvon, · · · · · · Exhibit D: Site Design Elevations BK Remodel15 East Hurd LaneColoradoAvon, BK Remodel15 East Hurd LaneColoradoAvon, BK Remodel15 East Hurd LaneColoradoAvon, BK Remodel15 East Hurd LaneColoradoAvon, 81CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY INFORMATION OF BURGER KING CORPORATION. TM & © 2015 BURGER KING CORPORATION. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.EXTERIOR ELEMENTSFor materials refer to Finish schedule20/20 GARDEN GRILLEXTERIOR MATERIALS OVERVIEWEF-9G MC-3G EB-1GTR-1GCorner Trim TR-1G DetailEP-2GECT-1GVERSION 3.0 OCTOBER 2016 Exhibit E: Color Board Image of Burger King from Avon Road. Image of Burger King from Hurd Lane. Image of Nottingham station from Hurd Lane. Exhibit F: Surrounding Context Image from the southwest corner of the property. To: Planning and Zoning Commission From: David McWilliams, Town Planner Meeting Date: April 4, 2017 File: CPA17001 Topic: PUBLIC HEARING on Comprehensive Plan Amendment INTRODUCTION The Avon Town Council prioritized the update of the Comprehensive Plan in the 2017-18 Strategic Plan, originally approved in the summer of 2016. A series of Work Sessions have been conducted with PZC, beginning in September, 2016. In total, 10 work sessions have been conducted, resulting in the final draft for consideration. Last updated in 2008, the document updates include: More legible wording and formatting New information on completed projects Updated Housing Section Current best practices Observed strategic direction Updated Demographics The question, “Does this merit inclusion in the Comprehensive Plan?” was asked for every change. Staff presented redlined versions of the original document to demonstrate the changes between the original and the proposed final draft. The PZC then guided the process based on those proposals. GENERAL GUIDE TO THE UPDATE Generally, staff was given direction to use more active language and improve the current context. Effort to diminish prescriptive language (from “require” to “encourage,” for example) was taken to maintain the approach generally found in Comprehensive Plans. Sections were eliminated due to their lack of relevance to the overall vision this document seeks to espouse. For example, the Existing/ Approved uses section was removed, as the Comprehensive Plan was not considered the right venue for this information. The Context of the Opportunities and Constraints section was updated with new information on development and improvements within Town. Staff was cognizant of the input from various stakeholder groups during the original formation of the Comprehensive Plan, and attempted to carry through the original intent within the updated language. In some instances, the intent necessarily changed due to evident changes in known best practices and Town strategy. A good example comes from Policy C.1.5, which originally stated: “Where no District Master Plan has been prepared, flexible zoning such as Planned Unit Development should be considered as an alternative to straight zoning if it would allow a more effective development pattern. However, such flexible zoning will only be allowed where it provides a benefit to the community, is consistent with this comprehensive plan, and is compatible with surrounding development. Variations from standard zoning may be permitted only as needed to achieve a clearly demonstrated community benefit.” Staff and Town Council have sought to eliminate PUDs to achieve clarity in the application, development, and administration processes of land use. The new language turned to: “Encourage developers to rezone properties from PUD to zone districts, especially in the Town Center.” The order of the Policies within any Goal changed to reflect the level of Town involvement and improve readability. In parentheses is an example of the policy type and language that would fit within that section. Plan Concept (things Town does, like implement or assess) Development Rule (things the Town wants to influence, like encourage or promote) Partnership (groups Town, like work with or participate in) Area (Town Center, Wildridge) Type of Place (near schools, parks, etc.) Thing (Nottingham Park, railroad) District Planning Principles Staff eliminated the original wording of the three sub-sections of Town Districts. Originally distinguished as High, Medium, and Low Priorities, these areas are not less or more important to the Town. Wording across sections was unified to create more legibility. Many of the original Districts had similar Principles expressed in slightly different ways. The wording was expanded and also included in more Districts. For example, “Extend Town Center urban design principles to provide consistency between districts,” became a common element in Districts that have similarly zoned densities as Town Center. Within the District Planning Principles section, certain districts were combined due to an abundance of overlapping principles. All districts that relate directly to the Eagle River (3, 20, 27) were combined, as well as 7, 8, 9, 10, representing the Village at Avon districts, and 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, as the open space districts. Maps The map found on page 69 of the currently adopted Comprehensive Plan represents the entirety of Avon’s Planning Districts. All districts are proposed to keep the same boundaries, with the exception of #26 and #15. District #15 includes a Town-owned parcel to be included in #26. New individual District maps were created and updated to reflect the current conditions and principles. APPLICATION PROCESS The Planning and Zoning Commission (“PZC”) will review the Application and conduct a public hearing on April 4, 2017. After conducting a public hearing, PZC will forward a recommendation to Town Council. Subsequently, final action is taken on the applications by Town Council after conducting public hearings and approval by Ordinance. Council is tentatively scheduled for an April 11, 2017 review of the document with 1st Reading. PZC members are encouraged to attend the review and provide additional context for the changes. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT CRITERIA The review procedures for this application are governed by the Development Code. According to the AMC §7.16.030(e), Review Criteria, the following criteria must be considered prior to formulating a recommendation to the Avon Town Council: (1) The surrounding area is compatible with the land use proposed in the plan amendment or the proposed land use provides an essential public benefit and other locations are not feasible or practical; Staff Response: The plan amendment includes the entire Town, and generally does not change the prescribed uses to any piece of land. The language does change certain goals and principles to reflect the changes in current best practices. (2) 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; Staff Response: Transportation networks and infrastructure are not directly impacted with this Comprehensive Plan update. (3) Public services and facilities have adequate current capacity, or planned capacity, to serve the land use proposed in the plan amendment; Staff Response: No changes to public services or facilities are warranted with the plan amendment. (4) The proposed land use in the plan amendment will result in a better location or form of development for the Town, even if the current plan designation is still considered appropriate; Staff Response: The document’s improved legibility and order of information will make it easier to use during any process where its use is required or informative. (5) 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; Staff Response: The consequences of including completed projects and superfluous wording in a visioning document make it hard to pinpoint the relevant information from the plan. The key elements of the Comprehensive Plan, as updated, constitute a more uniform document with fewer unnecessary or misleading pieces of information (6) The proposed plan amendment will promote the purposes stated in this Development Code; and, Staff Response: The updated Comprehensive Plan strengthens the purposes stated in the Development Code by more clearly defining goals, policies, and district planning practices. The current context allows for completed goals and policies to be fortified, and a new focus on parts of the vision that have not happened yet. (7) The proposed plan amendment will promote the health, safety or welfare of the Avon Community and will be consistent with the general goals and policies of the Avon Comprehensive Plan. Staff Response: The goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan, updated with this application, are written with the health, safety, and welfare of the Avon Community as the foremost concern. The amendment will clearly illustrate the direction the Town is moving in, and steps to get there, so that stakeholders, citizens, staff, and elected officials will have a better understanding of beneficial investments of time and money. RECOMMENDED MOTION: “I move to approve recommendation of Resolution 17-01, recommending that the Avon Town Council approve Case #CPA17001, an application to amend and update the Avon Comprehensive Plan.” ATTACHMENTS: Resolution 17-01 Avon Comprehensive Plan, dated April, 2017 Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan April, 2017 Introduction Purpose of the Plan The following principal project goals guided the development of this Comprehensive Plan: Avon’s History and Current Context Avon’s Vision What Avon Values Avon strives to: Achieving the Vision Land Use and Community Framework Opportunities and Constraints Opportunities: Constraints: Future Land Use Plan Community Framework Map The application of the Community Framework Plan is fourfold: Built Form Diagram The Diagram will serve to identify: Goals and Policies A. Built Form Goal A.1: Promote a compact community form. Goal A.2: Maintain a distinct physical and visual separation between Avon and its surrounding communities that preserves the natural beauty of the surrounding mountains and the Eagle River valley. Goal A.3: Ensure that annexations provide an overall benefit to the community and are in conformance with this plan’s goals and policies. B. Land Uses Goal B.1: Provide a balance of land uses that offers a range of housing options, diverse commercial and employment opportunities, inviting guest accommodations, and high quality civic and recreational facilities, working in concert to strengthen Avon’s identity as both a year-round residential community and as a commercial, tourism and economic center. Goal B.2: Ensure that Avon continues to develop as a community of safe, interactive, and cohesive neighborhoods that contribute to the Town’s overall character and image. Goal B.3: Use mixed-use development to create a more balanced, sustainable system of land uses. Goal B.4: Encourage commercial development that enhances Avon’s overall economic health, contributes to the community’s image and character, and provides residents and visitors with increased choices and services. Goal B.5: Encourage revitalization of existing light industrial and manufacturing uses. C. Community Character Goal C.1: Ensure that development is compatible with existing and planned adjacent development and contributes to Avon’s community image and character. Goal C.2: Create community gateways and streetscapes that reflect and strengthen Avon’s unique community character and image. Goal C.3: Enhance existing cultural and heritage facilities, events, and programs that strengthen Avon’s community character and image. D. Economic Development Goal D.1: Ensure that there is a positive environment for small businesses. Goal D.2: Promote high quality Town investments. Goal D.3: Increase the number of visitors to Avon by enhancing the year-round mountain resort community. E. Housing Goal F.1: Achieve a diverse range of housing densities, styles, and types, including rental and for sale, to serve all segments of the population. Goal F.2: Coordinate with neighboring communities to provide an attainable housing program that incorporates both rental and ownership opportunities, affordable for local working families. F. Multimodal Transportation & Parking Goal F.1: Create an integrated multi-modal transportation system that minimizes dependence on automobile travel within the Town by making it easier and more inviting to use transit, walk, ride bicycles, and utilize other non-motorized vehicles. Goal F.2: Maintain and improve transit connections between Avon and Beaver Creek Village. Goal F.3: Encourage a “park once/shop many” environment. G. Environment Goal G.1: Protect Avon’s unique natural setting and its open spaces. Goal G.2: Identify and mitigate potential environmental hazards to promote public health, safety, and welfare. Goal G.3: Discourage air, water, light, and noise pollution. Goal G.4: Conserve environmental resources. H. Parks, Recreation, Trails, & Open Space Goal H.1: Provide an exceptional system of parks, trails, and recreational programs to serve the year-round needs of area residents and visitors. Goal H.2: Coordinate and collaborate with surrounding jurisdictions and agencies to develop recreational opportunities. I. Public Services, Facilities, Utilities, and Government Goal I.2: Ensure cost effective provision and development of public facilities and services. Goal I.3: Encourage the broad participation of citizens in planning efforts and decision-making. J. Regional Coordination Goal J.1: Collaborate with other agencies to implement this plan and to ensure Avon’s needs and goals are being met. Implementation Matrix District Planning Principles District 1: West Town Center District Planning Principles: District 2: East Town Center District Planning Principles: Districts 3, 20, and 27: The Riverfront Districts Planning Principles: District 4: Avon Road Corridor Planning Principles: District 5: Nottingham Park District Planning Principles: District 6: U.S. Highway 6 Gateway Corridor Planning Principles: District 7, 8, 9, & 10: Village at Avon Districts Planning Principles: District 11: Metcalf Road District Planning Principles: District 12: Railroad Corridor Planning Principles: District 13: Nottingham Road Commercial District Planning Principles: Districts 14, 15, 16, 17, & 18: Open Space Planning Principles: District 19: West Residential District Planning Principles: District 21: Nottingham Park Residential District Planning Principles: District 22: Nottingham Road District Planning Principles: District 23: I-70 Gateway Planning Principles: District 24: Wildridge Residential District Planning Principles: District 25: Mountain Star Residential District Planning Principles: District 26: Swift Gulch District Planning Principles: District 28: Village at Avon Northern Residential District Planning Principles: TOWN OF AVON ECONOMIC AND DEMOGRAPHIC APPENDIX Population and Household Trends Table 1 Population and Household Change Table 2 Average Household Size Graph 1 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% Avon Eagle Edwards Gypsum Minturn Red Cliff Vail Eagle County Housing Costs as a Percentage of Household Income Monthly cost >30% of household income Gross rent >30% of household income Graph 2 Population Characteristics Graph 3 $0 $500 $1,000 $1,500 $2,000 $2,500 Avon Eagle Edwards Gypsum Minturn Red Cliff Vail Eagle County Median Monthly Morgage Cost and Gross Rent Median monthly mortgage cost Median gross rent 0% 2% 4% 6% 8% 10% 12% 14%Population Distribution by Age Avon Eagle County Graph 4 Wealth and Income 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0-4 yrs. 5-9 yrs. 10-14… 15-19… 20-24… 25-29… 30-34… 35-39… 40-44… 45-49… 50-54… 55-59… 60-64… 65-69… 70-74… 75-79… 80-84… 85+ yrs. Avon Gender Distribution by Age Males(%)Females(%) Graph 5 Graph 6 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% Less than $10,000 $10,000 to $14,999 $15,000 to $24,999 $25,000 to $34,999 $35,000 to $49,999 $50,000 to $74,999 $75,000 to $99,999 $100,000 to $149,999 $150,000 to $199,999 $200,000 or more Income Distribution Avon Eagle County 0% 2% 4% 6% 8% 10% 12% 14% 16% 18% 20% Avon Basalt Eagle Edwards Gypsum Minturn Red Cliff Vail Eagle County Poverty Levels People Below Poverty Families below poverty Graph 7 Housing and Residential Construction Numbers from 2010 to 2016 show an overall upward trend in activity, as expected with the recovery since the recession. This is reflective of the nation’s sustained economic recovery, and continued investment in residential and commercial projects. Notable spikes in commercial valuation represent the Wyndham project (2013), and the Nexcore Medical Office (2015). Table 3 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% Hispanic or Latino (of any race) Not Hispanic or Latino White alone Black or African American alone Avon Ethnicity and Race, 2015 Avon Housing Tenure and Occupancy Graph 8 Graph 9 0 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000 5,000 6,000 7,000 8,000 Avon Basalt Eagle Gypsum Minturn Red Cliff Vail Total Housing Units and their Use Occupied Houses Houses Used as a Vacation Home 32% 23% 45% Housing Types Renter Occupied Units Owner Occupied Units Vacant Units Employment Trends Graph 10 0.0% 5.0% 10.0% 15.0% 20.0% 25.0% 30.0% Avon Eagle County Table 4 Graph 11 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% High school graduate Associates degree Bachelor's degree Graduate or professional Educational Attainment in Avon Avon Eagle County 1 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Agenda Tuesday, March 07, 2017 I. Call to Order – 5:00pm II. Roll Call Commissioners Barnes and Howell were absent, all others were present. III. Additions & Amendments to the Agenda File: MNR16035 Legal Description: Lot A, Avon Center Subdivision Applicant: Chris Stryker Summary: Case #MNR16035 was modified after the applicant was given direction from the Avon Center HOA. The changes resulted in the replacement of the sled mounted antennas on the east side with a screened antenna array, similar to the one already proposed. Action: Commissioner Hardy motioned to approve the application with the following Findings and Conditions: Findings: 1. The proposed modification, presented as plan set “3/20/2017”, was reviewed pursuant to §7.16.080(f), Development Plan, and §7.16.090(f), Design Review. 2. The proposal represents an acceptable installation location of the antennas with minimal visual impact. Condition: 1. The installed arrays will be painted to match the color of the walls behind the antennas. Commissioner Golembiewski seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously. IV. Conflicts of Interest No conflicts of interest were disclosed. V. Sign Program Amendment and Minor Development Application- 15 Hurd Lane File: SGN17001 and MNR17004 Legal Description: Lot 1/2, Nottingham Station Subdivision Applicant: Robin Oldershaw Summary: Proposed Sign Program Amendment and exterior modifications for Burger King. Action: Commissioner Bonidy motioned to Table the meeting pending clarification on elevations, sign design, and parapet design. Commissioner Hardy seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously. VI. Major Development Application- 5184 Long Sun Lane – PUBLIC HEARING File: MJR17001 and AEC17001 Legal Description: Lot 56, Block 4, Wildridge Subdivision Applicant: Jeff Manley Summary: Proposal to construct a single family house on a vacant lot in Wildridge. Alternative Equivalent Compliance application to modify roof form and landscaping units. 2 Action: Commissioner Hardy motioned to approve the Alternative Equivalent Compliance with the following findings and conditions: Findings: 1. The proposed application was reviewed pursuant to §7.16.080(f), Development Plan, §7.16.090(f), Design Review, and §7.16.120 Alternative Equivalent Compliance; 2. The proposed roof design and landscape plan achieves the intent of the subject design or development standard to the same or better degree than the subject standard; 3. The proposed roof design and landscape plan achieves the goals and policies of the Avon Comprehensive Plan to the same or better degree than the subject standard; 4. The proposed roof design and landscape plan results in benefits to the community that are equivalent to or better than compliance with the subject standard; and 5. The proposed roof design and landscape plan imposes no greater impacts on adjacent properties than would occur through compliance with the specific requirements of this Title. Conditions: 1. Inclusion of one (1) additional evergreen and ten (10) additional aspens from the proposed landscape plan strikes an appropriate balance on the property; 2. Additional units will be considered near the boulder walls supporting the driveway; 3. Staff will review and approve the modified landscape plan before issuing a building permit. Commissioner Minervini seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously. Action: Commissioner Hardy motioned to approve the Major Development Plan with the following findings: Findings: 1. The proposed application was reviewed pursuant to §7.16.080(f), Development Plan, §7.16.090(f), Design Review; 2. The design meets the development and design standards established in the Avon Development Code; 3. The design relates the development to the character of the surrounding community; 4. The design reflects the long range goals and design criteria of the Avon Comprehensive Plan. VII. Approval of Meeting Minutes March 7, 2017 Meeting Minutes VIII. Staff Updates Staff discussed the process for applying to serve on the PZC. Membership will be decided by council on April 25, 2017. IX. Adjourn The meeting was adjourned at 6:48 pm. Approved this 21st Day of March, 2017 SIGNED: _______________________ Jim Clancy, Chairperson PZC Findings of Fact and Record of Decision: MNR16036 Page 1 of 1 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION FINDINGS OF FACT AND RECORD OF DECISION DATE: April 4, 2017 TYPE OF APPLICATION: Modification to Minor Development Plan FILE NUMBERS: #MNR16035 PROPERTY LOCATION: Lot A, Avon Center Subdivision ADDRESS: 100 West Beaver Creek Boulevard APPLICANT: Chris Stryker OWNER: Avon Center These findings of fact and record of decision is made in accordance with the Avon Development Code (“Development Code”) §7.16.020(f): DECISION: Approved with a 5-0 vote. Findings: 1. The proposed modification, presented as plan set “3/20/2017”, was reviewed pursuant to §7.16.080(f), Development Plan, and §7.16.090(f), Design Review. 2. The proposal represents an acceptable installation location of the antennas with minimal visual impact. Condition: 1. The installed arrays will be painted to match the color of the walls behind the antennas. THESE FINDINGS OF FACT AND RECORD OF DECISION ARE HEREBY APPROVED: BY:______________________________________ DATE: ___________________ PZC Chairperson PZC Findings of Fact and Record of Decision: MNR17001 Page 1 of 2 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION FINDINGS OF FACT AND RECORD OF DECISION DATE: April 4, 2017 TYPE OF APPLICATION: Alternative Equivalency Compliance and Major Development Application FILE NUMBERS: #AEC17001 and #MJR17001 PROPERTY LOCATION: Lot 56, Block 4, Wildridge Subdivision ADDRESS: 5184 Long Sun Lane APPLICANT: Jeff Manley OWNER: Mark Single These findings of fact and record of decision is made in accordance with the Avon Development Code (“Development Code”) §7.16.020(f): #AEC17001 ALTERNATIVE EQUIVALENT COMPLIANCE DECISION: Approved with a 5-0 vote. FINDINGS: 1. The proposed application was reviewed pursuant to §7.16.080(f), Development Plan, §7.16.090(f), Design Review, and §7.16.120 Alternative Equivalent Compliance; 2. The proposed roof design and landscape plan achieves the intent of the subject design or development standard to the same or better degree than the subject standard; 3. The proposed roof design and landscape plan achieves the goals and policies of the Avon Comprehensive Plan to the same or better degree than the subject standard; 4. The proposed roof design and landscape plan results in benefits to the community that are equivalent to or better than compliance with the subject standard; and 5. The proposed roof design and landscape plan imposes no greater impacts on adjacent properties than would occur through compliance with the specific requirements of this Title. CONDITIONS: 1. Inclusion of one (1) additional evergreen and ten (10) additional aspens from the proposed landscape plan strikes an appropriate balance on the property; 2. Additional units will be considered near the boulder walls supporting the driveway; 3. Staff will review and approve the modified landscape plan before issuing a building permit. #MJR17001 MAJOR DEVELOPMENT PLAN DECISION: Approved with a 5-0 vote. FINDINGS: 1. The proposed application was reviewed pursuant to §7.16.080(f), Development Plan, §7.16.090(f), Design Review; 2. The design meets the development and design standards established in the Avon Development Code; 3. The design relates the development to the character of the surrounding community; 4. The design reflects the long range goals and design criteria of the Avon Comprehensive Plan. PZC Findings of Fact and Record of Decision: MNR17001 Page 2 of 2 THESE FINDINGS OF FACT AND RECORD OF DECISION ARE HEREBY APPROVED: BY:______________________________________ DATE: ___________________ PZC Chairperson