PZC Packet 0516171 Agenda posted on Friday, May 12, 2017 at the following public places within the Town of Avon:
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Planning & Zoning Commission
Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, May 16, 2017
One Lake Street
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I. Call to Order – 5:00pm
II. Swearing in of four Commissioners
III. Roll Call
IV. Selection of an Interim PZC chair
V. Additions & Amendments to the Agenda
VI. Conflicts of Interest
VII. Work Session – Landscaping Code Text Amendment
Summary: Staff seeks direction for potential changes to the Landscaping Code, chapter
7.28.050 of the Municipal Code. A representative from the Eagle River Water District
will be joining to share best practice techniques.
VIII. Work Session – Wayfinding Signs
Summary: Staff seeks direction for the second set of wayfinding signs in the Town.
IX. Approval of Meeting Minutes
April 18, 2017 Meeting Minutes
X. Approval of Record of Decision
SRU17001
VAR17001 and MNR17010
XI. Staff Updates
Town owned properties update – Public Meeting June 8 and Survey.
Recent Council Actions
XII. Adjourn
Work Session – Landscape Code
May 16, 2017 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting
Summary
The Avon Town Council 2017-18 Strategic Plan highlights the Landscape code, chapter 7.28.050 of the
AMC, for an update. Specifically, the Strategic Plan, Tier 1 Priority, states:
Amend the Town’s landscape code to more effectively replace vegetation which has been
removed
With the expertise of the UERWA, develop outdoor landscape guidelines/regulations to reduce
water use and off-site impacts, such as fertilizer run-off, which can affect the Eagle River
Assess the Town's public tree stock in the park and in right-of-ways for timely replacement
Proactively ensure trees on public and private property do not host and spread viruses; remove
dead trees with a well-developed landscape program
The purpose of this Work Session is to review the Strategic Plan initiatives, current Landscape Code, and
to further refine the scope of changes, and timeline. Planning staff feels that revegetation rules,
restrictions of outdoor water use, and removing infected trees should be written into the code. Other
aspects will be written as Town policy.
Throughout Town, two departments work with landscaping. The Town’s Public Works Department
generally sees their role as being a positive example for landowners in Town, and strives to be more
efficient and economical while providing attractive layouts and color pallets in public areas. The
Community Development Department oversees individual landscape plans and guides development
applications through the Code.
Below is a list of items for discussion. A representative from the Eagle Valley Water District is scheduled
to attend the work session to clarify best practices and possible steps the Town could take to conserve
water while maintaining Avon’s desired character. Relevant sections from the Landscaping Code are in
brackets behind the topic.
Limit Water Use
Incentivize low water options
o Increased credits for no-water lawns or planting [Table 7.28-7]
o Decreased credits for other types of plantings [Table 7.28-7]
o Include non-living features (sculptures etc.) into landscaping units [Table 7.28-7]
o Extend current maximum irrigated percentage to a maximum square footage area for
large lots [Table 7.28-6]
o Promote drip irrigation where appropriate (by increasing Landscape Units for dripped
trees)
Project type: Code Text Amendment
Location:
Prepared By:
Throughout Town
David McWilliams, Town Planner
o Require that temporary irrigation be only above-ground [7.28.050 (h)(4)(v)]
Discourage large plantings (trees) on utility easements [7.28.050 (d)(8)]
Reference a set of guidelines in recommendations (e.g. highcountrygardens.com)
Require irrigation plans within landscape plans
Require soil amendment (e.g. 4 cubic yards per 1000 square feet) to increase moisture retention
Increase enforcement
o Removal of temporary irrigation [7.28.050 (h)(4)(v)]
o Inspection of installed irrigation
Investigate inclusion of relevant sections of the Irrigation Association’s Model Irrigation
Ordinance – Attached
Replace Vegetation
No Aspen or Cottonwood replacement [7.28.050 (h)(1)(iv)]
“Nuisance trees” required to be replaced at 1:1 instead of 2:1 [7.28.050 (h)(1)(iv)]
Guidelines to replace trees – on website, with links to the department of agriculture or
highcountrygardens.com for homeowners
Clearer AEC guidelines
o Currently homeowners are encouraged to assess Landscape Units when proposing a
replacement plan, should this be codified?
Remove Infected Trees
The Town’s parks and rec department generally sees their role as being a positive example for
landowners in Town, and strives to be more efficient and economical while providing attractive layouts
and color pallets.
New policy to allow the Town remove private trees after: Notice; Delivery of cost estimate; No
response from landowner; send bill to owner
o Sample Tree Policy Code Language Attached. This was developed based off
Breckenridge and Vail codes
Currently the Town contracts with Brush Creek Landscaping on a yearly basis to develop a tree
assessment for diseased and dying trees
Additional Changes
Staff has observed that the parking lot Landscape Units per lineal foot requirement is rarely
achieved, thereby perpetually being an additional burden for applicants [7.28.050 (f)(1)(ii)]
Attachments
A – Current Landscaping Code, Section 7.28.050 of Municipal Code
B – Model Irrigation Ordinance
C – Sample Tree Policy Code Language
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7.28.050 - Landscaping.
(a) Purpose. The purpose of the landscaping standards is to ensure that landscaping in the Town:
(1) Integrates building sites with natural topography and existing vegetation;
(2) Minimizes disturbed areas;
(3) Respects the limitations and best uses of water resources;
(4) Reduces the amount of reflected glare and heat absorbed in and around developments;
(5) Breaks up large expanses of parking lots; and
(6) Preserves residential neighborhoods by lessening the impacts of pote ntially incompatible uses.
(b) Applicability. This landscaping Section shall apply to all new development and redevelopment as
provided in Subsection 7.28.010(b), Applicability. Applicability of the provisions of this Section shall
be as indicated in Table 7.28-6 below.
(c) Required Landscaped Area. Minimum landscaped area and maximum irrigated area for each zoning
district shall be as indicated in Table 7.28-6, below.
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Table 7.28-6
Minimum Landscaped Area and Maximum Irrigated Area by Zoning District
Zoning Districts Minimum Landscaped Area
(% of Gross Lot Size)
Maximum Irrigated Area
(% of Landscaped Area)
NC, MC, TC, IC 20 20
RSF, RL, RM, RH 25 20
P, PF, OLD 0 n/a
_______________________________________
(d) Landscape Buffer. The following regulations apply to properties where a nonresidential district or use
abuts a residential district or use:
(1) A minimum fifteen-foot-wide buffer space shall be provided.
(2) The buffer shall be designed with adequate landscaping or screening to properly separate the
differing uses.
(3) New trees and shrubs shall be evenly spaced at planting.
(4) A solid masonry wall, minimum six (6) feet in height, may be substituted for requ ired shrubs.
(5) Where a natural buffer exists, as determined by the Director, it shall remain undisturbed.
(6) If used in addition to a landscape screen, fences shall have additional evergreen shrubs planted
on the residential side of the fence.
(7) Mechanical equipment, permanent detention and temporary erosion and sedimentation control
basis are prohibited in the buffer area.
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(8) Utility easements should avoid being placed in the long dimension of a buffer yard.
(9) Wherever practical, pedestrian access shall be placed through the buffer yard.
(e) Landscaping Units. Required landscaping is calculated in landscaping units. Landscaping shall be
provided at a minimum of one (1) landscape unit per fifty (50) square feet of landscaped area,
whether irrigated or not. At least twenty-five percent (25%) of all required landscape units shall be
provided as trees. The following table indicates the landscape units awarded for various preserved or
planted landscape materials:
Table 7.28-7
Landscape Units Awarded
Landscape Material
Landscape Units Awarded
Newly
Installed
Existing
Retained
Evergreen tree, > 10 ft. high 8 14
Evergreen tree, > 8—10 ft. high 8 11
Evergreen tree, 6—8 ft. high 6 9
Deciduous tree, > 8" caliper n/a 14
Deciduous tree, > 4—8" caliper n/q 11
Deciduous tree, > 2.5—4" caliper 7 9
Deciduous tree, 1.5—2.5" caliper or multi-stem 4 4
Shrubs, 5-gallon 1 1.2
Shrubs, 3-gallon 0.8 0.9
Shrubs, 1-gallon 0.5 0.6
Perennials/ground cover 1 per 400 sq. ft.
Annual flower bed 1 per 400 sq. ft.
Xeriscaping 1 per 800 sq. ft.
Flower basket support 0.2 per basket
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Earthen berm, minimum 18" high 0.05 per linear foot
Hardscape Material Units Awarded
Split rail fence 0.20 per linear foot
Screening (opaque) fence 0.40 per linear foot
Shredded bark or 3"+ rock mulch such as river rock 1 per 500 sq. ft.
Ornamental pavers 1 per 250 sq. ft.
Landscape boulders, 3' or greater in height 1 per boulder
Seating 0.40 per linear foot
Landscape lighting, sculpture, art, water feature and/or sheltering
structure/landmark As determined by Director
Retained Existing Vegetation Mass Bonus Landscaping Units
Awarded
300 + sq. ft. of native vegetation 10%
300 + sq. ft. with a minimum of 3 deciduous trees (4" caliper or greater), 3
evergreen trees (minimum 6 feet high) or any combination thereof 15%
500 + sq. ft. with a minimum of 5 deciduous trees (4" caliper or greater), 5
evergreen trees (minimum 6 feet high) or any combination thereof 20%
800 + sq. ft. with a minimum of 8 deciduous trees (4" caliper or greater), 8
evergreen trees (minimum 6 feet high) or any combination thereof 25%
(f) Parking Lot Landscaping. The following landscaping requirement s shall be met for all off-street
surface parking lots, except those in the TC district, as provided below.
(1) Parking Lot Perimeter Landscaping:
(i) Perimeter parking lot landscaping a minimum width of six (6) feet shall be required for all
parking lots having more than three (3) spaces where the parking lot is adjacent to a public
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street or a nonretail or industrial use such as a residential area, institutional use (e.g.,
hospital) or office.
(ii) The parking lot perimeter landscaping shall achieve a minimum of one and two -tenths (1.2)
landscape units per lineal foot.
(iii) Where lots are being developed in a mixed-use district, the parking lot perimeter
landscaping requirement may be reduced along an interior lot line, at the discretion of the
Director, provided that interior parking lot landscaping applies to both parking lots.
(2) Internal Landscaping:
(i) Landscape strips shall be installed between the parking rows of every other double row of
parking when parking rows exceed fifty (50) parking spaces.
(ii) Landscape islands shall be installed for every ten (10) parking spaces contained in a
parking row, either within the parking row or at the end of the parking row.
(3) Curbs. Landscaped areas within parking lots or the along perimeter of the property must be
protected from vehicular traffic through the use of continuous concrete curbs. At least one (1)
break per thirty (30) lineal feet of curb is required to allow for runoff inflows into the landscaped
areas.
(4) Internal Landscaping Island Design. The intent of internal landscape islands are to separate
pedestrians from vehicles. Internal landscape islands shall:
(i) Be a minimum of six (6) feet in width.
(ii) Be at least two hundred (200) square feet.
(iii) Be sunken below the level of the parking lot surface to allow for runoff capture.
(iv) Have a minimum of four (4) five-gallon deciduous shrubs and one (1) deciduous tree a
minimum of two and one-half (2.5) inch caliper per two hundred (200) square feet.
(v) Incorporate perennials and grasses for seasonal color.
(vi) Contain a minimum of fifty percent (50%) living landscaping material, with a maximum of
fifty percent (50%) nonliving landscaping material. Approved sidewalks are not counted
toward the nonliving landscape material percentage.
(5) Internal Landscaping Strip Design. The intent of internal landscape strips are to separate
pedestrians from vehicles. Internal landscape strips shall:
(i) Be a minimum of ten (10) feet in width and shall extend the length of the parking row.
(ii) Include a four-foot-wide sidewalk and a six-foot-wide planting strip.
(iii) Meet planting requirements for interior landscape islands, as outlined above.
(6) Parking Lot Landscaping in the TC District. Any boundary of a surface parking lot in the TC
district that abuts a public street or alley or lot used for detached residential dwellings shall be
landscaped according to this Subsection.
(i) For corner-lot buildings with side-yard parking, the boundary between the parking lot and
the street-facing side property line shall be landscaped or screened adjacent to the right -of-
way according to one (1) of the following options:
(A) A minimum four-foot-wide planting strip containing a low, continuous hedge a
minimum of thirty (30) inches tall at maturation consisting of a double row of
evergreen shrubs planted a minimum of three (3) feet on-center in a triangular pattern;
or
(B) A minimum two-foot-wide planting strip containing an ornamental metal fence or
masonry wall, with a minimum height of three and one -half (3.5) feet and a maximum
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height of four (4) feet, combined with a single row of shrubs planted a minimum of
three (3) feet on-center.
(ii) For all other parking lot boundaries, the boundary shall be landscaped or screened
according to one (1) of the following options:
(A) A minimum two-foot-wide planting strip containing a single row of shrubs planted a
minimum of three (3) feet on-center combined with a minimum three-foot-high
ornamental metal fence or masonry wall of materials compatible with the primary
structure. In the place of shrubs, deciduous shade trees may be planted a minimum of
ten (10) feet on-center along the common boundary line; or
(B) A minimum four (4) foot wide planting strip containing a low, continuous hedge a
minimum of thirty (30) inches tall at installation consisting of a double row of
evergreen shrubs planted a minimum of three (3) feet on-center in a triangular pattern.
(iii) As applicable, landscaping materials shall be planted on the side of the fence/wall closest
to the street, alley or residential property.
(iv) The interior landscaping requirements of Subsection 7.28.050(f), Parking Lot Landscaping,
shall apply to all parking areas that meet the applicability standards of that Section.
(g) Sight Distance Triangle. A sight distance triangle within the off -street parking area must be
established at street intersections by maintaining a maximum height for shrubs and ground cover of
thirty (30) inches as measured from the driveway surface. No obstructions are permitted in the sight
distance triangle, including tree branches that must be trimmed within eight (8) feet of the ground. All
applicable sight distance requirements must be met for parking lot internal circulation and access
points to the public right-of-way.
(h) Landscaping Standards. All landscaping elements, including but not limited to planters, retaining
walls and berms, must be specifically approved and shall conform to the following standards:
(1) Preservation of Existing Vegetation. Landscaping plans should be designed to preserve and
protect existing native vegetation and mature trees. Bonus landscape credit shall be awarded
for preserved vegetation as indicated in Table 7.28-7, Landscape Units Awarded, above, where
the Director accepts the existing vegetation as being in good health and meets the intent of the
landscaping requirements of this Chapter.
(i) No trees or vegetation shall be removed except as specifically allowed in this Section.
(ii) On any lot in the RL, RD and RM zoning districts that has an area greater than one-half
(½) acre, no trees or vegetation except for noxious, non-native vegetation shall be
removed outside the designated site disturbance envelope.
(iii) All native landscaping shall be kept in its native state.
(iv) Significant trees and vegetation that are removed from a development site shall be
replaced as set forth in this Section.
(A) Significant Trees. Significant trees, as defined by this Section, shall be preserved to
the maximum extent feasible.
(1) A significant tree means a tree of at least eighteen (18) inches in diameter for a
deciduous tree and twelve (12) inches for evergreens, measured at a height of
fifty-four (54) inches above the ground.
(2) When a significant tree is removed from either inside or outside the designated
building envelope, the developer shall replace such tree on the lot, either inside
or outside the building envelope, with a minimum of two (2) trees a min imum
height of eight (8) feet or a minimum caliper of two and one-half (2.5) inches.
(3) Replacement trees shall be maintained through an establishment period of at
least three (3) years, except that single-family and duplex dwellings shall have an
applicable establishment period of one (1) year. The developer shall post a bond
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guaranteeing the survival and health of all replacement trees during the
establishment period.
(4) It is the responsibility of the property owner to preserve and maintain any
established significant tree.
(B) Non-significant Trees. Preservation of non-significant trees of a protected species with
dimensions equal to or greater than the minimum dimensions required for new
landscaping trees is encouraged.
(C) Protective Fencing During Construction. All vegetation, significant trees and trees
intended for use as credit towards the landscaping and tree protection standards of
this Development Code shall be fenced in accordance with this Subsection before
grading or other land-disturbing activity begins. The Director shall consider existing
site conditions in determining the exact location of any tree protection fencing.
(1) Type of Fencing. The developer shall erect a plastic mesh fence, straw bale or
equivalent method of fencing at the perimeter of the designated building
envelope and a minimum of four (4) feet in height at the drip line around each
tree or group of trees within the building envelope to prevent the placement of
debris or fill on vegetation to be preserved or within the drip line of any tree.
(2) Inspection. All tree and vegetation protection measures shall be inspected and
approved by the Director prior to start of any land disturbing activities. Failure to
have protection measures inspected prior to the commencement of construction
is a violation of this Development Code.
(2) Allowed Plant Materials. Proposed materials must be specified on development plans. A list of
permissible plant species that are compatible with various climate zones found in the Town and
that promote water conservation shall be adopted by the Planning and Zoning Commission and
may be amended from time to time. Materials not on the list may be approved if the Director
determines that they are equally or more suitable for local soil conditions, cl imate and water
conservation goals and would provide the same or better level of visual benefits and have
desire growth habits. No noxious weeds, as defined by Chapter 8.36, are permitted for use in
the Town.
(3) Noxious Vegetation. The identification and removal of noxious, non-native vegetation is required
and shall be in compliance with Chapter 8.36.
(4) Irrigation and Watering Requirements:
(i) All required landscaping shall be irrigated pursuant to Table 7.28-6, Minimum Landscaped
Area and Maximum Irrigated Area by Zoning District. The landscaping site plan must
identify the area of approximate installation of an automatic irrigation system, its
maintenance and intended uses. All landscape plans must note and delineate all irrigated
and sod areas.
(ii) The following table shall be provided on all landscape plans:
Landscape Area Provided % of Lot/ Square Footage
Total irrigated area % of landscaped area/ square footage
Spray area % of irrigated area/ square footage
Drip area % of irrigated area/ square footage
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(iii) All irrigation shall be subject to the watering schedule as imposed by the Eagle River Water
and Sanitation District (ERWSD).
(iv) A rain sensor shall be installed with each new irrigation system.
(v) Temporary sprinkler irrigation may be used to re-establish vegetation on otherwise non-
irrigated portions of the landscaped areas; however, such temporary systems must be
removed upon sufficient vegetation establishment as determined by the Director, which
shall not exceed one (1) year for ground cover, two (2) years for shrubs or three (3) years
for trees.
(5) Revegetation Required:
(i) All disturbed areas must be adequately reseeded and restored on all projects. A
revegetation bond, satisfactory to the Director, must be furnished as a condition of
certificate of occupancy and shall remain in full force and effect until the landscaping plan
is completed, vegetation is sufficiently established and structural best management
practices (BMPs), such as silt fence and straw bales, are removed from the site.
(ii) In all disturbed areas, soil must be prepared with tilling and the addition of decomposed
organic matter such as, but not limited to, compost, composted horse manure or
composted chopped straw or hay. Straw tackifier or matting on steep slopes is required to
prevent soil erosion. The addition of decomposed organic matter is also required prior to
turf installation.
(6) Guarantee of Installation. Required landscape improvements shall be installed prior to issuance
of a certificate of occupancy for all structures. If weather conditions prevent installation, the
property owner shall post a financial guarantee for the improvements. The guarantee shall be
released upon completion and acceptance of the installation of the landscape improv ements.
(7) Maintenance. All landscape improvements shall be maintained and replaced by the property
owner as necessary. All property owners shall be responsible for maintenance of landscape
improvements within the public ROW between the back of curb or street pavements and the
adjacent property.
(Ord. 10-14 §3)
Work Session – Wayfinding Signs
May 16, 2017 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting
Introduction
In June, 2016, Planning and Zoning Commission gave design guidance for the Town’s
wayfinding signs. Installed in 11 locations in the Town Center, their reception has been very
positive. Now, staff seeks to implement a second round of installations. While the initial plans
had 20 install locations, the first 11 were installed deliberately in the most high priority locations.
With lessons learned in the process, the goal is to finish the relevant signs within Town Center
and to install signs at important locations outside of the Town Center. Not all of the original
locations are to be installed due to their locations being within construction areas (Beaver Creek
Boulevard), or being in pedestrian – unfriendly areas where signs would be relevant only after
other major changes. The original 20 locations had a narrow set of signs to display (gondola,
rec center, etc.) and the new proposed signs require broader language due to their locations.
Staff is presenting a map of potential locations for guidance from the PZC. The numbered
locations correspond to the original Town Center implementation plan from 2016 and the
lettered locations represent staff’s attempt at providing signs in other strategic locations. The
dots represent currently installed locations.
Complementing the map is a spreadsheet showing what signs will be attached to the locations.
Staff is asking for general thoughts about the rollout, sign locations, and sign content. With this,
staff is expecting a second installation during the summer of 2017.
Attachments
-Existing/Proposed Sign Locations
-Sign Content
Signs
Sign Location N S E W Priority
1
Start of Path
near I 70 Slip
lane Urgent Care
W. Avon
Preserve L
3
SE corner of
BCB / Avon
road
roundabout Groceries
Nottingham
park, Main
Street Mall M
5
Corner of
Benchmark
and BC Place
Transit Center,
Nottingham
Park Groceries M
16
Corner of
Lake and
Gondola,
Transit Center,
Nottingham
Park M
Project type: Sign Design
Location:
Prepared By:
Varies throughout Town
David McWilliams, Town Planner
Mikaela Main Street
Mall, Library
18
Comfort Inn
bus stop
Groceries,
Transit Center
Nottingham
Park, Main
Street Mall L
21
Between
Sheridan and
Avon Center
Transit Center,
Main Street
Mall Groceries
Nottingham
park
A
Corner of
Nottingham
and Metcalf Wildridge
Town Center,
Urgent Care, WAP H
B
Near
Bathrooms at
path split Pavilion?
Bathrooms,
MSM m
C
Lot 16 Path in
Park
Town Center,
Urgent Care,
Bathrooms EVT m
D
Near
Northside
Crosswalk
Walking Mtns,
USFS Trailhead
Town Center,
Groceries WAP h
E
Stonebridge
and 6 Eagle-Vail
Town Center,
Beaver Creek, m
F
Front of
Agave
Nottingham
Park, Avon
Elementary,
EVT m
G
Near Bridge,
EVT
Nottingham
Park
Avon Town
Center Edwards m
H N of Bus stop EVT
Nottingham
park, Transit
Center m
I
BCB and
Nottingham
Path EVT
Nottingham
park m
J
Corner of
trails
USFS trailhead,
Walking
Mountains Town Center WAP m
K
X-walk to
Nottingham
Park Bathrooms
Gondola,
Transit Center Library m
11 Installed Library
14 Installed Library
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Planning & Zoning Commission
Meeting Minutes for Tuesday, April 18, 2017
I. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 5:05 p.m.
II. Roll Call
All Commissioners were present.
III. Additions & Amendments to the Agenda
There were no amendments to the agenda.
IV. Conflicts of Interest
There were no conflicts divulged.
V. Special Review Use –331 Metcalf Road PUBLIC HEARING
File: SRU17001
Legal Description: Lot 16/17, Block 1 Benchmark at Beaver Creek
Applicant: Anastasia Kunkel
Summary: Proposal to allow a small used car dealership in the Avon Business Center.
Public Comments: Rick Geddes made comments and raised concern with parking.
Action: Commissioner Hardy moved to approve, citing the following findings and conditions:
FINDINGS:
1) The Application was reviewed in accordance with Sec. 7.16.100 Special Review Use and determined to
be eligible for consideration with the applicable review criteria.
2) The proposed use has a negligible impact to adjacent or on-site uses.
3) The proposed use is compatible with adjacent uses in terms of scale, size and scope.
CONDITIONS:
1) The Applicant shall ensure the availability of at least one (1) customer parking space at all times.
2) Permit is valid for three (3) years, subject to re-review not later than December 1, 2018 with a report
by Community Development.
3) Any expansion of the use that requires additional parking must be reviewed by PZC.
Commissioner Bonidy seconded the motion and all Commissioners were in favor and the motion was
approved unanimously.
VI. Variance and Minor Development Review –20 Nottingham Road PUBLIC HEARING
File: VAR17001 and MNR17010
Legal Description: Lot 67, Block 1 Benchmark at Beaver Creek
Applicant: Dominic Mauriello
Summary: Proposal to reduce landscape area requirements below the required amount; and
build an addition and a new deck on the land.
Public Comments: There were no public comments.
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Action on VAR17001: Commissioner Clancy moved to approve the application with the following findings
and conditions:
FINDINGS:
1) The application complies with the review criteria set forth in AMC Sections 7.16.110(c) and the
required findings in Section 7.16.110(d) as described below;
2) The granting of the variance will not constitute a grant of special privilege inconsistent with the
limitations on other properties classified in the same district;
3) That the granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare or
materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity; and
4) That the variance is warranted because there are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or
conditions applicable to the site of the variance that do not apply generally to other properties in the
same zone, including portions of the lot contained in the roadway, and easements connecting to an
adjacent lot with a fully paved automobile environment.
5) Integral nature of Lot 4 in the overall site design mitigates lost landscape area on Lot 67.
6) The substantial increase in landscaping off-site adequately offsets the reduction in landscaping on
Lot 67.
7) Lot 67 has limiting factors on three sides precluding it from meeting the landscape area
requirements.
CONDITIONS:
1) All proposed landscaping on Town of Avon Right of Way or Lot 4 will be subject to a maintenance
agreement, to be approved by staff; and
2) A Sign Program Amendment may be necessary due to the building and landscaping changes.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Bonidy and all Commissioners were in favor of the motion
and it passed unanimously.
Action on MNR17010: Commissioner Clancy moved to approve the application 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; and
4) The design reflects the long range goals and design criteria of the Avon Comprehensive Plan.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Bonidy and all Commissioners were in favor of the motion
and it passed unanimously.
VII. Approval of Meeting Minutes
April 4, 2017 Meeting Minutes
Action: Commissioner Bonidy moved to approve the April 4, 2017 meeting minutes. Commissioner
Barnes seconded and all Commissioners were in favor of the motion and it passed
unanimously.
VIII. Staff Updates
Town Owned Lands update
Direction on Comprehensive Plan Zone District reductions.
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IX. Adjourn
The meeting was adjourned at 7:11 p.m.
Approved this 16th Day of May, 2017
SIGNED: ___________________________________________
Chairperson
PZC Record of Decision: #SRU17001 Page 1 of 1
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
RECORD OF DECISION
DATE OF DECISION: April 18, 2017
TYPE OF APPLICATION: Special Use Review
PROPERTY LOCATION: Lot 16/17, Block 1 Benchmark at Beaver Creek
FILE NUMBER: #SRU17001
APPLICANT: Anastasia Kunkel
This decision is made in accordance with the Avon Development Code (“Development Code”)
§7.16.100:
DECISION: Approved with the following findings and conditions:
FINDINGS:
1) The Application was reviewed in accordance with Sec. 7.16.100 Special Review Use and
determined to be eligible for consideration with the applicable review criteria;
2) The proposed use has a negligible impact to adjacent or on-site uses; and
3) The proposed use is compatible with adjacent uses in terms of scale, size and scope.
CONDITIONS:
1) The Applicant shall ensure the availability of at least one (1) customer parking space at all
times;
2) Permit is valid for three (3) years, subject to re-review not later than December 1, 2018 with a
report by Community Development; and
3) Any expansion of the use that requires additional parking must be reviewed by PZC.
THESE FINDINGS OF FACT AND RECORD OF DECISION ARE HEREBY APPROVED:
BY:______________________________________ DATE: ___________________
PZC Chairperson
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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
RECORD OF DECISION
DATE OF DECISION: April 18, 2017
TYPE OF APPLICATION: Variance
PROPERTY LOCATION: Lot 67, Block 1 Benchmark at Beaver Creek
FILE NUMBER: #VAR17001 and #MNR17010
APPLICANT: Dominic Mauriello
CASE#VAR17001
This decision is made in accordance with the Avon Development Code (“Development Code”)
§7.16.110:
DECISION: Approved with the following findings and conditions:
FINDINGS:
1) The application complies with the review criteria set forth in AMC Sections 7.16.110(c) and the
required findings in Section 7.16.110(d) as described below;
2) The granting of the variance will not constitute a grant of special privilege inconsistent with
the limitations on other properties classified in the same district;
3) That the granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or
welfare or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity;
4) That the variance is warranted because there are exceptional or extraordinary circumst ances
or conditions applicable to the site of the variance that do not apply generally to other
properties in the same zone, including portions of the lot contained in the roadway, and
easements connecting to an adjacent lot with a fully paved automobile environment;
5) Integral nature of Lot 4 in the overall site design mitigates lost landscape area on Lot 67;
6) The substantial increase in landscaping off-site adequately offsets the reduction in
landscaping on Lot 67; and
7) Lot 67 has limiting factors on three sides precluding it from meeting the landscape area
requirements.
CONDITIONS:
1) All proposed landscaping on Town of Avon Right of Way or Lot 4 will be subject to a
maintenance agreement, to be approved by staff; and
2) A Sign Program Amendment may be necessary due to the building and landscaping changes.
CASE #MNR17010
This decision is made in accordance with the Avon Development Code (“Development Code”)
§7.16.110:
DECISION: Approved with the following findings:
FINDINGS:
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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; and
4) The design reflects the long range goals and design criteria of the Avon Comprehensive Plan.
THESE FINDINGS OF FACT AND RECORD OF DECISION ARE HEREBY APPROVED:
BY:______________________________________ DATE: ___________________
PZC Chairperson