PZC Minutes 1017172 Meeting Minutes for Tuesday, October 17, 2017 PZC Meeting
Commissioner Barnes seconded the motion and it passed unanimously 6-0.
VI. Temporary Use Application: Construction Parking - PUBLIC HEARING
File: TMP17003
Legal Description: Lot 3, Block 1, Benchmark at Beaver Creek
Applicant: Schaefer Hyde Construction
Summary: Proposal to park up to ten vehicles on partially improved area through November 15,
2017.
Public Comments: There were none.
Action: Commissioner Glaner made a motion to approve the application for temporary use
with the following findings and conditions:
Findings:
1. The application generally complies with §7.28.100(3) of the Avon Municipal Code and
is eligible as a “Minor” Temporary Use until November 21, 2017.
2. The temporary use complies with all applicable Review Criteria and is not detrimental
to property or improvements in the surrounding area.
Conditions:
1. Temporary erosion control including Straw Bales and Silt Fence will be maintained to
mitigate damage from vehicles.
2. Roadways will be kept clean.
3. Areas of disturbance will be revegetated as the season permits.
4. No parking will be allowed upon vacation of construction related vehicles.
Commissioner Barnes seconded the motion and it passed unanimously 6-0.
VII. Preliminary PUD (Major Amendment) Village at Avon PUD - PUBLIC HEARING
File: PUD17001
Legal Description: Lot 1, Filing 1, Village at Avon
Applicant: Harvey Robertson
Summary: Proposal to increase density in Planning Area F from 18 dwelling unit/ acre to 25
dwelling units per acre; and removal of mixed use requirements for same area.
Public Comments: Tamra Underwood, Hurd Lane, requested PZC focus particularly on criteria 1, criteria
3 Comprehensive Plan, Criteria 4 Utilities (i.e. water tank), Criteria 6 (affordable
housing).
Helen Miller spoke about the limited resources of the Town and this developments
impacts on the Town.
Glen Hanson, Chapel Square, appreciated more time to review the proposal.
Action: Commissioner Minervini questioned the severability of tracts within PUD and
requested that the Town Attorney be present at the next meeting.
Commissioner Minervini made a motion to continue the application and public
hearing to the November 21, 2017 meeting; Commissioner Golembiewski seconded
the motion. The motion passed unanimously with a 6-0 vote.
VIII. Minor PUD Amendment – Riverfront PUD - PUBLIC HEARING
File: PUD17002
Legal Description: Riverfront Subdivision
Applicant: East West Resorts Development XIV, L.P., L.L.L.P.
Summary: Minor PUD Amendment affecting lots 4-7 of the Riverfront Subdivision, which
includes all property west of the Timeshare West building. The amendment would
allow greater flexibility with building placement, while maintaining density standards.
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X. Variance - Solar PV Regulations – 2809 Shepherd Ridge - PUBLIC HEARING
File: VAR17002
Legal Description: Lot 4, Wildridge Acres Subdivision
Applicant: Bob Matarese
Summary: Application to build ground mounted solar panels and not “maximize” the
construction of roof mounted solar, as required by code.
Public Comments: There were no comments.
Action: Commissioner Minervini made a motion to approve the application with the
following 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. Granting the variance will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare or
materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity;
4. The variance is warranted because the strict, literal interpretation and enforcement
of the roof maximization regulation would result in practical difficulty inconsistent
with the objectives of the Development Code;
5. The ground mounted panel location will be down a steep slope and minimally visually
impactful to the community;
6. The project scope of net neutral energy usage is the maximum practical solar array to
permit without roof maximization;
7. Use of solar on the existing structure could be detrimental on existing mature
vegetation; and
8. The property is adjacent to publicly owned open space.
Commissioner Barnes seconded the motion and it passed unanimously 6-0.
XI. Special Review Use & Minor Development Plan – Live/ Work Units – 431 Metcalf Rd - PUBLIC HEARING
Files: SRU17002 and MNR17050
Legal Description: Lot 12, Block 1, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision
Applicant: Jeff Manley
Summary: Application to construct two (2) housing units within the Avon Mini Storage building.
Public Comments: There were no comments.
Action: Commissioner Golembiewski made a motion to approve SRU17002 with the following
findings and conditions:
Findings:
1. The Application was reviewed and found to be in conformance with the provisions
and procedures outlined in §7.16.100, Avon Municipal Code; and
2. Live/ work units are supported by the Comprehensive Plan goals and policies, as
outlined in Staff’s Report.
Conditions:
1. The live/work units will be leased to employee(s) primary employed and working
within Avon; and
2. The units may not be subdivided.
Commissioner Glaner seconded the motion and it passed with a 6-0 vote.