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PZC Minutes 110398Planning and Zoning Commission Record of Proceedings November 3, 1998 The Town of Avon Planning and Zoning Commission regularly meets at 6:00 p.m. on the first and third Tuesday of each month, in the Avon Council Chambers, Avon Municipal Building, 400 Benchmark Road, Avon, CO 81620. Meeting agendas are posted at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting in the following locations: Avon Municipal Building lobby; Avon City Market lobby; Avon Recreation Center lobby; Avon/Beaver Creek Transit Center Commission Members Mike Dantas Chris Evans, Chair Anne Fehlner Vice Chair Paul Klein Greg Macik Sue Railton, Secretary Brian Sipes Agenda Staff Members Karen Griffith, Town Planner Beth Salter, Recording Secretary George Harrison, Planner Mike Matzko, Community Development Director I. Call to Order Chairperson Evans called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. II. Roll Call All Commissioner were present except Commissioner Fehlner III. Additions and Amendments to the Agenda None IV. Conflicts of Interest None V. Consent Agenda A. Approval of the October 6, 1998 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes B. Approval of the October 20, 1998 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes Motion: Commissioner Railton moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Commissioner Macik seconded. The motion passed unanimously. Planning & Zoning Commissiu., Record of Proceedings November 3, 1998 Page 2 of 6 VI. Final Design Review A. Lot 42, Block 1, Wildridge Subdivision - Scharpf/Slick Duplex Project Type: Residential Duplex Property Owners: George Bombas, Anthony Scharpf, David Slick Applicant: Anthony Scharpf Consultant: Ron Diehl Address: 2111 Long Sun George Harrison said the applicant has submitted revised elevations to address the Commission's concerns expressed at the October 29, 1998 meeting. These revisions include the following: • Addition of 1 x 8 board and 1 x 4 batten to a number of upper portions. • Lowering the east unit's small gabled bay element above the garage. • Raising the finished grade along the north elevation. Ron Diehl, project design consultant, said they added some belly bands and vertical siding. They also added some trees to the site plan and revised grading around the back. The change in grading resulted in adding a four -foot boulder retaining wall, which reduced the height of the logs (posts). He pointed out that a duplex on the lot next door has grading about two feet lower than his; and that the proposed ridge height being is only about two feet higher (basically the same height). Mr. Diehl said the first version of this project was a lot higher and closer to the street. Commissioner Railton said it still seems tall. She asked the applicant how much were they able to build up the rock wall. Mr. Diehl said another two and a half feet. He said Dave was interested in cutting back the deck and getting rid of one of the peeler logs in the back. He said this was one of the last minute decisions and this would help with the perceived height. Commissioner Dantas noted that the proposed height was also the maximum, and told the applicant not to come back to the Commission asking for a variance if they exceed the height limits. Mr. Diehl said he has never had a problem the other homes that he has built. Commissioner Macik said he feels that installing the retaining wall is manipulating the site. Commissioner Sipes said his concern is that there is essentially one long ridgeline, and the neighbors to the lot behind this project will have the view of a large wall. Mr. Diehl said the ridgeline along the back is lower than what is depicted on the model. He said there are varying ridge heights. Commissioner Klein said the use of board -and -bat helps with the appearance of the massing. Planning & Zoning Commissiu.. record of Proceedings November 3, 1996 Commissioner Evans said he is opposed to the project because of the size. He said the applicants have a fairly flat site, and putting a retaining wall on it to try to diminish the height of the building is a little bit backward. He said he sees this design as not being suited for this site. Commissioner Klein said he did not have a problem with the architecture of the house. He said the use of board and batten on the house adds another architectual, visual way of breaking up the massing. Commissioner Railton asked if there was an attempt to split the buildings. Mr. Diehl said with the topography it would not work. He wanted to keep the living space on the top floor for a view of the mountains. Mr. Diehl asked how to create a house that is stepping when it is on basically flat ground. Commissioner Railton said the Commission has made other applicants who were on flat lots step their ridges by at least a couple of feet. She told the applicants that they have an eight -foot difference from one corner of the property to the other. She said there is plenty of room there to step the ridgeline. Motion: Commissioner Dantas moved to approve Lot 42, Block 1, Wildridge Subdivision as depicted on the application and plan set dated October 23, 1998, with the following conditions: 1. Extreme care will be required during construction to ensure the project's northwest corner does not encroach into the side yard setback. 2. That the following additional landscaping be added to soften the northern elevation and better screen the project's parking areas and driveways: • Two additional trees north of the west unit. • Two additional trees north of the east unit. • Eight assorted shrubs and three aspen north of the east unit's driveway. • Six aspens and six assorted shrubs are added east of the southern three car parking area. 3. Extreme care will be required during construction to ensure the maximum allowable height is not violated. 4. Exterior light fixtures require staff approval. 5. Chimney caps be added and require staff approval. Commissioner Klein seconded. The motion failed with a 3 to 3 vote. Motion: Commissioner Railton moved to deny the Final Design Review for Lot 42, Block 1, Wildridge as depicted on the application and plan set dated October 23, 1998. Commissioner Klein seconded. The motion failed withCommissioner Macik, Commissioner Dantas and Commissioner Sipes opposing, a 3 to 3 split. Anthony Sharpf said their main objective is views to the South. He said the people behind them already do not have a view. Commissioner Evans said the view corridor is not the issue, it is the massing. He said that this site is not conducive to going up 35 feet to try to capture views to the SouthEast. Pag Planning & Zoning Commissiu., Record of Proceedings November 3, 1998 Page 4 of 6 Mr. Sharpf said there project is much smaller than a project that was approved a few weeks ago. Commissioner Sipes said the main objection is not that they are going up to 35 feet it is that they are going up 35 feet all the way across. He said there is no stepping. Mr. Diehl said he pushed this building to the north end of the lot to help with the massing view from the street. Mr. Sharpf said the roofline is broken up quit a bit. Motion: Commissioner Sipes moved to deny the Final Design Review for Lot 42, Block 1, Wildridge Subdivision as depicted on the application and plan set date October 23, 1998, with the following findings based the design review criteria. 1. Compatibility with site topography. 2. Addition of a retaining wall to this site is unnecessary and only serves to illuminate the fact that the building does not conform to site topography; 3. The massiveness as viewed from the northern side and the northern neighbors detrimentally affects neighboring properties. . Commissioner Rialton seconded. Motion passed 4 — 2, with Commissioner Dantas and Commissioner Klein opposing. B. Lot 61, Block 3, Wildridge Subdivision - Vulpe Residence Project Type: Single family Residence Property Owner/Applicant: Rudy Vulpe Consultant: Eric Vogelman Address: 4391 June Point George Harrison said the applicant is seeking final design approval for a southwestern or "territorial" style, 3,800 square foot single family residence. Materials include beige stucco siding with gray wood accents, cultured stone and a small terra cotta tile roof over the southern patio. The flat roofs are screened behind stucco parapets. The site is located at the end of the June Point cul-de-sac. The building envelope is relatively flat. The remaining portion of the site is extremely steep and is protected by a "non -developable area" restriction as described by the Wildridge Final Subdivision Plat. Eric Vogelman, project architect, said the driveway is less than 10% grade. Motion: Commissioner Dantas moved to approve the proposed residence for Lot 61, Block 3, Wildridge Subdivision as depicted on the application and plan set dated October 21, 1998, with the following conditions: 1. If driveway exceeds a 10% grade, it must be heated. Commissioner Klein seconded. The motion passed unanimously. Planning & Zoning Commissiu- Record of Proceedings November 3, 199b VII. Public Hearing A. Lot 1, Wildwood Resort PUD Project Type: PUD Amendment to Allow Season Christmas Tree Sales Property Owner: Maxine Miller, Tanavon Corporation Applicant: Mark S. Walker Address: 0110 Mountain Star Road Karen Griffith said Mark Walker has submitted an application to sell Christmas trees on Lot 1, Wildwood Resorts, currently owned by Tanavon, I1ic. Colorado Alpine, Inc. previously sold Christmas trees as well as operated a garden center on this site. The establishment of any uses on this lot requires a PUD amendment by ordinance because the previously approved PUD has expired. Staff recommends that if this use is approved, that it be approved until development of the lot occurs rather than requiring a PUD amendment each year. Motion: Commissioner Dantas moved to approve Resolution 98-11 approving a PUD amendment for Lot 1, Wildwood Resort Subdivision, subject to the following conditions: 1. Portable toilets to be provided on site. 2. Outdoor lighting shall be downcast and shielded to minimize off site glare. 3. Dust control measures shall be implemented by the operator as necessary. 4. Christmas trees and related items, plus litter shall be removed from the site by January 2. 5. A letter of credit covering clean up costs shall be posted. Commissioner Railton seconded. The motion passed unanimously. B. Lot 61, Block 2, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision Project Type: SRU Permit to Allow Temporary Public Parking Facility Property Owner: IDG3, LLC Applicant: Michael Hazard Address: 0075 Benchmark Road George Harrison said the applicant requests a Special Review Use (SRU) Permit for a temporary public parking facility. This undeveloped lot is currently being used as a parking lot by the Vail Valley Foundation. The available on-site parking at the Foundation's Weststar Bank building location is insufficient to accommodate their increased staff during the upcoming World Cup Alpine Championships. Approval of this SRU is necessary to allow the Foundation's continued use of this site. The SRU permit is requested for the period running from the present date to March 3, 1999. The proposed parking facility would accommodate approximately twenty-five cars. Mr. Hazard asked how long would he have use of the split rail fence and how long he is required to maintain the fence. Motion: Commissioner Klein moved to approve Resolution 98-10, granting a Special Review Use Permit to operate a temporary public parking facility on Lot 61, Block 2, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision, for the period of November 3, 1998 to March 3, 1999 as described in the application and site plan dated October 16, 1998, subject to the following conditions: Pag Planning & Zoning Commissi�— Record of Proceedings November 3, 1998 Page 6 of 7 1. The parking facility conforms to the 10 foot parking setback, minimum required aisle width, and minimum individual stall size requirements. 2. A split rail fence be installed along the length of the parcel's frontage within two weeks of this approval. Commissioner Dantas seconded. The motion passed unanimously. VIII. Other Business Karen Griffith reminded the Commission of a workshop at the Hyatt in Beaver Creek "Design for Mountain Communities" November 6, 1998. A. Staff approvals Commissioner Evans said the Town Council disregarded the Commission's recommendations for building heights on the Confluence site and lot C. Commissioner Railton said she contacted The Vail Trail and said she hoped none of the Council members were re-elected. Commission Railton said the split rail fence on Al Williams's property is falling apart. Mike Matzko said he would let Steve Hodges know when he returns to work November 10. Adjourn Commissioner Dantas moved to adjourn at 7:05 P.M. Commissioner Klein seconded. The motion passed unanimously. Respectfully Submitted, Beth Salter Recording Secretary Mike Dantas Chris Evans Anne Fehlner Paul Klein Planning & Zoning Commissi,— Record of Proceedings November 3, 1996 Pag Greg Macik Sue Railton Brain Sipes