PZC Minutes 091598Memorandum
Date: September 15, 1998
To: Honorable Mayor and Town Council
From: Beth Salter, Recording Secretary
Re: Synopsis of the September 15, 1998, Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting
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.
I. Members II. Staff Present
Michael Dantas Karen Griffith, Town Planner
Chris Evans Beth Salter, Recording Secretary
Anne Fehlner George Harrison, Planner
Paul Klein Mike Matzko, Community Development Director
Greg Macik
Sue Railton
Agenda
III. Call to Order
Commissioner Evans called the meeting to order at 6:40 P.M.
IV. Roll Call
All members of the commission were present except for Commissioner Dantas and
Commissioner Klein.
V. Additions and Amendments to the Agenda
None
VI. Conflicts of Interest
None
VII. Consent Agenda
A. Approval of the September 1, 1998, Planning & Zoning
Commission Meeting Minutes
Motion:
Commissioner Fehlner moved to approve item A on the Consent Agenda. Commissioner Macik
seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
VIII. Public Hearing
A. None scheduled
IX. Final Design Review
A. Tract Y, Mountain Star Subdivision - Wildridge
Commercial Center
Project Type: Office Warehouse
Property Owner: Les Lerner, Beechwood Organization
Applicant: Sig Bjornson, Lundell Architects & Assoc. P.C.
Address: Unassigned Metcalf Road
Motion:
Commissioner Fehlner moved to approve the proposed Commercial Warehouse and Office
project for Tract Y, Mountain Star PUD, as depicted on the plan set dated September 9, 1998,
subject to the following conditions:
1. All building ridge elevations be provided on the Architectural Site Plan at building permit
application.
2. All utility meters be placed in enclosed mechanical rooms or on building with proper
screening.
3. Areas requiring additional landscaping include immediately east of the Building A's loading
dock; below the parking area south of Building A;
4. The applicant provide an updated Landscape Plan, prior to building permit application,
subject to staff approval.
5. A Master Sign Program is required prior to issuing any building occupancies.
6. Parking lot light fixtures require staff approval.
7. All outstanding engineering issues require staff approval. Inability to properly resolve these
issues shall void the project's Final Design approval.
8. That fire sprinklers and flow requirements and perhaps access requirements may change
relative to different proposed uses and/or may cause a limitation of uses.
Commissioner Macik seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
X. Other Business
A. Staff approvals
B. Staff updates
Adjourn
Commissioner Fehlner moved to adjourn, Commissioner Macik seconded. The meeting
adjourned at 7: 30 P.M.
Respectfully Submitted,
Beth Salter
Recording Secretary
September 1, 1998, Record of Proceedings
Town of Avon Plannina and Zonina Commission
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;
Commission Members
Mike Dantas
Chris Evans, Chair
Anne Fehlner, Vice Chair
Paul Klein
Greg Macik
Sue Railton, Secretary
Agenda
I. Call to Order
Staff M -embers
Karen Griffith, Town Planner
Beth Salter, Recording Secretary
George Harrison, Planner
Mike Matzko, Community Development Director
Commissioner Evans called the meeting to order at 6:40 P.M.
II. Roll Call
All members of the commission were present except for Commissioner Dantas and
Commissioner Klein.
III. Additions and Amendments to the Agenda
None
IV. Conflicts of Interest
None
Posted on August 28, 1998, at the following public places within the Town of Avon:
• Avon Recreation Center, main lobby
• Avon Municipal Building, main lobby
City Market, main lobby
Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Agenda Page 2 of 4
September 15, 1998
V. Consent Agenda
A. Approval of the September 1, 1998, Planning & Zoning
Commission Meeting Minutes
Motion:
Commissioner Fehlner moved to approve item A on the Consent Agenda. Commissioner Macik
seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
VI. Public Hearing
A. None scheduled
VII. Final Design Review
A. Tract Y, Mountain Star Subdivision - Wildridge
Commercial Center
Project Type: Office Warehouse
Property Owner: Les Lerner, Beechwood Organization
Applicant: Sig Bjornson, Lundell Architects & Assoc. P.C.
Address: Unassigned Metcalf Road
George Harrison told the Commission that this proposed office warehouse project is comprised
of three 2 -story buildings. Both Buildings A and C have one level of office and one level of
warehouse space. Building B is entirely warehouse. Primary exterior building materials include
stucco siding, metal roofs, and split faced concrete block (CMU). The project features a looped
internal vehicle circulation system. All warehouse levels have direct drive-in access. Building A,
located along Metcalf Road, presents an office building appearance rather than a warehouse.
The parcel is located east of Metcalf Road, just north of the electrical substation. The parcel is
comprised of a small drainage ditch bounded by steep slopes. The site measures 7.23 acres,
though nearly half of its area are slopes exceeding 40%.
In 1996 this parcel was rezoned from Open Space, Landscaping and Drainage (OLD) to
Industrial Commercial (IC). As part of that rezoning and replatting approval, development on the
parcel was restricted to a two acre building envelope to be established through the Design
Review process. The intent of the restriction was to avoid excessive disturbance of steep slopes.
On June 2, 1998, the Commission conducted a Concept Review of this project. The
Commission's feedback to the applicant was generally positive, but included questions and
comments on the following issues:
• Functionality of site access and impacts upon Metcalf Road.
• Visual impact of the project's retaining walls.
• Year-round screening along the project's western boundary.
Posted on August 28, 1998, at the following public places within the Town of Avon:
• Avon Recreation Center, main lobby
• Avon Municipal Building, main lobby
• City Market, main lobby
Planning & Zoning Commissio.. Meeting Agenda Page 3 of 4
September 15, 1998
• Potential confusion created by the use of "Mountain Star" in the project's name.
Sig Bjornson, applicant and architect, with Lundell Architects presented a model of the project to
the Commission. He also showed materials and color samples to the commission.
Commissioner Railton asked how a truck would access the loading dock of building A.
Mr. Bjornson said a truck would pull in, go around building B, drive past the loading dock, and
back in.
Commissioner Macik asked if a decel lane was required.
Mr. Harrison said it was not as there was not enough traffic on Metcalf at this time to require
one.
Commissioner Fehlner said she agreed with staff comments and reminded the applicant not to go
over the height limits.
Commissioner Evans said he agreed with staffs recommended motions and asked about snow
storage.
Mr. Harrison referred the Commissioners to the plans in their binders, pointing out that there is
room for snow storage on site.
Commissioner Evans said staff needs to make sure the applicant puts in a good irrigation system.
Motion:
Commissioner Fehlner moved to approve the proposed Commercial Warehouse and Office
project for Tract Y, Mountain Star PUD, as depicted on the plan set dated September 9, 1998,
subject to the following conditions:
1. All building ridge elevations be provided on the Architectural Site Plan at building permit
application.
2. All utility meters be placed in enclosed mechanical rooms or on building with proper
screening.
3. Areas requiring additional landscaping include immediately east of the Building A's loading
dock; below the parking area south of Building A;
4. The applicant provide an updated Landscape Plan, prior to building permit application,
subject to staff approval.
5. A Master Sign Program is required prior to issuing any building occupancies.
6. Parking lot light fixtures require staff approval.
7. All outstanding engineering issues require staff approval. Inability to properly resolve these
issues shall void the project's Final Design approval.
Posted on August 28, 1998, at the following public places within the Town of Avon:
• Avon Recreation Center, main lobby
• Avon Municipal Building, main lobby
• City Market, main lobby
Planning & Zoning Commissicm Meeting Agenda
September 15, 1998
Page 4 of 4
8. That fire sprinklers and flow requirements and perhaps access requirements may change
relative to different proposed uses and/or may cause a limitation of uses.
Commissioner Macik seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
Vlll. Other Business
A. Staff approvals
B. Staff updates
Adjourn
Commissioner Fehlner moved to adjourn, Commissioner Macik seconded. The meeting
adjourned at7: 30 P.M.
Respectfully Submitted
Beth Salter
Recording Secretary
Mike Dantas
Chris Evai
Anne Fehl
Paul Kleir
Greg Mac
Sue Railton
Posted on August 28, 1998, at the following public places within the Town of Avon:
• Avon Recreation Center, main lobby
• Avon Municipal Building, main lobby
• City Market, main lobby