L41-43 B 2 BMBC ModsTown of Avon
Final Design Staff Report
February 20, 1996 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting
Report date February 16, 1996
Project type Lighting Plan Modification: Replacement of Existing
Parking Lot Lighting
Legal description Lots 41-43, Block 2, Benchmark at Beaver Creek
Subdivision
Zoning Residential High Density
Introduction
The Beaver Creek West Condominium Association, through its representative, seeks approval to
replace that development's existing parking lot lights. They propose replacing the current bollard
parking lights with twenty-five (25) 10' single pole down light single swan fixtures and two (2) 16'
single pole down light double swan fixtures. All proposed fixtures would use 150 watt high
pressure sodium lamps . The single swan fixtures feature an elliptical light pool pattern as opposed
to the symmetrical light pool patters of the double swan fixtures. Both fixture types are similar in
style and color to the fixtures used by the Town in its streetscape scheme (please refer to the
attached cut -sheets).
Design Review Considerations
According to the Commission's Procedures, Rules & Regulations, Section 6. 10, the Commission
shall consider the following items in reviewing the design of this project:
1. Conformance with the Zoning Code and other applicable regulations of the Town.
The proposed lighting plan appears to conform with the Town of Avon's Zoning Code and
other applicable Town regulations. The proposed fixtures conform with the requirement for
use of sodium vapor light source, are within the 25' maximum mounting height for parking
areas and the proposed placement of the fixtures appears to provide sufficient coverage of the
parking area.
2. The suitability of the improvement, including type and quality of materials of which it is to be
constructed and the site upon which it is to be located.
Though the parking area and the associated access drives of the Beaver Creek West
development are not susceptible to the Town's streetscape requirements, the applicant has
chosen fixtures that are similar in both style and color to those required by the Town. This
consideration should help provide a sense of continuity between the Beaver Creek West
condominium complex and the established streetscape of Town Center and Commercial Core.
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The proposed lighting plan, therefore, appears suitable in terms of both the proposed type and
quality of materials as well as its placement upon the site.
3. The compatibility of the design to minimize site impacts to adjacent properties.
The proposed location of the light fixtures along the northern perimeter of the site pose the
greatest potential for light trespass impacts. In response to these potential impacts, the
applicant proposes using the single swan fixtures, which produce an elliptical light pool
pattern. If installed properly, these fixtures should reduce the severity of these impacts.
4. The compatibility of the proposed improvements with site topography.
Not applicable.
5. The visual appearance of any proposed improvement as viewed from adjacent and neighboring
properties and public ways.
The major considerations for evaluating the visual appearance of the proposed parking lot
lighting plan are the potentials for both light trespass and light pollution impacting adjacent
neighboring properties and public ways. As mentioned in criterion #2, the use of the single
swan fixtures on the perimeter should reduce the potential for light trespass impacts. In terms
of general light pollution, both types of fixtures ( the single swan and the double swan) pool
the light downward. Thus, these fixtures should work to lessen light pollution impacts into the
general area.
6. The objective that no improvement be so similar or dissimilar to others in the vicinity that values,
monetary or aesthetic will be impaired.
Not applicable.
7. The general conformance of the proposed improvements with the adopted Goals, Policies and
Programs for the Town of Avon.
The proposed parking lot lighting plan for the Beaver Creek West Condominiums appears to
conform with the adopted Goals, Policies and Programs for the Town of Avon.
Staff Recommendation
Based upon the conformance with all the above criteria, staff recommends approval of the Beaver
Creek West lighting plan as submitted.
If you have any questions regarding this project or any planning matter, please call me at 949-
4280 (extension;49),.4or stop by the Community Development Department.
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Planning & Zoning Commission Action
❑ Approved as submitted
❑ Denied
Approved with conditions (noted below)
❑ Tabled
❑ Withdrawn by applicant
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