PZC Minutes 011795RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
January 17, 1995
The regular meeting of the Town of Avon Planning and Zoning Commission was called to
order by Chairman Jack Hunn at 7:30 PM, January 17, 1995 in the Council Chambers,
Avon Municipal Building, 400 Benchmark Road, Avon, Colorado. All members present
except for Rhoda Schneiderman.
Members Present: Jack Hunn,
Patti Dixon, Bill Sargis,
Sue Railton, Henry Vest,
Buzz Reynolds.
Staff Present: Norm Wood, Acting Director
of Community Development,
Mary Holden, Town Planner,
Sheila Kremski, Recording
Secretary
CONSENT AGENDA
The following items were scheduled on the Consent Agenda:
Lot 3, Block 3, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision, The Landing, Sign
Color Change.
2. Approval of January 03, 1995, Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
Minutes.
Mary Holden described the Consent Agenda. Patti Dixon moved Lot 3, Block 3,
Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision, The Landing, Sign Color Change to Other
Business to better discuss and approved the January 03, 1995 P&Z Meeting Minutes. Bill
Sargis seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Lot 19 Block 3 Wildrid=e Subdivision Front Yard Variance, Resolution 95-1, Public
Hearing,
Mary Holden stated the applicant has requested approval of a variance to the front yard
setback requirements. The primary hardship being cited for the variance is site
topography. The variance would allow for a retaining wall, varying from 2.6' to 8' high, in
the front yard setback. The construction of the retaining wall is for the driveway leading
to the more buildable portion of the site.
Brian Vedder was present on behalf of the applicants, Dr. and Mrs. Blender. Brian was in
agreement with staffs presentation and recommendations.
Chairman Hunn opened the public hearing. No comments. Public hearing closed.
Patti Dixon moved to approve Lot 19, Block 3, Wildridge Subdivision, Front Yard
Variance with the following findings and conditions:
FINDINGS:
A. That the granting of the variance will not constitute a grant of special
privilege inconsistent with the limitations on other properties in the
vicinity.
B. That the granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the health, safety,
or welfare, or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity.
C. That the variance is warranted for the following reasons:
i. The strict or literal interpretation and enforcement of the
regulation would result in practical difficulty or unnecessary
physical hardship inconsistent with the objectives of this title,
ii. The strict or literal interpretation and enforcement of the
specified regulation would deprive the applicant of privileges
enjoyed by the owners of other properties in the vicinity.
CONDITIONS:
1. The front yard encroachment, on the northwest portion of the site, shall
be 24 feet.
2. The retaining wall shall have a finished surface.
Bill Sargis seconded. Motion unanimously carries.
Lots 91/92 Filing 2 Mountain Star Subdivision Rezoning Resolution 95-2, Public
Hearing.
Mary Holden stated the applicant, Mountain Star Limited Liability Co., has submitted an
application for a PUD amendment for the elimination of a common lot line between lots
91 and 92, Filing 2. The elimination will create one lot and reduce the number of lots for
Mountain Star PUD. Staff recommends approval with staff conditions and findings listed
in the staff report.
Applicant not present.
Chairman Hunn opened public hearing. No input. Hearing closed.
Patti Dixon motioned to approve Lots 91/92, Filing 2, Mountain Star Subdivision,
Rezoning, Resolution 95-2 with the following findings and conditions:
FINDINGS:
1, The PUD is consistent with the development patterns and locations set forth in
the Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan.
2. The PUD is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan goals and objectives
related to land use and proximity to the town core.
3. The PUD is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan goals and objectives
related to the environment.
4. The PUD is consistent with the Transportation Plan traffic generation forecast
for this property.
CONDITIONS:
1. The existing Mountain Star Subdivision PUD Development Plan and Standards
still apply.
2. The amended PUD will allow for 92 single family lots.
Seconded by Sue Railton. Motion unanimously passed.
Lot 56 Block 2 Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision Variance to Off -Site Parking
Requirements Resolution 94-34 Public Hearin.
Mary Holden stated the applicant has submitted another letter requesting action be
delayed. Staff is treating this letter as a withdrawal because it will not conform to the time
constraints specified in the town zoning codes. Therefore, staff is treating this as a
complete withdrawal of both applications at the request of the applicants.
Lot 56, Block 2 Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision Special Review Use Off -Site
Parking Resolution 94-35 Public Hearing.
Mary Holden stated the applicant has submitted another letter requesting action be
delayed. Staff is also treating this letter as a withdrawal because it will not conform to the
time constraints specified in the town zoning codes.
Lot 3. Nottingham Station, PUD Amendment, Public Hearin
Mary Holden stated the applicants, Shapiro Development and Wintergreen Homes, are
requesting approval of an amendment to the existing P.U.D. for Lot 3 of Nottingham
Station Subdivision. The property is approximately 13.9 acres in size. The proposal
consists of approximately 215,000 residential square feet comprising 142 units, which
could be apartments and townhomes. Additional information is required to complete the
PUD application and Staff recommends that the Planning and Zoning Commission table
the PUD Amendment Development Plan and Development Standards for Lot 3,
Nottingham Station.
Commission decided discussion would be productive, therefore continuing with the
scheduled public hearing.
Mary Holden discussed the PUD amendment in detail discussing site features, layout, and
access. Also discussed were the proposed PUD amendment elements, and the design
criteria for review of PUD. The discussion concluded with staff recommending the issue
table due to an incomplete application.
Mark Donaldson was present on behalf of the applicant. Mark feels the plan he is
presenting has much improved from the original PUD that was approved for the former
Boulders project. The buildings are three to four levels. Presently working to meet the
parking requirements. Compliance with the wetlands issue will be followed. The
managers office proposed is no longer. The foot path is still in development depending
upon input from the town.
Chairman Hunn opened the public hearing. No comments. Public hearing closed.
Public Hearing will be continued on the February 7, 1995 Planning and Zoning
Commission Meeting.
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Buzz Reynolds moved to table Lot 3
February 7, 1995 planning and Zoning Meetinham Station PUD Amendment, to the
unanimously carries. g. Patti Dixon seconded.
Motion
FINIAL DESIGN REVIEAS/IyIODIFICATION
Lot 42 Block 1 Wildrid e Subdivision Loux Du lex.
Mary Holden stated the applicant, Theodore Loux, has submitt
ed plans for Final Design
Review approval of a duplex. The site slopes to the South at a
duplex will contain three levels and stand g
conditions 1 through 9 as listed in the staff re ; h
repoiheight. Staff recommends lapprov approval
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Applicant not present.
Bill Sargis moved to table Lot 42, Block 1, Wildridge Subdivisi
Seconded by Patti Dixon. Motion unanimously carries. on, Loux Duplex.
Lot 4 Nottin ham Station 72 Units.
Mary Holden stated the applicant Shapiro Development has submitted
Design Review of Buildings A B
a total R v units. Due n the lack n information,
s A B Ccn plans for Final
Buildings , And C contain 8 units each for
is classifying this application as a preliminary review and request mation, indicated throughout the report, Staff
proposed PUD amendment and preliminaryq st to table until after the
plat have been approved.
Mark Donaldson was present on behalf of the applicant.
Buzz Reynolds moved to table Lot 4, Nottingham Station, 72 U
amendment and preliminary plat have been approved. Patti Dix nitSeCntil the PUD
unanimously carried.
onded. Motion
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Respectfully submitted,
Sheila Kremski
Recording Secretary
Commission Approval
B. Sargis
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