COWR Irrigation AEC18010PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
FINDINGS OF FACT AND RECORD OF DECISION
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Avon
COLORADO
DATE OF DECISION: December 4, 2018
DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING: November 20, 2018
TYPE OF APPLICATION: Alternative Equivalent Compliance
PROPERTY LOCATION: Section 12, Township 5, Range 82 PCLIN, NW 1/4 of SE 1/4
FILE NUMBER: AEC18010
DESCRIPTION: Increase in permanent irrigated area up to 15,500 sq. ft., above the 5,000 sq. ft.
maximum allowed by right in the Landscape Code.
DECISION: Approval of the application with the following Findings and Conditions:
FINDINGS:
1. The application was reviewed pursuant §7.16.120 Alternative Equivalent Compliance,
and the application is complete with sufficient information to allow PZC to determine that
it complies with the relevant review criteria;
2. The AEC achieves the intent of the irrigation standards to the same degree or better with
a careful selection of plant species in appropriate locations;
3. The AEC achieves the goals and policies of the Avon Comprehensive Plan, including but
not limited to the following:
• Goal C.2: Create community gateways and streetscapes that reflect and strengthen
Avon's unique community character and image.
• Policy C.2.1: Beautify the Town with landscaping and public art
• Policy C.2.2: Design and maintain streets and walkways as safe, inviting, and
pedestrian/bicycle friendly public spaces.
• Policy C.2.3: Reinforce community gateways along major roadway corridors that
strengthen Avon's community identity.
• Policy C.2.4: Encourage landscaping and building locations that enhance neighborhood
views and view corridors.
• Policy C.2.5: Work with other entities to improve the streetscape along U.S. Highway 6
and lessen visual and noise impacts from 1-70 and Highway 6 while preserving important
views of Avon.
4. The AEC results in benefits to the community that are equivalent to compliance with the
irrigation standards in the landscape code; and
5. The landscape and irrigation plan would not create impacts to surrounding areas any
greater than those resulting from strict compliance with the irrigation standards.
CONDITION:
1. Prior to the issuance of a Building Permit: a) A water service agreement with Upper Eagle
River Water Authority will be executed; b) Water rights obtained; c) Development
Agreement will be executed which includes a Water Budget based upon the revised
landscape and irrigation.
THESE FI N OFF 7D RECORD OF DECISION ARE HEREBY APPROVED:
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This Record of Decision is made in accordance with the Avon Development Code ("Development Code') §Z16.120(b)
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