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Planning & Zoning Commission
Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
100 Mikaela Way – Avon Municipal Building
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I. Roll Call
II. Conflicts of Interest
III. Additions & Amendments to the Agenda
IV. Minor Development Plan – 1 Lake Street – PUBLIC HEARING
File: MNR2001
Applicant: Town of Avon
Property: Tract G Block 2 Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision
Summary: Proposed demolition and regrading of the Old Town Hall site.
V. Planning Commissioners at APA Conference in Vail
Summary: What are the hot topics from Avon you would like to be discussed at the conference? If
Commissioners were to attend the conference, what topics would you like to discuss, learn
more about, have experts address, etc.?
VI. Consent Agenda
A. PZC Meeting Minutes – January 7, 2020
B. Record of Decision - MJR19007, 5032 Wildridge Road East Major Development Plan
VII. Adjourn
PZC Record of Decision: #MJR19007 Page 1 of 1
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
FINDINGS OF FACT AND RECORD OF DECISION
DATE OF DECISION: January 7, 2020
TYPE OF APPLICATION: Major Development Plan
PROPERTY LOCATION: Lot 38A Block 4 Wildridge Subdivision
FILE NUMBER: MJR19007
APPLICANT: Bobby Ladd
This Record of Decision is made in accordance with the Avon Development Code (“Development Code”) §7.16.080(c):
DECISION: Approval of the development plan with the following findings and conditions:
FINDINGS:
1. The proposed application was reviewed pursuant to §7.16.080(f), Development Plan,
§7.16.090(f), Design Review. The design meets the development and design standards
established in the Avon Development Code;
2. The application is complete;
3. The application provides sufficient information to allow the PZC to determine that the
application complies with the relevant review criteria;
4. The application complies with the goals and policies of the Avon Comprehensive Plan;
5. The demand for public services or infrastructure exceeding current capacity is mitigated by
the application; and
6. The design relates the development to the character of the surrounding community.
CONDITIONS:
1. An irrigation plan complying with Avon Municipal Code shall be presented before a building
permit will be issued;
2. The retaining wall design is required with the adjacent wall to be stamped by a licensed
engineer; and
3. Coniferous trees located near the house will be moved, subject to staff approval.
THESE FINDINGS OF FACT AND RECORD OF DECISION ARE HEREBY APPROVED:
BY:______________________________________ DATE: ___________________ PZC Chairperson
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Planning & Zoning Commission
Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, January 7, 2020
I. Roll Call – All commissioners were present except for Commissioner Barnes.
II. Conflicts of Interest – No conflicts were disclosed.
III. Additions & Amendments to the Agenda – There were no additions or amendments to the agenda.
IV. Major Development Plan – 5032 Unit A Wildridge Road East – PUBLIC HEARING
File: MJR19007
Applicant: Bobby Ladd
Property: Lot 38A Block 4 Wildridge Subdivision
Summary: Proposed single family house connected to a shared driveway.
Action: Commissioner Golembiewski motioned to approve the item with the following findings and
conditions:
Findings:
1. The proposed application was reviewed pursuant to §7.16.080(f), Development Plan,
§7.16.090(f), Design Review. The design meets the development and design standards
established in the Avon Development Code;
2. The application is complete;
3. The application provides sufficient information to allow the PZC to determine that the
application complies with the relevant review criteria;
4. The application complies with the goals and policies of the Avon Comprehensive Plan;
5. The demand for public services or infrastructure exceeding current capacity is mitigated by
the application; and
6. The design relates the development to the character of the surrounding community.
Conditions:
1. An irrigation plan complying with Avon Municipal Code shall be presented before a building
permit will be issued;
2. The retaining wall design is required with the adjacent wall to be stamped by a licensed
engineer; and
3. Coniferous trees located near the house will be moved, subject to staff approval.
Commissioner Nusbaum seconded the motion and it carried unanimously 5-0.
V. Consent Agenda
A. PZC Meeting Minutes – December 3, 2019
B. Record of Decision - MJR19008 & AEC19008
Action: Commissioner Dammeyer motioned to approve the consent agenda. Commissioner Smith
seconded the motion and it carried unanimously 5-0.
VI. Other Business
Staff discussed the future PZC appointments with the Commission.
VII. Adjourn
Approved this 21st Day of January 2020
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SIGNED: ___________________________________________
Chairperson
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Attachment B
These images are taken from the northeast corner of the building, west around the pedestrian path, to
the lower parking lot and finally to the seating area on the east side.
The highlighted utility boxes will remain,
as well as the majority of trees and the
seating area on the left. The wall will
remain in place.
This area proposed to be flattened, with
the large spruce on the right to remain.
The slope slowly drops behind the
building on the left.
The high spot is proposed next to
the spruce near the steps. The
slope drops off near the building.
Attachment B
The area is proposed to be
gradually graded from near the
sidewalk (under snow in the
foreground).
The area near center of the building is proposed
to gradually rise, with a more steep rise on the left
and right.
This mature landscape area is
proposed to be removed.
The first set of railings are
proposed to remain. The top set
will be removed.
Attachment B
This area is proposed to remain.
The rock wall and garden behind
the bench will be removed.
January 21, 2020 PZC Meeting – Old Town Hall Demolition Plan 1
Staff Report – Minor Development Plan
January 21, 2020 Planning and Zoning Commission
Case #MNR20001
Project type Minor Development Plan
Public Hearing Elected by Development Director
Legal Description Tract G Block 2 Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision
Zoning Public Facilities (PF)
Address 1 Lake Street (Old Town Hall)
Prepared By David McWilliams, Town Planner
Staff Report Overview
This staff report contains one application for consideration by the PZC: Minor Development Plan with
Design Review for the demolition and regrading of the Old Town Hall site. While code requires
PZC to take action on this item, Town Council will also hear this item, and PZC is instructed to frame
their action as a recommendation.
Summary of Request
The Old Town Hall (OTH) site has sat vacant for over a year and there is no proposed repurposing of
the existing space. Demolition and regrading the site is proposed to open up views and potentially
allow for future structures and uses (bathrooms). The Capital Improvements Plan includes the
following project:
1. Old Town Hall Site/Public Restrooms: Commence demolition of the old Town Hall in early
spring of 2020. Design of public restrooms at the old Town Hall site in 2020. The size of the public
restrooms is anticipated to serve events at the Avon Pavilion and Main Field of approximately 2,000
persons.
Commence construction in 2021. Design should incorporate potential additions in the future for
facilities or infrastructure to support events at the Avon Pavilion/Main Field area. Related
improvements include renovating the seating wall to match the Avon Pavilion stage and
improvements to the patio and picnic seating area. Design consideration will include installing
lighting.
Great care to preserve existing trees had been made and the sitting area on the east side will remain.
Various utility boxes near the east are proposed to remain as well; these factors limit the available area
for grading and fill. The Demolition Plan contemplates this space as largely vacant of use/passive, but
Planning staff warns that people will be drawn to use it. Removal of the OTH will change how this
side of the park functions. The vacant space will serve as the de facto entrance by people coming from
the south and west cutting through the relatively flat center. For events like soccer or stage
performances, the space will serve as a nook for people seeking refuge from the sun or crowds. It is
evident that a small amphitheater is created in this design.
Public Notice
Notice of the public hearing was published in the January 10, 2019 edition of the Vail Daily in
accordance with Sec. 7.16.020(d) of the Avon Municipal Code (AMC). Mailed notice is not required
for this application type.
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Property Description
Tract G contains Avon’s civic campus and Nottingham Park. Moving the Town Hall to its new
location presents opportunities for the old site and demolition is the first step to accomplishing those
goals. While bathroom design work is budgeted for 2020, staff encourages PZC to view this proposal
not as a temporary condition, but potentially a long-term aspect of the park. Proposed bathrooms will
not have a large footprint on the area and indeed may not even be located directly on the OTH site.
One preferred location for bathrooms from the Cultural, Arts, and Special Events Manager is the far
northeastern side of the site, roughly where the current outdoor seating area is proposed to be
preserved in this plan. While this project is out to bid, Planning staff is still not convinced that the
engineering wing (northwest annex) should not be considered as a potential bathroom site and spared
from demolition. Some other
Planning Analysis
Parking: Parking is unaffected by this plan. Any potential changes are outside the scope of this plan
and best addressed during the bathroom design process. Temporary parking interruptions will be
experienced during the demolition period this spring.
Design Standards Analysis
Landscaping & Irrigation: Other than maintaining
a great number of existing trees, minimal
landscaping is proposed. Native grasses will be
planted with temporary irrigation and be fenced off
until seed germinates (attachment A, sheet C-06). Staff
suggests that at a minimum, a flagstone path be
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Image Credit: daizuoxin/iStock/Getty Images
included in the center of the depression to guide movement across the area and limit mud and erosion.
Lighting: Bollard lights were installed on the north
side of Nottingham park in 2017. Due to the
uncertainty of the OTH site design, bollards were not proposed to be installed at that time and will
probably be installed after or in concert with the bathroom project.
Screening: The utility boxes towards the northeast will be exposed with the absence of the building
and will be elevated above the majority of the regrading. Without the backdrop of the building, they
will appear more prominent. Staff suggests some plantings on the north and south sides that will
compliment the site and shield the boxes better.
Minor Development Plan & Design Review - Review Criteria
§ 7.16.080(f), Development Plan
1. Evidence of substantial compliance with the purpose of the Development Code as
specified in §7.04.030, Purposes;
Staff Response: The application complies with the applicable purposes outlined in the
Development Code. Purpose (e) and (g) state, “Promote adequate light, air, landscaping and open
space and avoid undue concentration or sprawl of population”.
“Prevent the inefficient use of land; avoid increased demands on public services and facilities which
exceed capacity or degrade the level of service for existing residents; provide for phased development
of government services and facilities which maximizes efficiency and optimizes costs to taxpayers and
users; and promote sufficient, economical and high-quality provision of all public services and public
facilities, including but not limited to water, sewage, schools, libraries, police, parks, recreation, open
space and medical facilities.”
2. Evidence of substantial compliance with §7.16.090, Design Review;
Staff Response: This Minor Design and Development Plan Application should be assessed for
compliance with the Design Review criteria of the Development Code, found below. The Design
Review section seeks quality development and structures that are visually harmonious with the
site and the surrounding vicinity.
3. Consistency with the Avon Comprehensive Plan;
Staff Response: The site is located in the Nottingham Park District, which state the following,
with underlining for emphasis:
This District includes a park, town hall, library, elementary school, and the recreation center,
and functions as a community activity center. Good pedestrian circulation through the area
exists, but needs enhancement to respond to key future developments in the Town Center
District and the Riverfront District. Views from the park and the performance pavilion are also
key components to the District. An extension of Town Center urban design principles can
provide needed consistency between districts.
Planning Principles:
• Implement use and design principles from the 2017 Tract G planning effort’s
recommendations.
• Maintain flexible space for temporary concession facilities and provide a western anchor
to the Main Street Pedestrian Mall.
• Enhance the multi-modal connections between the municipal center and the park.
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• Develop parking associated with the expanded uses of the area’s Civic Campus.
• Ensure passive activity spaces are preserved within Nottingham Park.
• Preserve view corridors to Beaver Creek and the Main Street Pedestrian Mall.
The Town Properties Plan Development Concept states the site can accommodate a mixed-use
facility and that removal of the OTH is required to accomplish this. It describes the walkway
between the OTH main field as a Promenade that should enhance the user experience in the park.
Most enhancements are outside the scope of this plan; planning staff would welcome any discussion
on the improvements to the grading that would enhance the experience near the promenade.
4. Consistency with any previously approved and not revoked subdivision plat,
planned development, or any other precedent plan or land use approval for the
property as applicable;
Staff Response: The application is in conformance with all applicable requirements associated with
the property.
5. Compliance with all applicable development and design standards set forth in this
Code, including but not limited to the provisions in Chapter 7.20, Zone Districts
and Official Zoning Map, Chapter 7.24, Use Regulations, and Chapter 7.28,
Development Standards; and
Staff Response: The analysis contained in this staff report addresses all applicable Development
Code standards. Staff specifically addressed section 7.28.100(c) regarding grading plans to assess this
application and no issues arose.
6. That the development can be adequately served by city services including but not
limited to roads, water, wastewater, fire protection, and emergency medical services.
Staff Response: As this building has been vacant for some time, staff did not refer the proposal to
any agency.
§7.16.090(f), Design Review
1. The design relates the development to the character of the surrounding community;
or, where redevelopment is anticipated, relates the development to the character of
Avon as a whole;
Staff Response: The application proposes a design that relates to the character of the surrounding
community. The surrounding area of Nottingham Park is primarily bluegrass turf. While this plan
proposes native seed, it should be viewed as a temporary solution until the final bathroom plans are
completed.
2. The design meets the development and design standards established in this
Development Code; and
Staff Response: The design is compliant with the development and design standards contained in
the Development Code.
3. The design reflects the long-range goals and design criteria from the Avon
Comprehensive Plan and other applicable, adopted plan documents.
Staff Response: Applicable adopted plans include the Avon Comprehensive Plan, Town Owned
Properties Plan, and provisions of the Development Code. The design has been evaluated for
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conformance with these plans and staff has determined the proposed design meets the requirements.
Staff Recommendation for MNR20001 Minor Design & Development Plan:
Staff recommends approval of the Minor Development Plan for Tract G Block 2 Benchmark at
Beaver Creek, with the following findings:
Findings:
1. The proposed application was reviewed pursuant to §7.16.080(f), Development Plan,
§7.16.090(f), Design Review. The design meets the development and design standards
established in the Avon Development Code;
2. The application is complete;
3. The plan is in conformance with Grading Plan standards pursuant to §7.28.100(c)
4. The application provides sufficient information to allow the PZC to determine that the
application complies with the relevant review criteria;
5. The application complies with the goals and policies of the Avon Comprehensive Plan;
6. The demand for public services or infrastructure exceeding current capacity is mitigated by
the application; and
7. The design relates the development to the character of the surrounding community.
Condition:
1. Additional plantings on the north and south sides of the utility boxes are required to shield
the boxes better.
Recommendations:
“I move to recommend the Avon Town Council approve Case #MNR20001, an application for
Minor Design and Development Plan for Tract G Block 2 Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision
together with the findings of fact outlined by Staff.”
Exhibits
A. Application Materials
B. Site Pictures