PZC Minutes 031621PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, MARCH 16, 2021
VIRTUAL MEETING ONLY
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Vice-Chairperson Steve Nusbaum called the meeting to order at 5:02 p.m. A roll call was taken, and
Planning Commission members present were Sara Lanious, Marty Golembiewski, Anthony Sekinger, and
Trevor MacAllister. Also present were Town Planner David McWilliams, Planning Director Matt Pielsticker,
Town Manager Eric Heil and Town Attorney Haley Cramer.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Action: Commissioner Lanious motioned to approve the agenda. Commissioner MacAllister seconded
the motion and it carried unanimously 6-0.
3. DISCLOSURE OF ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST OR EX-PARTE COMMUNICATION RELATED TO AGENDA ITEMS
Action: No conflicts or communication were disclosed.
4. BUSINESS I TEMS
4.1. 2171 LONG SPUR – LOT 36A BLOCK 1 WILDRIDGE SUBDIVISION - PUBLIC HEARING – MAJOR
DEVELOPMENT PLAN TO BUILD A NEW GARAGE AND ADDITIONAL SPACE ON THE PROPERTY (TOWN
PLANNER DAVID MC WILLIAMS AND REBECCA ASBURY).
Public Comment: None.
Action: Commissioner Sekinger motioned to approve Case #MJR21001 with the following findings and
conditions:
Findings:
1. The 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. Additional landscaping in the form of shrubs and one tree shall be planted between the west
property line and the building addition; and
2. All exterior lighting will be Dark Sky Compliant.
Commissioner Lang seconded the motion and it carried unanimously 6-0.
4.2. 48 RIVERFRONT LANE – LOT 1 RIVERFRONT SUBDIVISION - PUBLIC HEARING – MAJOR DEVELOPMENT
PLAN FOR 13 DWELLING UNITS IN DUPLEX AND TRIPLEX DESIGN, WITH A POOL AREA AND PARKING
GARAGE (TOWN PLANNER DAVID MCWILLIAMS AND JIM TELLING).
Public Comment: None.
Action: Commissioner Lang motioned to recommend Case #MJR20006 for approval by Town Council,
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 and the PUD Design Standards;
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; and
5. The design relates the development to the character of the surrounding community.
Conditions:
1. A stormwater quality plan will be approved by Staff before issuing a building permit;
2. Temporary parking design for the area north of Lot 1 is required before issuing a building permit;
3. An irrigation plan is required to be approved by Staff before issuing a building permit;
4. Temporary irrigation systems must be removed upon sufficient vegetation establishment, which shall
not exceed one (1) year for ground cover, two (2) years for shrubs or three (3) years for trees;
5. An on-site materials mockup will be presented for final review of building materials and colors before
issuing a building; and
6. The following will be presented for Town Council review:
a. Description of deed restricted housing
b. Fence and guardrail materials and clarification above the garage
c. A revised landscape plan delineating the landscaped areas of phase I, temporarily seeded
grass areas, and the landscaped areas of phase II
d. mountable curbs should only be in the vicinity of the dumpster
Commissioner Golembiewski seconded the motion and it carried unanimously 6-0.
4.3. 120 METCALF ROAD – LOT 36 BLOCK 1 BENCHMARK AT BEAVER CREEK SUBDIVISION - PUBLIC
HEARING – MAJOR SIGN PROGRAM FOR GERBER COLLISION AND GLASS (TOWN PLANNER DAVID
MCWILLIAMS AND KIMBERLY EARNHEART).
Public Comment: None.
Action: Commissioner Lang motioned to approve Case #SGN21001 with the following findings and
conditions:
Findings:
1. The Application is complete;
2. The Application provides sufficient information to allow the PZC to determine that the Application
complies with the relevant review criteria;
3. The Application was reviewed pursuant to §7.16.160(f), Sign Plan. The application meets the
sign standards established in the Avon Development Code;
4. The Application complies with the goals and policies of the Avon Comprehensive Plan;
5. No extra demand for public services is made by the Application;
6. The design relates the development to the character of the surrounding community; and
7. The Application is not so restrictive as to eliminate individuality but provides for the expectation
of attractive sign installation.
Conditions:
1. The freestanding sign shall have a barrier at the base, landscaping, and concrete mounting
approved by Staff before construction;
2. A new Development Plan application will list a proper phone number and mailing address; and
3. The building identification sign is only permitted to be illuminated during business hours.
Commissioner Sekinger seconded the motion and it carried 5-1 with commissioner Lanious voting against.
4.4. 5150 LONGSUN LANE UNIT A - LOT 61 BLOCK 4 WILDRIDGE SUBDIVISION - PUBLIC HEARING – MAJOR
DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR A SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSE. THE HOUSE REQUIRES AN ALTERNATIVE
EQUIVALENT COMPLIANCE HEARING DUE TO ROOF PITCHES UNDER 4:12 (TOWN PLANNER DAVID
MCWILLIAMS AND JEFF MANLEY).
Public Comment: None.
Action: Commissioner Sekinger motioned to approve Case #AEC21001 with the following findings:
1. The Application was reviewed pursuant to §7.16.120, Alternative Equivalent Compliance;
2. The proposed alternatives achieve the intent of §7.28.090(d)(3), Roofs, to the same or better
degree than the subject standard;
3. The proposed alternative achieves the goals and policies of the Avon Comprehensive Plan to
the same or better degree than the subject standard;
4. The proposed alternative results in benefits to the community that are equivalent to or better
than compliance with the subject standard; and
5. The proposed alternative imposes no greater impacts on adjacent properties than would occur
through compliance with the specific requirements of the Code.
Commissioner Lang seconded the motion and it carried 5-1 with commissioner MacAllister voting against.
Action: Commissioner MacAllister motioned to approve Case #MJR21002 with the following findings and
condition:
Findings:
1. The 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.
Condition:
1. ILCs are required to confirm building location.
Commissioner Golembiewski seconded the motion and it carried unanimously 6-0.
4.5. 5150 LONGSUN LANE UNIT B - LOT 61 BLOCK 4 WILDRIDGE SUBDIVISION - PUBLIC HEARING – MAJOR
DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR A SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSE. THE HOUSE REQUIRES AN ALTERNATIVE
EQUIVALENT COMPLIANCE HEARING DUE TO ROOF PITCHES UNDER 4:12 (TOWN PLANNER DAVID
MCWILLIAMS AND JEFF MANLEY).
Public Comment: None.
Action: Commissioner Lang motioned to approve Case #AEC21002 with the following findings:
Findings:
1. The Application was reviewed pursuant to §7.16.120, Alternative Equivalent Compliance;
2. The proposed alternatives achieve the intent of §7.28.090(d)(3), Roofs and §7.28.090(e),
Design Standards for the Wildridge Subdivision, to the same or better degree than the subject
standard;
3. The proposed alternative achieves the goals and policies of the Avon Comprehensive Plan to
the same or better degree than the subject standard;
4. The proposed alternative results in benefits to the community that are equivalent to or better
than compliance with the subject standard; and
5. The proposed alternative imposes no greater impacts on adjacent properties than would occur
through compliance with the specific requirements of the Code.
Commissioner Golembiewski seconded the motion and it carried 5-1 with commissioner MacAllister voting
against.
Action: Commissioner MacAllister motioned to approve Case #MJR21003 with the following findings and
conditions:
Findings:
7. The 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;
8. The Application is complete;
9. The Application provides sufficient information to allow the PZC to determine that the application
complies with the relevant review criteria;
10. The Application complies with the goals and policies of the Avon Comprehensive Plan;
11. The demand for public services or infrastructure exceeding current capacity is mitigated by the
Application; and
12. The design relates the development to the character of the surrounding community.
Conditions:
1. ILCs are required to confirm building location; and
2. Page A0.0 will be updated to show the correct zoning information.
Commissioner Sekinger seconded the motion and it carried unanimously 6-0.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
5.1. MEETING MINUTES
5.1.1. FEBRUARY 2, 2021 5.1.2. MARCH 2, 2021
5.2. RECORDS OF DECISION
5.2.1. 5380 EAGLEBEND DRIVE – #MJR20005 – MAJOR DEVELOPMENT PLAN
5.2.2. 5150 LONGSUN LANE - #PUD21001 – PUD AMENDMENT
5.2.3. 1990 AND 1910 HURD LANE – #PUD21002 – PUD AMENDMENT
Action: Commissioner Golembiewski motioned to approve the Consent Agenda. Commissioner Sekinger
seconded the motion and it carried unanimously 6-0.
6. TOWN MANAGER UPDATES (TOWN MANAGER ERIC HEIL)
Action: Eric updated PZC on various projects including Nottingham Park East, West, and North, the I-70
underpass and engage.avon.org.
7. ADJOURN
There being no further business before the Commission adjourned the meeting at 7:50 p.m.
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comprehensive or to include each statement, person speaking or to portray with complete accuracy. The most
accurate records of the meeting are the audio of the meeting, which is housed in the Town Clerk' s office.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
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David McWilliams, Town Planner
APPROVED:
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Chairperson