PZC Minutes 042883RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
MINUTES OF THE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEETING
APRIL 28, 1983, 7:30 P. M.
The regular meeting of the Design Review Board of Avon
was called to order on April 28, 1983, at 7:30 P.M., in
the Town Council Chambers of the Town of Avon Municipal
Complex, 400 Benchmark Road, Avon, Colorado, by Chairman
Bill Pierce.
Members present: Mike Blair, Bill Pierce, Tommy
Landauer, Jerry Davis, Bob Zeeb, and Jim Meehan.
Staff resent: Dick Kvach/Planning Director, Renee
Flader Recording Secretary.
Item No. 1, Reading and ARp.r_oval of Design Review Board
Minutes of April 14, 1983 meeting:
Correction: Item # 8, Cheney Duplex Revision, Lot 26,
Block 1, Wildridge Subdivision: Bill Pierce had an
involvement with the original building plans.
Jerry Davis moved to approve the minutes as amended by
Bill Pierce. Motion was seconded by Tommy Landauer and
was passed unanimously.
Item No. 2, Advertising Sign, Bus Sto , Avon Center,
Tract G, B1ock_2,_Benchmark Subdivision:
Dick Kvach explained to the Board this request was
brought back from the April 14, 1983 meeting due to the
Board's desire to review the actual sign and their
desire to see a picture of the proposal.
Carl Hansen of Travel Horizons presented a section of a
portion of the sign which was lighted to show color and
give an idea of the impact of the sign. (Also
presented by Carl was a picture of the proposal.) He
stated the sign would be encased as per instructions of
the Board.
Bill Pierce commented in reference to condition # 2 of
the Staff Report to Design Reivew Board which states
that when the Tourist Information Center was opened that
the sign be removed within 30 days after the official
opening of the Tourist Information Center; he would
rather see this sign be reapplied at that time.
Jerry Davis moved to accept the application as presented
anodizing the alluminum encasement, as suggested by
Board member Mike Blair, which is to be of earth -tone in
color, that the sign be a permanent structure and be
maintained in reasonably good condition, and that an 11
X 17 space be reserved, free of charge, for the Town of
Avon's display of notice of events sponsored or endorsed
by the Town of Avon. Motion was seconded by Tommy
Landauer and was passed unanimously.
Item No. 3, Forest Service Ground, Portion of Section 1,
Portion of Section 2:
Dick Kvach introduced this item as being a parcel of
ground involved in the trade with another parcel,
approximately the same size, in Edwards. He stated the
proposal is that the Forest Service wants the other
parcel (in Edwards) and this item is brought up to
discuss the concepts involved and to get opinions from
the Board.
(Mike Blair stated he'd been involved in some of the
studying of this item and the review of it; however, he
had no monetary interests, and would remain on the
Board, to which no one had any objections.)
Jim Wells explained the history of the proposed trade
and indicated Benchmark became involved when the ground
was put up for sale in order to develop a use that was
compatible with the rest of the Town. Proposed uses
included limited residential development and giving the
balance of the ground to the Town for open space and
recreational uses.
Following some additional discussion by Ernie Nunn of
the Forest Service, the Board felt the concept was good
and would be of benefit to the Town.
Item No.4, Beacon Hill Design Reivew, Lot 70, Block 1_,
Benchmark Subdivision:
Dick Kvach intorduced this item as originally being
approved January 21, 1981. He stated however, that the
Design Review Rules and Regulations state that approval
is void after 2 years if construction is not started.
He went on to say that the design is the same as that
approved January 21, 1981, with the exception that a
cedar shake roof is planned instead of the previously
approved metal roof. He recommended approval subject to
(1) all items mentioned January 21, 1981 approval be
complied with, (2) that the driveway culvert be a
minimum of 18" in diameter and that it be installed
according to the standard Town detailed drawing, (3)
soil reports are to be submitted to and approved by the
Town Engineer before issuance of any building permits,
and (4) the driveway be a minimum of 24' wide - if it is
to serve two separate lots.
No one was present to represent applicant and due to
this, Jerry Davis moved to table this item with the
amendment if someone did show to represent this item, it
would be brought back during this meeting. Motion was
seconded by Bob Zeeb and was passed unanimously.
Item
No. 5,
Brownlee Duplex,
Addition
of 3rd
Floor and
Deck_,
I.Ot 40
Block Benchmark
Dick
Kvach
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introduced
this
Subdivision.
item and
request
of Robert
Brownlee to add a :d story, expand the exi ing deck
and add active solar panels. He explained the
additional story would be constructed of the same
materials and painted the same color as the lower two
stories. He stated this addition of the 3rd story would
be compatible with the surrounding buildings. Dick
pointed out that the 3rd story would be accessible
externally via a spiral stairway, and if there was any
intent to rent out the upper bedrooms separately, they
could be considered lock -off units and would have to get
approval through the special review process prior to
such use. Dick recommended approval subject to (1) all
exterior materials and colors match those of the
existing building, and (2) if any lock -offs are designed
into the 3rd story, all existing Zoning Ordinace
requirements be complied with.
Robert Brownlee, applicant, stated at the time he put
his duplex on Lot 40, Block 2, Benchmark Subdivision, he
did not have enough funds to make it as he would've
liked to and is now coming to the Board for approval of
his proposed improvements.
The Board asked Mr. Brownlee for streetside, rearside,
and side elevations showing what the finished item would
look like. Brownlee had none of these requests. Due to
this lack of information, the Board asked Brownlee if he
would permit this item to be tabled until receipt of
such giving them the ability to make an accurate
decision. Brownlee requested this item to be voted.
The Board explained to Brownlee again that for them to
make an accurate decision they needed the streetside,
rearside, and side elevations, and suggested to Brownlee
that this lack of information could jeopardize the final
decision by the Board. Robert Brownlee requested that
the Board vote.
Request was denied by Tommy Landauer and Bob Zeeb with
Jim Meehan abstaining.
Item No. 6, RoadCal (Sunroad Group, Ltd.), Special Reiew
Use, Transfer of Density Units, Lots 67/68, Block 2,
lenchmark Subdivision:
(Jim Meehan is present for this item and a greater
portion of Item No. 5.)
Dick Kvach introduced that this is for the transfer of
14 dwelling units from Lots 67/68, Block 2, Benchmark
Subdivision, to Lots 29-32, Block 2, Benchmark
Subdivision. He stated this proposed transfer would
occur totally within the original Benchmark Subdivision
and would not change the previously approved density
for the area. He stated further that the 14 condominium
units may be converted to a maximum of 42 hotel -lodge
units by the developer as they are presently zoned RHDC
district which allows a 3:1 ratio - 1 dwelling unit = 3
hotel -lodge uni for density purpo: Dick
recommended approval subject to (1) a statement be
submitted by Dillon Real Estate, Inc., indicating they
are willing to transfer their units to Lots 29-32, Block
2, Benchmark Subdivision, prior to consideration by the
Town Council, (2) the 14 units are presently under
option and may or may not actually be purchased. The
petitioner shall notify the Town of the final status of
the option within 7 days after it is exercised or
determined not to exercise it, and (3) if no notice is
received by May 10, 1985, indicating the optin is
exercised, the approval of this transfer will be
considered null and void.
Bill Pierce asked if this was a Public Hearing and if
so, was proper notice given. Dick Kvach answered Bill
by saying it was indeed a Public Hearing and proper
notice was given and there had been no response from the
public.
Bill Pierce asked if the property line between the lots
had been removed, to which Dennis Cole answered it had
not.
After lengthy discussion, Jim Meehan moved to approve
the transfer as recommended with the stipulation that,
at no time, could reallocation occur in such a manner as
to exceed maximum density from time to time, and that if
one lot is separated from the others that an allocation
be made at that with conditions added to the 3
conditions submitted by Staff: (4) may not exceed
maximum density as it may be imposed by the zoning
district, (5) that the assignment of units be
designated upon any subdivision of the property, and (6)
transfer is for 14 dwelling units; not 42 hotel -lodge
units. Motion was seconded by Jerry Davis and was
passed with Bob Zeeb opposing.
Item No. 7, Swift Gulch, SPA Zoning Amendment, Public
Hearing, Parcels 1 & 2, Swift Gulch:
Dick Kvach introduced is item as being a continuation
from the last meeting of an increase in density in Buck
Creek area to 200 hotel -lodge units on Lot 5 and
increase the northerly portion of Lot 52B up to 50
condominium units and remove that from the southerly
portion where they were originally allocated. As a
result, one of the conditions were that they also
decrease the Swift Gulch area by 200 hotel -lodge units
and 100 condominium units and this action is to comply
with that. Dick did recommend approval.
(Mike Blair abstained from discussion due to a possible
conflict of interest.)
Bob Zeeb asked the applicant why they did not notify any
of the people actually living on the adjacent property
instead of just 3001. Larry Goad, on bc- -,lf of the
applicant, answered Bob explaining that the requirement
is that you notify by specific mailing to those property
owners within 300' of any affected areas and also by
posting Public Notices, which was accomplished.
After lengthy discussion, Jerry Davis moved to amend the
special planned area of the Swift Gulch addition to
reduce the allowable density to permit no more than 80
dwelling units or 160 hotel -lodge units, or a
combination thereof. Motion was seconded by Tommy
Landauer and was passed with Bob Zeeb opposing.
Item No. 8, Off -Street Parking and Loading Requirements
Revisions:
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Due to the late time, the Board postponed discussion on
this item until another regular meeting.
Other Business:
P & Z Interviews:
Jerry Davis moved to interview the applicants during a
Special Meeting which would be held for this purpose.
He moved this Special Meeting to be held on Wednesday,
May 4, 1983 at 7:30 P. M., in the Town Council Chambers
of the Town of Avon Municipal Complex, 400 Benchmark
Road, Avon, Colorado. Motion was seconded by Tommy
Landauer and was passed unanimously.
Comprehensive Plan Status:
Bill Pierce asked the s atus of the Comprehensive Plan
and Dick Kvach informed the Board that the Town Council,
at their regular meeting, held on Tuesday, April 26,
1983, selected the firm of Plum Street Professional
Associates as the consultant. Dick also advised the
Board that Town Council had advised staff to proceed
in finalizing the Scope of Services and contract by the
next Council meeting.
With no further business to discuss, the meeting was
adjourned at 11:06 P. M.
Respectfully Submitted,
Renee' F ader
Recording Secretary