PZC Minutes 010781RECORD, OF PROCEEDINGS
MINUTES OF DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEETING
JANUARY 7, 1981 7:30 P.M.
The regular meeting of the Design Review Board for the Town of
Avon was held on January 7, 1981 at 7:35 P.M. in the Town Council
Chambers of the Town of Avon in the Benchmark Shopping Center, Avon,
Colorado. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Bill Pierce.
All Board Members were present with the exception of Larry Kumpost;
Mike Blair and Tom Landauer came in later.
The reading of the minutes was deferred until later in the meeting.
Item #1, Balas Phase II, Hayes/Casalino, Density Transfer and De-
sign Modification, Lot 7, Block 1 Benchmark Subdivision, File
No. 80-12-6.
Ananzio Casalino and Jim Guffey represented Balas Phase II. They
would like to change the appearance from the sawtooth look it has
now. They will have a mixture of two and three bedroom units.
To do that, they would like to add one unit (from eight to nine
units). The unit is coming from Lot 66, Block 2, Benchmark Sub-
division. Two parking spaces will be added, the parking configur-
ation will not be changed and the landscaping plan will not be
changed. The interior floor plans will be changed.
The plans were compared with the plans originally approved. The
amended site plan is to be submitted to the Building Department
and should be checked for site coverage. The trash enclosure
will be similar to the one approved. The light fixture which is
shown there will be moved. The parking area which is there is
gravel.
There will be a sign saying "built by Hayes/Casalino", a temporary
sign. The Board stated that it will have to be submitted for ap-
proval. It was suggested that the trash enclosure be relocated.
They would like to put a sound barrier type of fence along the back
of the property (along Interstate 70). They propose an eight foot
high fence on a two foot high berm, a board on board fence that
lets the wind through. The Ordinance states that the height limit
on fences is six feet, but they can apply for a special use review.
The Board would like trees along there on the highway side if the
fence is constructed. If the landscape plan is modified for that,
they will have to come before the Board with the modification.
((Let the record show)) that a water retention, parking lot and
roof runoff drainage study and filtration system will be required.
Because of the minor modifications "as built" drawings will be
needed. Dick also stated that the plans will be required for the
modifications to the building.
Bill asked for comments or questions from the audience and there
weren't any. The Board granted approval for the design modification
with the trash enclosure to be built as located on the plan, re-
tain the green space between the two new parking spaces, and the
fence is to be brought in at a later date.
The Board recommends to the Town Council that one unit can be
transferred from Lot 66, Block 2 to this project for a total of
nine units.
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Item #2, Vail Associates Real Estate, Sign, Benchmark Shopping
Center, Tract Q, Benchmark Subdivision, File No. 81-1-1.
Merlan Widick represented Vail Associates Real Estate. They have
two offce spaces in the shopping center. Rather than two 18 square
foot signs, they would like to put up one 3 X 8 foot sign. It would
be put on the front facia, the two signs up there now would be re-
moved, they are 40 inches by 66 inches. A flat paint will be used
and there will be a frame around it. The colors are the two shades
of red that Vail Associates, Inc. is using.
All other signs on this building which have come before the Board
have been approved based on the fact that they are filling in an
exisiting opening. The Board would like to keep uniformity to
the signs on the shopping center.
The Board disapproved the sign as it is, they could come back to
the Board with a smaller sign or two signs to fit in the spaces.
Merlan stated that they may come back with smaller signs.
Bill stated that officially the Board cannot approve this sign,
a new one could be submitted that is smaller.
Item #3, Venture 20, Preliminary Review, Offices, Lot 20, Block 2,
Benchmark Subdivision, File No. 80-12-4.
Mike Blair stepped down to represent Venture 20. Design revisions
were made based on the comments made by the Board at the last
meeting. Review: three story building with a parking garage under-
ground, 8,000 square feet per floor, 23,000 or 24,000 square feet
gross area, commercial/office space.
The ramp to the parking area is in the center, the building faces
south, there is now an entry plaza there which is much broader,
paved with a texture much different than asphalt. There are three
truck loading spaces, minimum size required. Mike asked the Board
to consider whether three is adequate.
There will be a walkway on the northeast corner to connect across
Avon Road with the public mall, one trash enclosure, an elevator
on the north side of the building. The north side has been changed
to moss rock, the siding will be redwood or cedar with a linseed
oil finish, the siding will be vertical. The windows will be
tinted, non -glare on the south side, on the north side they will
be clear. The east end will have moss rock, the main office space
will have vertical siding.
The formal landscaping plan will be presented in the final pre-
sentation. The tower will be open from the first floor up to the
top of the second floor. The third floor will project all the
way out into the tower. There will be identification signs reading
"Benchmark Plaza", two of them low, free-standing. They will
be submitted later.
There will be no driveways directly off of Beaver Creek Boulevard
or Avon Road, they will use the entrances they have now.
Bill asked for comments from the audience and there weren't any.
The Board expressed favorable remarks regarding the building. They
will be back before the Board for approval at the January 21, 1981
meeting.
Bill asked for comments regarding the reduction of the number of
loading spaces. The three loading spaces being placed end to end
may be a problem. Mike stated that it will take some control and
management. Dick mentioned the grading and drainage plan which will
be needed, it will be part of the landscaping plan.
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Other business:
Art Kleiner of Eagle County trash stated that someone from his
company will be present at the meetings to give advice regarding
trash sites and removal.
Bill stepped down to talk about the landscaping for the firehouse.
Final landscaping plans will be presented at the next meeting.
They are trying to coordinate their plans with the municipal
building, on the west side of the fire station. With the service
berries around the building they are trying to soften the edge
of the building, the transition of the ground to the building.
They would like to put in blue spruce trees on the west side and
northeast corner, 8-10 feet high. Cottonless cottonwood and moun-
tain ash will be used.
Most of the areas not paved will be mowed turf, sodded, and an
underground sprinkling system. Signs - they want to incorporate
the Town logo.
The building is ready for occupancy, however, a temporary Certifi-
cate of Occupancy could not be issued without a final electrical
inspection and a landscaping plan submitted to the Board.
Tom madethe motion that this landscaping plan be accepted with two
conditions: 1. that the final plan be submitted for review, for-
mally and completely, at the next meeting (January 21, 1981) and 2.
that the Board recommend that the Building Administrator use this
plan as a basis to issue the temporary Certificate of Occupancy.
Ken seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. The Certi-
ficate will be issued if the electrical final inspection has been
approved. The owners will have until the end of May, 1981 to com-
plete the landscaping and paving.
Mike asked for comments from the audience and there weren't any.
The minutes were read. Cheryl made the motion to approve the minutes,
Alice seconded it and it was passed unanimously.
Vail Associates and Lot 21, Block 2 - they will be present at the
January 21, 1981 meeting to present a zoning variance and addition.
Sign Code Ordinance - John Dunn, Town Attorney would like to meet
with the Board to discuss their comments on the code. After dis-
cussion, it was decided that Bill will talk to Mayor Alpi.
There being no further business to be brought before the Board,
Ken made the motion to adjourn the meeting, Tom seconded the motion
and the meeting was adjourned at 9:20 P.M.
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Respectfully submitted b
erre Sort and
ecording Secretary