PZC EMAIL 011323970-748-4413 matt@avon.org
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TO: Planning and Zoning Commission
FROM: Matt Pielsticker, AICP, Planning Director
RE: 2023 Community Development Goals
Upcoming Public Meetings
DATE: January 13, 2023
SUMMARY: This memorandum is intended to inform PZC of the various upcoming projects taking place in
2023. The Community Development’s 2023 Goals (“Attachment A”) were endorsed by the Avon Town
Council at their January 10th meeting. Most projects in 2023 will include direct involvement with PZC in the
form of Community Open House formatted meetings, public hearings, and work sessions with the Avon
Town Council.
DEPARTMENT GOALS: Please take time to review the attached Community Development Department
Goals. The La Zona project is the first major effort to make its way through a public process with direct
PZC involvement. The Health and Recreation Committee and Cultural Arts and Special Events Committee
are both scheduled to review the initial La Zona materials next week (SEE HERE). Comments from those
groups will be summarized and forwarded to PZC for consideration in future meetings.
Other projects to include PZC review include 3-Mile Planning, and redevelopment planning for “Sun Road”
and East Avon. Sun Road includes the 1st Bank, Walgreen’s and Post Office area. East Avon is the area
between Avon Road and the Village (at Avon) including Chapel Square and the old Wal -mart property. Of
note, updates to the Dark Sky regulations and Title 7 Code updates will originate with PZC and turn into
applications that are reviewed by Town Council for final action.
UPCOMING MEETING DATES: Please take note of the following upcoming dates:
▪February 7
▪February 13
▪February 14
▪February 21
▪March 7
▪March 21
▪April 4
Regular PZC Meeting
Joint PZC/TC Open House for La Zona* [Time TBD]
Joint PZC/TC Work Session [PZC is invited to attend regular TC meeting]
Tentative topics include: Marijuana Business Licensing, Net-Zero Communities,
Water Conservation strategies, and Town Employee Housing Project Updates
Regular PZC Meeting
Regular PZC Meeting
Joint PZC/TC Open House and PZC meeting for La Zona
Joint PZC/TC Open House and PZC meeting for La Zona (tentative)
ATTACHMENT:
A.2023 Community Development Department Goals
*Attendance is encouraged but not required
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Community Development
2023 Goals
1. East Avon Preserve: Facilitate due diligence process for exploring a housing project accessed off
Wagon Trail Road. The project will include coordination with Traer Creek and their potential road
extension to Planning Area I.
2. Sun Road Redevelopment Plan: Develop long range sub area plan for redevelopment of four
properties and Sun Road.
3. Streamline Contractor Licensing: Currently contractors are required to obtain a separate Business
License and Contractor Licensing (and Sales Tax for materials). The process can be cumbersome
and confusing for contractors.
4. Code Amendments: Complete by-annual comprehensive code amendment for Title 7-Development
Code. Amendments will include sign code and lighting ordinance updates, in addition to several other
“clean up” items.
5. Downtown Development Authority: Prepare documents to organize and implement a Downtown
Development Authority, including eligible voter data base, proposed boundaries, a Downtown
Development Authority Plan document and tax increment financing budget. Conduct a Request for
Proposal and retain consultant services to provide administrative support and assist with public
outreach.
6. 3-Mile Planning: Prepare a draft 3-Mile Plan document for public review and input and conduct
public hearing process for adoption as appropriate.
7. East Avon District Plan: Update and revamp the East Town Center District Plan. This plan was
adopted in 2007 and is ripe for new design concepts and a streamlined formatting for future updates.
This project will include outside services and public outreach.
8. Digitize all Microfiche Records: Secure scanned copies of all remaining microfiche land and PZC
records. Digitally tag and organize all files in record retention software.
9. Town Properties Design Palette: Develop a Design Palette document for all public improvements,
including streetscape and park improvements, railings, street lamps, lighting, benches, cut stone
blocks, benches, signage, refuse and recycling containers, etc.
10. La Zona Project: Oversee the administration of consultant team and coordinate public outreach and
community involvement. Collaborate with Recreation, Public Works, Engineering, and consultant
team to finalize recreation center remodel and expansion options, old fire station property, and Main
Street Mall extension to Harry A. Nottingham Park.
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11. Early Childhood Education, Planning Area E, Village (at Avon): Coordinate review of site plan
and architectural designs for an early childhood education facility on Planning Area E, Village (at
Avon) in partnership with Vail Valley Foundation and assist with identification of other details to be
determined for this project, including but not limited to terms of long term leasing, partnership
financial contributions, operations and accessibility.
12. Retail Marijuana Regulations: Prepare and present retail marijuana regulations to consider
potential locations and other license requirements and limitations for retail marijuana businesses.
13. Update Dark Sky Regulations: Research and propose updates to the Town of Avon’s Dark Sky
Regulations to address interior lighting which may contribute to light pollution.