PZC Packet 091923AVON PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 .4v
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2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3. DISCLOSURE OF ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST OR EX PARTE COMMUNICATION RELATED TO AGENDA ITEMS
4. PUBLIC HEARING
4.1. REZONING APPLICATION - BENCHMARK AT BEAVER CREEK - REZ23001 (ERIC HEIL TOWN MANAGER /
JENA SKINNER SENIOR PLANNER
4.2. EV PLAN WORK SESSION (PLANNER 1 + MAX MORGAN
4.3. TREE REMOVAL WORK SESSION (PLANNER 1+ MAX MORGAN
5. CONSENT AGENDA
5.1. AUGUST 1, 2023, PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
5.2. RECORD OF DECISION FOR AEC23005 & MNR23020 APPROVED AUGUST 1, 2023
6. STAFF UPDATES
6.1. AVON COMMUNITY HOUSING POLICIES
6.2. NET ZERO BUILDING EXPO - APRIL 8
6.3. SKATE PLAZA (LA ZONA UPDATE
7. FUTURE MEETINGS
7.1. OCTOBER 3, 2023 - TUESDAY
7.2. OCTOBER 17, 2023 - TUESDAY
8. ADJOURN
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TO: Planning & Zoning Commission A
FROM: Jena Skinner, AICP, Senior Planner ,av o n
RE: PUBLIC HEARING REZ23001 Rezoning
DATE: September 19, 2023 c c a a u o
SUMMARY: This report reflects the Town of Avon's ("Avon") application to rezone an existing parcel of land owned
by Avon from Open Space, Landscaping, Drainage ("OLD") to Residential High Density ("RH") to develop a
Community Housing project. This project is temporarily titled "Slopeside". Avon Town Council has declared
Community Housing as the no. 1 priority for the Town of Avon and had directed Staff to explore and pursue every
possible opportunity for Community Housing projects.
This subject "Property" is 3.5 acres and located between Swift Gulch Road and the 1-70, adjacent to the west bound
off -ramp at Avon Road, and is adjacent to existing commercial development (7 -Eleven).
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BACKGROUND: The Property is part of the original Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision, and has been zoned
for Open Space, Landscaping, Drainage ("OLD"), since at least 1991. The Future Land Use Map in the Avon
Comprehensive Plan designates the Property as "Civic/Public Facilities" which indicated some level of anticipated
development. Staff was not able to find any information on past ideas about civic or public facility uses that may have
been contemplated for this site.
Swift Gulch, to the east of the Property, was at one time zoned for 105 units of housing. Subsequently that property
was rezoned for public use and a public works/transit/fleet campus. The Property also contains a portion of the
pedestrian/bike trail that runs between Avon Road and Post Blvd, and the existing Nottingham Puder Ditch.
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PROCESS: Rezonings can only be initiated by property owners and the Avon Town Council ("Council") for Town -
owned properties. Council directed Staff to submit a rezoning application to Planning and Zoning Commission
("PZC") at their June 27, 2023 meeting. Staff provided the necessary public notification before this hearing with the
PZC. PZC is requested to review the rezoning application and provide a recommendation to Council. Council
approves rezonings by adoption of an ordinance.
TOWN COUNCIL STAFF >> PZC TOWN COUNCIL
INITIATION ANALYSIS & PUBLIC HEARING ORDINANCE &
JUNE 27 REPORT RECOMMENDATION PUBLIC HEARING
September 19 TBD
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION: The Application was publicly notified in the Vail Daily on September, 8, 2023.
REFERRALS: This application was posted to our website and forwarded to Eagle River Water and Sanitation District
("ERWSD").
OPTIONS: PZC has the following options with the Application:
• Recommend Approval as drafted
• Recommend Approval, with changes
• Continue Public Hearing to a Specific Date
• Recommend Denial, with findings
DISCUSSION: The cost of workforce housing has escalated dramatically over the last three years and is regarded as
a crisis across Colorado. Properties owned by Avon which are physically suitable for the development of Community
Housing have the financial advantage that Avon does not have to include the cost of land into the overall cost of
developing housing. 3.5 acres in this location with high density residential zoning likely has a fair market value in
excess of $7 Million.
The Property is long, narrow and with a considerable slope, which makes traditional housing development with
surface parking difficult and limited. The Property is located near the Swift Gulch bus stop and is a convenient 3 block
walk to Avon Station, which will soon provide access to free transit from Vail to Beaver Creek to Edwards. Staff
believes this Property is best suited for a Community Housing project that includes a high number of small units
(studios) with very limited parking that can accommodate temporary and seasonal workers due to the physical
challenges of the sloped site and the proximity to Avon's commercial core and transit.
REVIEW CRITERIA: PZC and the Council must consider a set of review criteria when reviewing rezonings. The
review criteria is governed by Avon Municipal Code ("AMC") §7.16.050, Rezonings. Staff has provided responses to
each review criteria within the attached Application.
For your convenience, the following findings must be made by the PZC and TC for this type of application:
FINDINGS: §7.16.050, Rezonings.
(1) Evidence of substantial compliance with the purpose of the Development Code;
(2) Consistency with the Avon Comprehensive Plan;
(3) Physical suitability of the land for the proposed development or subdivision;
(4) Compatibility with surrounding land uses;
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And,
(5) Whether the proposed rezoning is justified by changed or changing conditions in the character of
the area proposed to be rezoned;
(6) Whether there are adequate facilities available to serve development for the type and scope
suggested by the proposed zone compared to the existing zoning, while maintaining adequate
levels of service to existing development;
(7) Whether the rezoning is consistent with the stated purpose of the proposed zoning district;
(8) That, compared to the existing zoning, the rezoning is not likely to result in adverse impacts upon
the natural environment, including air, water, noise, stormwater management, wildlife and
vegetation, or such impacts will be substantially mitigated;
(9) That, compared to the existing zoning, the rezoning is not likely to result in significant adverse
impacts upon other property in the vicinity of the subject tract;
(10)For rezoning within an existing PUD, consistency with the relevant PUD Master Plan as reflected in
the approval of the applicable PUD; and
(11)Adequate mitigation is required for rezoning applications which result in greater intensity of land
use or increased demands on public facilities and infrastructure.
Conformance with General Review Criteria in AMC §7.16.010(f)(1), General Criteria, which provides criteria that
are applicable to all development applications:
(1) Review Criteria. The reviewing authority shall be Director when the Director has the authority to
administratively approve a development application. The reviewing authority shall be the PZC and/or
Town Council for all development applications which are subject to public hearing. The reviewing
authority shall review development applications for compliance with all relevant standards and criteria
as set forth in the specific procedures for the particular application in this Development Code, as well
as the following general criteria which shall apply to all development applications:
(i) The development application is complete;
The development application provides sufficient information to allow the reviewing authority
to determine that the development application complies with the relevant review criteria;
The development application complies with the goals and policies of the Avon
Comprehensive Plan; and
(iv) The demand for public services or infrastructure exceeding current capacity is mitigated
by the development application.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: "I move to recommend approval of the proposed Rezoning to Residential High Density of
a Town -owned parcel for the purpose of creating a Community Housing project, based on the findings in
Sections §7.16.050, Rezonings and §7.16.010(f)(1) General Criteria (for an application), as presented and outlined by
Staff's report dated September 14, 2023."
Thank you, Jena
ATTACHMENT A: Slopeside Rezoning Application
Rezoning: Slopeside
Sept14,2023
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SLOPESIDE COMMUNITY HOUSING PROJECT C O L O R A D O
APPLICATION TYPE: REZONING
FILE NUMBER: REZ23001
LOCATION: Benchmark at Beaver Creek Tract Y
Parcel No. 210512106003
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APPLICANT/OWNER: Town of Avon
REPRESENTATIVE: Jena Skinner, AICP
SECTION 1:APPLICATION INFORMATION
APPLICATION SUMMARY: In Avon's goal to increase the number of dedicated workforce housing units along with a
secondary goal of diversifying its housing portfolio of unit types, the Town is currently seeking to rezone a parcel of
land owned by the Town, to create a unique, Community Housing development that focuses on rentals for seasonal
and or transient members of the workforce. This development necessitates the zone district of Residential High
Density to accomplish these goals.
The location of the subject parcel is adjacent to an existing commercial development, separated by an existing
parking lot. Typically, it is common to find high density developments adjacent to commercial areas, as activity within
these types of land uses have similar levels of intensity. Further, as a unique design element, this development
purposefully will limit vehicle parking spaces resulting in a complex that is able to fully maximize the parcel for
residences. This design mindset works well with this site because of its location. The site's walkability to neighboring
commercial businesses, town center, park, and open spaces, as well as its location already on a local transit/bus
route, makes this an ideal parcel for this unique project and for this specific type of workforce.
BACKGROUND: The subject parcel has been
long overlooked as a location for development
for many years. It was part of the original
Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision, and
has been zoned for Open Space, Landscaping,
Drainage ("OLD"), since at least 1991.
Understandably, Avon has not experienced the
population growth and pressure like we have
presently. Avon's historical placement of high
density housing was situated along Hwy 6 near
Beaver Creek or the Elementary School, with
lower density housing (duplexes and 3 or 4 unit
townhomes) along Nottingham Rd. and W
Beaver Creek Blvd. towards the Town Core.
As Avon becomes built out in residential areas
and population and workforce demands
increase, looking at all available — and suitable,
parcels for development becomes necessary to reassess. It is important to remember that costs are significantly less
for Community Housing projects when the Town owns the land. Avon also focused their activities at the Swift Gulch
location, further to the east. Given that there is no housing of this nature anywhere in town, having housing for
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seasonal employees in a resort town becomes very important to support the predominant hospitality services Avon
offers, and a fresh look at this parcel for the application of Community Housing is warranted.
Adjacent to this parcel is the tail end of the Swift Gulch Addition/subdivision, planned as part of the overall Swift Gulch
public facilities property and what was first identified for workforce housing in 2015. The Swift Gulch Addition was
originally zoned for an anticipated 105 residential multiple family dwelling units and or commercial as allowed in the
SC (Shopping Center) zone district." Subsequently, that parcel was rezoned for Public Facilities (public use) and a
public works/transit/fleet Campus.
This parcel also contains a portion of the pedestrian/bike trail that travels to Post Blvd, constructed in 2006, and the
Town's Nottingham Puder Ditch that parallels Swift Gulch Road. As part of this project, these elements will be
addressed in some fashion that will allow the site to accommodate all of these components.
As part of the outfall of the pandemic, housing discussions and interactions have significantly increased. This is
primarily caused by the unforeseen number of people relocating to the mountains coupled with an extreme increase in
demand. The outfall: housing prices rose sharply and, in response, a dramatic increase in mortgage rates caused by
this inflation. Towns all over the nation are experiencing a workforce housing crisis presently and are still dealing with
the employment trends that have also been affected as an additional outcome of the pandemic.
Workers quit their jobs in record numbers in 2021, and 2022 as ample job opportunities and higher pay lured them
elsewhere. The good news is that the "quits rate" has steadily declined since peaking last year, and in April 2023, this
rate fell to its pre -pandemic average in 20191. However, with housing scarce or extremely expensive to buy or rent
currently- even with jobs available, positions remain difficult to fill without the ability to offer housing especially for
those not making 100%+ AMI wages. Towns like Vail have various forms of accommodations available for workers.
Unfortunately, Avon does not yet have as extensive a portfolio as Vail. Thinking ahead to diversifying housing
projects is a step heading in the best direction.
SECTION 2: REVIEW CRITERIA:
PZC and the Town Council must consider a set of review criteria when reviewing rezonings. The review criteria is
governed by Avon Municipal Code ("AMC") §7.16.050, Rezonings.
(1) Evidence of substantial compliance with the purpose of the Development Code;
Applicant Response: This rezoning is a small step to help increase Avon's Community Housing efforts, and
may be considered an essential piece in supporting the Town's economic sustainability and the health, safety,
and general welfare of the Avon Community. This rezoning will require a site specific development review to be
examined and processed as a next step and once designed, having a property with the appropriate zoning to
site a Community Housing project, will improve the Town of Avon's chances in receiving vital grant funding for
this type of Community Housing project. Preparing to create new housing projects with having available land at
the ready without finished concept plans is becoming as essential as having full design plans ready to go in this
later portion of 2023.
As mentioned as a "next step'; the Town will engage in obtaining a consultant to create a design for this project.
During this process, the Town will ensure that all underlying code requirements for the requested zone district
will be met; however, Avon recognizes that flexiblity in in some of the development standards will be necessary
to achieve the desired number of units for this project. For instance, departing from the required number of
parking spaces as required by Code. As such, they will request flexibility through the Development Bonus
process.
1 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics JOLTS report, May 2023
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(2) Consistency with the Avon Comprehensive Plan;
Applicant Response: On the first page of the Avon Community Housing Plan it quotes the 2017 Avon
Comprehensive Plan where, "Avon's vision is to provide a high quality of life, today and in the future, for a
diverse population; and to promote their ability to live, work, visit, and recreate in the community." It goes
on to state, "The Potential community benefits of increasing Community Housing efforts include:
• More housing choices;
• Increased economic stability and a more active year-round economy for local residents and
businesses;
• Greater ability to retain individuals and families throughout life and career phases, strengthening
the sense of community, opportunity, and quality of life;
• Increase Community Housing supply for job recruitment purposes;
• Create Community Housing in closer proximity to job centers with pedestrian connections and
availability of transit, in alignment with the Climate Action Plan goals. "
Goal 1 of this same plan is to, 'Achieve a diverse
range of housing densities, styles, and types,
including rental and for sale, to serve all segments
of the population." This rezoning offers the Town a
parcel of land that is set up and ready to invest in,
for projects like the one that would be an asset at
this location. A project that fills in an income and
lifestyle gap for a workforce needed to support the
economics of our community, and by filling a need
for businesses in having housing that could be
used for much-needed resort -oriented workers.
AVON COMP PLAN FUTURE LAND USE MAP
Landuse Designations
Mixed Use
Civic/Public
Regional Commercial
= Neighborhood Commercial
= Light Industrial Commercial
=Open Space
Park
= Residential - High Density
= Residential - Medium Density
= Residential - Low Density
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The Future Land Use Plan establishes preferred
development patterns by designating land use.
categories for specific geographical locations.
While land use designations depicted on the land use map do not supersede the Town's zoning districts and
regulations, they display general land use categories as a visual guide for the community based on the goals,
objectives, and policies presented within this document. Currently, the Comprehensive Plan has this site
designated as a Civic/Public use, which is the same designation as the Swift Gulch site that includes the use of
workforce housing.
Updating land use regulations with new development tools is also supported by the Avon Comprehensive Plan
Policy C.1.1, which recommends to: Regularly update and enhance the Avon land use regulations and
District Master Plans for innovative design approaches and positive development outcomes. The
Comprehensive Plan is approaching an update. Changing the zoning presently, will get captured when this
update occurs in the near future.
As an additional task, Applicant will be examining the Avon Municipal Code to ensure this regulatory document
is up to date concerning density maximums and parking alternatives as a definitive design "minimum". Most
likely, this will be infused in the Community Housing section of Title 7 as a design incentive. In the meantime,
the Development Bonus process helps with this task on a case by case basis, but having Code reflect current
design alternatives as a means to accomplish the creation of housing projects will be beneficial to both Avon
and private developers moving forward. This course of action is supported by the Community Housing Plan,
which encourages, "...incentives and regulations to create a policy environment that is favorable for
local housing." Effectively, in offering potential Community Housing projects some design flexibility while
maintaining the Development Code's underlying goals is an intention is supported by the Comprehensive Plan.
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Ensuring that targeted areas for Community Housing are zoned in step with the housing goals of the Town, is
the first step in the thinking ahead and properly planning housing policies and in obtaining funding.
In trying to encourage new development and redevelopment, Avon needs the appropriate tools to make
projects the best for the community. In this case, preparing Town -owned lands to receive housing
opportunities, as is supported by the Comprehensive and Avon Community Housing plans. Being open to
expanding on what kinds of housing programs are needed is the first step as a response to the housing crisis.
(3) Physical suitability of the land for the proposed development or subdivision;
Applicant Response: Although this property has a significant grade change from Swift Gulch Road to the
pedestrian path, the property is suitable for development as slopes do not exceed 40% (see image, next page.
In calculating the slope it appears to be approximately 21 % overall). Completely walkable currently, this site
hosts the Nottingham Puder Ditch along the northern boundary, and the pedestrian trail at the tow of the slope.
Due to the condition of the Ditich, several large cottonwood trees have been removed in the last year, and
largely, the site is comprised of typcial, high -country /native grass cover and vegetation.
The Town realizes that the Ditch and pedestrian trail may have to be modified in order for the site to maximize
its potential. Options identified at this point include modihying the ditch from being open to being piped
underground. As the ditch exits the Slopeside parcel, it currently goes underground at the western boundary,
under the parking lot and beyond, and to extend this pipe would be resonable through this location as well. As
far as the pedestrian path goes, the potential to move it closer/abutting or within the CDOT right-of-way
adjacent to the southern property line of the site could be persued as well. In recognizing these limited
constraints early in the design process, will be effective in designing the residential structure.
Water and sewer is accessible to this site, and Swift Gulch Road is wide and offers excellent site distance for
wherever the access is determined to be located.
This site does not contain any significant wildlife habitat or wildlife migration corridors.
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(4) Compatibility with surrounding land uses;
Applicant Response: The rezoning of this property to Residential High Density is appropriate given that this
property is within walking distance to commercial offerings like restaurants, healthcare, and other services
within the Town Core.
Development on this site will not have an adverse effect- or any impact, to neighboring properties as there are
no adjacent developments to this location outside of the adjacent parking lot and commercial uses to the west.
Development on this site will not impede views, nor detract from the viability of the surrounding land uses.
(5) Whether the proposed rezoning is justified by changed or changing conditions in the character of the
area proposed to be rezoned;
Applicant Response: This rezoning is being sought directly in response changed conditions or housing
crisis Avon is experiencing and as mentioned earlier within this report. Namely, responding to the need to
invest in a diverse number of housing projects needed to support Avon's economy, and in offering options
for Community Housing unlike any project within the Town of Avon.
(6) Whether there are adequate facilities available to serve development for the type and scope
suggested by the proposed zone compared to the existing zoning, while maintaining adequate levels
of service to existing development;
Applicant Response: This site is in excellent proximity to all necessary infrastructure without
jeopardizing any existing development, including the availability of water and sewer. The Town will seek
these services from the Eagle River Water and Sanitation District as a next step.
(7) Whether the rezoning is consistent with the stated purpose of the proposed zoning district;
Applicant Response: The purpose of the Residential High Density (RH) zoning states: The RH district is
intended to provide for high-density, multi -family residential uses including townhomes and multi -family
structures. This district should be in close proximity to the Town Center or an arterial road. This
district implements the residential high density classification of the Avon Future Land Use Plan. It may also
be located in the mixed-use classification where surrounding properties will provide a complementary
mix of uses.
This rezoning is reasonably necessary for a housing project as it is imperative to maximize density when
designing a project for more affordable housing units, within walking distance of amenities, services, and
transit.
(8) That, compared to the existing zoning, the rezoning is not likely to result in adverse impacts upon
the natural environment, including air, water, noise, stormwater management, wildlife and vegetation,
or such impacts will be substantially mitigated;
Applicant Response: The Town (so far and without a design), would like to possibly create a project with
respect to the property's slopes and drainage, by avoiding developing where the onsite ditch is located,
etc. This will be accomplished by minimizing hardscapes and by not having an onsite parking lot and
significant landscaping. As mentioned in the Finding for property suitability, there are no significant
impacts anticipated to vegetation, wildlife, or to the natural environment. In regard to air quality, by having
almost no parking and by the residents not being dependent upon individual/personal vehicles, there will
be no impact on this particular element. Where noise is concerned, this area has existing vehicle noise
due to 1-70. Largely generated during working hours, situating a residential development on this site
should not be an issue after typical working hours, as travel dissipates on I-70.
(9) That, compared to the existing zoning, the rezoning is not likely to result in significant adverse
impacts upon other property in the vicinity of the subject tract;
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Applicant Response: Development of this site in the future will change the "feel" of the area in having a
residential development on a parcel that has been largely vacant for decade; however, that argument
could be made for any long-standing vacant parcel. In this case, it will not have any adverse impacts to
the neighboring properties. The project is also anticipated to not accommodate vehicles and as such, will
not add traffic to Avon's road system. Public transit is already accommodated at this location, and this site
is highly walkable to neighboring restaurants, parks, and other amenities.
(10)For rezoning within an existing PUD, consistency with the relevant PUD Master Plan as reflected in
the approval of the applicable PUD; and
Applicant Response: Not applicable.
(11)Adequate mitigation is required for rezoning applications which result in greater intensity of land use
or increased demands on public facilities and infrastructure.
Applicant Response: The Town will thoughtfully and thoroughly design a project that is properly
mitigated in changing its current use to residential. This will include any infrastructure modifications or
expansions. As previously mentioned, having existing water and sewer and public transit immediate to
this location will be a significant cost savings in servicing this development.
GENERAL REVIEW CRITERIA: Conformance with General Review Criteria in AMC §7.16.010(f)(1), General Criteria,
which provides criteria that are applicable to all development applications:
(1) Review Criteria. The reviewing authority shall be Director when the Director has the authority to
administratively approve a development application. The reviewing authority shall be the PZC and/or
Town Council for all development applications which are subject to public hearing. The reviewing
authority shall review development applications for compliance with all relevant standards and criteria
as set forth in the specific procedures for the particular application in this Development Code, as well as
the following general criteria which shall apply to all development applications:
(i) The development application is complete;
(ii) The development application provides sufficient information to allow the reviewing authority
to determine that the development application complies with the relevant review criteria;
(iii) The development application complies with the goals and policies of the Avon
Comprehensive Plan; and
(iv) The demand for public services or infrastructure exceeding current capacity is mitigated
by the development application.
Applicant Response: This rezoning application is complete. Applicant believes sufficient information exists
to allow Council to review this application with the review criteria. Further, this code text amendment
application complies with the Avon Comprehensive Plan. This rezoning application will not impact demands
for public services or infrastructure because it is not a true development application; instead, it simply a
rezoning for a Town -owned property slated for a future Community Housing project.
CONCLUSION: If the Town is successful in achieving this rezoning, the following development "next steps" or
actions will occur:
• Producing an RFP for design services;
• Pursuing development and housing grants for this project;
• Obtaining consultants to produce geotechnical reports;
• Pursuing potential community development partners;
• Creating a concept plan to be examined by the Planning and Zoning Commission and Town Council.
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This rezoning is an excellent first step in setting up the Town to pursue funding and in implementing a 100%, deed
restricted Community Housing project for Avon. Doing entitlement work in 2023 even before having any design plans,
positions the Town to more effectively plan for growth and in looking at the economic viability moving forward.
Importantly, in increasing our housing portfolio and in recognizing our essential workforce needs, Avon becomes an
even greater community.
EXHIBIT A: Supporting Maps
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RE: EV INFRASTRUCTURE PLAN — INTRO WORK SESSION
DATE: September 14, 2023
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SUMMARY OF WORK SESSION: This work session is designed to introduce the Town of Avon Electric
Vehicle ("EV") Infrastructure Plan DRAFT, solicit initial feedback, and prepare the Planning and Zoning
Commission ("PZC") to give feedback at a later date.
BACKGROUND: In 2022, the Eagle County Climate Action Collaborative ("CAC") assembled local
stakeholders, including Town of Avon staff (Derek Place, Charlotte Lin, & Max Morgan) to help draft and
publish a county -wide Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Plan. In spring 2023, the CAC published its plan, and
the stakeholders involved are taking relevant action to support the project further as a result.
The CAC's EV Infrastructure Plan asks local governments to serve as partners and implementers for
almost all of the strategies included in the plan. In order to formalize Avon -specific initiatives for EV
infrastructure that support these policies, the Town of Avon is currently writing its own EV Infrastructure
Plan as a supplement to the CAC's plan.
This Town of Avon plan is in DRAFT form, ready for review and feedback from Town leadership, including
the Planning and Zoning Commission. The purpose of this work session is to solicit initial feedback and
prime PZC to provide notes and edits at a later date. Staff proposes that this work session focus on the
PZC providing feedback related to:
• Vision & Purpose Statements
• Town of Avon Policies for EV Infrastructure
• The question: does this plan effectively supplement the CAC's EV Infrastructure Plan?
• Look and flow of content
• Missing information: what does this plan need to explain that it doesn't?
The Commission is not expected to review this document for spelling, grammar, etc. Also, not included in
this DRAFT but intended for inclusion in the final plan are:
• Executive Summary
• Explanation of Funding Strategies
• Conclusion
• Appendices
• Charging Data
Thank You,
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[970.748.4014] [mmorgan@avon.org]
ATTACHMENT:
A. Town of Avon EV Infrastructure Plan DRAFT
B. Climate Action Collaborative EV Infrastructure Plan (2023)
[970.748.4014] [mmorgan@avon.org]
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Table of Contents
Executive Summary
Introduction
The Eagle county EV Infrastructure Plan
Vision 1 Purpose 1 Goals
Existing conditions
EV chargers
EV Plan Strategies
Appendices
Introduction
In 2023, the Eagle County Climate Action Collaborative ("CAC") invited local stakeholders,
including Town of Avon staff members, to participate as members of the Electric Vehicle Task
Force with a goal to design and publish a plan for enhanced electric vehicle ("EV")
infrastructure throughout Eagle County. The CAC is largely tasked to combat the effects of
climate change through the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions ("GHGs"), and support
local governments, businesses, nonprofits, and individuals to advance similar goals. The
Climate Action Plan for the Eagle County Community ("CAP"), most recently updated in 2020,
serves as the region's guiding document to address increasing global temperatures through
emissions reduction. The CAP reports Strategies and Priority Actions specific to three, unique
emissions sectors including:
• Buildings
■ Waste
Transportation
The CAP should be considered the master plan for regional efforts to address rising global
temperatures, and includes a priority action to increase electric vehicle penetration each year
as a percentage of all registered vehicles in Eagle County. The CAP does not recommend
specific policies or procedures for this priority action, so the CAC formed the Electric Vehicle
Task Force to determine what definitive steps and strategies regional partners, including local
governments, could exact to meet this goal.
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Throughout the spring months of 2023, the Electr'c Vehicle Task Force met regularly to plan for
increasing the role of EVs in the multi -modal transit networks in Eagle County. Early in the
process, the task force elected to Focus on increasing Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment
("EVSE"), which is primarily represented by charging stations that power EVs with electricity,
given that a scarcity of EV charging resources in Eagle County would "stifle EV adoption due to
a lack or charging convenience and reliability."
The methodology for increasing EV presence in the county was clear: prioritize the facilitation of
EVSE available to homeowners and renters; visitors to the region; and businesses, their
employees, and their customers. As charging convenience and reliability increase, so will
consumer confidence to purchase and use EVs.
The direction to develop EVSE raised critical questions related to where and how: Where is there
existing and anticipated demand for EVSE? Where will EVSE make the most positive impact?
Now can EVSE effectively increase demand for EVs? And how does EVSE get designed, funded,
and built across a variety of jurisdictions and property types represented in Eagle County?
Resultingly, the Electric Vehicle Task Force drafted a goal and strategies related to: Funding,
Infrastructure, and Education and Outreach.
"The purpose of this plan is to provide the Town, including our
community members, staff, and leadership, with resources, guidanc
and recommendations to support widespread electric vehicle adopOm
No and reduce reliance on gas -powered vehicles. This plan is intended to
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CAC's EV Infrastructure Plan (20231, particularly those that identify local
governments as Primary Implementers and Potential Partners."
Existing Conditions: Electric Vehicles
COLORADO
in 2022, Colorado reported the sixth highest rate of electric vehicles per thousand people at
11.84, when compared to other states (INSIDEEVs). California leads the nation with 27.55 EVs per
thousand people, and the national average is 8.66. No state has fewer than one EV per
thousand people.
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Atlas Public Policy coordinates public data and reports original Registrations for vehicles in the
state, which include new vehicles sold and vehicles newly registered in Colorado. Data show
that EVs, including fully -electric vehicles ("BEVs") and hybrid vehicles (THEVs"), have increased
as a percentage of total original Registrations iri Colorado nearly every year since 2012, with
the exception of 2020 (likely a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic and its widespread economic
consequences). EVs represent roughly 6% of Original Registrations in Colorado in 2022.
Existing Conditions: Electric Vehicles cont.
AVON AREA
Atlas Public Policy reports EV data relative to zip code including the 81820 zip code ("Avon
Area"). This area, comprised of the Town of Avon, the Beaver Creel{ Metro District, and a
portion of the Eagle -Vail community, reported a population of just over 10,000 in the 2020 U.S.
Census,
In August 2023, there were just over 4,000 light-duty vehicles on the road in the Avon Area.
Seventy of those were reported to be EVs, resulting in an EV market share of less than 2%.
Despite the nominal percentage of vehicle market share, data show EVs are increasingly
popular. Both the percentage of EV Share of Original Registration and EV Share of original
Registration (Most Recent Model Years Only) roughly doubled from 2021 to 2022, bucking
previous trends of modest year-to-year increases.
Existing Conditions: EV Chargers in Avon
As of September 2023, there are twenty-seven operational public EV charging stations in the
Avon Area, with an near average of two ports per charging station. The Town of Avon owns
and maintains ten of those charging stations, including two Direct Current Fast Charge (DCFC)
chargers and ports. All other charging stations in the Avon Area, both Town or privately owned,
are level -2 charging stations.
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TESLA, Op Connect, and Blink (which acquired SemaConnect in 2022), All Town -owned
charging stations are ChargePoint stations.
Existing Conditions: EV Chargers in Avon cont.
AVON -OWNED CHARGERS
The Town owns and operates ten charging stations across three of its eleven districts: Town
Center, Nottingham Park, and Gulch Area. All charging stations appear in groups of three, with
the exception of a single charging station at the Swift Gulch modular building north of the
Town's regional transit facility ("ARTF ). The HCFC chargers are located between Chapel
Square and Christy Sports in an area labeled East Benchmark Area. The Town also owns
charging stations specifically for its Proterra-brand electric buses however, those charging
stations are not available to the public.
Town of Avon activated its first two EV charging stations in November 2020, and its most recent
was installed and activated in September 2022. A year-long snapshot (Sept `22 - August '23)
shows that the Town -owned EV chargers:
Existing Conditions: EV Chargers in Avon cont.
Other notable findings related to the Town -owned chargers year-long snapshot are:
• February `23 represents the month with the most electricity distributed to users: 12,155
kWh or 13.3% of total electricity distributed in the year
• January 1 February 1 March combined represent the period with the most electricity
distributed to users: 34,646 kWh or 38% of total electricity distributed in the year
• November '22 represents the month with the least amount of electricity distributed to
users: 2,901 kWh or 3.1 % of total electricity distributed in the year
• July '23 represents the month with the most unique charging sessions: 672
o This averages to 21.7 sessions per day for the month
There are more than twenty different EV charging companies operating EV charging stations in
the state of Colorado however, only four are represented in the Avon Area: ChargePoint,
TESLA, Op Connect, and Blink (which acquired SemaConnect in 2022). All Town -owned
charging stations are all ChargePoint stations.
Existing Conditions: EV Chargers in Avon cont.
EXISTING TOWN -OWNED EVSE LOCATIONS
The Town has three primary locations with existing, publicly available EV charging stations: take
Street Area, Town Hall, and Fast Benchmark Area. The Swift Gulch I ARTI= Area also has a
publicly available charger however, its location currently presents fewer nearby amenities and
is not in an area that individuals access regularly, The Swift Gulch 1 ARTF public charger should
be considered a secondary location when compared to the other three locations with
Town -owned EVSE, with respect to supporting EV charging demand in the Avon Area.
Lake Street Area
The current Lake Street Area EVSE is represented by three level -2 ChargePoint chargers. Each
charger has two ports. This location is optimal far a person looking to charge while visiting the
Avon Public Library, Avon Rec Center, or Nottingham Park, which includes soccer fields, lake
access, and the Performance Pavilion where concerts and events are frequently held,
particularly in summer months. This area is regularly used for skier parking during the ski season;
this Destination -type is not mentioned in the Vehicle Dwell Time chart but likely has one of the
longest dwell times of any destination or related activity in the Town.
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Avon Town Hall
The current Avon Town Hall EVSE is represented by three level -2 ChargePoint chargers. Each
charger has two ports. This location is optimal far a person looking to charge while visiting Town
Hall, Avon Rec Center, or Nottingham Park (the overall parking area at Town Hall serves park
goers during larger events and peak parking demand hours), This area can be used for skier
parking however, its location at a government administration building, and nearby signage ("3
Hour Limit" to park) likely discourages individuals who might otherwise park and charge for an
extended period of time.
East Benchmark Area
The current East Benchmark Area EVSE is represented by one level -2 ChargePoint charger and
two DCFC chargers. The level -2 charger has two ports. Each DCFC charger has one port. This
location is optimal for a person looking to charge a vehicle while visiting Chapel Square and
nearby commercial entities, including restaurants, hair and nail salons, professional offices,
banks, and a martial art studio. It is possible that a person shopping at the nearby grocery store
(City Market) would choose to park in this area in order to charge a vehicle while grocery
shopping however, this appears unlikely.
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PROPOSED TOWN -OWNED EV LOCATIONS
Town of Avon plans to continue designing, building, and maintaining EV charging stations in
areas that are determined to be well -trafficked, have amenities that present substantial dwell
times, and are safe, accessible, and visible to visitors in our community. Thoughtfully sited EVSE
can support the growing demand for accessible EV chargers, and can activate areas by
increasing users to specific spaces, including local amenities, businesses, and lodging.
Looking ahead, Town of Avon has identified three proposed areas to add EVSE in the next two
years:
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2, North Nottingham Park
3. Chapel Square Parking Area (Tract A)
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Avon Elementary / Sport Courts
Avon Elementary School shares a Town -owned parking lot (76 spaces) with users of the sports
courts (tennis, pickleball, and basketball). This lot is also used by park -goers and offers the most
available parking on the west side of Nottingham Park. The addition of EVSE at this site likely
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• Visitors to Avon Elementary School
• Sport court users
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These groups represent participants in activities with minimal and substantial dwell time, and
both level -2 as well as DCFC chargers may be appropriate at this site. Holy Cross Energy has
confirmed that this site has adequate capacity for both charger -types.
Looking Ahead: Proposed EVSE in Avon
North Nottingham Park
The northern section ❑f Nottingham Park along West Beaver Creek Boulevard holds one parking
lot that includes:
• Fourteen parking spaces
❑ This includes 2 wheelchair -accessible parking spaces
• Two "Drop -Off Zones" designed to accommodate unloading and loading for park -goers
This North Nottingham Park parking lot is centrally located, and visible from Interstate 70.
Seemingly, this area presents several opportunities t❑ serve EV charging demand for:
• Park -goers
• Persons driving on 1-70 who want or need to charge their vehicle
Given the potential to serve travelers in need of fast -charging capacity, this area is likely
appropriate for DCFC chargers, as well as level -2 chargers. Holy Cross Energy has confirmed
that this site has adequate capacity for bath charger -types.
Considerations for this site related to EVSE installation and management include:
• # ❑f EV Chargers
o Is it possible to overwhelm this site with individuals charging their vehicles, and diminish
the parking available to park -goers?
❑ Does EVSE software support a management plan that works for this site?
• Amenities
❑ While the park is an exceptional amenity available to users of this site, should the park
area near the parking lot feature more seating, shade, etc.?
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Chapel Square 1 Tract A
Chapel Square stands out as a valuable mixed-use complex in the Town of Avon. Chapel
Square Shopping Center includes professional o{fices, two sporting goods stores, a Vail Health
urgent care facility, multiple restaurants, a toy store, a jewelry store, an appliance store, and
several home furnishing stores. The primary building in Chapel Square also holds sixty-nine
residential units, many of which are available as short-term rental units.
Additionally, Chapel Square sits adjacent to Avon's only grocery store, restaurants, hair and nail
salons, professional offices, banks, and a martial art studio. Chapel Square also hosts much of
Avon's public art, including prominent sculptures included in the Art Around Avon program- an
annually rotating sculpture exhibition series designed to showcase local artists and their work.
Notably, the East Benchmark Area EV charging location lies on the perimeter of Chapel Square
however, this charging location is not readily visible to persons in the area.
Given the variety of commercial enterprises, and overall offerings and uses at Chapel Square.
EVSE is likely to see substantial usage from shoppers and visitors to the area and enhance the
shopping and dining experience. The Town owns a portion of the parking lot that includes 135
parking spaces. Much of these parking spaces go unused for days or weeks at a time, and
often represent an underutilized "sea of parking
Considerations for this site related to EVSE installation and management include:
• Charging supply and demand
❑ This area has no electrical transformer nearby and would need site upgrades to
facilitate EVSE
❑ How many of the 135 spaces should offer EVSE?
o Coes Town of Avon intend to recoup costs for electrical upgrades by charging for the
electricity provided at this site?
• Charger -types
o Do the existing DCFC chargers at East Benchmark Area satisfy current and future
demand for fast -charging in the area
• Amenities
o While Chapel Square offers significant retail and dining opportunities, is there a need for
outdoor space with passive recreation and placemaking opportunities for potential EVSE
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CONTENTS
EXECUTIVESUMMARY..................................................................................................... 3
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS....................................................................................................4
ABBREVIATIONS.................................................................................................................4
INTRODUCTION..................................................................................................................
5
SUSTAINABILITY STATEMENT.........................................................................................6
EQUITY....................................................................................................................................7
VISION....................................................................................................................................
8
PURPOSE...............................................................................................................................
8
GOALS.....................................................................................................................................
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EXISTING CONDITIONS & FUTURE PREDICTIONS: STATE OF COLORADO ...
9
EXISTING CONDITIONS & FUTURE PREDICTIONS: EAGLE COUNTY..............12
MAPS......................................................................................................................................16
EV PLAN STRATEGIES......................................................................................................20
Funding....................................................................................................................................
21
Infrastructure......................................................................................................................... 22
Education& Outreach...........................................................................................................24
APPENDICES......................................................................................................................26
AppendixA: EV InfrastructureStrategies............................................................................ 27
Appendix B: Equity Considerations for Installing EVSE.....................................................29
AppendixC: ADA Considerations & Resources...................................................................30
AppendixD: Fire Mitigation Resources.................................................................................31
AppendixE: Local EV Experts.............................................................................................. 32
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ELECTRIC VEHICLE INFRASTRUCTURE PLAN ■ EAGLE COUNTY. COLORADO
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In 2016, the Climate Action Plan for the Eagle four meetings, the EV Task Force developed three goals
County Community (CAP) declared that "our mountain of the plan, categorized by: Funding, Infrastructure,
community is at risk,' risk from shorter and warmer and Education S Outreach, each with accompanying
winters, hotter summers, and changing mountain
ecosystems 1. To combat the effects of climate change,
the Eagle County Climate Action Collaborative (CAC)
was formed in 2018 to implement the recommendations
from the CAP. This stakeholder collaboration is made
up of local governments, businesses, and nonprofits, all
with the shared goal of reducing greenhouse gas (GHG)
emissions 50% by 2030 and 80% by 2050.
According to the 2021 inventory of Eagle County's
GHG emissions, transportation accounts for 42% of total
emissions z. To reduce this large portion of emissions,
the 2020 CAP Update has set a priority action to increase
the number of electric vehicles (EVs) registered in Eagle
County by 2% each year as a priority action,. To meet this
goal, Eagle County will need 13,542 registered EVs on the
road by 2030.
Adding thousands of EVs will require significant
investment in electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE),
better known as EV chargers. We know that the lack of
public EVSE is a barrier many drivers cite as a reason for
not purchasing an EV ^. As of December 2022, there were
106 public EV charging plugs in Eagle County 1. To support
the goal of 13,542 EVs by 2030, Eagle County will need
to add at least 1,129 public plugs (using a 12:1 EV -to -plug
ratio).
The Eagle County Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Plan
serves as an extension of the CAP 2020 Update, laying out
resources and strategies for equitably placed EVSE that
will allow Eagle County to meet its EV adoption goal.
In late 2022, the CAC convened municipal staff and
local EV experts to create this plan. Over the course of
strategies. A table of each goal and its strategies can be
found in Appendix A.
Moving forward, the Eagle County EV Infrastructure
Plan represents a resource for local governments to plan
for EVSE installation that is equitable and supports the
goal of increasing the number of EVs registered in Eagle
County by 2% each year.
Action over the next few years is critical to meeting
our goal of reducing GHG emissions 50% by 2030.
Municipalities must accelerate the pace of EV adoption by
installing public EVSE. This plan provides resources and
direction for installing EVSE across Eagle County so that
we can meet our goal.
' Langmaid, Kim, Kelsey Maloney, Larissa Reed, and Scott Robinson. 2016. Climate Action Plan for the Eagle County Community. Avon, Colorado.
2 Matzl, Christina, Erica Sparhawk. 2023. Eagle County Energy Inventory. Eagle County, Colorado.
'The Climate Action Collaborative. 2020. Climate Action Plan Update 2020 Executive Summary. Avon, Colorado: Walking Mountains Science Center.
a Kodjak, Drew. 2012. Consumer Acceptance of Electric Vehicles in the US. EPA. Washington, DC: The International Council on Clean Transportation.
EValuateCO.2022. Atlas Public Policy. September 2022.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Walking Mountains Science Center (Walking Patrick Tbarkunas, community member
Mountains) and the CAC would like to extend a sincere Craig Wilmers, Town of Avon
thank you to the following stakeholders for their time,
effort, and commitment to develop the Eagle County Support to create the maps found within this plan
Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Plan: provided by the Eagle County Geographic Information
System (GIS) Department:
Martin Bonzi, Clean Energy Economy for the Region
• Becky Close, Town of Gypsum
Amy Keeley, GIS Manager
• John Gitchell, Eagle County
Scott Fleming, GIS Analyst
• Stefan Johnson, Holy Cross Energy
HOA - Homeowners association
• Kate Kirkman, Eagle County
Plan written and designed by:
• Charlotte Lin, Town of Avon
IECC - International Energy Conservation Code
• Max Morgan, Town of Avon
Gina McCracken, CAC Manager
• Nicole Mosby, Eagle County
Will Barror, CAC Coordinator
• Derek Place, Town of Avon
Estefania Godoy, WMSC Marketing Coordinator
• Ginette Puidokas, Holy Cross Energy
Paul Abling, WMSC Marketing Director
• Chris Southwick, Town of Vail
Julie Kapala, WMSC Marketing Manager
• Ian Stern-Markovitz, EV Connect
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ABBREVIATIONS
• ADA - Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
GIS - Geographic information system
• ABA - Architectural Barriers Act of 1968
HCE - Holy Cross Energy
• BEV - Battery electric vehicles
HOA - Homeowners association
• CAC - Eagle County Climate Action Collaborative
ICE - Internal combustion engine
• CAP - Climate Action Plan for the Eagle County
IECC - International Energy Conservation Code
Community
NEVI - National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Plan
• CDOT - Colorado Department of Transportation
SOV - Single occupancy vehicle
• CDPHE - Colorado Department of Public Health and
SW - Sport utility vehicle
the Environment
SWEEP - Southwest Energy Efficiency Project
• CEO - Colorado Energy Office
VVP - The Vail Valley Partnership
• CLEER - Clean Energy Economy for the Region
WMSC - Walking Mountains Science Center
• DCFC - Direct current fast charger
ZEV - Zero emissions vehicle
• EV - Electric vehicle
• EVSE - Electric vehicle supply equipment
• GHG - Greenhouse gas
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INTRODUCTION
According to a survey administered by the CAC, vehicles (SUV) and trucks, being the largest emitter
86% of Eagle County community members are alarmed within that category 8. By way of climate modeling
or concerned about climate change and believe
that individuals and governments need to act 1. Our
community members witness our winters starting
later and ending earlier, our snowpack and freshwater
resources becoming less reliable, and our summer
seasons getting hotter and drier, all of which impact
local biodiversity and livelihoods in our recreation -
based economy. Rigorous research affirms that our
community members' anecdotal experiences of warming
temperatures are factual
7.
The feat of halting climate change may feel like a
paralyzing task to the individual, however, climate change
is a collective problem that can only be solved with
collective action. Everyone, from rural, local communities
like ours, to global cities, must do their part to solve the
climate crisis. This understanding was the driving force
behind the creation of the Eagle County CAP, and the
Eagle County EV Infrastructure Plan.
The first Eagle County CAP was created in 2016
when an inspired group of over thirty local governments,
businesses, utilities, nonprofits, and special districts
came together to set GHG emissions reduction goals for
our community. Much progress has been made since
then, and our 2020 CAP Update has committed us to
reducing 50% of our GHG emissions by 2030, and 80% by
2050, from Eagle County's 2014 baseline.
Eagle County GHG inventories disclose that
transportation is the second largest GHG emitting
sector, with passenger vehicles, such as sport utility
scenarios conducted for the CAP update, we know that
replacing gas -powered vehicles with EVs is the most
impactful strategy to decrease GHG emissions from the
transportation sector
EV adoption in Colorado and beyond is well
underway, with EVs making up roughly 10% of new car
sales in Colorado lo, and projections for the U.S. EV market
share showing consistent, favorable results 11. However,
we're aware of EV charging infrastructure inconsistencies
that exist in our community, such as a lack of access to EV
chargers for residents living in multifamily properties,
local commuters, workforce members, and tourists.
These inconsistencies stifle vital EV adoption due to a
lack of charging convenience and reliability. Therefore,
the information and strategies found within this plan
serve to support our Eagle County CAP EV adoption goals
by providing guidance and direction for EV charging
infrastructure installation.
It's important we acknowledge that this resource
specifically focuses on EV infrastructure for single
occupancy vehicles (SOV). We recognize, with support
from climate modeling, the need to replace SOV trips
with shared -electric and human -powered transportation
options as a critical emissions reduction and climate
equity strategy. The CAC's Transportation Working Group
is working hard to realize this need. Holistically, we
envision a future where shared transportation and non -
motorized transit are more convenient and preferred by
the community.
e Gupta, Rupu, John Voiklis, Shaun Field, and Kate Flinner. 2018. Eagle County: Climate Action Survey Results. New Knowledge.
Saunders, Stephen, Tom Easley, and Melissa Mezger. 2021. Climate Projections in Eagle County, Colorado. The Rocky Mountain Climate Organization. The
Rocky Mountain Climate Organization.
s Matzl, Christina, Erica Sparhawk. 2023. Eagle County Energy Inventory. Eagle County, Colorado.
9 The Climate Action Collaborative. 2020. Climate Action Plan Update 2020 Executive Summary. Avon, Colorado: Walking Mountains Science Center.
0 Minor, Nathaniel. Colorado's Updated EV Plan Boosts Incentives butAvoids California -Style Ban on Gas Vehicles. CPR News. Colorado Public Radio,
December 8, 2022.
11 Najman, Liz. 2022. EVAdoption, Trends S Statistics in the US. Recurrent. Recurrent Motors, Inc. November 4, 2022.
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SUSTAINABILITY STATEMENT
The writers of this plan recognize that transportation
sustainability cannot be achieved through electric SOVs
alone. We acknowledge that electrified transportation, in
its current stage, is not a perfect solution to the climate
crisis and environmental calamity. While EVs emit zero
tailpipe emissions and less carbon than combustion
engines 12, EV production currently requires mining for
precious minerals such as cobalt, nickel, and lithium,
therefore the production, maintenance and recycling of
EVs emit embodied carbon and carries with it the well-
known associated social and environmental impacts of
mining. Beyond vehicle lifecycle carbon emissions, we
recognize that the following SOV infrastructure must
exist regardless of vehicle type: factories, distribution
centers, recycling plants, fuel for transporting vehicles,
vehicle chargers and installation, and road building.
The latest study by the International Council on
Clean Transport finds that only battery electric vehicles
(BEVs) powered by renewable electricity and fuel cell EVs
fueled by green hydrogen have the potential to achieve
the magnitude of lifecycle GHG emissions reductions
needed to meet Paris Agreement goals,,. Our current EV
ecosystem contains many hybrid electric vehicles, which
help to reduce fuel consumption but do not provide the
magnitude of reduction in GHG emissions needed in
the long term. To align with Paris Agreement targets, the
registration of new combustion engine vehicles should
be phased out in the 2030-2035 time frame, including
hybrid electric vehicles. Given the fast -evolving nature of
EV technology, we will closely monitor the development
of green hydrogen fuel cell EVs and make sure that our EV
infrastructure will have the flexibility to support them.
In addition, we want to acknowledge the importance
of proper battery recycling as part of the end-to-end
EV lifecycle. Current technologies for making batteries
depend on rare-earth elements like lithium and cobalt,
which are finite resources similar to fossil fuels. We
understand the concerns with supply chains and from
where these metals are sourced, and are supportive
of recent federal legislation that intends to address
this 14. However, the current environment is one of
poor worldwide mining regulations that cause similar
human exploitation, global conflict, and environmental
degradation that are seen with fossil fuel extraction. With
the Eagle County EV Infrastructure Plan, our community
wants to avoid past mistakes and move towards a
sustainable future that is clean and just for all beings. To
achieve this, we commit to:
1. Closely monitoring the development of new batteries,
especially cobalt -free kinds and kinds 15 made from
coupled lithium extraction via geothermal energy 16.
2. Research and invest in better recycling programs for
batteries, not just for EVs, but also other technologies
where batteries are used, such as wind and solar
energy development.
3. Continue developing walkable communities with
convenient public transportation to reduce the need
for driving SOVs.
In consideration of all these factors, we recognize EV
adoption as one important piece to holistic transporta-
tion sustainability. While this plan serves as a resource
for SOV EV infrastructure advancement and adoption, it
is paramount to state that we envision a future that pri-
oritizes convenient, shared, and human -powered transit,
pedestrian walkways, and denser cities to reduce urban
sprawl and the necessity to own a SOV.
12 Review of Electric Vehicle Myths. 2022. EPA. United States Environmental Protection Agency. December 22, 2022.
19 Bieker, Georg. 2021. A Global Comparison of the Life -Cycle Greenhouse Gas Emissions of Combustion Engine and Electric Passenger Cars. The
International Council on Clean Transportation. Berlin: The International Council on Clean Transportation Europe.
14 Quinn, Megan. 2022. Senate Passes Bill to Increase EV Battery Recycling as Part of Defense Budget. Waste Dive. Industry Dive. December 20, 2022.
11 Cobalt -Free Batteries Are Here, so WhyAre We Still Mining the Mineral? 2022. The Next Web. The Financial Times. May 26, 2022.
16 Lithium Extraction and Geothermal Energy, a Dynamic Duo. 2022. Newswise. Newswise, Inc. October 22, 2022.
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EQUITY
One of the many directives provided in the State of
Colorado's Environmental Justice Act is to "promote an
equitable transition to transportation electrification,
zero -emission vehicles (ZEV), transportation
systems, and land use patterns that reduce energy
use and greenhouse gas emissions. 17" While this Act
provides instruction for State agencies to remediate
environmental inequities, it is also up to us, in our home
communities, to ensure we are not overlooking, therefore
repeating, cycles and patterns of inequality.
The writers of this plan understand that purchasing
an EV and EVSE is presently cost -burdensome for
many Eagle County community members. Technology
is changing quickly, and reports suggest EVs will be as
cheap to produce as internal combustion engines (ICE) by
the latter half of the decade 18. Even still, not everyone can
afford a new vehicle. Additionally, as the infrastructure
currently stands, much of our community can't reliably
charge an EV unless they own a single-family home.
We remain hopeful that as technologies develop
and federal and state funds are distributed to
communities, EVs will be less cost prohibitive. Therefore,
the strategies found within this plan are meant to
address transportation equity by making EV charging
infrastructure more readily available in diverse locations,
affordable, and by educating community members on
EV and EVSE technologies, both in English and Spanish.
While we do not address multimodal transportation (a
key facet of transportation equity) in this particular plan,
the CAC's Transportation Working Group is working
diligently to increase access to electric buses, bikes, and
associated infrastructure.
We also recognize the need for Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant EV charging spaces.
Therefore, we've provided resources in Appendix C
to assist community leaders in their planning and
implementation for those with differing abilities.
Additional equity considerations for planners and
developers can be found in Appendix B.
"Jackson, Dominique, Mike Weissman, Faith Winter, Janet Buckner, et al. 2021. Environmental Justice Disproportionate Impacted Community. Colorado
General Assembly.
18 Partridge, Joanna. 2021. Electric Cars'Will Be Cheaper to Produce than Fossil Fuel Vehicles by 2027' The Guardian. Guardian News 8 Media Limited. May 9,
2021.
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EV INFRASTRUCTURE PLAN
FOR EAGLE COUNTY
VISION
Eagle County envisions a future where electric vehicle charging infrastructure is highly reliable, accessible, and
sufficiently widespread to support a multimodal, all -electric, & clean -energy -powered transportation system.
PURPOSE
To provide Eagle County governments, businesses, organizations, and citizens with resources, guidance, and
recommendations to support the EVSE necessary to meet the EV adoption goals of the Eagle County 2020 Climate
Action Plan Update.
GOALS
1. Ensure EVSE infrastructure is equitably and strategically located to support broad usage and adoption of EVs at
rates commensurate with the
CAP goal.
2. Position Eagle County governments, businesses, organizations, and citizens for increased funding opportunities
related to EVSE infrastructure and EV adoption.
3. Increase education, outreach, and awareness of EV and EVSE technologies, reliability, costs, benefits,
and environmental impacts.
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EXISTING CONDITIONS &
FUTURE PREDICTIONS
STATE OF COLORADO
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STATE OF COLORADO
Greenhouse Gas Emissions by Sector
State of Colorado Energy Inventory, 2019
According to the State of Colorado's 2021 Greenhouse
Gas Inventory Update, 22 percent of all emissions
come from the transportation sector 11. Encouragingly,
Colorado's transportation emissions have been trending
downward since 2005 estimations,,. When taking a
granular look at the data, it's apparent that transportation
emissions primarily come from light-duty vehicles, such
as cars and SUVs1J . In response to this, The Colorado
Electric Vehicle Plan 2020 set the following goals:
• 940,000 light-duty EVs by 2030;
• Develop plans to transition medium -duty, heavy-
duty, and transit vehicles to ZEVs;
• Develop an EV infrastructure goal;
• Develop a roadmap to full electrification of the light-
duty fleet in Colorado -
• Electric Power
Transportation
• Fuel Use - Residential, Commerical,
and Industrial
• Natural Gas and Oil Systems
• Agriculture
Industrial Processes
Waste Management
Coal Mining and Abandoned Mines
11 Taylor, Tim. 2021. Colorado 2021 Greenhouse Gas Inventory Update with Historical Emissions from 2005 to 2019 and Projections to 2050. Denver,
Colorado: Colorado Air Pollution Control Division.
21 The Colorado Energy Office. 2020. Colorado Electric Vehicle Plan 2020. The Colorado Energy Office. Denver, Colorado: The Colorado Energy Office.
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To meet the first goal, the plan calls for maintaining 50 percent plus annual growth rate, requiring the following
number of registered EVs:
Target Number of EV's in Colorado
1,000,000
600,000
400,000
200,000
4,156 10,500 23,500
2017 2020 2022 2030
While there is much work to be done to meet said tax incentives. Additionally, Colorado's National Electric
goals, as of December 2022, there were 68,652 registered Vehicle Infrastructure Plan (NEVI) was recently approved
EVs in Colorado, almost triple the expectations for 2022 21. by the Federal Highway Administration, materializing
Regarding infrastructure, the International Council efforts to create state-wide EV charging corridors.
on Clean Transportation prepared an infrastructure
gap analysis for the Colorado Energy Office (CEO). In the
report, they advise that for a high EV growth scenario,
where EV sales reach 70%, Colorado would need 24,000 As of December 2022, there were 68,652
public chargers, both Level 2 and direct current fast registered EVs in Colorado, almost
charger (DCFC) 22. As of December 2022, there were 4,550 triple the expectations for 2022.
charging ports across the state 21.
To promote EV adoption and infrastructure
deployment, the State of Colorado has many incentive
programs in place, such as grant programs and state
21 EValuateCO.2022. Atlas Public Policy. September 2022.
22 Hsu, Chih-Wei, Peter Slowik, and Nic Lutsey. 2021. Colorado Charging Infrastructure Needs to Reach Electric vehicle Goals. The International Council on
Clean Transportation. The International Council on Clean Transportation.
21 EValuateCO. 2022. Atlas Public Policy. September 2022.
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EXISTING CONDITIONS &
FUTURE PREDICTIONS
EAGLE COUNTY
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EAGLE COUNTY
Eagle County's 2021 Energy Inventory affirms that
ground transportation is the second largest emissions
group by sector, responsible for 42 percent of emissions.
Similar to the State's inventory, the largest emitting
category continues to be light-duty passenger vehicles,
such as SUVs and trucks 24.
In response to these trends, the Eagle County CAP set
the following EV goal: 2% increase in EVs as a percentage
of registered vehicles in Eagle County until 2030, and a 5%
increase until 2050
In order to meet our Climate Action Plan EV goal,
we'll need 13,542 EVs on the road by 2030. The table below
demonstrates these numbers.
As of December 2022, there were 902 EVs registered
in Eagle County 25 compared to the 2,998 we sought
for at this point in time. Not having met our 2022 goal
emphasizes the urgency of this plan, as public EV
charging availability has been identified as a significant
barrier to EV adoption 26.
Eagle County Greenhouse
Gas Emissions by Sector
Eagle County Energy Inventory, 2021
3%
7%
• Buildings
Transportation
0II Landfill
Aviation
Target Number of EVs in Eagle County
15,000 13,542
12,500
10,000
7,500
5,000
,
998
2,500
362
2020 2022
952
2025
2030
24 Matzl, Christina, Erica Sparhawk. 2023, Eagle County Energy inventory. Eagle County, Colorado.
25 EValuateCO.2022. Atlas Public Policy. September 2022. Massachusetts: The Union of Concerned Scientists.
26 Survey Says: Considerable Interest in Electric Vehicles across Racial, Ethnic Demographics. 2022. The Union of Concerned Scientists. Cambridge,
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Regarding infrastructure, to meet the State's goal of 940,000 EVs in Colorado by 2030, the CEO estimates that Eagle
County will need the following home, workplace, and public chargers 27:
CEO's Projected Eagle County Charging Needs
Per National Electric Vehicle Plan (NEVI) guidance, DC Fast Corridors are located within one mile of the I-70 corridor
DC Fast DC Fast
Workplace Public Level 2 Corridor Non -Corridor
700
600 575
50
40
30
20
10
2025 2030 2025 2030 2025 2030 2025 2030
27 Hsu, Chih-Wei, Peter Slowik, and Nic Lutsey. 2021. Colorado Charging Infrastructure Needs to Reach Electric Vehicle Goals. The International Council on
Clean Transportation.
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Due to our desired preparedness for an influx of EVs, our community's tourism -based economy, proximity to I-70,
and consideration of what our neighboring jurisdictions are recommending, we recognize the CEO's estimations as the
bare minimum that Eagle County will need to support our CAP EV goal. Therefore, we felt compelled to recommend an
ambitious EVSE proposal of a 12:1 ratio of EVs to public charging plugs. This recommendation is merely a guide for our
community that will continue to be evaluated as needed, based on charger utilization trends and EV adoption.
As of December 2022, there were 106 public charging plugs in Eagle County. The table below demonstrates charging
plugs needed to support our 12:1 EV -to -public plug recommendations:
Eagle County EV -to -Public Plug Needs
To support a 12:1 EV -to -Public plug ratio
1,250
1,000
750
500
249
250
30
471
2020 2022 2025 2030
362 EVs 2,998 EVs 5,647 EVs 13,542 EVs
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MAPS
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The intention of this plan is not only to provide
strategies that support an abundance of EV chargers,
but also to ensure EV chargers are placed equitably and
strategically throughout our community. The maps
below serve to assist municipalities, businesses, and
organizations in siting EV charger installation.
The maps below contain concentrations on all major
municipalities and special districts within Eagle County,
including unincorporated Eagle County.
These maps convey four important things:
1. Where current EV chargers exist, categorized by Level
2 and DCFC*
2. Where government-owned structures, such as public
libraries, exist
3. Where multifamily housing structures exist, and
4. Where commercial structures, such as shopping
plazas, exist
We envision municipal staff, businesses, and
organizations using these maps upon securing funding
for EVSE. They can come to these maps, see where current
chargers and gaps exist, consult with their local electric
utility, Holy Cross Energy (HCE) or Xcel Energy, and make
an informed decision about where to place infrastructure.
*We have an agreement with Eagle County GIS to
update current charger overlays on all maps every year, so
maps stay as useful and up to date as possible.
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SITING CRITERIA
EVSE siting criteria refers to the factors determining
ideal locations for EV charging infrastructure, and even
further, the types of chargers (i.e., Level 2 or DCFC) found
in those locations. It is common practice to consider
the following when siting EVSE: connection to power,
networks and communication such as metering, existing
infrastructure such as walkways, and EVSE interfaces 28.
For the purposes of our plan, we recommend EV
chargers be placed in downtown areas, dense housing and
commercial developments, major traffic corridors, and
on government owned properties such as administrative
offices and libraries, for ease of installation. Factors
such as connectivity to power supply, infrastructure at
desired location, and accessibility for those with differing
abilities, should always be considered when siting.
See the table on the right for a list of common vehicle
dwell times. The only locations that we recommend DCFC
versus Level 2 in commerical parcel areas where patrons
dont spend as much time, therefore can charge quickly.
VEHICLE DWELL TIME
Source: Pueblo Electric Vehicle Readiness
Plan
Destination
Dwell Time (min)
Stadiums
228
Universities
174
Outdoor Museums (Zoo, Botanic Gar-
dens)
161
Music/Theater Venues
158
Casinos
155
Bowling Alleys
154
Movie Theaters
135
Golf Courses/Tennis Courts
131
Museums
112
Ice Rinks
109
Soccer Fields
103
Churches
101
Recreation Centers
77
Yoga/Dance/Gymnastic Studios
77
Community and Senior Centers
76
Baseball Fields
75
Gyms
74
YMCA
72
Hiking Trailheads (State or National
Park)
67
Hospitals
65
Martial Arts Studios
65
Swimming Pools
63
Bars
61
Sit -Down Restaurants
60
Local Parks
60
Health Facilities
55
Malls
50
Hair and Nail Salons
45
Big -Box Grocery Stores (Costco, Sams
Club)
40
Walmart/Target
33
Government Offices
32
Bookstores
30
28 WXY Architecture + Urban Design. 2012. Siting and Design Guidelines forElectric Vehicle Supply Equipment. Transportation S Climate Initiative.
29 Hanson, Jim. 2021. Pueblo County Electric Vehicle Readiness Plan. Pueblo County, Colorado. Pueblo, Colorado: Pueblo County.
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The siting criteria below will explain what property codes are found within each categorized parcel (i.e., Commercial,
Multifamily, etc.). We used the Eagle County assessor's property codes to communicate with Eagle County GIS which
codes we wanted included within each parcel.
MULTIFAMILY
Duplexes and triplexes
Multifamily housing with 4+ units
Condominiums
Manufactured homes
Manufactured home parks
COMMERCIAL
Merchandising
Lodging
Offices
Recreation
Special purpose (i.e., restaurants)
Commercial condominiums (i.e., for business enterprise
units)
GOVERNMENT-OWNED
Administrative offices
Parks and recreation
Higher education institutions
VIEW THE EXISTING & RECOMMENDED EV CHARGING LOCATION MAPS
To open each map in a new window/tab, right click on the button and select open in new window/tab.
AVON, EDWARDS, &
UNINCORPORATED
EAGLE
GYPSUM
MINTURN & RED CLIFF
VAIL
BASALT
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EV PLAN STRATEGIES
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EV PLAN STRATEGIES
These strategies offer clear direction on initiatives that must be undertaken in order to meet our Eagle County EV adop-
tion goals. The strategies were developed by the EV Task Force.
FUNDING
Goal: Position Eagle County governments, businesses, organizations, and citizens for increased funding opportunities
related to EVSE infrastructure and EV adoption.
STRATEGY 1: CREATE AN INVENTORY OF FUNDING RESOURCES
Description: To increase accessibility and transparency, an inventory of EV and EVSE funding opportunities at the
local, state, and federal level should be compiled, published, and consistently updated. This inventory should be publicly
available for local governments, businesses, multifamily property owners, and private citizens, and should be housed on
the CAC website. The EV Task Force should rely on the CAC Transportation Working Group's knowledge to help update
the funding resources inventory semi-annually. This Task Force should share existing resources, including Drive Electric
Colorado and EV CO, that contain funding information.
Timeline: Short-term (6 months -1 year)
Potential partners: Local governments, CAC, CEO, Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), Colorado Depart-
ment of Public Health and the Environment (CDPHE), HCE, Xcel Energy, Clean Energy Economy for the Region (CLEER)
Resources: U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Funding Resources, Recharge Colorado, Charge Ahead Colora-
do, Drive Electric Colorado, EV CO, EV Fast -Charging Plazas, Electrification Coalition EV Funding Finder
STRATEGY 2: OFFER SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING FOR EVSE INSTALLATION PROJECTS
Description: Local governments should encourage EV adoption by creating supplemental funding opportunities for
EVSE infrastructure projects. For example, the Charge Ahead Colorado grant program covers 80-90% of the total project
cost for EVSE. Municipalities should offer supplemental funding to the awardee to reduce the cost of installing EVSE.
With equity in mind, there should be an emphasis on approving supplemental funding for EVSE in multifamily housing
developments. This strategy is specifically for projects that have been awarded funding for EVSE infrastructure, but the
award does not cover the complete cost of the project. The application process for supplemental funding must be sim-
ple, streamlined across jurisdictions, and allow applicants to use material from their original grant application to apply.
Timeline: Medium-term (1- 2 years)
Potential partners: Local governments
STRATEGY 3: OFFER LOCAL GRANTS FOR EVSE INSTALLATION PROJECTS
Description: Local governments should encourage EV adoption by offering local funding opportunities for EVSE infra-
structure projects that did not receive state or federal funding. In the case that a project does not receive Charge Ahead
Colorado (or other similar program) funds, this funding pool would allow some projects to move forward. With equity in
mind, there should be an emphasis on approving projects in multifamily housing developments.
This strategy is specifically for public citizens, businesses, or organizations that applied for and did not receive state or
federal funds to install EVSE at their desired location.
Timeline: Medium-term (1- 2 years)
Potential partners: Local governments, CEO
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STRATEGY 4: FINANCIAL MODELING
Description: To best assist with grant funding and implementation support, a budgeting tool of the EVSE installation
goals and recommendations made in this EV Infrastructure Plan should be created to assist local governments. This
tool would assist communities with the budgeting and resource allocation necessary to meet the EVSE and EV adoption
goals outlined in this Plan. The EV Task Force should rely on the CAC and Transportation Working Group to create the
tool, which would contain case studies that give local governments a ballpark estimate of EVSE installation costs.
Timeline: Short-term (6 months -1 year)
Potential Partners: CAC, local governments, HCE, Xcel Energy, Southwest Energy Efficiency Project (SWEEP), CLEER
Resources: U.S. DOT EV Planning Resources
STRATEGY 5: INCENTIVIZING MULTIFAMILY EVSE INSTALLATION
Description: Eagle County is fortunate that its two electric utility providers, HCE and Xcel Energy, have robust incentive
programs in place for EVSE installation. Eagle County should work with utilities to develop rebate and incentive pro-
grams, specifically for multifamily property owners and residents, so that these benefits can be extended to residents
who live in multifamily communities.
Timeline: Medium-term (1- 2 years)
Potential partners: HCE, Xcel Energy, local governments, CAC
Resources: Pepco Multifamily Property Rebate Program, MUD Charging - for Utilities
INFRASTRUCTURE
Goal: Ensure EVSE infrastructure is equitably and strategically located to support broad usage and adoption of EVs at
rates commensurate with the CAP goal.
STRATEGY 1: REQUIRE INSTALLATION OF EV CHARGING IN NEW CONSTRUCTION & LARGE RENOVATIONS
Description: Eagle County and municipalities should continuously update their energy codes to the most recent Inter-
national Energy Conservation Code (IECC), and adopt an EVSE-Installed supporting amendment. This would require all
new residential and commercial construction to install a certain percentage of EV chargers depending on building size
and use type. Local governments should also make an EV -Installed supporting amendment trigger when renovating
upwards of a certain percentage of a commercial building.
Timeline: Short-term (6 months -1 year)
Potential partners: Local Governments, CAC, SWEEP, Eagle County Code Cohort, Recharge Colorado Coach
Resources: N/A
STRATEGY 2: INCENTIVIZE EV CHARGING IN LOCAL DEVELOPMENT CODES
Description: Eagle County and municipalities should use development bonuses to incentivize EVSE in the communi-
ty. Development bonuses are a tool that waive or modify some development restrictions in exchange for providing an
added public benefit, such as EV charging. An example could be reducing the number of required parking spaces for a
commercial structure in exchange for added EV charging spaces beyond what is required in building code.
Timeline: Short-term (6 months -1 year)
Potential Partners: Local governments
Resources: Summary of Best Practices in Electric Vehicle Ordinances
STRATEGY 3: CODIFY EVSE REQUIREMENTS IN AREAS THAT FALL OUTSIDE TRADITIONAL ZONING LAWS
Description: Special districts, metro districts, planned unit developments, property owners associations, and homeown-
ers associations (HOAs) are all able to make many of their own rules, especially as they relate to design and planning.
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To ensure these areas of our community have ample EVSE access, special districts, metro districts, planned unit devel-
opments, property owners associations, and homeowners associations should work with their leadership to require EV
charging in new developments and construction. It would be advantageous for these communities to adopt identical
policies as Eagle County and municipalities, to the extent that they have the authority to.
Timeline: Medium-term (1- 2 years)
Potential Partners: Local governments, CAC, SWEEP
Resources: N/A
STRATEGY 4: STREAMLINING THE PERMITTING PROCESS FOR EV CHARGERS
Description: To increase bureaucratic timeliness and cost of the permitting process, local governments should create a
separate, streamlined EVSE installation permit and reduce or waive the application fee for said permit.
Timeline: Short-term (6 months -1 year)
Potential Partners: Local governments, CEO
Resources: City of Pleasant Hill, California's Example Ordinance, US DOE Procurement and Installation Resources
STRATEGY 5: COORDINATION WITH ELECTRIC UTILITY PROVIDERS
Description: Eagle County local governments recognize the urgency in supplying adequate EV chargers, in strategic
locations, for residents and visitors. To be most efficient and cost-effective with this task, local governments should
work with HCE, Xcel Energy, and private electrical engineering firms to identify where current electric capacity for EVSE
exists in abundance in each respective community. This information can then be weighed against current charging
gaps by using the EV Infrastructure Plan maps (included in this Plan), and chargers can be advised to be placed in these
locations.
Timeline: Medium-term (1- 2 years)
Potential Partners: HCE, Xcel Energy, local governments
Resources: See EV Infrastructure Plan Maps
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EDUCATION AND OUTREACH
Goal: Increase education, outreach, and awareness of EVs and EVSE technologies, reliability, costs, benefits, and envi-
ronmental impacts.
STRATEGY 1: DESIGN, PUBLISH, & MAINTAIN MATERIALS THAT PROMOTE EVS & EVSE TECHNOLOGIES
Description: CAC staff and the Transportation Working Group should assemble and publish resources that enhance the
community's awareness of and trust in EVs to promote uptake of EVs commensurate with CAP goals. These resources
should be housed on the CAC's website and distributed to community partners. These resources should include, but are
not limited to: information about diverse makes, models, and technical specs such as range; environmental impact of
production of EVs; local mechanics and dealerships that are trained in EV servicing; EV charging corridor maps; cost of
EVs and EVSE installation; and EV battery recycling opportunities. These resources should be updated regularly by CAC
staff and the Transportation Working Group. Many of these resources have already been created by partner organiza-
tions. To avoid redundancy, the EV Task Force should compile and consolidate resources that have already been created,
and develop resources that have yet to be created. Additionally, the Task Force should work to compile and/or create
materials in Spanish. Resources should be distributed by trusted community organizations.
Timeline: Short-term (6 months -1 year)
Potential partners: CAC, CLEER, SWEEP, CEO, HCE, Xcel Energy, local governments, local car dealerships and mechanics
Resources: N/A
STRATEGY 2: HOST HANDS-ON EV EVENTS
Description: The CAC, along with partner organizations, have hosted EV Ride 'N Drive events for the last couple of years.
The CAC should continue to host EV Ride 'N Drive events with diverse EVs into the future to increase community support
for, and accessibility and comfortability with EVs. The CAC should also include more information about EV financing,
the used EV market, affordable EV options, and home charging at Ride 'N Drives. Additionally, the CAC should work with
partner organizations to develop Spanish speaking EV Ride 'N Drive workshops.
Timeline: Short-term (6 months -1 year)
Potential partners: CAC, CLEER, HCE, Xcel Energy, local car dealerships, local EV owners, local governments
Resources: Partners in Energy Outreach and Education Toolkit
STRATEGY 3: DEVELOP ROADMAPS FOR EV INFRASTRUCTURE INSTALLATION
Description: Installing an EV charger can be accomplished through a variety of avenues, depending on your specific
context. To make the process straightforward, CAC staff and the Transportation Working Group should develop a variety
of roadmap scenarios for obtaining an EV charger.
These roadmaps should be written for, but aren t limited to: single family home owners, multifamily residents (property
managers, owners, and tenants), businesses, and local government staff. The CAC should work with partners to develop
our roadmaps in Spanish and English.
Timeline: Short-term (6 months -1 year)
Potential partners: CAC, CLEER, HCE, Xcel Energy, SWEEP, The Vail Valley Partnership (VVP)
Resources: N/A
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STRATEGY 4: EDUCATE BUSINESSES AND ENCOURAGING WORKPLACE CHARGER PLANS
Description: Local employers should encourage EV adoption by creating workplace charger plans. CAC staff and the
Transportation Working Group should perform strategic outreach and provide educational materials to employers in
the Eagle River Valley to make sure they have the support they need to install EV charging for employees and customers.
Timeline: Medium-term (1- 2 years)
Potential partners: CAC, Actively Green, VVP, HCE, Xcel Energy, local employers
Resources: U.S. DOE Workplace Charging for EVs, Xcel Energy's Workplace Charging for my Employees, HCE's Work-
place Charging, Partners in Energy Outreach and Education Toolkit
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APPENDICES
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APPENDIX A:
EV INFRASTRUCTURE STRATEGIES
FUNDING: Position Eagle County governments, businesses, organizations, and citizens for increased funding oppor-
tunities related to EVSE infrastructure and EV adoption.
Strategy
Timeline
Primary Implementer
Community Partners
1. Require installation of EV
Local governments, CAC,
1. Create an inventory of
SWEEP, Eagle County Code
funding resources
Short-term
CAC
CEO, CDOT, CDPHE, HCE,
struction and large renova-
Xcel Energy, CLEER
2. Offer supplemental fund-
Coach
ing for EVSE installation
Medium-term
Local governments
Local governments
projects
Short-term
Local governments
Local governments
3. offer local grants for
3. Codify EVSE require-
Medium-term
Local governments
Local governments, CEO
EVSE installation projects
Local governments, CAC,
Medium-term
Local governments
CAC, local governments,
4. Financial modeling
Short-term
CAC
HCE, Xcel Energy, SWEEP,
laws
CLEER
INFRASTRUCTURE: Ensure EVSE infrastructure is equitably and strategically located to support broad usage and
adoption of EVs at rates commensurate with the CAP goal.
Strategy
Timeline
Primary Implementer
Community Partners
1. Require installation of EV
Local Governments, CAC,
charging in all new con-
SWEEP, Eagle County Code
Short-term
Local governments
struction and large renova-
Cohort, ReCharge Colorado
tions
Coach
2. Incentivize EV charging
Short-term
Local governments
Local governments
in local development codes
3. Codify EVSE require-
ments in areas that fall out-
Local governments, CAC,
Medium-term
Local governments
side of traditional zoning
SWEEP
laws
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4. Streamlining the permit-
Short-term
Local governments
Local governments, CEO
ting process for EV chargers
Community Partners
1. Design, publish, and
5. Coordination with elec-
Medium-term
Local governments
HCE, Xcel Energy, local
tric utility providers
HCE, Xcel Energy, local gov-
governments
EDUCATION & OUTREACH: Increase education, outreach, and awareness of EVs and EVSE technologies, reliabili-
ty, costs, benefits, and environmental impacts.
Strategy
Timeline
Primary Implementer
Community Partners
1. Design, publish, and
CAC, CLEER, SWEEP, CEO,
maintain materials that
HCE, Xcel Energy, local gov-
Short-term
CAC
promote EVs and EVSE
ernments, local car dealer -
technologies
ships and mechanics
CAC, CLEER, HCE, Xcel
2. Hosting hands-on EV
Energy, local car dealer -
events
Short-term
CAC &CLEER
ships, local EV owners, local
governments
3. Develop roadmaps for EV
CAC, CLEER, HCE, Xcel En -
Short-term
CAC
infrastructure installation
ergy, SWEEP, VVP
CAC, Actively Green, VVP,
4. Financial modeling
Medium-term
CAC
HCE, Xcel Energy, local
employers
Timeline:
• Short: 6 months -1 year
•
Medium: 1-2 years
• Long: 3-5
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APPENDIX B: EQUITY
CONSIDERATIONS FOR INSTALLING EVSE
These considerations were developed by reviewing Transportation and Land Use Planning: Equity in Colorado (2022)
and Colorado EV Equity Study (2022)
• Are charging stations located in multifamily communities, low-income communities, and/or communities of color,
especially where users may not own their home?
• Are charging stations located in free, publically accessible locations?
• Are charging stations in well -lit, safe areas?
• Are there ADA accessible charging stations? Do they have an ADA accessible user interface (speech output, display
screen)? (see Appendix C)
• Is the cost to charge at a station affordable or free? Can charging oveht be incentivized with cost savings due to off-
peak electricity demand?
• Is the charging station's user interface and all associated signs bilingual?
• Are resources, events, workshops and other EV -related education and outreach offered in Spanish and at
appropriate times for community members?
• Are tax credits, rebates, or other incentives provided to make EVSE installation more affordable?
III
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APPENDIX C: ADA
CONSIDERATIONS AND RESOURCES
As EVs slowly but surely take over the SOV market, special considerations must be made to ensure charging is accessible
and accommodating for people with differing abilities. The resources below will aid local governments in designing ADA
and Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) accessible EV charging stations:
• Design Recommendations for Accessible Electric Vehicle Charging Stations - U.S. Access Board
• Installing Electric Vehicle Charging in Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Requirements - U.S.
Department of Energy
• EV Charging for Persons with Disabilities - Sustainable Transportation Strategies
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APPENDIX D: FIRE
MITIGATION RESOURCES
EVs are beginning to make up a greater percentage of vehicle fires as they become the new norm. Fire departments
must be equipped with knowledge of how to safely combat vehicle chemical fires. Here are resources for preventing and
safely responding to an EV fire:
• Emergency Response Guides for Electric Vehicles and Lithium -ion Batteries - U.S. Fire Administration
• Emergency Response Guides - National Fire Protection Agency
• Electric Vehicle Charging Safety Tips - U.S. Fire Administration
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APPENDIX E: LOCAL EV EXPERTS
Martin Bonzi, Transportation Program Manager at CLEER
ReCharge Coach for Delta, Eagle, Garfield, Gunnison, Hinsdale, Moffat, Lake, Mesa, Montrose, Ouray, Pitkin, Rio Blanco,
Routt, Summit Counties
Email: mbonzi@cleanenergyeconomy.net
Phone: 970-704-9200 ext. 1100
Stefan Johnson, Electric Transportation Specialist at Holy Cross Energy
Email: sjohnson@holycross.com
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AVON PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY AUGUST 1, 2023
100 MIKAELA WAY -AVON COUNCIL CHAMBERS
n
C O L O R A D O
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
ACTION: THE MEETING WAS CALLED TO ORDER BY PZC CHAIRPERSON ANTHONY SEKINGER AT 5:04 PM.
A ROLLCALL WAS TAKEN, AND ALL PLANNING COMMISSIONERS (BRAD CHRISTIANSON, BILL GLANER, ANTHONY
SEKINGER, KEVIN HYATT, OLIVIA COOK, AND TOM SCHAEFER) WERE PRESENT. ALSO PRESENT WERE APPLICANT
MICHAEL HAZARD, AIA, AND PROPERTY OWNER, CHADD ZIEGLER, SENIOR PLANNER JENA SKINNER, AICP, AND
PLANNER 1+ MAX MORGAN.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
ACTION: COMMISSIONER HYATT MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED, AMENDED AGENDA. COMMISSIONER
GLANER SECONDED THE MOTION, AND THE MOTION WAS PASSED 6-0.
3. DISCLOSURE OF ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST OR EX PARTE COMMUNICATION RELATED TO AGENDA ITEMS
ACTION: THERE WERE NO CONFLICTS OR EX PARTE COMMUNICATION DISCLOSED.
4. PUBLIC HEARING
4.1. ALTERNATIVE EQUIVALENT COMPLIANCE (AEC) AND MINOR DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW (MNR) -
AEC23005 & MNR23020 (PLANNER 1+ MAX MORGAN)
ACTION: COMMISSIONER SCHAEFER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE APPLICATION FOR ALTERNATIVE EQUIVALENT
COMPLIANCE. COMMISSIONER CHRISTIANSON SECONDED THE MOTION AND THE MOTION PASSED 6-0.
ACTION: COMMISSIONER SCHAEFER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE APPLICATION FOR ALTERNATIVE EQUIVALENT
COMPLIANCE. COMMISSIONER HYATT SECONDED THE MOTION AND THE MOTION PASSED 6-0.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
5.1. JULY 18, 2023, PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
ACTION: COMMISSIONER GLANER MOTIONED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. THE MOTION WAS SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER HYATT, AND ALL WERE IN FAVOR. THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY WITH A 6-0 VOTE.
6. STAFF UPDATES
6.1. COMMUNITY PICNIC -THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14TH 5:30-7:30PM IN NOTTINGHAM PARK
7. FUTURE MEETINGS
7.1. AUGUST 15, 2023 -TUESDAY
7.2. SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 -WEDNESDAY
8. ADJOURN
ACTION: COMMISSIONER SEKINGER ADJOURNED THE MEETING AT 5:34PM
THESE MEETING MINUTES ARE ONLY A SUMMARY OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE MEETING. THEY ARE
NOT INTENDED TO BE COMPREHENSIVE OR TO INCLUDE EACH STATEMENT, PERSON SPEAKING OR TO
PORTRAY WITH COMPLETE ACCURACY. THE MOST ACCURATE RECORDS OF THE MEETING ARE THE
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AUDIO RECORDING OF THE MEETING, WHICH CAN BE OBTAINED FROM THE TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE BY
SUBMITTING A PUBLIC INFORMATION REQUEST.
APPROVED:
X
CHAIRPERSON
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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
FINDINGS OF FACT AND RECORD OF DECISION
Avon
DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING:
August 1, 2023
TYPE OF APPLICATIONS:
Alternative Equivalent Compliance / Minor Development Plan
PROPERTY LOCATION:
Lot 12B, Block 1, Wildridge
ADDRESS:
2190 Saddle Ridge Loop B
FILE NUMBER:
AEC23005 / MNR23020
APPLICANT:
Michael Hazard on behalf of property owner Chadd Ziegler
This Record of Decision is made in accordance with the Avon Development Code §7.16.080(c):
DECISION ON AEC23005: Approved
FINDINGS:
1. The proposed application was reviewed pursuant to 7.16.120, Alternative Equivalent Compliance;
2. The proposed alternative achieves the intent of the subject design or development standard 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 the
compliance with the subject standard;
5. The proposed roof pitch does not impose greater impacts on adjacent properties than would occur
through compliance with the specific requirements of the Avon Municipal Code ("AMC').
DECISION ON MNR23020: Approved
FINDINGS:
1. The proposed application was reviewed pursuant to 7.16.080(f), Development Plan;
2. The design meets the development and design standards established in the Avon Development Code,
with alternative design approved by AEC application;
3. The application is complete;
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 is unaffected; and
7. The renovations relate to the character of the surrounding community and other similar improvements
in the Wildridge PUD.
THESE FINDINGS OF FACT AND RECORD OF DECISION ARE HEREBY APPROVED:
BY:
PZC Chairperson
DATE:
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