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PLANNER JENA SKINNER
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SKINNER
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T0: Planning &Zoning Commission ��
FROM: Jena Skinner, AICP, Senior Planner
on
RE: PUBLIC HEARING: c o L a H A D o
CTA-23002 Code Text Amendment - Community Housing Zone Districts
CPA23001 Comprehensive Plan Amendment
DATE: December 1, 2023
STAFF REPORT OVERVIEW: This staff report contains two applications for consideration by the Planning
and Zoning Commission ("PZC"), a Code Text Amendment and a Comprehensive Plan Amendment.
Amendments. Both of these documents will be presented for review and recommendation to Council, ratified
via Ordinance, should they be approved. The draft Ordinances are attached to this report.
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: The Avon Comprehensive Plan ("Comp Plan") is now over five years old. In
2020, the more specific Avon Housing Plan was implemented, with an update occurring to this plan in 2021.
Recent amendments pertained to housing supply and redirecting Town efforts based upon several policy
shifts occurring at that time. In 2023, housing remains an essential issue in Avon. Recently, Council
identified that having specific zone districts centering on Community Housing ("CH") will be crucial in
promoting and supporting future projects with design direction and clarity. Effectively, in utilizing Avon's
existing zone districts for housing neither encourages nor helps support these nuanced projects efficiently -
especially if CH projects have specific design needs beyond what can be achieved with zoning aimed at
market development.
GOALS: The main goal of the proposed joint Code Text Amendment and Comp Plan Amendment is to have
both the Avon Municipal Code ("AMC") and Comp Plan support each other as CH projects are presented.
Staff was given direction to create zone districts that would be directly related to possible Community
Housing projects as standard zoning was too general, and in applying those types of zoning, left too much
uncertainty surrounding zone changes with or without development applications, as there is no guarantee
developments would be built in a timing fashion due to the complex nature of CH funding, the need for
partnerships, etc. As a second motivation, given the enormous cost to build CH, the emphasis on using
Town -owned lands is at the forefront in looking at housing to offset costs. Rezoning properties to CH zone
districts is more favorable as an intention, eliminating the uncertainty of rezoning to standard zoning and the
litany of uses that would come with that action. More succinctly:
Existing Land Use Designations. Currently, Public Facility or PF zoning exists on certain Town
parcels slated for Community Development. It is reasonable that these lands were rezoned to
preserve these parcels for Town use, however; it limits housing to Town employee housing and
does not necessarily support general workforce housing, nor does it support a mixture of deed -
restricted and free-market housing units; or commercial uses that support housing projects as an
offset to costs. The new Community Housing zones prepare parcels for CH without using a
Planned Unit Development ("PUD").
• For the Comp Plan, properties currently owned by the Town will have a future land use
designation for Community Housing in place of the Public Facility designation that is
recommended now on the Future Land Use Map ("FLUM") to strengthen Avon's goals of
creating new dedicated housing opportunities for our workforce.
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The Zone Districts themselves. The new CH zone districts follow the same pattern as the other
standard zone districts with respect to uses, dimensional limitations and intentions. This is similar
to how Vail addresses Community Housing.
Other amendments to the Comp Plan include:
• General language supporting CH projects,
• The targeted use of Town -owned land for CH projects,
• Clarifying language guiding development in District 6 (e.g., gateway provisions), 8, and the
introduction of District 12 East Avon Preserve, and
• Additional language reflecting current housing policy goals where necessary.
• Adding design recommendations to newly identified gateway area.
PROCESS: Code Text Amendments and Comprehensive Plan Amendments can only be initiated by
property owners and the Town Council. Town Council directed Staff to engage with the PZC with this
amendment on October 10, 2023, allowing Staff to create both applications, and in creating the necessary
public notification needed for meetings with both the PZC and Council. After meeting with the PZC, the PZC
will provide a recommendation to Town Council. Town Council shall then engage in two readings of an
Ordinance capturing the Code Text Amendments and Comp Plan Amendment before final action and
implementation of these changes.
TOWN COUNCIL STAFF PZC TOWN COUNCIL
INITIATION ANALYSIS & PUBLIC HEARINGORDINANCE &
> >> October 24/23 REPORT RECOMMENDATION PUBLIC HEARING
December 5/23 TBD
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION: The Application was publicly notified in the Vail Daily on November 24, 2023. No
public comments have been received.
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 Town of Avon is acutely aware of the difficiulties the workforce is experiencing in
regards to housing. Whether it's the need for housing (new units), or that our existing code does not
recognize what design elements are needed or not necessary with certain types of housing (e.g., decreased
parking or an increase in buidling heights), by having unique zone districts that aim to accommodate and or
set the tone for housing Avon gains an additional tool to have in the toolbox. Using these zone districts also
provide more certainty for parcels with CH zoning, without compromising creative design potenital or limiting
flexiblilty in new projects.
By updating the Comp Plan to bring updated language into this document also increases consistency
bewteen all of the main three documents (AMC, Comp Plan and Housing Plan) used in the evaluation of
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planning applications. The new Comp Plan amendments also update the relitiveity of this 2017 document.
PLANNING ANALYSIS: The following section includes the applicable commentary and analysis for both
the CTA23002 (Code Text Amendment) and CPA23001 (Comprehensive Plan Amendment).
CODE TEXT AMENDMENT: REVIEW CRITERIA: PZC and the Town Council must consider a set of
review criteria when reviewing code changes. The review criteria for Code Text Amendments are
governed by Avon Municipal Code ("AMC") §7.16.040, Code Text Amendments. Staff responses to
each review criteria are provided below.
(1) The text amendment promotes the health, safety and general welfare of the Avon
community;
Staff Response: This update will create zone districts that support a variety of Community Housing
projects. As workforce housing is a recognized need for Avon, this amendment will support the Town's
goals for overall sustainability for the Town and the health, safety, and general welfare of the Avon
Community.
(2) The text amendment promotes or implements the goals and policies of the Avon
Comprehensive Plan;
Staff Response: These amendments attempt to bring support to both the Town and to private
developers beyond what the "typical" development and design environment offers by using the
established zone districts found in the AMC. Staff finds that general zoning assumes that development
will benefit the free-market without concern of the difficulties that may be associated with constructing
restricted housing. Having zone districts that support Community Housing provide a more transparent
framework for this specific kind of development.
The Housing Plan seeks to achieve the Town's goals with "...both incentives and regulations to
create a policy environment that is favorable for local housing. " Offering potential community
housing projects a greater level of design direction while maintaining the Development Code's
underlying goals is an intention supported by the Comprehensive Plan. Further, in updating Avon's land
use code with new development tools is 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. This code
amendment could go much further in its design; however, this amendment is an excellent start to
recognizing that Community Housing projects are a valuable and preferred kind of development and in
keeping the 2017 Avon Comprehensive Plan more current.
(3) The text amendment promotes or implements the purposes stated in this Development
Code; or
Staff Response: Section 7.04.030 Purposes of the Development Code lists several pertinent goals
and purposes for the Avon community that support Staff's efforts to enhance the Avon Municipal
Code. The most relevant goals that may be applied include the following:
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• Implement the goals and policies of the Avon Comprehensive Plan and other applicable
planning documents of the Town — including the Avon Housing Plan, which supports and urges
the construction of Community Housing.
• Avoid [or alleviate] undue traffic congestion and degradation of the level of service provided by
streets and roadways, promote effective and economical mass transportation and enhance
effective, attractive and economical pedestrian opportunities. This is relevant when considering
use of Town -owned properties for Community Housing projects.
Provide a planned and orderly use of land, protection of the environment and preservation of
viability, all to conserve the value of the investments of the people of the Avon community and
encourage a high quality of life and the most appropriate use of land throughout the
municipality. In having Community Housing as an allowed use in existing zone districts, and
also having new Community Housing zone districts available if a rezoning is necessary (e.g., for
annexations), provides a more "predictable" end result for these projects.
Prevent the inefficient use of land; avoid increased demands on public services and facilities
which exceed capacity or degrade the level of service for existing residents; provide for phased
development of government services and facilities which maximizes efficiency and optimizes
costs to taxpayers and users; and promote sufficient, economical and high-quality provision of
all public services and public facilities, including but not limited to water, sewage, schools,
libraries, police, parks, recreation, open space and medical facilities. In using the FLUM to
recommend Community Housing and zoning on walkable parcels owned by the Town, his goal
is supported.
• Achieve innovation and advancement in design of the built environment to improve efficiency,
reduce energy consumption, reduce emission of pollutants, reduce consumption of non-
renewable natural resources and attain sustainability. Much like the previous goal, having
some deign flexibility infused with the proposed zoning will help with the Town's sustainability
goals.
Achieve a diverse range of attainable housing which meets the housing needs created by jobs
in the Town, provides a range of housing types and price points to serve a complete range of
life stages and promotes a balanced, diverse and stable full time residential community which is
balanced with the visitor economy. By recognizing that Community Housing is desirable (as
zone districts), and in "designing" different levels of Community Housing zoning, this goal is
supported by this amendment.
(4) The text amendment is necessary or desirable to respond to changed conditions, new
planning concepts or other social or economic conditions.
Staff Response: The text amendments directly respond to the concern regarding workforce housing.
Avon must be adaptive with considerations to this major community concern. Implementing new zone
districts has no negative implications to the Town orAMC; simply, it prepares Avon with additional tools
to respond to future land use needs. It also provides a greater level of predictability for both the public
and approval authorities as it is a tailored zone district, eliminating the need for the use of PUD zoning.
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COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT: REVIEW CRITERIA. The PZC and Town Council shall use
the following review criteria as the basis for recommendations and decisions on applications to amend
the Avon Comprehensive Development Plan:
(1) The surrounding area is compatible with the land use proposed in the plan amendment or
the proposed land use provides an essential public benefit and other locations are not
feasible or practical;
Staff Response: This amendment does not affect areas of the Town that are not suitable for
development, rather; the amendment more actively promotes a more effective use of Town lands for
Community Housing, an essential public benefit to the community.
(2) Transportation services and infrastructure have adequate current capacity or planned
capacity, to serve potential traffic demands of the land use proposed in the plan
amendment;
Staff Response: This plan amendment does not affect infrastructure. All land use applications will still
necessitate review by Staff prior to proceeding into construction, and all impacts will be examined at that
time. This amendment simply updates Avon's direction towards increasing Community Housing.
(3) Public services and facilities have adequate current capacity or planned capacity to serve
the land use proposed in the plan amendment;
Staff Response: This amendment does not alter the boundaries of the Town for properties that have
not been annexed. This amendment only affects parcels within the existing town limits.
(4) The proposed land use in the plan amendment will result in a better location or form of
development for the Town, even if the current plan designation is still considered
appropriate;
Staff Response: Having Community Housing as a targeted land use supports this finding and ratifies
that Community housing is an appropriate form of development.
(5) Strict adherence to the current plan would result in a situation neither intended nor in
keeping with other key elements and policies of the plan;
Staff Response: This amendment supports this finding as it reflects a recent endeavor to change the
zoning of a Town -owned property to a general zone district without an accompanying development
application for a specific Community Housing project (which was the intention of the Town when
initiating the zone change). Council recognized that there should be zoning for Community Housing on
the subject parcel for this endeavor; otherwise, it may result in unintentional consequences if the
Community Housing project did not come to fruition, but the property zoning offered the potential for
general development beyond the intended CH use. Having Community Housing zone districts and
parcels identified as Community Housing on the Future Land Use map in the Comp Plan is a sounder
approach to creating a parcel -ready Community Housing development solution.
(6) The proposed plan amendment will promote the purposes stated in this Development Code;
and
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Staff Response: Amending the Comp Plan along with the proposed Code Text Amendment is a
compatible action that supports and or allows both documents to correspond with each, strengthening
planning process and review of pending CH projects.
(7) The proposed plan amendment will promote the health, safety or welfare of the Avon
Community and will be consistent with the general goals and policies of the Avon
Comprehensive Plan.
Staff Response: This amendment updates and clarifies current goals and policies of the Town of
Avon. Updating both the Comp Plan and AMC keeps both documents relative and promotes the health,
safety, and welfare of the Avon community.
GENERAL REVIEW CRITERIA (applicable to both applications): 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.
Staff Response: This code text amendment application is complete. Staff believes sufficient
information exists to allow Council to review both applications with the applicable review criteria per
application. Neither this Code Text Amendment or Comp Plan Amendment application will not
impact demands for public services or infrastructure because it is not a development application;
instead, it simply offers provisions that support the existing development code while enhancing the
Town's tools in helping to focus on, and improve Avon's housing situation.
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RECOMMENDED FINDINGS:
CTA23002:
1. The text amendment promotes the health, safety and general welfare of the Avon community by
focusing on Community Housing by providing distinct zone districts to accommodate this use;
2. This text amendment promotes and strengthens the implementation of the updated goals and
policies of the Avon Comprehensive Plan and supporting plans, and increases the synchronicity
between these documents;
3. The text amendment consistently promotes or implements the purposes stated in this
Development Code with the new language proposed for Community Housing Zone Districts; and
4. The text amendment is necessary or desirable to respond to changed conditions, new planning
concepts or other social or economic conditions, as Community Housing is recognized as being a
priority for Avon.
CPA23001:
1. The proposed amendments to the Comp Plan are compatible with the goals and policies of the
entirety of the Avon Comprehensive Plan, as recognizing certain properties may be suitable for
receiving Community Housing projects on Town owned lands does not alter this Plan's general
development intentions for Avon;
2. This amendment complies with the Review Criteria outlined in Section §7.16.030(c) of the
Development Code, and offers increased support for Community Housing efforts and protections for
Avon's gateway area;
3. The proposed amendment bolsters the purpose statements of the Development Code in increasing
its support for Community Housing; and
4. The proposed amendment promotes the health, safety, and welfare of the Avon Community by
supporting working families and building a stable community with opportunities for families and
young professionals.
General Criteria Findings:
1. The development applications are complete;
2. The development application provides sufficient information to allow the reviewing authority to
determine that the development applications comply with the relevant review criteria;
3. The development applications comply with the goals and policies of the Avon Comprehensive Plan;
and
4. The demand for public services or infrastructure exceeding current capacity does not require
mitigation as there is no development application accompanying the Code Text Amendment or
Comp Plan Amendment.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: "I move to recommend Town Council approve the proposed Code Text
Amendments and the proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment, based on the findings in Sections
§7.16.040, Code Text Amendments, §7.16.030, Comprehensive Plan Amendments and §7.16.010(f)(1)
General Criteria (for an application), as presented and outlined by Staff in the staff report."
Thank you, Jena
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ATTACHMENT A:
ATTACHMENT B:
ATTACHMENT C:
ATTACHMENT D
Title 7 Amendments
Draft Ordinance: CTA23002
Proposed Comp Plan Amendment
Draft Ordinance: CPA23001
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ATTACHMENT A
Exhibit A to Ordinance 24 -XX
CODE TEXT AMENDMENT
n
Avon
C O L O R A D O
This document contains the draft language proposed for
Ordinance 24 -XX Community Housing Zone Districts
This document introduces new zone districts specific to Community Housing within the pertinent sections
of the Avon Municipal Code, with this Ordinance.
This Ordinance Affects Title 7
ATTACHMENT A
Exhibit A to Ordinance 24 -XX
CODE TEXT AMENDMENT
7.20.075 Community Housing Districts.
Purpose statement:
(a) General Purpose. The Community Housing Districts allow higher residential density with 100% of
the residential units subject to deed restrictions that meet the definition of CommunitV Housing in
3.14.020. A Communitv Housina zone district intends to Drovide adeauate sites for workforce
housing, which, because of the nature and characteristics of Community Housing design and need,
cannot be adeguatelV regulated bV the development standards prescribed bV other standard
residential zone districts except that adequate light, air, open spaces, and other amenities are
considered appropriate for this use.
(b) Intent. The Community Housing Districts zoning districts are intended to:
(1) Provide opportunities to development Community Housing which is with Avon
Comprehensive Plan, with the Avon Communitv Housing Plan and with public health
safety and general welfare;
(2) Provide appropriately located areas for Community Housing development which are close
neighborhood commercial, parks, open space, schools or public facilities;
(3) Ensure adequate light, air and privacy for all dwelling units;
(4) Are compatible with scale and character of existing residential neighborhoods and the
community; and
(5) Promote non -auto dependent lifestyles through convenient access to transit, pedestrian
and bike trails and routes, and vehicle share.
(c) Development Bonus. Development projects within Community Housing Districts may apply for a
Development Bonus, which projects shall be reviewed on a case bV case basis in accordance with
the procedures and review criteria in 7.16.170.
(d) Community Housing Medium Density. The CHMD district is established to accommodate small
single-familV, duplex and townhome development as either single neighborhoods of similar units or
in a neighborhood with a mix of unit types. The CHMD district should be located along a local
road.
Table 7.20-6
Community Housing Medium Density
Dwellin
Type
Max.
Density
units/
acre
Max.
Units Per
Min.
Landscape
Max. Lot
Coverage
Min. Front
Min. Side
Setback
tLeg
Min. Rear
Setback
feet
Max.
Building
Height
feet
Setback
fLeg
Building
Area.
f %)
Du / Multi-
10 du/
acre
N/a
10%
80
10
7.5
10
35
family / TH
(e) Community Housing High Density. The CHHD district is established to accommodate multi -family
development in cost effective configuration, construction type and densitV that permits a high
number of residential units with a maximum of four (44) stories of residential or three (3) stories of
residential above one (1) level of at grade parking_
ATTACHMENT A
Exhibit A to Ordinance 24 -XX
CODE TEXT AMENDMENT
Table 7.20-7
Community Housing High Density -1
Dwelling
Type
Max.
Density
units/
acre
Max.
Units Per
Min.
Landscape
Max. Lot
Coverage
Min. Front
Min. Side
Setback
feet
Min. Rear
Max.
Buildin
Height
feet
Setback
feet
Setback
12glI
Building
Area.
P/-)
Multi-
family / TH
25 du/
acre
N/a
10%
80
10
7.5
10
48
(f) Community Housing High Density— Tall. The CHHD-T district is established to accommodate
multi -family development in cost effective configuration, construction type and density that permits
a hiah number of residential units with a maximum of five (5) stories of residential or four (4) stories
of residential above one (1) level of at grade parking.
Table 7.20-8
Community Housing High Density - 2
Dwelling
Type
Max.
Densitv
units/
acre
Max.
Units Per
Min.
Landscape
Max. Lot
Coverage
Min. Front
Min. Side
Setback
feet
Min. Rear
Max.
Building
Height
feet
Setback
feet
Setback
feet
Buildin
Area1
f%!
Multi-
family / TH
30 du/
acre
N/a
10%
80
10
7.5
10
60
(g) Community Housing Mixed Use. The CHMU district is established to accommodate ground level
commercial with multi -family development above in cost effective configuration, construction type
and density that permits a high number of residential units with a maximum of four (44) stories.
Table 7.20--9
Communitv Housina Mixed Use -1
Dwelling
Type
Max.
Densitv
units/
acre
Max.
Units Per
Min.
Landscape
Max. Lot
Coverage
Min. Front
Min. Side
Setback
feet
Min. Rear
Max.
Buildinp
ffe ght
feet
Setback
feet
Setback
feet
Buildin
Area.
f_%!
Multi-
family
25 du/
acre
N/a
10%
80
10
7.5
10
48
[11 Commercial Uses
limited to round floor, Office uses or similar may be permitted on the second floor.
(h) CommunityHousing Mixed Use. The CHMU district is established to accommodate ground level
commercial with multi -family development above in cost effective configuration, construction type
and density that permits a high number of residential units with a maximum of four (4) stories.
ATTACHMENT A
Exhibit A to Ordinance 24 -XX
CODE TEXT AMENDMENT
Table 7.20-10
Community Housing Mixed Use - 2
Dwelling
Type
Max.
Density
units/
acre
Max.
Units Per
Min.
Landscape
Max. Lot
Coverage
Min. Front
Min. Side
Setback
feet
Min. Rear
Max.
Buildinp
Height
feet
Setback
feet
Setback
fLeg
Buildinp
Area.
f0/0
Multi-
Tamil
25 du/
acre
N/a
10%
80
10
7.5
10
60
[11 Commercial Uses limited
to ground floor. Office uses may be permitted on the second floor.
Other Amendments (This Title). Other amendments will include the insignificant re -numbering of
subsequent Tables following this new AMC Code section.
7.16.015 Community Housing — Development Applications.
Regardless of the type of development review, all projects affecting or creating Community Housing
units as defined in Section 3.14.020 — Definitions, are granted priority scheduling in accordance with
the applicable Review Authority.
See Also Table 7.24.040 Table of Allowed Uses (Next Page)
7.24.040 Table of allowed uses.
Table 7.24-1
Allowed Uses
Use Category
Use Type P - Permitted Use S = Special Review Use Districts in GREY are retired and not available for rezoning.
Use -Specific Regulations
Residential Nonresidential
RD RL RM RHCH M H RH-C NC MC CH MU 1/2 TC P PF IC OLD
Residential Uses
Household Living
Dwelling, Single -Family
Detached
P
P
P
S
Dwelling, Two -Family/
Duplex
P
P
P
P
S
Dwelling, Townhouse
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
S
Dwelling, Multi -Family
P [1]
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
S
[1] Limited to 8 units per building
in RM
Community Housing
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
Dwelling, live/ work
S
S
S
P
S
S
S
P
P
S
Accessory DU
S
S
S
S
S
S
SF/DU Units Only
Dwelling, timeshare,
interval ownership or
fractional fee ownership/
vacation club
S
P
P
7.24.050(d)
7.24.060(a)
Group Living
Group homes
S
S
S
S
S
S
7.24.060(b)
Retirement home,
nursing home or assisted
living facility
S
S
S
S
S
S
Accommodation
Bed and breakfast
S
S
S
S
S
P
P
P
Hotel, motel and lodge
P
P
P
Public and Institutional Uses
Community
Art gallery or museum
P
P
P
P
P
Services
Community centers
S
S
S
P
S
P
P
S
P
P
P
Library
P
P
7.24.050(a)
Government services,
offices and facilities
S
P
P
P
P
P
7.24.050(a)
Post office branches
S
P
P
P
Religious assembly
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
Day Care
Preschool, nursery school
S
S
S
S
P
S
S
P
S
S
S
7.24.060(c)
Childcare, in home
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
7.24.060(c)
Childcare center
S
S
P
S
S
P
S
7.24.060(c)
Educational
Facilities
College or university
(nonexempt)
S
P
S
S
P
P
7.24.050(a)
School, K-12 (public and
private)
P
P
P
P
S
P
P
S
P
7.24.050(a)
School, vocational-
technical and trade
P
P
P
7.24.050(a)
Use Category
Use Type
P - Permitted Use S = Special Review Use Districts in GREY are retired and not available for rezoning.
Use -Specific Regulations
Residential
I Nonresidential
RD I RL RM RH CH M H
I NC I MC I CH MU 1/2 TC P PF IC OLD
Parks and Open
Space
Arboretum or botanical
garden
S
P
P
P
7.24.050(b)
Community garden
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
Community playfields
and parks
P
P
P
Golf course
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
Parks and forest
preserves (private, not-
for-profit
P
P
P
P
Transportation
Bus terminal
S
P
7.24.060(d)
Rail terminal (passenger)
S
P
P
Commercial parking
facilities (surface &
structure)
S
S
P
Utility
Major energy facilities
S
Public utility substations
where no public office,
repair or storage facilities
are maintained
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
Ground mounted solar
devices
P
P
S
Small wind energy system
S
S
S
S
P
S
S
P
S
S
S
S
S
Wireless communication
tower and/or antenna
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
Commercial Uses
Animal sales and
Kennel
S
7.24.060(e)(3)
services
Pet shops
P
P
P
P
P
P
Veterinary clinic, small
(indoor only)
P
P
P
P
Veterinary clinic, large
(with outdoor runs)
S
Auction House
P
P
P
P
Assembly
Auction yard
P
Membership clubs
P
P
P
P
Financial Service
Financial institution, with
drive- thru
S
S
S
S
7.24.060(f)
Financial institution,
without drive-thru
P
P
P
P
P
Food and
Bakeries
P
P
P
P
P
Beverage
Bars or taverns
P
P
P
S
P
P
7.24.060(h)(2)
Services
Coffee shops
P
P
P
P
P
P
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Use Category
Use Type
P - Permitted Use S = Special Review Use Districts in GREY are retired and not available for rezoning.
Use -Specific Regulations
Residential
I Nonresidential
S
RD I RL RM RH CH M H
I NC I MC I CH MU 1/2 TC P PF IC OLD
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Restaurant, with drive-in
or drive-thru
S
S
S
S
S
7.24.060(g)
Restaurant without drive-
in or drive-thru
P
P
P
5
P
P
Health Care
Medical center/ hospital
S
P
P
P
Facilities
Urgent care facility
P
P
P
P
Medical and dental clinics
and offices
P
P
P
P
P
S
Office
Administrative and
professional offices
P
P
P
P
P
Office with showroom
and/or warehouse
facilities
P
S
Recreation and
Entertainment,
Outdoor commercial
recreation
P
P
P
Outdoor
Riding academies
S
P
Recreation and
Entertainment,
Indoor
Indoor commercial
recreation/
entertainment
P
P
5
P
P
P
Sexually- oriented
business
S
Theater/ performance
hall
S
P
P
P
Personal Services
Barber shops, beauty
salons, day spas
P
P
P
P
P
P
Dry cleaning and laundry
service
P
P
P
S
P
P
General personal services
P
P
P
P
P
P
Tattoo parlors, body
piercing
S
S
S
S
Retail (Sales)
Antique shops
P
P
P
P
P
P
Appliance stores
P
P
P
P
P
P
Art shops
P
P
P
P
P
P
Book and stationery
stores
P
P
P
P
P
P
Clothing stores
P
P
P
P
P
P
Convenience store, with
fuel
S
S
S
P
P
Drug stores
P
P
P
P
P
P
Electrical supply stores
P
P
P
P
Florists
P
P
P
P
P
P
Furniture shops
P
P
P
P
P
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Use Category Use Type
P -Permitted Use S = Special Review Use Districts in GREY ore retired and not available for rezoning.
Use -Specific Regulations
Residential
I Nonresidential
P
RD I RL I RM I RH I CH M H I
I NC I MC I CH MU 1/2 I TC I P I PF I IC I OLD
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Gift shops
P
P
P
P
P
P
Grocery stores
P
P
P
P
P
P
Home improvement
store, under 25,000 sq. ft.
P
S
P
P
P
P
Home improvement
store, over 25,000 sq. ft.
P
P
Jewelry, craft and hobby
shops
P
P
P
P
P
P
Medical marijuana,
marijuana establishment
and marijuana club
Music, radio and
television stores
P
P
P
P
P
P
Nursery, landscaping
supply
P
S
P
P
Office supply store
P
P
P
P
P
Liquor stores
P
P
P
P
P
P
Paint stores
P
P
P
P
S
P
Photographic studios
P
P
P
P
P
P
Retail sign shops
P
S
P
Retail sales with drive-
thru
S
S
S
S
S
Shoe stores
P
P
P
P
P
P
Sporting and athletic
goods stores
P
P
P
P
P
P
Toy stores
P
P
P
P
P
P
Wholesale
Business
Wholesale business
P
Vehicles and
equipment
Automobile repair shop,
minor
S
S
P
7.24.060(h)
Automobile repair shop,
major
S
P
Automobile sales and
rental
S
S
Car wash
S
S
S
7.24.060(h)
Parking lot (commercial)
S
S
S
S
S
Industrial Service
Industrial Service
Research facilities P
(commercial)
Builders supply yards P
Construction industry P
related businesses
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Use Category
Use Type
P - Permitted Use S = Special Review Use Districts in GREY are retired and not available for rezoning.
Use -Specific Regulations
Residential
I Nonresidential
RD I RL RM RH CH M H
I NC I MC I CH MU 1/2 TC P PF IC OLD
( Ord. 16-14 §2; Ord. 14-06 §4; Ord. 14-01 §2; Ord. 13-02 §3; Ord. 12-02 §2; Ord. 11-04 §2; Ord. 10-14 §3; Ord. 19-06 §5)
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Heavy industrial uses
S
Junkyards
S
Light industrial uses
P
Lumberyards except
when indoors as part of a
hardware store
S
Mining and mineral
extraction
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
Manufacturing
and Production
Machine and welding
shops
P
Manufacturing, heavy
S
Manufacturing, light
P
Warehouse and
Mini -storage
P
Freight
Movement
Storage warehouses
P
Waste and
Recycling center (indoor)
S
Salvage
Recycling facilities, drop-
off
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
( Ord. 16-14 §2; Ord. 14-06 §4; Ord. 14-01 §2; Ord. 13-02 §3; Ord. 12-02 §2; Ord. 11-04 §2; Ord. 10-14 §3; Ord. 19-06 §5)
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ATTACHMENT B
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Avon
COLORADO
ORDINANCE 24 -XX
AMENDING TITLE 7 OF THE AVON MUNICIPAL CODE TO INTRODUCE
COMMUNITY HOUSING ZONE DISTRICTS
WHEREAS, the Town of Avon ("Town") is a home rule municipal corporation and body politic
organized under the laws of the State of Colorado and possessing the maximum powers,
authority, and privileges to which it is entitled under Colorado law; and
WHEREAS, The Town Council of the Town of Avon ("Applicant" or "Council") has
submitted a Code Text Amendment ("CTA") application to modify Title 7 to include zone
districts specific to new Community Housing development; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Avon Planning & Zoning Commission ("PZC"), after publishing and
posting notice as required by law, held a public hearing on December 5th, 2023, prior to
formulating a recommendation to the Town Council considered all comments, testimony,
evidence, and Town Staff reports, and then took action to adopt Findings of Fact and made a
recommendation to the Town Council to approve the Application; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with AMC §7.12.020, Council and in addition to other authority
granted by the Town Charter, its ordinances, and State of Colorado law, has review and decision-
making authority to approve, approve with conditions or deny the Application; and
WHEREAS, after publishing and posting notice in accordance with the requirements of AMC
Section 7.16.020(d), Step 4: Notice, Council held a public hearing on January XX, 2024, and
prior to taking final action considering all comments, testimony, evidence, and Town Staff
reports; and then took action by approving this Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to AMC §7.16.040, Code Text Amendments, the Town Council has
considered the applicable review criteria for a Code Text Amendment application; and
WHEREAS, the Application complies with AMC §7.16.010, General Criteria, and is consistent
with the Comprehensive Plan community goals in supporting Avon's housing goals; and
WHEREAS, the text amendments also promote the health, safety, and general welfare of the
Avon community by providing the framework in creating new community housing projects; and
WHEREAS, the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the Avon community would be
enhanced and promoted by the adoption of this Ordinance; and
Ord 24 -XX Code Text Amendment: Community Housing
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ATTACHMENT B
WHEREAS, approval of this Ordinance on First Reading is intended only to confirm the Town
Council desires to comply with the requirements of the Avon Home Rule Charter by setting a
Public Hearing to provide the public an opportunity to present testimony and evidence regarding
the Application, and, that approval of this Ordinance on First Reading does not constitute a
representation that the Town Council, or any member of the Town Council, supports, approves,
rejects, or denies this Ordinance prior to any final action prior to concluding the public hearing
on second reading.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN
OF AVON, COLORADO:
Section 1. Recitals Incorporated. The above and foregoing recitals are incorporated herein
by reference and adopted as findings and determinations of the Town Council.
Section 2. Code Text Amendments. AMC §7.16.015 and AMC §7.20.075, are hereby
amended as depicted in "Exhibit A — Community Housing Code Text Amendments"
depicting the language to be added.
Section 3. Severability. If any provision of this Ordinance, or the application of such
provision to any person or circumstance, is for any reason held to be invalid, such invalidity
shall not affect other provisions or applications of this Ordinance which can be given effect
without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this Ordinance are
declared to be severable. The Town Council hereby declares that it has passed this Ordinance
and each provision thereof, even though any one of the provisions might be declared
unconstitutional or invalid. As used in this Section, the term "provision" means and includes
any part, division, subdivision, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase; the term
"application" means and includes an application of an ordinance or any part thereof, whether
considered or construed alone or together with another ordinance or ordinances, or part thereof,
of the Town.
Section 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after final
adoption in accordance with Section 6.4 of the Avon Home Rule Charter.
Section 5. Safety Clause. The Town Council hereby finds, determines and declares this
Ordinance is promulgated under the general police power of the Town of Avon, that it is
promulgated for the health, safety and welfare of the public and this Ordinance is necessary for
the preservation of health and safety and for the protection of public convenience and welfare.
The Town Council further determines that the Ordinance bears a rational relation to the proper
legislative object sought to be obtained.
Section 6. No Existing Violation Affected. Nothing in this Ordinance shall be construed
to release, extinguish, alter, modify, or change in whole or in part any penalty, liability or right
or affect any audit, suit, or proceeding pending in any court, or any rights acquired, or liability
incurred, or any cause or causes of action acquired or existing which may have been incurred or
obtained under any ordinance or provision hereby repealed or amended by this Ordinance. Any
such ordinance or provision thereof so amended, repealed, or superseded by this Ordinance shall
Ord 24 -XX Code Text Amendment: Community Housing
Page 2 of 4
ATTACHMENT B
be treated and held as remaining in force for the purpose of sustaining any and all proper
actions, suits, proceedings and prosecutions, for the enforcement of such penalty, liability, or
right, and for the purpose of sustaining any judgment, decree or order which can or may be
rendered, entered, or made in such actions, suits or proceedings, or prosecutions imposing,
inflicting, or declaring such penalty or liability or enforcing such right, and shall be treated and
held as remaining in force for the purpose of sustaining any and all proceedings, actions,
hearings, and appeals pending before any court or administrative tribunal.
Section 7. Correction of Errors. Town Staff is authorized to insert proper dates, references
to recording information and make similar changes, and to correct any typographical,
grammatical, cross-reference, or other errors which may be discovered in any documents
associated with this Ordinance and documents approved by this Ordinance provided that such
corrections do not change the substantive terms and provisions of such documents.
Section 8. Publication. The Town Clerk is ordered to publish this Ordinance in accordance
with Chapter 1.16 of the Avon Municipal Code.
INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED ON FIRST READING AND REFERRED TO PUBLIC
HEARING by the Avon Town Council on HEARING by the Avon Town Council on
[ ], 2024 and setting such public hearing for [ ], 2024 at the
Council Chambers of the Avon Municipal Building, located at One Hundred Mikaela Way,
Avon, Colorado.
BY: ATTEST:
Amy Phillips, Mayor
Miguel Jauregui Casanueva, Town Clerk
ADOPTED ON SECOND AND FINAL READING by the Avon Town Council on
f 1, 2024.
BY:
ATTEST:
Amy Phillips, Mayor Miguel Jauregui Casanueva, Town Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Karl Hanlon, Town Attorney
Ord 24 -XX Code Text Amendment: Community Housing
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ATTACHMENT C
Exhibit A to Ordinance 24 -XX
COMPRHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS
Future Land Use Plan
The Future Land Use Plan establishes preferred development patterns by designating land use
categories for specific geographical locations. Land use designations depicted on the land use map
do not supersede the Town's zoning districts and regulations and display general land use categories
as a visual guide for the community based on the goals, objectives, and policies presented within this
document. The Future Land Use Plan and its land use designations are illustrative only and do not
represent zoning designations.
With the update in 2024, Community Housing as a Future Land Use was added to the FLUM. While the
previous Comp Plan offers recommendations regarding density, the corresponding zone districts
Community Housing Medium Density, Community Housing High Density 1 and 2, and Community
Housing Mixed Use 1 and 2, have not been applied to the FLUM purposefully to allow the Town of
Avon the flexibilityproject design depending on the composition of the housing program being
proposed with each project. Through the planning process, evaluating which style of housing, which
type of deed restriction will be applied, how many units are suitable, the economics of the project, and
how these projects correspond to the underlying parcels regarding water, access, utilities, etc. will be
analyzed on a case by case basis as these projects are significantly more complex than standard, free-
market developments.
ATTACHMENT C
Exhibit A to Ordinance 24 -XX
COMPRHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS
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ATTACHMENT C
Exhibit A to Ordinance 24 -XX
COMPRHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS
A number of overarching goals and policies provide direction in the following community -wide topic
areas:
A. Built Form
B. Land Uses
C. Community Character
D. Economic Development
E. Housing
F. Multi -modal Transportation & Parking
G. Environment
H. Parks, Recreation, Trails, and Open Space
L Public Services, Facilities, Utilities, and Government
J. Regional Coordination
Each topic area contains one or more goals and several specific policy objectives. Certain goals and
policies are more specific and timely than others; however, all goals and policies contribute to the
vision of the plan and its implementation. Finally, certain policies interrelate to several topic areas
(such as policies that are relevant to both Land Use and Economic Development).
E. Housing
The Town of Avon seeks to build upon its lonL- history as a hiL-h-amenity vear-round resort communit
by adopting the 2021 Avon Community Housing Plan. The Avon Community Housing Plan offers more in-
depth goals and policies for greater implementation within the Town.
Goal E.1: Achieve a diverse range of housing densities, styles, and types, including rental
and for sale, to serve all segments of the population.
Policy E.1.1: Establish policies and programs, which address housing needs that are attainable to
different Area Median Income (AMI) ranges. Evaluate the mitigation rate required of
development.
Policy E.1.2: Encourage private development and partnerships that provide a diversity of housing
for local working families.
Policy E.1.3: Provide Community Housing through alternative means, including but not limited to:
payment -in -lieu, land dedication, regulatory requirements, deed restrictions, use of
grant funding, waiver of development and building fees, and public-private
partnerships that reduce the price of units.
Policy E.1.4: Integrate Community Housing within large developments and throughout Town.
ATTACHMENT C
Exhibit A to Ordinance 24 -XX
COMPRHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS
Policy E.1.5: Encourage "no net loss" of Community Housing units in redevelopment.
PolicyE.1.6.: Actively plan for Community Housing developments on Town -owned lands.
Goal E.2: Coordinate with neighboring communities to provide an attainable housing
program that incorporates both rental and ownership opportunities, affordable for
local working families.
Policy E.2.1: Place perpetual deed restrictions on all Town supported housing projects and enforce
compliance.
Policy E.2.2: Participate in a countywide down -payment assistance program.
Policy E.2.3: Collaborate on joint housing studies and strategies.
Policy E.2.4: Site Community Housing with multi -modal transportation options and facilities,
including bike and pedestrian paths.
Policy E.2.5 Continue to provide Town revenues in desirable housing projects.
Policy E.2.6 Explore opportunities for conversion of free market housing to increase stock of
Community Housing units.
Policy E.2.7 Work with owners and associations of deed restricted properties to encourage
maintenance and capital improvements of units and properties, including but not
limited to evaluating deed restriction modifications, special improvement districts, and
capital reserve studies.
Policy E.2.8 Ensure that new deed restricted projects require capital improvement and ongoing
maintenance reserves.
Policy E.2.9 Expand Community Housing programs like Mi Casa Avon to capture affordable rental
opportunities.
ATTACHMENT C
Exhibit A to Ordinance 24 -XX
COMPRHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS
While the Goals and Policies of this plan generally apply to all areas of the Town, the District Planning
Principles apply specific planning and urban design recommendations to areas within the Town,
stemming from community and landowners input, and existing development rights. Below is a map
identifying the Districts.
EXISTING DISTRICT MAP
ATTACHMENT C
Exhibit A to Ordinance 24 -XX
COMPRHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS
PROPOSED DISTRICT MAP
DISTRICT NAMES:
1: Town Core District
2: River District
3: Nottingham Park District
4: U. S. 613,1,—, District
5: Village at Avon Umtwt
6: Gulch Are. District
7: Railroad District
8: Open Space District
9:Valley Residential Distrid
10, I-70 Gateway District
11: Northern Residential District
ATTACHMENT C
Exhibit A to Ordinance 24 -XX
COMPRHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS
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Exhibit A to Ordinance 24 -XX
COMPRHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS
PROPOSED DISTRICT 6
The Gulch Area District is located in runoff areas perpendicular to the Eagle River valley. It includes the
Town's only industrial (heavy commercial) center, dense residential development, the Public Works
and Transportation Department facilities, a medical facility, and the Joint Public Safety building. These
uses provide an important component to Avon's overall economic health. The area's high visibility
from 1-70 makes it important to the Town's image.
Existing uses on Nottingham and Metcalf Roads are intensely developed with large buildings and
need improved investments in architecture and design, landscaping, access, and screening. The Town
should work towards improved traffic safety and aesthetics, and support water -conscious landscape
conversions. Live/ work development opportunities in the Light Industrial and Commercial zone
district that do not possess significant conflicts with surrounding land uses should be encouraged. In
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Town's only industrial (heavy commercial) center, dense residential development, the Public Works
and Transportation Department facilities, a medical facility, and the Joint Public Safety building. These
uses provide an important component to Avon's overall economic health. The area's high visibility
from 1-70 makes it important to the Town's image.
Existing uses on Nottingham and Metcalf Roads are intensely developed with large buildings and
need improved investments in architecture and design, landscaping, access, and screening. The Town
should work towards improved traffic safety and aesthetics, and support water -conscious landscape
conversions. Live/ work development opportunities in the Light Industrial and Commercial zone
district that do not possess significant conflicts with surrounding land uses should be encouraged. In
ATTACHMENT C
Exhibit A to Ordinance 24 -XX
COMPRHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS
response to the area's high visibility from 1-70, efforts have been made to screen the existing buildings
and facilities and ensure that they blend into the surrounding environment.
Planning Principles:
• Development and redevelopment that occurs here should reflect the standards in Town
Center, but should not compete with Town Center in terms of size of buildings or intensity of
development.
• Enhance the gateway areas of Avon centered around the 1-70 Interchange and round -abouts.
• Purposefully site less -desirable elements of design (dumpsters, utility boxes) in less visible
locations near gateway areas and development entrances.
• Development proposed in these areas should trend towards balancing commercial and
residential integration — especially on parcels with "walkable neighborhood" potential.
• Screen equipment, storage, and accessory uses with landforms and water -conscious
landscaping or no -water alternatives.
• Consider building heights and setbacks with respect to existing, surrounding development.
• Encourage sidewalks and pedestrian connections for publicly accessible developments.
• Limit auto access points to simplify traffic movements.
• Minimize significant re -grading and provide minimum on-site parking and access.
• Support a reduction of parking for walkable developments.
• Preserve trees and landscaping on properties where practicable.
• Accommodate residential development that supports primary industrial, commercial, or
employment -generating land uses.
• Improve the intersection of Metcalf and Nottingham Roads to enhance the entry to Wildridge
and provide more direct access from Town Center to Wildridge.
• Continue to improve pedestrian connections linking West Beaver Creek Boulevard to
Nottingham Road and in gateway areas.
• Coordinate with CDOT to introduce trees or creative alternatives on uphill slopes on the 1-70
right-of-way and along Metcalf Road to partially screen buildings and other accessory uses.
• Enhance the West Avon Preserve trailhead.
• Reduce development intensity when traveling north on Buck Creek Road.
ATTACHMENT C
Exhibit A to Ordinance 24 -XX
COMPRHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS
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The aoal of a Gatewav Parcel is to offer a desian element that introduces oeoole enterina Avon by car
a sequence of views from the road that will be a welcome feature at Avon's main entrance. This
corridor, through a mixture of landscaping that may include a continuous row of low-water shade
trees and native plant materials or art with informational signage that provides onlookers a particular
sense of place. Placing of utility lines underground, use of ornamental lighting, sign controls, and
pedestrian paths may also contribute to the overall imaae of this hiahwav corridor as a sianificant
ateway into Avon.
Gateway Design Principles:
• Materials used in aatewav areas should utilize stone, brick, precast concrete or cast stone, with
colors using a Light Reflective Value of sixty (60) or less.
• Use of reflective glass or materials are not appropriate for gateway, areas.
• Roofs should be pitched using materials that are highly fire resistant, with overhangs and
gutters to protect both structures and pedestrians below from snow and water.
• Aesthetically unsavory mechanical equipment and items like dumpsters, etc., need to be
screened from view from passersby in these visually sensitive areas.
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a sequence of views from the road that will be a welcome feature at Avon's main entrance. This
corridor, through a mixture of landscaping that may include a continuous row of low-water shade
trees and native plant materials or art with informational signage that provides onlookers a particular
sense of place. Placing of utility lines underground, use of ornamental lighting, sign controls, and
pedestrian paths may also contribute to the overall imaae of this hiahwav corridor as a sianificant
ateway into Avon.
Gateway Design Principles:
• Materials used in aatewav areas should utilize stone, brick, precast concrete or cast stone, with
colors using a Light Reflective Value of sixty (60) or less.
• Use of reflective glass or materials are not appropriate for gateway, areas.
• Roofs should be pitched using materials that are highly fire resistant, with overhangs and
gutters to protect both structures and pedestrians below from snow and water.
• Aesthetically unsavory mechanical equipment and items like dumpsters, etc., need to be
screened from view from passersby in these visually sensitive areas.
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Exhibit A to Ordinance 24 -XX
COMPRHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS
• Solid walls should be limited in length and height to the greatest extent practicable.
Landscaped terracing is recommended where possible to provide more of a natural landscape
and softer visual appeal for these areas.
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Exhibit A to Ordinance 24 -XX
COMPRHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS
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Avon's key open space is comprised of the steep slopes of the valley wall north of 1-70. The West Avon
Preserve includes 11 miles of trails added in 2015, and the East Avon Preserve is planned to include
trails. Open space adjacent to town is owned by the U.S. Forest Service. These parcels are important
to maintaining the desired character of Avon and for development consistent with the overall land
use plan. Loss of these parcels to private ownership and development would eliminate valuable visual
and physical buffers between and among developed areas of Town and would deprive citizens of
open space and natural habitats.
Planning Principles:
• Pursue Town acquisition of parcels to be dedicated as open space by working with the local
and national land conservation organizations.
• Encourage maintained ownership of U.S. Forest Service by collaborating with the agency to
improve, utilize, and maintain them as low -impact publicly accessible regions.
• Communicate Avon's values and desires with the U.S. Forest Service so that land swaps are
unlikely to occur without approval from the Town.
• Oppose any possible disposition or degradation of the parcels.
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Preserve includes 11 miles of trails added in 2015, and the East Avon Preserve is planned to include
trails. Open space adjacent to town is owned by the U.S. Forest Service. These parcels are important
to maintaining the desired character of Avon and for development consistent with the overall land
use plan. Loss of these parcels to private ownership and development would eliminate valuable visual
and physical buffers between and among developed areas of Town and would deprive citizens of
open space and natural habitats.
Planning Principles:
• Pursue Town acquisition of parcels to be dedicated as open space by working with the local
and national land conservation organizations.
• Encourage maintained ownership of U.S. Forest Service by collaborating with the agency to
improve, utilize, and maintain them as low -impact publicly accessible regions.
• Communicate Avon's values and desires with the U.S. Forest Service so that land swaps are
unlikely to occur without approval from the Town.
• Oppose any possible disposition or degradation of the parcels.
• Participate in U.S. Forest Service planning efforts to ensure adequate development and long-
ATTACHMENT C
Exhibit A to Ordinance 24 -XX
COMPRHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS
term maintenance of trails and trailheads.
Support and cooperate in efforts to bury power lines.
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COMPRHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS
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and a multi -use path. The district enjoys big views and ample south facing orientation for passive -
solar designed buildings. The East Avon District will be connected to and integrated with a trail
system on the adiacent District 8 trail system. Development may include a varietv of Communitv
Housing types for local workers.
Planning Principles:
• Orient buildings to capitalize on the southern exposure and views.
• Limit building height to a scale that is compatible to the hillside.
• Examine the potential to develop pedestrian and bicycle connections to adjacent trail
systems, including connections to the United States Forest Service trails.
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COLORADO
ORDINANCE 24 -XX
AMENDMENT OF THE AVON COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PLANNING AREA
DISTRICT 6, THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP, AND LANGUAGE PERTAINING TO
COMMUNITY HOUSING
WHEREAS, the Town of Avon ("Town") is a home rule municipal corporation and body politic
organized under the laws of the State of Colorado and possessing the maximum powers,
authority, and privileges to which it is entitled under Colorado law; and
WHEREAS, the Avon Town Council ("Council") has the authority to adopt planning
documents as described in Section 7.04.010 of the Avon Development Code; and
WHEREAS, updates, revisions and amendments to the 2017 Avon Comprehensive Plan were
presented to the Avon Planning and Zoning Commission in accordance with the procedures set
forth in Section 7.16.030 — Comprehensive Plan Amendment; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Avon Planning & Zoning Commission ("PZC"), after publishing and
posting notice as required by law, held a public hearing on December 5th, 2023, prior to
formulating a recommendation to the Town Council considered all comments, testimony,
evidence, and Town Staff reports, and then took action to adopt Findings of Fact and made a
recommendation to the Town Council to approve the Application; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with AMC §7.12.020, Council and in addition to other authority
granted by the Town Charter, its ordinances, and State of Colorado law, has review and decision-
making authority to approve, approve with conditions or deny the Application; and
WHEREAS, after publishing and posting notice in accordance with the requirements of AMC
Section 7.16.020(d), Step 4: Notice, Council held a public hearing on January XX, 2024, and
prior to taking final action considering all comments, testimony, evidence, and Town Staff
reports; and then took action by approving this Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of this Amendment is to update and modify the Avon Comprehensive
Plan specific to planning area District 6, the Future Land Use Map, and certain language
pertaining to Community Housing within this particular plan; and
WHEREAS, the Application complies with AMC §7.16.010, General Criteria, and is consistent
with the Comprehensive Plan community goals in supporting Avon's housing goals; and
WHEREAS, the text amendments also promote the health, safety, and general welfare of the
Avon community by providing the framework in creating new community housing projects; and
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ATTACHMENT D
WHEREAS, the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the Avon community would be
enhanced and promoted by the adoption of this Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, approval of this Ordinance on First Reading is intended only to confirm the Town
Council desires to comply with the requirements of the Avon Home Rule Charter by setting a
Public Hearing to provide the public an opportunity to present testimony and evidence regarding
the Application, and, that approval of this Ordinance on First Reading does not constitute a
representation that the Town Council, or any member of the Town Council, supports, approves,
rejects, or denies this Ordinance prior to any final action prior to concluding the public hearing
on second reading.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN
OF AVON, COLORADO:
Section 1. Recitals Incorporated. The above and foregoing recitals are incorporated herein
by reference and adopted as findings and determinations of the Town Council.
Section 2. Comprehensive Plan Amendments. The Avon Comprehensive Plan is hereby
amended as depicted in "Exhibit A — Comprehensive Plan Amendments" depicting the
language and graphics to be added.
Section 3. Severability. If any provision of this Ordinance, or the application of such
provision to any person or circumstance, is for any reason held to be invalid, such invalidity
shall not affect other provisions or applications of this Ordinance which can be given effect
without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this Ordinance are
declared to be severable. The Town Council hereby declares that it has passed this Ordinance
and each provision thereof, even though any one of the provisions might be declared
unconstitutional or invalid. As used in this Section, the term "provision" means and includes
any part, division, subdivision, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase; the term
"application" means and includes an application of an ordinance or any part thereof, whether
considered or construed alone or together with another ordinance or ordinances, or part thereof,
of the Town.
Section 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after final
adoption in accordance with Section 6.4 of the Avon Home Rule Charter.
Section 5. Safety Clause. The Town Council hereby finds, determines and declares this
Ordinance is promulgated under the general police power of the Town of Avon, that it is
promulgated for the health, safety and welfare of the public and this Ordinance is necessary for
the preservation of health and safety and for the protection of public convenience and welfare.
The Town Council further determines that the Ordinance bears a rational relation to the proper
legislative object sought to be obtained.
Section 6. No Existing Violation Affected. Nothing in this Ordinance shall be construed
to release, extinguish, alter, modify, or change in whole or in part any penalty, liability or right
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ATTACHMENT D
or affect any audit, suit, or proceeding pending in any court, or any rights acquired, or liability
incurred, or any cause or causes of action acquired or existing which may have been incurred or
obtained under any ordinance or provision hereby repealed or amended by this Ordinance. Any
such ordinance or provision thereof so amended, repealed, or superseded by this Ordinance shall
be treated and held as remaining in force for the purpose of sustaining any and all proper
actions, suits, proceedings and prosecutions, for the enforcement of such penalty, liability, or
right, and for the purpose of sustaining any judgment, decree or order which can or may be
rendered, entered, or made in such actions, suits or proceedings, or prosecutions imposing,
inflicting, or declaring such penalty or liability or enforcing such right, and shall be treated and
held as remaining in force for the purpose of sustaining any and all proceedings, actions,
hearings, and appeals pending before any court or administrative tribunal.
Section 7. Correction of Errors. Town Staff is authorized to insert proper dates, references
to recording information and make similar changes, and to correct any typographical,
grammatical, cross-reference, or other errors which may be discovered in any documents
associated with this Ordinance and documents approved by this Ordinance provided that such
corrections do not change the substantive terms and provisions of such documents.
Section 8. Publication. The Town Clerk is ordered to publish this Ordinance in accordance
with Chapter 1.16 of the Avon Municipal Code.
INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED ON FIRST READING AND REFERRED TO PUBLIC
HEARING by the Avon Town Council on HEARING by the Avon Town Council on
[ ], 2024 and setting such public hearing for [ ], 2024 at the
Council Chambers of the Avon Municipal Building, located at One Hundred Mikaela Way,
Avon, Colorado.
BY: ATTEST:
Amy Phillips, Mayor
Miguel Jauregui Casanueva, Town Clerk
ADOPTED ON SECOND AND FINAL READING by the Avon Town Council on
f 1, 2024.
BY:
ATTEST:
Amy Phillips, Mayor Miguel Jauregui Casanueva, Town Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Karl Hanlon, Town Attorney
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AVON PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION Avon
MEETING MINUTES FOR TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2023
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL (CHAIRPERSON)
A ROLLCALL WAS TAKEN, AND PLANNING COMMISSIONERS BRAD CHRISTIANSON, KEVIN HYATT, BILL GLANER, ANTHONY
SEKINGER, TOM SCHAEFER, AND OLIVIA COOK WERE PRESENT. ALSO PRESENT WERE SENIOR PLANNER JENA SKINNER,
AICP, PLANNER 1+ MAX MORGAN, AND PLANNING DIRECTOR MATT PIELSTICKER (REMOTELY. COMMISSIONER COOK
LEFT THE MEETING AT 5:55PM.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
THE AGENDA WAS APPROVED AS PUBLISHED.
3. DISCLOSURE OF ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST OR EX PARTE COMMUNICATION RELATED TO AGENDA ITEMS
THERE WERE NO CONFLICTS OF INTEREST OR EX PARTE COMMUNICATION.
4. WORK SESSION WITH CULTURE, ARTS, AND SPECIAL EVENTS COMMITTEE - MULTI -USE SKATE PLAZA
CONCEPT REVIEW
CASE MEMBERS PRESENT WERE CHAIRPERSON DOUG JIMENEZ, THOMAS WALSH, JUSTIN CHESNEY,
THOMAS WALSH, DANIELLE MCNAIR, AND PEDRO CAMPOS.
5. PUBLIC BEARING - MJR23004 PUBLIC WORKS GARAGE
PUBLIC COMMENTS: NONE
COMMISSIONER SCHAEFER LEFT THE MEETING DURING THIS PUBLIC HEARING, PRIOR TO ACTION, AT 7:30PM.
ACTION: COMMISSIONER HYATT MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE APPLICATION WITH THE FOLLOWING
FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS:
1. THE PROPOSED APPLICATION WAS REVIEWED PURSUANT TO §7.16.080, DEVELOPMENT PLAN, AND
THE DESIGN MEETS THE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS ESTABLISHED IN THE AVON DEVELOPMENT
CODE;
2. WITH CONDITIONS, THE APPLICATION IS COMPLETE;
3. THE APPLICATION PROVIDES SUFFICIENT INFORMATION TO ALLOW THE PZC TO DETERMINE THAT
THE APPLICATION COMPLIES WITH THE RELEVANT REVIEW CRITERIA;
4. THE APPLICATION COMPLIES WITH THE GOALS AND POLICIES OF THE AVON COMPREHENSIVE PLAN;
5. THE DEMAND FOR PUBLIC SERVICES OR INFRASTRUCTURE EXCEEDING CURRENT CAPACITY IS
MITIGATED BY THE APPLICATION; AND
6. THE DESIGN RELATES THE DEVELOPMENT TO THE CHARACTER OF THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY.
CONDITIONS:
1. PROPERTY LINE AND EASEMENT ARE VACATED THROUGH A PLAT AMENDMENT PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE
OF A BUILDING PERMIT
2. LIGHTING PLAN REQUIRED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF A BUILDING PERMIT.
COMMISSIONER GLANER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY WITH A 4-0 VOTE.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
6.1. SEPTEMBER 19, 2023, PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
6.2. RECORD OF DECISION FOR REZ23001 APPROVED SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
ACTION: COMMISSIONER HYATT MOVED TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA. COMMISSIONER CHRISTIANSON
SECONDED AND THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY WITH A 4-0 VOTE.
7. STAFF UPDATES
7.1. AVON COMMUNITY HOUSING POLICIES
7.2. SLOPESIDE PARCEL ZONE CHANGE
7.3. JUNE CREEK TRAIL EASEMENT
8. FUTURE MEETINGS
8.1. NOVEMBER 21, 2023
8.2. DECEMBER 5, 2023
8.3. DECEMBER 19, 2023
9. ADJOURN
THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 7:44 PM.
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 AUDIO RECORDING OF THE MEETING, WHICH CAN BE
OBTAINED FROM THE TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE BY SUBMITTING A PUBLIC INFORMATION
REQUEST.
APPROVED:
CHAIRPERSON
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
FINDINGS OF FACT AND RECORD OF DECISION
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DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING:
November 7, 2023
TYPE OF APPLICATIONS:
Major Development Plan Review (MJR)
PROPERTY LOCATION:
Lot 1 A — Swift Gulch Subdivision / Tract AA
— Mountainstar
Subdivision
ADDRESS:
500 Swift Gulch Rd
FILE NUMBER:
MJR23004
APPLICANT:
Town of Avon — Engineering Department
This Record of Decision is made in accordance with the Avon Development Code §7.16.080(c):
DECISION ON MJR23004: Approved w/Conditions
FINDINGS:
1. The proposed application was reviewed pursuant to §7.16.080, Development Plan, and the design
meets the development standards established in the Avon Development Code;
2. With conditions, the application is complete;
3. The application provides sufficient information to allow the PZC to determine that the application
complies with the relevant review criteria;
4. The application complies with the goals and policies of the Avon Comprehensive Plan;
5. The demand for public services or infrastructure exceeding current capacity is mitigated by the
application; and
6. The design relates the development to the character of the surrounding community.
CONDITIONS:
1. Property line and easement are vacated through a plat amendment prior to the issuance of a building
permit
2. Lighting plan required prior to issuance of a building permit
THESE FINDINGS OF FACT AND RECORD OF DECISION ARE HEREBY APPROVED:
BY:
PZC Chairperson
DATE:
PZC Record of Decision: MJR23004 Page 1 of 1
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