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No. 24-02 Amending the Avon Comprehensive Plan Planning Area District 6, The Future Land Use Map, And Language Pertaining To Community HousingA Avon coi oaano ORDINANCE 24-02 AMENDMENT OF THE AVON COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PLANNING AREA DISTRICT 6, 8, AND 12, 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 P 2023, and December 19t", 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 9, 2024, and January 23, 2024, prior to taking final action considering all comments, testimony, evidence, and Town Staff reports; and then took action by approving this Ordinance 24-02 on February 13, 2024; 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 Ord 24-02 Comp Plan Amendment: Community Housing Page I 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. Ord 24-02 Comp Plan Amendment: Community Housing Page 2 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 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 January 23, 2024 and setting such public hearing for February 13, 2024 at the Council Chambers of the Avon Municipal Building, located at One Hundred Mikaela Way, Avon, Colorado. ATTEST: Miguel Jauregui ctslueva, Towr ADOPTED ON SECOND AND FINAL READING by the Avon Town Council February 13, 2024. ATTEST: Miguel JaureguCa anueva, Town APPROVED AS TO FORM: Nina P. Williams, Town Attorney �l14 OFgL�� er� E A L: �pW N OF eyk .SP A . �C'V% Cra.�ri� •� Ord 24-02 Comp Plan Amendment: Community Housing Page 3 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. "Community Housing" was added to the FLUM as a Future Land Use in 2024 At that time the application of Community Housing' as a use was applied to Town -owned lands only• however, in all zone districts except for PUDs Community Housing is a permitted use and is strongly encouraged for any residential or mixed -use developments The specific Community Housing Zone Districts (i.e., CHMD, CHHD 1 and 2, CHMU 1 and 2) are purposefully not designated in the FLUM with the intention that the appropriate and specific Community Housing Zone District necessary for implementation will occur at the time of zoning approval The future determination of the appropriateness for which the Community Housing Zone District is to be applied will consider the desired adopted housing plans and strategies the desired density and housing type, the economic conditions and financial resources and the availability of infrastructure and transit. ' Community Housing is defined in Avon Municipal Code §3.14.020 Definitions. ATTACHMENT A Exhibit A to Ordinance 24-02 COMPRHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS EXISTING FLUM ^E �l Future Land Use Map = •ewp.c. ... Avon ®ec...rt.om tC3aw..wIlr�r ox.oa.aW Owwanr e a on a PROPOSED FLUM Future Land Use Map A Avon m Mixed Use ICI 1Pubhc Regional Commercial ® NeghbmtMd Commercial O Light IfldLrA,.l Commemaal Open Specs Park O Rostdential - Hgh Dmsty 0 Realdemiel - Medium Density O Residential - Low Density M Residenbal-Commruty H wsing '_J Avon Tfxn BauMary a lara o ca ss — , � faven ana Labs a ATTACHMENT A Exhibit A to Ordinance 24-02 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 1. 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 long history as a high -amenity year-round resort community by adopting the 2021 Avon Community Housing Plan. The Avon Community Housing Plan sets forth specific goals and policies for developing additional Community Housing, 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 attainable Community H-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 attainable Community H-housing within large developments and throughout ATTACHMENT A Exhibit A to Ordinance 24-02 COMPRHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS Town. Policy E.1.5: Encourage "no net loss" of attainable Community Hbousing units in redevelopment. Policy E.1.6: Actively plan for Community Housing developments on Town -owned lands. Policy E.1.7: Encourage Community Housing development on non -Town -owned lands as primary developments, or as a significant component within developmets, whenever practicable. Goal E.2: Coordinate with neighboring communities to provide are atta+nable Community Hhousing 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 attainab4r1-14ousing with multi -modal transportation options and facilities, including bike and pedestrian paths. Policy E.2.5 Continue utilizing existing revenues dedicated for Community Housing and explore opportunities for additional revenues. Policy E.2.6 Explore opportunities for conversion of free market housing to increase stock of atta*naCommunity Hhousing 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 iMi Casa Avon! to capture affordable rental opportunities. ATTACHMENT A Exhibit A to Ordinance 24-02 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 DISTRICT NAMES I Town Core Distncl 2: River Distncl 3. Nnngham Park Distnct 4. U S. 6 Gato—y Dtslnct 5: Village at on Distnct 6' Gulch Area Dnnnd 7- Railroad Dtstnct 8- Open Sp —District 9: Vatley Residential Dtslnct 10 I.70 Gat—y Distncl 11. Nonhem Residental Dtslnct if V A 5 _ `N 9 7 3 10 6- 5 _�h.. 4 /1 j., ATTACHMENT A Exhibit A to Ordinance 24-02 COMPRHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS PROPOSED DISTRICT MAP ATTACHMENT A Exhibit A to Ordinance 24-02 COMPRHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS District 6: Gulch Area District EXISTING DISTRICT 6 District 6 Screening TrailheA Enhanced Intersection N f 0 750 1,500 Feet ATTACHMENT A Exhibit A to Ordinance 24-02 COMPRHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS PROPOSED DISTRICT 6 District 6 Screening IH Trailhead Enhanced ' Intersection JGateway wef�vra a»tenet.,+ IT District 6: v- ( Gateway Parcel R�o \ \Fs„mow "`" !P� Jac" N, <y Eq� �., N 0 S� � \ Flo � '�,s g 1 0 750 1,500 Feet 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 I-70 makes it important to the Town's image, particularly, the north side of 1-70 exit 167 as the Town's westbound 1-70 Gateway. 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 or Community Housing development opportunities in the Light Industrial and Commercial zone district that do not possess significant conflicts with surrounding land uses should be encouraged. In 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. Future development should follow suit and incorporate these efforts similarly. ATTACHMENT A Exhibit A to Ordinance 24-02 COMPRHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS 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 • Locate or shield unsightly accessory structures, infrastructure and equipment so they are not visible from gateway areas (e.g. dumpsters, utility boxes). • 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 as permitted in the Avon Municipal Code Landscaping provisions. • �_- Consider building heights and setbacks with respect to with existing existing surrounding development. ale that Fn'R*Hg*zesvisibility fFeffl 1 70 • Encourage sidewalks and pedestrian connections for publicly accessible developments. • Limit auto access points to simplify traffic movements. • Minimize significant re -grading and provide €eeper_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 -venerating 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. • Oevetep-Continue to improve pedestrian connections linking West Beaver Creek Boulevard to Nottingham Road and in gateway, ads. • Coordinate with CDOT to introduce trees or creative alternatives on uphill slopes ein 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 A Exhibit A to Ordinance 24-02 COMPRHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS District 6's Gateway Parcel District 6's Gateway Parcel at the Avon Main Entrance F� �c �TF ti�F s s�� � T9TF�T�rF 0 NTFR R � SrgrF o o�ogcc�ss Q Rp Fe Fq` The west bound exist of 1-70 at Avon Road is the vehicular primary entrance to Avon for residents and visitors. Special attention should be given to all design elements to create an attractive first impression of the Town of Avon. An entry monument sign with upscale design that incorporates contemporary mountain architecture, natural elements and other design elements which reflect Avon's culture is appropriate. The entry monument sign should establish a sense of arrival to the Town of Avon. The architectural design of Community Housing on this site should be elevated to establish a strongexample xample of Avon's residential design standards and goals. Gateway Area Design Principles: • Exterior sidina used in aatewav areas should utilize stone, precast concrete or cast stone, with colors using a Light Reflective Value of sixty (60) or less for the foundation and for a majority of the first floor of a structure. • 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 that offer visual relief and with gutters to protect both structures and pedestrians below from snow and water. • Unsightly mechanical equipment and items like dumpsters, parking, etc., should be screened from view from passersby in these visually sensitive areas. • Walls should incorporate horizontal and vertical articulation and architectural elements to break up massing and avoid design monotony. Landscape terracing is recommended where possible to provide more of a natural landform and softer visual appeal for these areas. • Projects should consider the massing and scale of existing neighborhood development and or maximum redevelopment potential, if underdeveloped, to ensure compatibility of design. ATTACHMENT A Exhibit A to Ordinance 24-02 COMPRHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS District 8: Open Space District EXISTING DISTRICT 8 N { 0 3 000 6 000 feet District 8 ATTACHMENT A Exhibit A to Ordinance 24-02 COMPRHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS PROPOSED DISTRICT 8 District 8 O WODDRUSR Qo W 09 V FDYrN P�£s5 i l q'JJ C EgRO G NJ ER'rJ4T > ENG'gOtN EO c °E District 12 9DR E c EkR< O i.1Ll "•l.1GE� �i NF1� S~�Yc VOOERJFE O OSNWYc ,per DEER BLVD L4q/(SRORIN FgGtE RD 1 B.D00 E I Feet <+ 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. • Participate in U.S. Forest Service planning efforts to ensure adequate development and long- term maintenance of trails and trailheads. 0 Support and cooperate in efforts to bury power lines. ATTACHMENT A Exhibit A to Ordinance 24-02 COMPRHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS District 12: East Avon District District 12 otiRo 41� 10 Q �o DEED;' b L VD NS*0411? 4 EAG1_ 0 300 600 900 1200 Feet The East Avon District will be a Community Housing neighborhood connected to Waaon Trail Road and a multi -use path. The district enjoys extensive views and ample south -facing orientation for passive -solar -designed buildings. The district is also highly visible from 1-70 and across the Eagle River Valley. The architectural design of Community Housing on this site should be elevated to demonstrate a strong example of Avon's residential design standards and goals. The East Avon District will be connected to and integrated with a trail system on the adjacent District 8 trail system. Development may include a variety of Community 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 with the hillside. • Exterior siding in gateway areas should utilize stone, precast concrete, or cast stone, with colors using a Light Reflective Value of sixty (60) or less for the foundation and for a minority of the first floor of a structure. • Use of reflective glass or materials is not appropriate for gateway areas. • Roofs should be pitched using highly fire-resistant materials, with overhangs that offer visual relief and with gutters to protect both structures and pedestrians below from snow and water. ATTACHMENT A Exhibit A to Ordinance 24-02 COMPRHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS • Unsightly mechanical equipment and items like dumpsters, etc., should be screened from view from passersby in these visually sensitive areas. • Walls should incorporate horizontal and vertical articulation and architectural elements to break up massing and avoid design monotony. Where possible, landscape terracing is recommended to provide more of a natural landscape and softer visual appeal for these areas. • Development should include pedestrian and bicycle connections to adjacent trail systems, and the United States Forest Service trails. • Encourage strategic and or creative placement and design of grading and landscaping to soften the visual impact of structures from 1-70, and to reduce noise for residents.