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PZC Minutes 080503Minutes of Planning and Zoning Commission August 5, 2003 Council Chambers Town of Avon Municipal Building 400 Benchmark Road I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm. 11. Roll Call All Commissioners were present with the exception of Commissioner Pat Him. III. Additions and Amendments to the Agenda There is an amendment to the Consent Agenda. Lot 61, Block 1, Wildridge Subdivision Minor Project has been added to the Agenda. Lot 47, Block 3, Wildridge Subdivision Sketch Plan and Lot 72, Block 4, Wildridge Subdivision Sketch Design have been moved to the Consent Agenda. IV. Conflicts of Interest Chairman Evans disclosed a conflict Lot 61, Block 1, Wildridge Subdivision Minor Project which has been taken to the Consent Agenda and Commissioner Karow disclosed a conflict with Item VII, A, Planned. Unit Development Amendment, The Village at Avon, and Item VI, D, Lot47, Block 3, Wildridge Subdivision Sketch Plan. V. Consent Agenda Chairman Evans opened for a motion for the approval of the Meeting Minutes from the July 15, 2003, Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting, Lot 47, Block 3, Wildridge Subdivision Sketch Plan and Lot 72, Block 4, Wildridge Subdivision Sketch Design. Commissioner Smith motions for approval with Commissioner Didier seconding the motion. Motion passed 4-0 with Chairman Evans and Commissioner Karow abstaining. VI. Sketch Design Plan A. Lot 11, Block 1, Filing 1, Eaglebend Subdivision — Final Design 4500 Eaglebend Drive Applicant/Owner: Bill Varecha Tambi Katieb presented the Staff Report. John Perkins, architect for the applicant, commented on the many changes and features made. Roger Wilkinson, owner of Lot 12, Filing 1, Eaglebend Subdivision, appreciated the changes made and jotted down his thoughts for staff to review. He was concerned that the placement of the proposed home was detrimental to his home's view corridor and that the value of his home would be compromised. He \ feels the home is over 35 feet in height and that the home does not blend in with its setting. He requested denial by Planning and Zoning Commission until all issues were addressed. Bruce Drum, neighbor, approached the podium. He defined the river positioning of the home. He feels it is intrusive to have this home placed on its site as proposed. He is requesting a site visit to visualize the impact to the neighborhood by the positioning of the home. Chris Ekrum, Lot 15, feels poor judgment was used in placement of this home on its lottenvelop. Walter Dandy, neighbor at 3868 Eaglebend, felt uniformity of space from the river is the focus. Bill Varecha, applicant, has taken issue with his neighbors in their desire to have his home further from the river. He had aerial photos made to show his point. He feels the home is in keeping with the neighborhood and will appreciate the neighbor's homes by its 1.5 million dollar value. Nora Ames, Lot 12, bought her home in 1989. She voiced her impression of the unexpected placement of the home so close to the river. Jim Stovall, attorney for the Varecha's, approached the podium and began discussion of values and views as presented by the neighbors. He brought up the notion that views are not part of the finalized product. This property is well within the set backs as required by planning. He emphasized that views relate to those of the river and not across the property in question. Commissioner Trueblood motioned to for approval and Commissioner Smith seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0 with Commissioner Didier abstaining. B. Lot 72, Block 4, Wildridge Subdivision — Sketch Design 5350 Ferret Lane Applicant/Architect: T. Scott Kyle Moved to Consent Agenda. C. Lot 45C, Block 2, Wildridge Subdivision — Sketch & Final Design 2520 Old Trail Applicant/Owner: Bob Mach Staff has recommended approval with the 6 conditions as presented in the Staff Report. Chairman Evans questioned the A, B, C identification which originated from a fourplex lot being resubdivided into four single homes. Automatic irrigation is required for this property. Commissioner Neville motioned to approve with all staff recommendations plus changing Item 1 to include Commission review for landscaping plan and staff for approval of window color. Commissioner Trueblood seconded the motion. All Commissioners were in favor except Commissioner Karow who abstained. Motion carried 5-1. D. Lot 47, Block 3, Wildridge Subdivision —Sketch Design 4791 Wildridge Road East Applicant/Architect: Kate O'Connor Moved to Consent Agenda. PUBLIC HEARING VII. Planned Unit Development Amendment A. The Village at Avon Planned Unit Development PUD Amendment for Zoning Plan of Tract N, Tract G, RMF -1, & Tract M Applicant: Traer Creek LLC Tambi Katieb presented the staff report. Commissioner Karow left the meeting. Conditions 3 and 5 were amended for clarification. Ruth Borne presented the history of useable space as developed in 1998 in order to thoroughly address the question posed by Commissioner Didier regarding the shrinking of park space. Shane Bohart, representing the Applicant, presented the park area and discussed the bisection by Swift Gulch road and the shrinking of the Fire Station lot to 1 acre which is what was originally required. Mr. Bohart revealed that missing park space would be addressed in other areas. Opened public hearing, no comments, and the public hearing closed. Commissioner Trueblood made a motion for approval of Resolution 03-14 with conditions as presented by staff. Commissioner Smith seconded the motion and it passed unanimously with 5-0 vote. VIII. Special Review Use Application A. Fiasco Restaurant/Tavern 411 Metcalf Road Applicant/Owner: David Svabik Public hearing opened, and with no comments, the public hearing closed. Commissioner Smith motioned to table for two weeks and Commissioner Didier seconded the motion. All commissioners were in favor and the motion passed unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED IX. Other Business Minor Project Approvals: A. Lot 52, Block 4, Wildridge Subdivision 5183 Longsun Lane Addition above existing garage Applicant/Architect: Jennifer Buck B. Lot 57, Block 3, Wildridge Subdivision 4611 North Point Replace existing wood siding with stucco Applicant/Owner: Jan Livergood X. Adjourn Commissioner Neville made a motion to adjourn, with Commissioner Trueblood seconding. The motion was approved unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 7:30 pm. Respectfully submitted, Ruth Weiss Recording Secretary APPROVED: Chris Evans Chairman Terry Smith J44M Secretary FAPIanning & Zoning Commission\Minutes\2003\080503.doc D