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PZC Minutes 121906Town of Avon Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting J AVTO NMinutes Q Q LQRA U Q December 19, 2006 - WORK SESSION AGENDA - (5:00pm - 5:30pm) Discussion of regular meeting agenda items. Open to the Public. - REGULAR MEETING AGENDA - Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 5:35 pm. Roll Call All Commissioners were in attendance. III. Additions and Amendments to the Agenda • Item IX, Minor Project - Riverfront Function Lawn, Property Location: Lot 2, Riverfront Subdivision / 218 Riverfront Lane, to the Consent Agenda. • Item VII. Final Design - RAL Duplex - Property Location: Lot 34, Block 2, Wildridge Subdivision / 2661 Beartrap Rd, to the Consent Agenda. IV. Conflicts of Interest Commissioner Evans revealed a potential conflict with the Wildwood PUD, recluses for this meeting and will check with John Dunn, Town Attorney, for his opinion. V. Consent Agenda • Approval of the December 5, 2006 Meeting Minutes • Approval of Item VII, Final Design - RAL Duplex - Property Location: Lot 34, Block 2, Wildridge Subdivision / 2661 Beartrap Rd. • Approval of Item IX. Minor Project - Riverfront Function Lawn, Property Location: Lot 2, Riverfront Subdivision / 218 Riverfront Lane. Commissioner Smith motioned to approve the Consent Agenda. Commissioner Lane seconded the motion and the motion passed 6-0 with Commissioner Foster abstaining due to her absence at the meeting. VI. PUD Amendment — PUBLIC HEARING Property Location: Buck Creek PUD, Buck Creek Road Applicant: Steve Isom /Owner.- Oscar Tang Description: The applicant, Steve Isom, representing the owner of the property, Tanavon Corp, is proposing to amend the Cottonwood PUD Plan and Guide documents; and to further subdivide the existing Wildwood Subdivision, Lots 1, 2, and 3, into a total of five (5) lots and two tracts. The property is located on the northeast corner of Nottingham and Buck Creek Roads, is presently zoned as the Cottonwood PUD, and is platted as the Wildwood Resorts Subdivision. The proposed amendments to the existing plat and PUD are focused primarily on re -subdividing the Wildwood Subdivision from three (3) developable lots into four (4); to introduce a new, optional Montessori School use on the subject property; and to reallocate the existing, allowed uses amongst the newly ID subdivided lots. The applicant has requested that this item be tabled. Matt Gannett presented the Staff Report to the Commission. Steve Isom, Isom Associates, approached the podium and presented those who were affiliated with the project. Mr. Isom began his presentation by outlining the details from 1988 Wildwood Resort Final Plat and detailing proposed site changes. Mr. Isom demonstrated flood plains, wetlands areas, existing ponds, topography of the site and access points; Montessori School proposed location and its needs. Markian Feduschak, Executive Director of the Gore Range Science School, presented the uses of the site, four educational objects — increase science skills in the valley, science teacher training institute, provide community science classes and field site for science investigation. Mr. Feduschak continued that it was agreed to put several small buildings rather than one large one. Mr. Isom stated that Staff had asked for additional information and asked the Commission if they had other needs to be addressed. Mr. Isom continued by mentioning that Oscar Tang's donation of this site was ideal for a science school and a Montessori school. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING No members of the public made comment. CLOSED PUBLIC HEARING Commissioner Evans commented that more information was needed for Commissioner review. Mr. Isom mentioned that a book was provided but not distributed to the Commission due to the fact that the Applicant had requested tabling the application. Matt Gennett, Town of Avon Senior Planner, remarked that a resubmittal for the subdivision process was needed. It would be a Preliminary Plan for Subdivision instead of a Minor Subdivision and the updated wetlands study would be new to the book along with whatever data; Norm Wood, .Town Engineer, had requested to be included. Commissioner Struve asked if this was a new PUD or using an existing one. Matt Gennett responded that Mr. Isom was seeking a new PUD. John Dunn, Town Attorney, provided a letter, which Mr. Isom has in his documentation, that the existing zoning was a valid and exists. Commissioner Green commented that he needed something of substance to provide a commentary to the Applicant. Commissioner Struve asked if the external boundaries remain the, same with internal changing and received a positive response. Commissioner Struve continued that the schools were good for the Town and the community and suggested that thought be put into the Buck Creek Trail improvements. Commissioner Goulding voiced that more information was necessary for commentary. Commissioner Green moved to table Item VI, PUD Amendment, Property Location: Buck Creek PUD, Buck Creek Road to January 16, 2007 Meeting, with Commissioner Smith seconding the motion. All Commissioners were in favor by a 6-0 vote with Commissioner Evans abstaining due to a potential conflict of interest. VII. Final Designs - RAL Duplex - CONTINUED Property Location: Lot 34, Block 2, Wildridge Subdivision / 2661 Beartrap Rd. Applicant: Bobby Ladd, RAL Architects / Owner Robert B. Thomas Description: Design review for a duplex on Beartrap Road. The building is comprised of wood and stone veneer siding. Sketch review took place at the Commission's June 20, 2006 meeting and a Final Design Application was tabled from the Commission's September 5th and October 3rd, 2006 meetings. Moved to Consent Agenda. VIII. Sketch Design - Commercial Timeshare Property Location: Lot 3, Riverfront Subdivision / 218 Riverfront Lane Applicant: Aleksandr Sheykhet / Owner: East West Resort Development XIV LOP LLP Description: The applicant is proposing a Sketch Design application for the "Timeshare West" building in the Riverfront Subdivision. The building would contain 34 timeshare units (39 at buildout), which are two bedroom units each with the ability to have lock -off units. At the ground level there is approximately 6,000 square feet of shell space to be commercial/retail and timeshare sales. Chuck Madison, East West Partners, approached the podium to present this Application for the West Timeshare Building. Mr. Madison began by describing how the timeshare buildings would flank the hotel, access to the river, and the deeding of the river access to the Town. Mr. Madison introduced George Boone, Westin Starwood Vacation Ownership. Mr. Boone touched lightly on the history of the project and introduced Jim McIntyre, architectural director for the project, and Aleksandr Sheykhet, and the Landscape Architect. Mr. Sheykhet approached the podium and began his presentation with Architectural Design Guidelines for the project, the timeshare building and discussed the materials to be used along with its placement alongside the hotel. Commissioner Struve. asked if there were drawings of the timeshare building proposed for the other side of the hotel and received a response that it would be visible on the model that would be presented. Mr. Sheykhet continued by explaining the site plan and amenities to be provided, parking spaces, roof plan with an encroachment was presented, and ground level at full build out with 5,500 sq ft of retail space. Commissioner Evans questioned if the sales office for the Timeshare would later be converted to timeshares and was replied positively. Mr. Madison commented that East West Resorts agreement with the Westin was that East West would retain all retail spaces. Commissioner Struve questioned there being two sales centers with one at the Westin and one at the Timeshare Building and was responded that only one would exist with the sales center at the Westin moving to the Timeshare Building at an appropriate time. Mr. Sheykhet continued with a Parking Analysis and that parking would be in excess of requirements. Discussion continued regarding the parking uses relevant to sharing, and a need for the Commissioners to review the PUD details for the site. Commissioner Lane commented on the massing relationships of the building and the entry to the structure. Commissioner Green saw a heaviness of structure by its columns and proportions, commented that the hotel design was a lighter design than the timeshare, and wasn't enamored with the buttress at the decks. Commissioner Evans concurred with Commissioner Smith that the retail area does not have appeal from the street. Mr. Sheyhket agreed with the Commissioners that he had been struggling with this area and was looking for direction from the Commission in this area. Commissioner Evans commented that what was in front of the Commission did not work. Overhangs were needed for the secondary roof structures per Commissioner Evans and the look was early "Lionshead". Commissioner Foster questioned staff on parking requirements and Mr. Pielsticker responded that it was determined at PUD. Commissioner Struve remarked that the blue on the fascia and railing needed changing and was responded that by photocopying, it was not the accurate color, preferred a deeper shade, concerned with massive roof line, and no encroachment of the view corridor. Commissioner Goulding mentioned that the corridor coming from the north was a long corridor with no draw or excitement for the pedestrian, and character was missing from the building. Commissioner Goulding commented on the landscaping, its scale and size, landscaping on the upper deck, blend the lines and provide potted trees/plants on the deck. Discussion continued regarding the guest check in experience and the logistics of access/entry. Commissioner Evans remarked that the entry looks "slapped on" and not substantial. Issues were with the low retail roof structure, general impression of a heavy structure, overhangs, stone versus wood siding at south elevation floors P1 and P2, entry, color detail was necessary, plaza/retail experience needed to be resolved. IX. Minor Project - Riverfront Function Lawn Property Location: Lot 2, Riverfront Subdivision / 218 Riverfront Lane Applicant/ Owner: Andy Gunion East West Resort Development XIV LOP LLP Description: The applicant, Andy Gunion of East West Resorts, is proposing to expand the function lawn at the Westin Hotel Resort and Spa located at 126 Riverfront Lane. The expansion would entail improvements within the 100 -year floodplain and an application to make such modifications has been made through Eagle County. Moved to Consent Agenda. X. Other Business A. Update of Various Projects B. Draft Housing Needs Assessment C. Parking criteria to be discussed at the next Planning and Zoning Commission meeting on January 2, 2007. XI. Adjourn Commissioner Goulding motioned to adjourn. All Commissioners were in favor. The meeting was adjourned at 7:35 pm. Respectfully submitted, Ruth Weiss Recording Secretary r� APPROVED: Chris Evans Chairman Phil Struve (IkA Secretary