PZC Minutes 012009Towyn of Avon Planning & Zoning Commission
`"=��`' Meeting Minutes for January 20, 2009
Avon Town Council Chambers
Meetings are open to the public
C o L o R A D o Avon Municipal Building / One Lake Street
EXECUTIVE SESSION (5:OOpm — 5:20pm) — CLOSED TO PUBLIC
Executive Session for the purpose of receiving legal advice from the Town Attorney pursuant to
C.R.S. §24-6-402(4)(b) concerning revisions to Chapter 17.14 Vested Property Rights of the Avon
Municipal Code.
WORK SESSION (5:20pm — 5:35pm) — OPEN TO PUBLIC
Discussion of Regular Meeting agenda items.
REGULAR MEETING (5:35pm)
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at approximately 5:50 pm.
II. Roll Call
All Commissioners were present.
III. Additions and Amendments to the Agenda
There were no additions or amendments to the Agenda.
IV. Conflicts of Interest
There were no conflicts of interest.
V. Consent Agenda
® Approval of the January 6, 2009 Meeting Minutes
o Resolution No. 09-01, A Resolution Recommending Approval of the PUD Application
for Red House Annexation Lots 1 & 2 — heard on January 6, 2009
Commissioner Green noted that the spelling of "Findings" should be corrected.
Action: Commissioner Struve moved to approve the Consent Agenda with the modifications
outlined by Commissioner Green. Commissioner Roubos seconded the motion. It was
approved 7-0.
VI. Sign Application
Maximum Comfort Sign
Property: 411 Metcalf Rd / Lot 13, Block 1, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision.
Applicant: Michael Charles, Maximum Comfort Pool & Spa / Owner., Maximum Comfort Pool
& Spa
Description: A new sign face is being proposed for an existing sign location. The sign is made
of Fiberboard and measures thirty-two square feet.
Discussion: Commissioner Goulding asked about staff's comments on Criteria #6. Staff
clarified that due to its location in Town and on the site the materials are acceptable even
though they are not outlined in the Sign Code.
Michael Charles asked about the Landscape improvements. The owners intend to improve
the entire lot.
Commissioner Green asked about the Landscaping requirements. Staff stated that the
application could be brought before the Commission if they so choose. Michael Charles stated
that he would hope to mimic the neighboring properties, but could propose something
alternative if the Commission desired that.
Commissioner Struve stated that a home in Wildridge used Sage Brush well to provide low
water requiring landscaping.
Commissioner Green asked about how truck traffic was brought through the sign with signage.
Michael outlined the information passed on to the truck drivers who deliver at the site.
Commissioner Lane stated he was amenable to the sign and agreed with Commissioner
Green's comments on the landscaping.
Commissioner Prince agreed on the previous landscaping requirements. He questioned the
look and disagreed with Staff determination that a precedent was set. He would like to see the
back of the sign less noticeable. Commissioner Prince stated that if the height was not going
to be changed the sign should be lowered instead of landscaping be brought up to the sign.
He suggested the Valley Automotive sign as a good example.
Commissioner Roubos stated that she didn't like the sign and that the standards are set quite
low. She added that she wants to see the standards increased.
Commissioner Struve stated that he has never noticed the sign and has no problem with the
sign. He commended the non profit work done by the company.
Commissioner Goulding asked about lighting. Michael Charles had stated that no lighting was
proposed.
Commissioner Goulding questioned the materials and stated that Fiberboard deteriorates
quicker in weather. He wanted the applicant to know that maintenance will be imperative.
Commissioner Evans has no issue with the proposed sign. He stated he did notice the sign
originally, but has not noticed since. He has concerns with an abundance of landscaping.
Michael Charles stated that the curb stop does not work and that it is in an inopportune time.
Action: Commissioner Struve moved to approve the sign with the following conditions: the
applicant provides staff with a water sensitive landscaping plan by June 15`, 2009; and, the
applicant contemplates protective painting, and the site is repaired with native vegetation.
Commissioner Green seconded the motion. It passed with a 6-1 vote.
VII. Other Business
VIII. Adjourn
The meeting was adjourned at 6:15 PM.
Approved on Febr ary 31 2009:
Chris Evans6
Chairperson
Phil Struve
Secretary