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PZC Minutes 091509Town of Avon Planning & Zoning Commission . 17P Meeting Minutes for September 15th, 2009 AV 0Avon Town Council Chambers Meetings are open to the public i Avon Municipal Building 1 One Lake Street 0 L 0 R A 13 REGULAR WORK SESSION (5:OOpm — 5:30pm) Discussion of Regular Meeting agenda items. Open to the public REGULAR MEETING (5:30pm) Call to Order The meeting was called to order at approximately 5:35 pm. Roll Call All Commissioners were present, with the exception of Commissioner Roubos. Ill. 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 to disclose. V. Consent Agenda • Approval of the September 1, 2009 Meeting Minutes Action: Commissioner Struve moved to approve the minutes, as amended by Commissioners Lane, Struve and Goulding. Commissioner Green seconded the motion and it passed 6-0. ZONING VI. Walkin' the Dog Special Review Use Re -Review Property Location: Lot 18119, Block 1, Benchmark Subdivision 1281 Metcalf Road Applicant / Owner: Marisa Lahman Description: Re -review of the Special Review Use Permit, last extended at the October 2, 2007 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. The permit was approved with the requirement to be re -reviewed again after two years. Discussion: Matt Pielsticker outlined the Staff Report. He highlighted some of the discussions that took place during the work session. Merrill Lahman discussed the revegetation and grading that was done. Commissioner Green asked about the revegetation plan. Merrill clarified that there was an agreement on removing the fence and revegetating the disturbances "as natural as possible." He explained that this agreement was between the owner of the property and himself, the tenant. The Public Hearing was opened and closed due to a lack of input. Commissioner Green felt that a review time period was important. He also clarified that there are no fees associated with any re -review of the SRU. He suggested that a three-year time frame be implemented. Commissioner Green further discussed the need for a re -review if there is any change in ownership of the business. Merrill was under the impression that this was already a requirement for any new business owner. Commissioner Struve stated he agreed with Commissioner Green's comments. �. Commissioners Prince and Lane were in agreement with Commissioner Green's comments. Commissioner Prince commented on how well the business has been run. Commissioner Anderson had no further comments. Commissioner Goulding stated he had a concern about the remedy in the instance that the business left and the improvements to the property remained. Merrill stated that he believes the relationship with the owner is in great condition. Commissioner Goulding wanted the owner of the land to know that he may be on the hook for any remedies if the business owner were to leave the land in its current condition. Action: Commissioner Green moved to approve the SRU application for Walking the Dog with the following conditions: 1. Staff recommended conditions 1, 2, 3, 5, and 6. 2. Number 4 to be revised to state that the approval is good for 3 years. 3. The addition of a 7th condition The applicant will provide a letter to the Town within 60 days that states that owner is on the hook if applicant doesn't reveg and regrade the property to the Town's satisfaction. 4. Addition of an 8th condition —This permit is only applicable for Walkin' the Dog, and a new company or owner will require a new SRU. Commissioner Anderson seconds the motion and the motion carried unanimously with a 6-0 vote. DESIGN REVIEW VII. Sketch Design Property Location: Lot 47, Block 4, Wildridge Subdivision / 5151 Longsun Lane Applicant: Bobby Ladd, RAL Architect / Owner: David Forenza, BBG Investments Description: Sketch Design review for a 7,000 square foot single-family residence on the downhill side of Longsun Lane. The property is zoned for a duplex structure. Discussion: Discussion centered on massing of the proposed structure. Commissioner Green liked the stepping of the building but was concerned with the massing and how the applicant could pull it together. He felt that there could be a more elegant _ approach to the massing instead of the perceived "chunk" that the elevations dictated. Green questioned the roof interactions and the proportions. He was concerned with the shared driveway extension if it were to be approved, and felt that the entrance elevation was somewhat awkward and "hard." Commissioner Lane commented on the long line of the roof forms that continued from one side to the other. He did agree with the building stepped with the slope, but felt that some more intermediate stepping could help the end appearance. Commissioner Green expanded on the massing comments made thus far. He felt that one element wants to come down the hill, but the elevation drawings don't necessarily dictate the end appearance of the building. The applicant, Bobby Ladd, stated that a Google sketchup model was produced but they did not bring it to the meeting. He said that the model goes far to explain the massing and to better understand the elevations since some of the elevations are skewed. Commissioner Struve commented on the ballasts on the deck railing. The applicant stated that they were envisioned to be wrought iron. Commissioner Struve wants to see the siding resolved, and also made comment with respect to the two -car garage angle. He felt that the flat side of the garage should be more in line with the property line and that could help the appearance. Commissioner Prince asked the applicant what the metal material on the roof was. Bobby was unsure at this point what the final product would be. Commissioner Green commented on the braces and how they were in some places and not others. He felt that there were several items that are unresolved and must be demonstrated at Final Design submittal. Bobby Ladd stated that the braces were used at the larger building overhangs and not on the smaller ones. The substantial overhangs utilize beams and others without. Commissioner Goulding stated that the landscape plan must be more defined. He hasp concerns with the massive appearance of the structure. While the building may technically step down the building, the sides of the building do not step as you move up the building. He felt that the building looked towering from below. He also commented on the window fenestration, and determined that the distance of overhangs is important - in that areas with a lot of glass/glazing will be seen from far away with the sun reflections. Commissioner Green was surprised at the size of the home, and its massive size given the current economic climate. Action: No formal action is necessary. VIII. Other Business Transportation Master Plan Justin Hildreth, Town Engineer Description: Presentation of the Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan, which includes an assessment of the current and future vehicular, bicycle, transit, and pedestrian infrastructure demands. Discussion: Justin Hildreth discussed the transportation plan and the feedback received from Town Council. He outlined the new addition that discusses the Pedestrian Level of Service (PLOS). Larry Brooks discussed the future Highway 6 improvements and the plans for four lanes, with a six lane section. Action: Commissioner Green moved to approve the Transportation Plan with condition that figure 4.2 be amended to indicate 4 additional grade separated solutions at west lot, east lot, _ Stonebridge road, and shop and hop. Amend resolution to remove vision and add a "Whereas" that has been provided to staff by Commissioner Goulding. Commissioner Anderson seconded the motion and it passed with a 6-0 vote. IX. Adjourn The meeting was adjourned at approximately 7:25pm. Approved on September 16;2009- W. Todd Gouldingr' •' '', Chairperson 4 Phil Struve Secretary