PZC Minutes 111610Town of Avon Planning & Zoning Commission
Meeting Minutes for November 16, 2010
O Avon Town Council Chambers
Meetings are open to the public
Avon Municipal Building / One Lake Street
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I. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 5:OOpm.
II. Roll Call
All Commissioners were present.
III. Additions & Amendments to the Agenda
There were no additions or amendments to the agenda.
IV. Conflicts of Interest
Commissioners Green and Prince disclosed potential or perceived conflicts with Item VI, and
decided to refrain from review.
V. Consent Agenda
• Approval of the October 19, 2010 Meeting Minutes
Action: Commissioner Green moved to approve the consent agenda, with Commissioner
Anderson seconding the motion. The motion passed with a 6-0 vote. Commissioner
Struve abstained due to his absence from the October 19, 2010 meeting.
VI. Master Sign Program
The Ascent
Property Location: Lot 1, Chateau St. Claire / 38390 Highway 6 & 24
Applicant/ Owner. Brian Wilson, Real Capital Solutions
Description: The Master Sign Program (MSP) proposes two monument signs, one real
estate sign, seven light pole banner signs, three directional sales center signs, and five
parking signs. All signs will be temporary with the exception of the monument signs.
Discussion: Jared Barnes presented the sign program on behalf of staff, and reiterated the
recommended conditions of approval. Landscaping must be provided at the freestanding
sign, and the temporary real estate sigh would need to be removed either: 1) before all sales
are complete; or 2) within 2 years.
Lissa Tyler, representing the owner, addressed the commission's questions regarding the 30
day timeframe.
Commissioner Goulding questioned if the 2 year timeframe is actually "temporary," and also
the material appropriateness of the vinyl banners. Discussions related to the temporary
freestanding real estate sign ensued.
Action: Commissioner Roubos moved to approve the MSP with the following conditions:
1. The application be revised to include a landscape plan that provides landscaping around
the base of the monument signs and freestanding real estate sales sign;
2. The Real Estate Sales sign be approved for a time period of thirty (30) days from date of
sale;
3. All temporary signs must come back to the PZC for review and approval no later than
November 16, 2011, or removed; and,
4. All parking signs shall be deemed "temporary signs."
Commissioner Struve seconded the motion. There was no further discussion and the vote
passed 4-1, with Commissioner Goulding opposing.
VII. Final Design
New Commercial Structure
Property Location: Lot 67, Block 1, Benchmark at Beaver Creek / 40 Nottingham Road
Applicant: Dominic Mauriello, MPG / Owner: Jim Pavelich, GPI, LLC
Description: The proposal is to demolish the existing Pizza Hut building and replace it with a
new structure which is to contain a restaurant and a retail space with a second -story back-of-
house/storage area for the primary restaurant and retail uses.
Discussion: Commissioner Goulding asked staff if internal landscaping must be provided.
Matt Gannett explained that given the existing conditions with the shared access, the project
still meets the zoning requirements. Commissioner Goulding also asked if anything was
located on the neighboring Lot 4. Mr. Gannett responded that this property is reserved for
future road improvements.
Commissioner Green wanted to see light fixtures and the color board.
Dominic Mauriello, Sherry Dorward, and Craig Snowden all presented a PowerPoint
presentation to the Commission.
The Commission was in general support of the design as revised since sketch review, with
some minor comments including: inadequacy of the drainage swale, dumpster design and
location, landscaping improvements on Lot 4, "gateway" property, railing design, rooftop
equipment design and location, and the new proposed clipped hip roof design. The
Commission asked the architect what his preference would be on the clipped vs. non -clipped
roof option. The architect.........
Other comments included the consistency of the keystone retaining wall behind the parking
area, and the necessity of an on-site mockup.
Action: Commissioner Green motioned to approve the final design application, including the
following finding:
1. The proposed application adheres to the applicable Town of Avon Residential.
Commercial, and Industrial Design Guidelines as further detailed in the staff report dated
November 12, 2010.
And subject to the following conditions:
1. PZC will review all rooftop mechanical penetrations (including screening details) prior
to the issuance of a building permit;
2. If for any reason applicant is unable to obtain enough stone from the existing building
and the stone changes, the revised stone must come back to PZC for review and approval;
3. An appropriately scaled on-site mockup, showing all materials and finishes, must be
approved by PZC for final approval of materials and colors; and,
4. The Applicant will work with staff to address and reduce the bear attracting plant
species identified on the Landscape Plan.
Commissioner Struve seconds the motion.
There was discussion on the motion. Commissioner Patterson suggested adding a condition
related to the coordinated landscaping improvements to Lot 4. Commissioner Goulding also
suggested adding a condition that the moss rock retaining wall across the back of the
property be consistent in materials.
5. Stone veneer will be removed and replaced with a uniform keystone block wall
(matching adjacent walls) across the back of the property
Signs are not approved and a formal sign application is required.
While not added as a condition of approval, Commissioner Green strongly encouraged Staff
to work with the applicant at the appropriate timing to embellish the landscaping for Lot 4.
All Commissioners were in favor of the motion and it passed unanimously.
VIII. Other Business
Final Design Extension
Property Location: Lot 7, Western Sage / 5771 Wildridge Road
Applicant: / Owner: Buzz Reynolds, The Reynolds Corporation
Description: An application for a one year extension to a Final Design approval for Lot 7,
Western Sage.
Discussion: Goulding questioned the 2 -year timeframe and its reasoning.
Action: Commissioner Green moved to approve the one year extension for Lot 7. The
motion was seconded by Commissioner Patterson, and it passed unanimously.
• Commissioner Prince updated on the Commission with his recent Village at Avon DRB
meeting. The Village DRB approved a sign for the new Verizon store at Traer Creek Plaza.
It was noted that the building did not have a Master Sign Program. He also mentioned that
the Home Depot property has been targeted for better upkeep and less clutter.
• Sally Vecchio reminded the Commission that the new Development Code is not active and
Staff will be coming back with revised applications and checklists for PZC review.
IX. Adjourn
The meeting was adjourned at 6:43pm
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Chris ree Chairperson
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