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PZC Minutes 101513Town of Avon Planning & Zoning Commission _,l < Meeting Agenda y Tuesday, October 15, 2013 Avon Town Council Chambers Meetings are open to the public 0 R A 11 0 Avon Municipal Building / One Lake Street I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 5:05pm. II. Roll Call All Commissioners were present to start the meeting. Commissioner Clancy left the meeting during the public hearing of Item V. III. Additions & 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. 2nd Tier Code Text Amendments — Public Hearing Description: Review draft code amendments for 2nd Tier identified sections. The amendments include: Mailed Notice, Historic Preservation, Rezoning terms, Neighborhood Commercial zone district, Building Code clean up, Fireplace regulations, FEMA regulations, and Wildlife Enclosures. Discussion: Jared Barnes presented the changes and mentioned the garden fencing standards would be discussed in the winter months along with other landscaping standards. Commissioner Struve mentioned the recreational vehicle time limit at 180 days, and should match the Town's regulations for 30 days elsewhere. Commissioner Minervini recommended adding "pre -historic" as a standalone review criteria separate from architectural and/or historic significance. Commissioner Minervini asked about Wildlife Enclosures (Page 28) and if it was new language. Jared Barnes discussed the history of the regulations and that it is the Building Official's discretion to require a permit. The Commissioners asked that the square footage trigger requirement for all structures should match the trigger for wildlife enclosures. The Commission discussed at length the wood burning fireplace regulations. There was confusion of the applicability and the proposed modifications. Jared Barnes offered the Building Official to be available at the next meeting to address concerns or requirements related to EPA devices. At the next meeting Staff would address the EPA device requirement, and also including lodging units. Chairperson Clancy left the meeting during the Code Text Amendment Discussion. The hearing was opened to the public. Michael Pukas, MPP Design Shop, approached the PZC with concerns related to some of the design guidelines; specifically, the need for an AEC application for roof slopes under a certain slope. He stated that these regulations should not be in the design guidelines, but instead in the building permit review documents. Michael Pukas also commented on the landscaping requirements and felt that minimum requirements were a good idea, but felt that they should be relaxed a little bit (i.e. landscape area) for flexibility. Page 1 of 4 There were no further comments and the public hearing was closed. Action: Commissioner Struve made a motion to continue the application to the next meeting. Commissioner Bonidy seconded the motion and the motion passed 6-0. VI. Minor Design & Development Plan Property Location: Lots 65-A and 65-B, Tract Q, A, E, and R, Block 2, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision Property Address: Town Right of Way; 142 Beaver Creek Place; 82 Benchmark Road Applicant: / Owner. Mark Knile, Knox Galleries / Owner. Benchmark Investors, LLC & Town of Avon Description: The applicant is requesting approval of 6 additional public art locations on a variety of private property and public property locations in East Avon. The art pieces requesting approval are "Ulele Bust", "Mother Goose", "Child with Flag", "Victory', " Ulele", and "Spotted Tail". Discussion: Jared Barnes presented the new public art locations and Staff's recommendation for approval. Commissioner Losa asked what would happen in the event the sculpture(s) were removed, and if there was a plan. He felt that it would be acceptable if this scenario went back to Staff with a plan for removal of the pieces and remedying the site. Commissioner Bonidy wanted to clarify for the record that "Clear Vision's" pedestal is actually 4' high and 5' diameter; the illustration makes it look taller and narrower at the base. Commissioner Bonidy also clarified that "Spotted Tail" will have a flush base. Action: Commissioner Bonidy moved to approve the Minor Development Plan as submitted. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hardy. Commissioner Struve made a recommendation that if art pieces were removed from pedestals, the art locations must revert back to original conditions. He also requested a modification that if an art piece changed, it would be a Staff review. Commissioners Bonidy and Hardy concurred with the added conditions and the updated motion passed with a 6-0 vote. VII. Major Design & Development Plan/Alternative Equivalent Compliance Property Location: Lots 47, Block 4, Wildridge Subdivision Property Address: 5141 Longsun Lane Applicant. Michael Pukas / Owner Penny & Mike Clarey Description: The applicant is requesting a new single-family residence measuring approximately 4,300 square feet in area. The primary finishes will be stucco and wood siding. Discussion: Jared Barnes went through the proposed structure, staff report, and recommendations. The Commission discussed roof pitch requirements in the code and where they originated Michael Pukas, applicant and architect, presented the design and the difficulties experienced when designing the home. Michael Pukas addressed questions from the Commission related to the roof slope and discussed the proposed alternatives. Commissioner Bonidy recommended that the applicant enhance the entry elevation features with additional interest. He also recommended that the applicant study the south elevation's non -symmetrical roof forms. Commissioner Losa stated that the application was not approvable at this point. He commented that the cross beam on south elevation was troubling, further stating that it was non-structural and another solution exists. He commented that the north elevation is tough to approve given the 25' of unbroken stucco from ground to roof. He stated this elevation needs to be broken up with additional materials and/or colors. He also commented that the Page 2of4 entry elevation needs to be consistent with neighboring structure in interest. He stated that the roof design was not in compliance with the AEC criteria. He also stated that the Aspen trees on north side may be hindered by snow falling from the roof and a more careful examination of their placement would be beneficial. Commissioner Hardy agreed with Commissioner Bonidy's comments on the front entrance, and further elaborated that a larger overhang and possibly a truss would be beneficial. She suggested that if the south fagade stays as proposed, the window be broken into two to improve aesthetic qualities. She requested the applicant think about the roof termination points as the current design is awkward. She agreed with Commissioner Bonidy that the design of beams on south was problematic. She echoed the comments that the north fagade needs to be broken up. Commissioner Struve stated that this proposal for this lot is much improved over the previous design he reviewed. He agreed with the previous comments on the front entrance. He stated that landscaping should be clustered and layered to benefit the overall appearance and design. He suggested that recessed canister light fixtures be used instead of sconces everywhere except the front entry. He did state that cost is not a factor in the PZCs review criteria for approval. He had no issue with the AEC request. Commissioner Minervini favors tabling in order to address the issues brought up by the other Commissioners during review. He stated that he would defer to Commissioner Bonidy's opinion on the AEC for the roof design. Commissioner Prince recapped on the changes discussed by others. He stated the NE view lacked interest and needs to be broken up with more materials and/or colors. He did state that landscaping could help break up the massing with grouped plantings. He commented that the garage windows lack architectural interest and their size and proportion does not fit with the surrounding building. He supported additional changes to the entryway. Regarding the AEC request his opinion was that it does not meet AEC review criteria as the proposal is not a "better" design than a metal roof would be at the same pitch. He agreed with Commissioner Struve that can light fixtures should be explored. The Commission discussed the AEC request at length and provided feedback to the applicant on what modifications would likely be acceptable to the PZC. Action: Commissioner Minervini moved to table both applications. Commissioner Bonidy seconded the motion and all were in favor. VIII. Consent Agenda • September 17, 2013 Meeting Minutes • October 1, 2013 Meeting Minutes The minutes were approved, as amended with a 5-1 vote with Commissioner Losa abstaining due to his absence. IX. Other Business • Agenda for November 12'' Joint Work Session with Town Council. • PZC Chairman lead discussion on Review Guidelines/Standards and Expectation of Staff during motions X. Adjourn The meeting was adjourned at 8:05pm. Page 3of4 APPROVED on this 5' Day of November, 2013 SIGNED: �6 Scott Prince, PZC Vice Chairman Page 4of4