PZC Packet 062512Staff Report — Minor Design & Development Plan / AEC
June 25, 2012 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting
Report date June 22, 2012
Project type Minor Design and Development;
Alternative Equivalent Compliance
Legal description Lot 67, Block 1, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision
Lot 4, Buck Creek PUD
Zoning Neighborhood Commercial (NC)
Planned Unit Development (PUD)
Address 20 Nottingham Road / 17 Swift Gulch Road
Prepared By Jared Barnes, Planner I
Summary of Request
Dominic Mauriello ("the Applicant") of the Mauriello Planning Group (MPG), representing Jim
Pavelich of Millsmore, LLC, the Owner of Lot 67, has submitted Minor Design and Development
and Alternative Equivalent Compliance (AEC) applications for site and landscaping modifications to
Lot 67, Block 1, Benchmark at Beaver Creek (BMBC) Subdivision, as well as Lot 4, Buck Creek
PUD.
The proposal includes: creating six (6) additional parking spaces on Lot 4, Buck Creek; moving the
existing dumpster onto Lot 4, Buck Creek; and, providing one (1) additional parking space on Lot
67, Block 1, Benchmark at Beaver Creek. Additional work involves the extension of the retaining
wall on the north boundary of the property and some landscaping modifications. Attached to this
report are a vicinity map (Exhibit A), letter from the Applicant (Exhibit B), digital photographs
(Exhibit C), Approved Landscape Plan for 20 Nottingham Road (Exhibit D) and reduced plan set
(Exhibit E).
Background
The Applicant approached Staff to gain feedback on and learn the process to construct surface
parking spaces on Lot 4, Buck Creek Subdivision ("the Property"). The Property is owned by the
Town of Avon and was transferred to the Town as part of the Buck Creek PUD approval process.
The Applicant submitted a letter to Staff formally requesting a Town Council meeting. The Town
Council provided positive feedback on the concept, but consistently commented that the approval
hinged on providing a design that complied with the Development Code and received PZC
approval.
The applicant has moved forward with a Minor Design and Development Plan submittal to the
Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC). Once the design plan is approved by the PZC, the
applicant will return to Council with a license agreement similar in format to those previously
approved for Ticino's, China Garden, and Lakeside Terrace Condominiums.
The Development Plan for the improvements on Lot 67 was approved by the PZC at their
November 16, 2010 meeting, and modifications were approved at the February 15, 2011 meeting.
Modifciations were limited to roof pitches, window locations and sizes, and rooftop mechanical
equipment screening.
Property Description
As stated above the proposal encompasses two properties: Lot 4, Buck Creek PUD; and, Lot 67,
Block 1, Benchmark at Beaver Creek. Since the majority of the improvements are on Lot 4, Buck
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Creek, this memo will consider this parcel to be "The Property". The Property is zoned for "Public
Use" and was dedicated to the Town when the Buck Creek PUD and Final Plat were approved.
The Property measures .09 acres (approximately 3,920 square feet), is generally flat, with grades
sloping up to Swift Gulch Road. There are three mature trees and some newly planted aspens
bordering the Property and Lot 67 immediately to the east, and the rest of the property was
recently reseeded.
The Property was used for temporary construction parking for contractors working on the new
building located on Lot 67. Prior to receiving a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy, the Property
was revegetated and closed to vehicles.
There are no improvements planned by the Town of Avon on the Property in the near term, but it
will be needed by the Town in the future if a roundabout is ever constructed at Swift Gulch Road as
outlined in the Town of Avon Comprehensive Transportation Plan. If the PZC and Town Council
agree to the construction of the parking spaces, conditions will be placed in the License Agreement
stipulating that the parking is of an interim nature and not be used to meet the required parking
requirements for Lot 67.
Surrounding Land Uses & Zoning
North: Swift Gulch Road — R.O.W.
South: Gas Station/Convenience Sore — Zoned Neighborhood Commercial (NC)
East: Gas Station/Convenience Store/Commercial Office, Zoned Neighborhood Commercial (NC)
West Town of Avon Public ROW and Buck Creek PUD Lot 4 (Future Fire Station)
Review Criteria
§7.16.080(f), Development Plan
(1) Evidence of substantial compliance with the purpose of the Development Code as
specified in §7.04.030, Purposes;
(2) Evidence of substantial compliance with the §7.16.090, Design Review.
(3) Consistency with the Avon Comprehensive Plan;
(4) Consistency with any previously approved and not revoked subdivision plat, planned
development, or any other precedent plan or land use approval for the property as
applicable;
(5) Compliance with all applicable development and design standards set forth in this
Code, including but not limited to the provisions in Chapter 7.20, Zone Districts and Official
Zoning Map, Chapter 7.24, Use Regulations, and Chapter 7.28, Development Standards;
and
(6) That the development can be adequately served by city services including but not
limited to roads, water, wastewater, fire protection, and emergency medical services.
§7.16.090(f), Design Review
(1) The design relates the development to the character of the surrounding community;
or, where redevelopment is anticipated, relates the development to the character of Avon
as a whole;
(2) The design meets the development and design standards established in this
Development Code; and
(3) The design reflects the long range goals and design criteria from the Avon
Comprehensive Plan and other applicable, adopted plan documents.
§7.16.120, Alternative Equivalent Compliance
(1) The proposed alternative achieves the intent of the subject design or development
standard to the same or better degree than the subject standard;
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(2) The proposed alternative achieves the goals and policies of the Avon
Comprehensive Plan to the same or better degree than the subject standard;
(3) The proposed alternative results in benefits to the community that are equivalent to
or better than compliance with the subject standard; and
(4) The proposed alternative imposes no greater impacts on adjacent properties than
would occur through compliance with the specific requirements of this ordinance.
Planning Analysis
At the June 5th, 2012 meeting the PZC echoed the comments made by staff. They also cited
concern about the lack of clarity in the proposed landscape plan and need for compliance with
Town regulations regarding signage, outdoor lighting, and parking on non -hardened surfaces.
As stated above, the proposed modifications include creating six (6) new parking spaces on the
Property and one (1) space on Lot 67, moving the existing trash enclosure from Lot 67 to Lot 4,
removing existing landscaping from Lot 4 and planting new landscape material on Lot 4 and within
the Swift Gulch ROW.
The proposed parking spaces are nine feet (9') by sixteen feet (16') and utilize a twenty foot (20')
drive aisle width, none of which meet the minimum sizes stipulated in Title 7 of the Municipal Code.
However, the code does allow the Town Engineer to approve alternative sizes, which has occurred
in this instance. The parking spaces will assist the Northside Coffee and Kitchen with additional
parking areas for staff and guests; however, these spaces will not be allowed to count towards the
requirements of the unfinished space located in the building. This is mainly due to the temporary
nature of the parking spaces and to maintain the Town's right to remove any/all of the spaces in
the future.
The proposal also includes modifying the site by extending the retaining wall on the north side of
Lot 67 to the west and south. The extended wall will be located on Lot 4 and will have a varying
height, with a maximum of four (4) feet. The extended wall will match the existing wall in
construction type, material and color. In response to Staff's comments, the Applicant has shown a
sidewalk extension along the south side of Lot 4. A note on the plan indicates that a sidewalk will
be constructed, but indicates that the responsibility of the construction has yet to be determined.
The proposal also include moving the dumpster enclosure from its existing location along the west
property line of Lot 67 and north of the existing structure, to Lot 4. The new location will be along
the drive aisle with a retaining wall behind it. The moving of the dumpster from the lot it services to
an adjacent lot is a policy decision the PZC must consider. Typically, developments are required
to house all improvements intended to serve the subject development on the development's
property. Although the intent of the Applicant and Town is to enter into a license agreement, it is
uncommon for required refuse mitigation to be placed on other properties.
The proposed design will require the removal of existing mature landscaping as well as a
significant amount of landscaping that was planted during the construction of the 20 Nottingham
Road building. The Site Plan (Sheet C1.0, Exhibit E) depicts removal of three (3) existing mature
trees, two (2) to the west of the existing structure and one (1) to the north where the extension of
the retaining wall is located. Based on the Approved Landscape Plan (Exhibit D), additional trees
and shrubs will potentially have to be removed, as depicted with the red bubble on the plan sheet.
The plan shows: two (2) aspen trees in the vicinity of the extended retaining wall; one (1) aspen
tree to the north of the existing dumpster enclosure; five (5) aspen trees located in the vicinity of
the drive aisle and extension of the sidewalk to the northwest of the structure; and, three (3) aspen
trees to the southwest of the existing structures.
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The proposed Landscape Plan does not depict how these plantings will be affected by the
proposed improvements, but based on the improvement locations; most of these planting will be
removed. The applicant is proposing to relocate or plant nine (9) aspen trees to remedy their
removal. These will be located on the exterior of the proposed parking area, partially on Lot 4,
Buck Creek and partially within the Swift Gulch Road Right -of -Way. Staff acknowledges the
applicant's proposal to address the affected plantings, but does have concerns about how the
plantings will be mitigated. The relocation or new plantings are not located on the property the
plantings were intended to serve, thus increasing the opportunity of future removal when ROW
improvements are embarked upon. Staff recommends a condition of approval that will be
addressed with the license agreement requiring these nine (9) displaced aspen trees to be re -
mitigated by the applicant if they are removed or damaged due to construction of public
improvements on Lot 4, Buck Creek PUD.
The proposed Landscape Plan (Exhibit E) indicates that five (5) evergreen trees and seventeen
(17) shrubs will be planted around the perimeter of the parking area located on Lot 4. This
Landscaping is intended to serve the requirement for perimeter landscaping for parking lots, not to
remedy the removal of existing landscaping. As required by §7.28.050(f)(1), all parking lots having
more than three (3) spaces are required to provide 1.2 landscape units per lineal foot of parking lot
perimeter. In addition, these units are required to be located in landscape areas a minimum of six
(6) feet wide.
The proposed improvements require a minimum of 186 landscape units and the applicant is
proposing to install fifty-seven (57) landscape units. The applicant has proposed an AEC request
and outlined the reasoning behind the request (Exhibit B). Typically, landscape improvements are
installed on the lot they intend to serve. The applicant is proposing all of the shrubs be located on
Town of Avon right-of-way, but is leaving fifteen feet (15) from the edge of asphalt for snow
removal operations.
The applicant has addressed the previously discussed code violations. If the Planning and Zoning
Commission agrees with the AEC request, Staff suggests the recommended motion be followed.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends the Planning and Zoning Commission approve the proposed "Minor Design and
Development" and "Alternative Equivalent Compliance" application for Lot 4, Buck Creek PUD and
Lot 67, Block 1, BMBC with the following condition:
1. The license agreement include a condition for relocating the refuse enclosure back onto Lot
67, Block 1, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision when public improvements occur on
Lot 4, Buck Creek PUD; and,
2. The license agreement include a condition for re -mitigating the nine (9) aspen trees on Lot
67, Block 1, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision that are removed or damaged when
public improvements occur on Lot 4, Buck Creek PUD.
Exhibits
A: Vicinity Map
B: Letter of Corrrespondence form Dominic Mauriello dated May 9, 2012
C: Photographs of Existing Conditions
D: Approved Landscape Plan for 20 Nottingham Road (Lot 67)
E: Plans dated May 22, 2012
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REVISED May 10, 2012 Mauriello Planning Group
April 13, 2012
Town of Avon
Community Development Department
PO Box 975
Avon, CO 81620
Re: Submittal for a Parking Lot on Town of Avon owned property located at 17 Swift Gulch
Road / Lot 4, Buck Creek
To Community Development Department:
Mauriello Planning Group, on behalf of Millsmore LLC (Jim Pavelich), is submitting this
application to construct additional parking on Town of Avon property, located at 17 Swift Gulch
Road / Lot 4, Buck Creek.
Proposal.
The applicant approached the Town Council earlier this year to see if there was any interest by
the Town in allowing a temporary paved parking area on the Town's property. The direction
from the Town Council was resounding support and encouragement to maximize the amount of
parking by utilizing the lot more fully. The temporary parking area is to be permitted by the
Town under a license agreement allowing the property to be restored at a later date for use by
the Town. The Town Council suggested that the proposed use helped improve the vitality of the
Town and ultimately improving revenues.
The proposed improvements consist of 7 new parking spaces and associated drive aisle,
relocation of the trash enclosure, site grading, retaining walls, and landscaping. Civil and site
plans for the project are included with this submittal under separate cover, along with an
updated Drainage Narrative and Erosion Control Plan. The existing parking has 29 parking
spaces and none of these spaces will be affected with this proposal. One additional space will
be added to the existing parking lot, and an additional 6 parking spaces will be constructed on
Lot 4. The existing trash enclosure will be relocated to accommodate the drive aisle to the new
parking spaces.
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The application we are submitting is a Minor Development Plan, in accordance with Section
7.16.080 of the Avon Development Code. In addition, we are submitting an application for
Alternative Equivalent Compliance in accordance with Section 7.16.120 of the Avon
Development Code. The design of the parking lot does not comply with Section 7.28.090
Design Standards of the Avon Development Code, with regard to Parking Lot Perimeter
Landscaping, which states:
(1) Parking Lot Perimeter Landscaping
(i) Perimeter parking lot landscaping a minimum width of six (6) feet shall be required for
all parking lots having more than three (3) spaces where the parking lot is adjacent to a
public street or a non -retail or industrial use such as a residential area, institutional use
(e.g., hospital), or office.
(ii) The parking lot perimeter landscaping shall achieve a minimum of one and two-tenths
(1.2) landscape units per lineal foot.
(iii) Where lots are being developed in a mixed-use district, the parking lot perimeter
landscaping requirement may be reduced along an interior lot line, at the discretion of the
Director, provided that interior parking lot landscaping applies to both parking lots.
This code section is new to the Development Code and this is the first application submitted
under these requirements, and as a result has not yet been tested. Under these requirements,
this small parking lot would be required 186 landscape units. Based on the units awarded for
landscaping, this would not be possible to meet. For example, as 10 ft. high evergreens give you
the most points at 8 points, the code would require 23 evergreens to be planted.
Section 7.16.080 Development Plan of the Avon Development Code provides the
review criteria for a Minor Development Plan:
(1) Evidence of substantial compliance with the purpose of the Development
Code as specified in §7.04.030, Purposes;
Applicant Response: The proposed additional parking is in compliance with the purpose of
the Development Code. Specifically, the following purpose statements are applicable to this
project:
(d) Avoid undue traffic congestion and degradation of the level of service provided by streets and
roadways, promote effective and economical mass transportation, and enhance effective,
attractive and economical pedestrian opportunities;
(e) Promote adequate light, air, landscaping and open space and avoid undue concentration or
sprawl of population;
(f) Provide a planned and orderly use of land, protection of the environment and preservation of
viability, all to conserve the value of the investments of the people of the Avon community and
encourage a high quality of life and the most appropriate use of land throughout the
municipality;
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(1) Promote architectural design which is compatible, functional, practical and complimentary to
Avon's sub -alpine environment;
(m) Achieve innovation and advancement in design of the built environment to improve
efficiency, reduce energy consumption, reduce emission of pollutants, reduce consumption of
non-renewable natural resources, and attain sustainability;
(p) Promote the health, safety, and welfare of the Avon community.
While generally these purpose statements are more applicable to development on a much
grander scale than the proposed additional parking spaces, the proposal is in compliance
with these purpose statements. It is complementary to the existing use on the site, which
has become a hugely successful business, and a redevelopment that the Town of Avon is
proud of.
(2) Evidence of substantial compliance with the §7.16.090, Design Review.
Applicant Response: The parking lot is in substantial compliance with Section 7.16.090. The
proposed parking is not required of the development and is intended to allow for extra
parking.
(3) Consistency with the Avon Comprehensive Plan;
Applicant Response: The Avon Comprehensive Plan provides the following Future Land Use
Map:
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The map identifies the property as"Neighborhood Commercial' which is defined as follows:
Neighborhood Commercial — These areas are
intended to provide neighborhood -focused retail and
service uses (such as "vkets. childcare. testatuams.:md
cafes) that are conveniently located near and connected
With smrorunbing residential neighborhoods.
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The proposed parking spaces are consistent with the Avon Comprehensive Plan.
(4) Consistency with any previously approved and not revoked subdivision
plat, planned development, or any other precedent plan or land use
approval for the property as applicable;
Applicant Response: The proposed parking is consistent with the above criterion.
(5) Compliance with all applicable development and design standards set
forth in this Code, including but not limited to the provisions in Chapter
7.20, Zone Districts and Official Zoning Map, Chapter 7.24, Use
Regulations, and Chapter 7.28, Development Standards; and
Applicant Response: The proposed parking complies with the above criterion.
(6) That the development can be adequately served by city services
including but not limited to roads, water, wastewater, fire protection,
and emergency medical services.
Applicant Response: No additional services will be required with this proposal.
Section 7.16.120 Alternative Equivalent Compliance provides the following
criteria as the basis for a decision on an application for alternative equivalent
compliance:
(1) The proposed alternative achieves the intent of the subject design or
development standard to the same or better degree than the subject
standard;
Applicant Response: The parking lot landscaping requirements are new and have not been
applied to a project at this point. Upon review of them, we discovered that they are
cumbersome and generally impossible to meet. In addition, because they are based on the
perimeter of a parking lot, an irregular shaped parking lot is subject to significantly more
landscaping than a rectangle. The effect of the regulation actually encourages more
pavement area, as the perimeter is actually less than making a parking lot area smaller by
doing an irregular shape.
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(2) The proposed alternative achieves the goals and policies of the Avon
Comprehensive Plan to the same or better degree than the subject
standard;
Applicant Response: This criterion was addressed in the analysis above.
(3) The proposed alternative results in benefits to the community that are
equivalent to or better than compliance with the subject standard; and
Applicant Response: We are proposing 5 large evergreen trees and 17 five -gallon shrubs
which will more than adequately screen this parking, resulting in benefits to the community
equivalent with the standards.
(4) The proposed alternative imposes no greater impacts on adjacent
properties than would occur through compliance with the specific
requirements of this ordinance.
Applicant Response: The proposed alternative to the design of the parking area has no
impact on adjacent properties.
Thank you for your time and consideration on this matter. We .look forward to hearing your
comments on our application. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact
me at 970.376.3318.
Sincerely,
Dominic F. Mauriello, AICP
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To The Avon Planning and Zoning Commission
Fr Jared Barnes, Planner I 0
Date June 22, 2012 AV
RE: Avon Pedestrian Mall Improvements C o` O R A D O
Summary
Town Staff is requesting a Development Plan approval from the Planning and Zoning Commission on
the proposed Avon Pedestrian Mall Improvements. The Project consists of realigned concrete
walkways, an events lawn area, lighting, new locations for public art and benches, and landscaping.
Staff is presenting the proposed improvements and PZC recommendation to the Town Council on
June 26, 2012.
Discussion
Last year, Town Staff worked with our consultant, Pedro Campos of Zehren and Associates, through
a conceptual design process resulting in a preferred design concept that was ultimately approved by
the PZC on July 19, 2011. The former transit shelter, as well as trees and overgrown landscaping,
were removed in 2011 in anticipation of the Project. Also in 2011, an electric transformer was
relocated to accommodate the proposed improvements.
The effort was placed on hold in the Fall of 2011 as a result of a series of work session meetings for
Lot 61. The proposal for Lot 61 indicated impacts on the improvements and necessitated a cohesive
design of the two projects. The Lot 61 development application was abandoned after initial
comments from Town Staff and the PZC.
Town Council directed Staff to move forward with the Project in 2012 with an initial phase of
improvements to the Pedestrian Mall based on the concept approved by the Planning and Zoning
Commission and adjust it to accommodate future development of Lot 61. The design was reviewed
on May 1, 2012 and the PZC recommended minor modifications and a re -review at the June 25,
2012 meeting. After final approval from the PZC and Town Council, construction plans and
documents will be prepared.
Recommendation
Staff is recommending approval of the Design and Development Plan for the Avon Pedestrian
Mall Improvement as proposed.
Attached:
A. Zehren and Associates Project Review Cover Letter
B. Project Plan Sets
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Z E H R E N
AND ASSOCIATES
June 20, 2012
Town of Avon Community Development
Attn: Justin Hildreth / Jared Barnes
Post Office Box 975
Avon, CO 81620
Phone: 970- 748-4045
Email: jhildrethgavon.org / jbarnesnavon.org
RE: Pedestrian Mall Improvements — Project Update
Dear Justin and Jared,
Thank you for the opportunity to work with the Town of Avon toward improvements to the eastern end
of the existing pedestrian mall. Please accept this cover letter in association with the drawings being
submitted for a project update with the Planning Commission and Town Council meeting on Monday
June 25 and Tuesday June 26 respectively.
Zehren and Associates worked directly with Town staff in the summer of 2011 through a conceptual
design for the overall project (Areas 1,2, and 3) that resulted in the selection of a preferred concept
(referenced herein as `Concept Cl'). The effort was placed on hold in the Fall of 2011 based on
potential development application(s) for the adjacent Lot 61 which were subsequently abandoned after
an initial phase of due diligence. Given the project status in 2012 the Town decided to move forward
with an initial phase of improvements to the pedestrian mall, building directly on the preferred concept
selected in the Fall of 2011, while anticipating development of Lot 61 in the future.
In preparation for the project implementation the preferred Concept C1 was adjusted and refined to
accommodate potential future access into Lot 61 adjacent to project area 3, as well as provide for
potential future vehicular access to the mall. The refinement of Concept C1 was reviewed with the
Town's Planning and Zoning Commission on May 1, 2012 to obtain direction prior to development of
construction documents.
Since the May 1, 2012 meeting Zehren and Associates and supporting civil and mechanical engineering
consultants have entered into contract with the Town and initiated professional services toward
construction bid documents for the implementation of the contemplated improvement in project areas 1,
2, and 3. In the interim and during the course of the week of June 11, 2012 the town and project team
was notified that Wyndham Resort is working on a revised development proposal for Lot 61. A
coordination meeting was held in the field on June 15, 2012 with Wyndham's project representative
(Mr. Dominic Mauriello) to coordinate efforts. A subsequent coordination meeting with the Wyndham
project team has been scheduled for Friday, June 22, 2012.
Toward the Planning and Zoning and Town Council project updates, Zehren and Associates is
submitting several drawings for discussion. Included is the first stage of a site improvements plan that
reflects the preferred Concept Cl plan developed in August of 2011 and subsequent refinement in May
of 2012. Also included are some options for the pedestrian mall entrance Area 3 that show varying
levels of hardscape paving and extents of lawn, and that have been considered as part of the project
effort.
ARCHITECTURE • PLANNING • INTERIORS
P.O. BOX 1976, Avon, CO 81620 • 970.949.0257 • www.zehren.com
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Z E H R E N
AND ASSOCIATES
The intent of the project update is to review the attached information to obtain additional feedback and
input from the Planning and Zoning Commission and Town Council, and especially now in light of the
new revised development proposal anticipated to be submitted by Wyndham Resorts in 2012. It is
anticipated that the new Wyndham development proposal and its major concepts will be shared with the
project team on June 22, 2012. If so, then the updates with the Planning and Zoning Commission and
Town Council will address the revised Lot 61 development and its impact, relationship, and influence to
the Town's planned improvements for the east end of the pedestrian mall.
Zehren and Associates' goal for the project updates is to receive final direction and approval from
the Planning and Zoning Commission and Town Council as represented in the enclosed drawings.
Based on new emerging circumstances, moving forward we will work with Town staff and Wyndham
Resorts to establish a mutually beneficial solution that incorporates Wyndham Resorts needs within the
context of the Town's improvement plans for the eastern end of the pedestrian mall.
No matter the changes the Lot 61 development proposal may bring about to the current plans, Zehren
and Associates will uphold the Town's overall goals for the project to establish a series of new public
spaces that enhance the experience of the pedestrian mall and fuel new interest and vitality in the West
Town Center district. Thanks in advance for your time and please contact me with any questions or
clarifications in advance of the meeting.
Best regards,
Pedro Campos, PLA
Landscape Architect / Land Planner
ARCHITECTURE • PLANNING • INTERIORS
P.O. BOX 1976, Avon, CO 81620 • 970.949.0257 • www.zehren.com
� � COVERALL SITE IMPROVEMENTS PLAN
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SUMMARY:
Nottingham Park
Area 1:
White River Center
/ Slifer Building
U o L 0 R D
To Avon
Road
Area 2:
ie east 12' to •
New, wider 0 2' vs. 10') concrete walk
-ape edge
for pedestrian mall, with bump -outs for
seating and site furnishings.
larshall Ash) with •
Re -grade lawn space facing Avon Center
understory to
to resolve drainage and serve as interim
Iding and define
green space along mall, useable for
special events.
along east side
Pervious path / walkway from
:h Transit Center.
pedestrian mall to access restaurants,
terminus and
with low boulder seat wall at edge to
edestrian mall to
accomodate grade transitions.
.
New coordinated steel fence around
accentuate
restaurant patios, with 'soft' gate
ention and direct
openings to pathway and lawn.
•
Re -configured and expanded restaurant
y -finding signage
patios, with art and low focal plantings
n.
in-between for spatial definition and
flower meadow
separation.
ie and lot 61. •
New locations for lights, public art,
to allow flat areas
benches and trash receptacles.
)ecial event •
Focal landscape plantings for visual
interest / character and draw attention to
restaurant and area.
Area 3:
• Remove existing transit circle and create
Site Plane, ConceDt C1
0 10' 20'
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12' wide pull-out lane along road with
(4) spaces for pick up / drop-off.
• New 12' wide concrete sidewalk along
pull-out lane with (3) new lights.
• New mini -plaza with fire pit, art, and
signage as visual icons and landmarks
to announce and draw visibility to
pedestrian mall entrance from Avon Rd.
• Remove existing dense trees and
landscaping near existing mall entrance
to increase visibility into space.
• Re -grade mounded landscape areas to
To
become flat lawn panels and extend
US Bank
toward roadway to become large new
soft 'events lawn' in W. Town Center.
Building
• Remove 10' walkway to Avon Center
through lawn space, create 6' wide path
at eastern edge of new events lawn.
• Re -align pedestrian mall to increase
visual connection to street alignment
and roundabout from Avon Rd.
• New semi -circular plaza at mall
terminus, oriented to new events lawn
with seating and to serve as location for
temporary stage with views of Beaver
Creek/ Bald Spot in distant background.
• New small ornamental 'Shubert Choke
cherry trees' to create backdrop for stage
area, and frame entrance to Mall and
unify with Transit Center (same trees).
Site Plane, ConceDt C1
0 10' 20'
50?
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August 10, 2011 Town Council Meeting
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To Restau rants
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Nottingham Park
via pedestrian mall
Lot 61
(vacant)
Lot 61
Access Zone
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Avon Center
l Building
To Avon
Road
Avon Center
Parking Lot
To US Bank
Building/
Parking Lot
Area 3 Summary
• Remove existing transit circle and create
12' wide pull-out lane along road with
(4) spaces for pick up / drop-off.
• New 12' wide concrete sidewalk along
pull-out lane with (3) new lights.
• New mini -plaza with landmark / icon to
announce and draw visibility to
pedestrian mall entrance from Avon
Road.
• Remove existing dense trees and
landscaping near existing mall entrance
to increase visibility into space.
• Re -grade mounded landscape areas to
become flat lawn panels and extend
toward roadway to become large new
soft 'events lawn' in West Town Center.
• Remove 10' walkway to Avon Center
through lawn space, create 6' wide path
at eastern edge of new events lawn.
• Re -align pedestrian mall to increase
visual connection to street alignment
and roundabout from Avon Rd.
• New expanded circular plaza at mall
terminus to serve as multi seasonal out-
door venue with views of Beaver
Creek / Bald Spot in distant background.
• New small ornamental 'Shubert Choke
cherry trees' to create backdrop for stage
area, and frame entrance to Mall and
unify with Transit Center (same trees).
• Provide for vehicular access into Lot 61
and Mall while minimizing disruption to
Town public space.
Area 3 - Mall Entrance
Concept C2
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May 1, 2012 Town of Avon Planning and Zoning Meeting
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To
Nottingham Park
Transit Center
Avon Center
SUMMARY:
Area 3:
• Remove existing transit circle and create
12' wide pull-out lane along road with
(4) spaces for pick up / drop-off.
• New 12' wide concrete sidewalk along
pull-out lane with (3) new lights.
• New mini -plaza with fire pit, art, and
signage as visual icons and landmarks
to announce and draw visibility to
pedestrian mall entrance from Avon Rd.
• Remove existing dense trees and
landscaping near existing mall entrance
to increase visibility into space.
• Re -grade mounded landscape areas to
become flat lawn panels and extend
toward roadway to become large new
soft 'events lawn' in W. Town Center.
• Remove 10' walkway to Avon Center
through lawn space, create 6' wide path
at eastern edge of new events lawn.
• Re -align pedestrian mall to increase
visual connection to street alignment
and roundabout from Avon Rd.
• New expanded circular plaza at mall
terminus to serve as multi seasonal out-
door venue with views of Beaver
Creek/ Bald Spot in distant background.
• New small ornamental 'Shubert Choke
cherry trees' to create backdrop for stage
area, and frame entrance to Mall and
unify with Transit Center (same trees).
To
US Bank
Building
Concept C2 Area 3
August 23, 2011 Town Council Meeting
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To The Avon Planning and Zoning Commission
Fr Jared Barnes, Planner I 0
Date June 22, 2012 AV
RE: 1-70 Regional Transportation Center Minor Amendments C°` O R A o O
Summary
Town Staff is requesting a Design Plan approval from the Planning and Zoning Commission on the
proposed 1-70 Regional Transportation Center. The minor amendments consist of a color change for
a portion of the metal siding, column material change for the main entry feature, and window design
modifications based on previous PZC comments.
Discussion
At the May 15, 2012 meeting, the PZC approved some design modifications for the 1-70 Regional
Transportation Center. The modifications included roof pitch increases, removal of roof -top
mechanical screening, and north elevation window design changes. The PZC discussed at length
the material and color changes, but ultimately requested additional modifications and denied the
modifications. Staff has worked with their consultants to refine the color and material palette to
address the PZC concerns.
The attached color and material board represents the proposed modifications. The first of the three
modifications is a color change for the entry area above the stone veneer. The previously approved
material was stone, but in a cost savings effort the materiality was reverted back to metal siding. The
previous proposal was to utilize the existing "Marble" color and the PZC expressed concern with the
lack of architectural interest and variation in the colors. The current proposal will utilize "Cypress
Olive" for this area.
The second of the three modifications is a material and color change for the columns of the awning
above the main entry feature. The previous approval was white stucco column and at the last review
the PZC was concerned about the lack of architectural integration of these features. The current
proposal includes modifying the stucco to steel beams and painting them "Brown" to match the
exposed metal used elsewhere on the structure.
The third modification is a design change for the windows of the entry feature. These were
previously reviewed with arched tops, but the PZC discussed the lack of compatibility with the
windows used elsewhere on the structure. The current proposal modifies these windows to a
rectangular shape and reduces the overall size of the windows.
Recommendation
Staff is recommending approval of the Design Plan for the 1-70 Regional Transportation Center
as proposed.
Attached:
A. Color and Material Board
ROOFING:
STANDING SEAM ROOF (SSR)
PANEL SYSTEM BY VARCO
PRUDEN BUILDINGS
STEEL ROOF SUPPORT BRACK-
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SHERWIN WILLIAMS POLANE
PLUS POLYURETHANE ENAMEL
SEMI -GLOSS TREE BRANCH
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OVERHEAD DOOR:
STORMITE 625 ROLLING SER-
VICE DOORS
ROOF SYSTEM COLOR:
SAGE BROWN
(CUSTOMIZE PAINT TO MATCH)
SIGNAGE:
DIMENSIONAL LETTERS SIG-
NAGE-LPS SERIES CUT METAL
W/ BACK LIT BY ASI SIGNAGE
WINDOWS:
TRIFAB VG 451 T (THERMAL)
ALUMINUM WINDOW SYSTEM
BY KAWNEER: POWDER COAT-
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OVERHEAD DOOR:
THERMACORE 596 SERIES
INDUSTRIAL BROWN FINISH
WALL SYSTEM:
RPR WALL PANEL SYSTEM BY
VARCO PRUDEN BUILDINGS
STONE PANELS
#058 ASHLAND CUT FULL
COLOR RANGE LIMESTONE
BY GALLEGOS
COLUMN:
STEEL COLUMN
INDUSTRIAL BROWN FINISH
WALL SYSTEM COLOR 1:
MARBLE
(CUSTOMIZE PAINT TO MATCH)
SNOW GUARDS:
PIPE STYLE STANDING SEAM
ROOF SNOW GUARDS BY
ALPINE SNOW GUARDS
WALL SYSTEM COLOR 2:
CYPRESS OLIVE
(CUSTOMIZE PAINT TO MATCH)
EXTERIOR LIGHT FIXTURE:
RUTHERFORD SCONCE STEEL
HARDWARE WITH ETCHED AND
CLEAR GLASS BY RESTORA-
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SCREENWALL:
PERFORATED SCREEN WALL
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