PZC Packet 031610Staff Report - Sketch Design I=W�I
March 16, 2010 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting ; 0 Ill.
Report date March 11, 2010
Project type Public Improvement — Performing Arts Pavilion
Legal description Tract G, Block 2, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision
Zoning Government, Park, & Employee Housing (GPEH)
Address One Lake Street
Prepared By Matt Pielsticker, Planner 11
Summary of Request
Stephanie Lord -Johnson (the Applicant), of Vail Architecture Group, Inc (VAg), has submitted a
Sketch Design application for the H.A. Nottingham Performing Pavilion (the Pavilion). The Pavilion
is located immediately adjacent to the north side of the Engineering wing of the Municipal Building.
Staff is recommending that the Planning and Zoning Commission provide feedback on the
proposed design as it relates to the Design Guidelines, West Town Center Implementation Plan,
and the H.A. Nottingham Park Master Plan. The applicant will make a presentation at the March
16, 2010 hearing, including a three-dimensional study of the improvements. A full size (24" x 36")
plan set will also be available for the Commission's review.
Background & Process
The H.A. Nottingham Park Master Plan, which was approved in December 2008, recommends the
construction of a pavilion immediately north of the Engineering wing of Town Hall. On November
10, 2009, the Town Council retained VAg for $32,210 with a total project budget of $200,000 to
build the Pavilion. Staff was directed to facilitate Pavilion construction in the 2010 calendar year.
To assist with the design process a Pavilion Programming Committee was formed to give direction
regarding the future programming needs for the park and the Pavilion. The programming of the
Pavilion directly affects the design of the Pavilion including stage dimensions, height and electric
service.
After receiving input from the Committee, the Applicant compiled the programming information and
prepared a preliminary design of the pavilion. The design was divided into two construction
phases. Phase 1, which includes only the basic elements but is adequate to serve Avon's Salute
to the USA event, and Phase 2, which includes additional facilities that can accommodate other
types of events such as theater performances and most of the aesthetic treatments.
At the January 26, 2010 Town Council Meeting, Engineering Staff presented these design phases
for Council review and input. In addition to the design, the budget constraints for completion of the
project were highlighted to Council. Staff was directed to delay construction and pursue a capital
fund-raising campaign in order to assist with funding the project. Additional grant opportunities are
also being investigated by Staff at this time.
Construction is now anticipated to begin in the fall of 2010, or spring 2011, depending on available
funding. The Planning and Zoning Commission must now approve a design plan in order to
finalize construction documents.
After reviewing different phased approaches to construction of the Pavilion, Staff developed an
Enhanced Phase 1, which includes some aesthetic treatments since the pavilion will have such a
prominent location in H.A. Nottingham Park. Attached to this report for Sketch Plan review by the
Planning and Zoning Commission is the Enhanced Phase I design plan.
The Planning and Zoning Commission will take no formal action on this Sketch Plan application.
At the meeting, the Applicant will receive guidance from the Commission and Staff to incorporate
into a Final Design application.
Property Description
The subject Property is located within Tract G, a forty-six (46) acre public parcel zoned for
Governmental and park functions. There is a mix of residential, commercial and civic uses
surrounding the park.
Locating the stage in the location identified in the Park Pian is somewhat constrained due to the
fixed location of several existing improvements, including: the Engineering wing to the south,
sidewalk and stairs to the west, and recreation path to the north. Please refer to the attached
survey for existing property information. There is approximately six feet of grade differential
between the bottom edge of the Engineering wing and the recreation path, which includes a
retaining wall.
Planning Analysis
The Park Master Plan proposes that the Town Hall area, also referred to as Zone H, the Public
Redevelopment Site, be redeveloped once Town Hall relocates to the current fire station property
along Main Street. After Town Hall is relocated, Zone H is intended for structured parking,
additional park support facilities and the Pavilion. The Master Plan also contemplates an
immediate phase of development before Town Hall is relocated; including the Main Street
Extension Promenade, the Pavilion, and several lake shore pavilions. The Pavilion will be a
permanent structure integrated with the redevelopment of Zone H.
While the Park Master Plan may pin down a general location for the Pavilion and future public
parking facilities, the parking demand created by a successful performing arts pavilion will need to
be addressed since the timing of parking structure(s) is unknown at this time. There are limited
sizeable parking facilities in the immediate area to serve the Pavilion, the nearest of which is
devoted largely to the Recreation Center. A Parking Management Plan must be developed prior to
scheduling any major events at the Pavilion.
Engineering Analysis
According to the Engineering Department, there is minimal infrastructure required for the
construction of the stage. There is adequate vehicular access and electrical supply 100 feet to the
east. The stage will be loaded from the west Town Hall parking lots, which is the current location
used for loading other special events onto the field and a ramp will be constructed from the parking
lot to the back of the stage. A door & sidewalk will be installed that will connect to Town Council
chambers, which will be used as a green room. A more detailed review will take place during
construction documentation review.
Design Review Considerations
The materials and colors for the Pavilion were selected in large part to complement the Town's
recent Lake Street and Transportation Station improvements. Both of these projects were
designed to conform to the Town Center West Implementation Plan, including the building
materials, colors, and layout design.
To complement these recent public improvements, the Applicant is proposing that the Pavilion be
constructed with matching boulders for a seating wall in front of the stage, dry stack stone veneer
to match existing improvements, structural truss system to match Lake Street green color, steel
finish to match the Town's new green/gray light poles, and smooth scored white stucco to tie in
with the Municipal Building.
While the Design Guidelines do not provide specific direction for this type of public improvement,
the Commercial/industrial section of the guidelines offer general guidance with respect to building
materials and colors.
The Design Guidelines explain that "the site and its relationship to other structures, scenic values,
views, and climatic orientation should be the dominant factors in the design and sighting of
buildings." The following minimum requirements from the Design Guidelines shall be considered
with this review, and this project is in conformance:
The use of high quality, durable, low maintenance building materials is highly
encouraged.
2. The following materials and wall finishes will not ordinarily be permitted on the exterior
of any structure: asphalt siding, imitation brick, asbestos cement shingles or siding,
imitation log siding or plastic. Metal siding, concrete or concrete block will be permitted
only with specific approval of the Commission. Each elevation must use a minimum of
two materials (ie. stucco, siding, wood).
3. Natural or earth tones are encouraged as the dominant color with brighter colors used
for accent.
The West Town Center Implementation Plan's District Wide Design Guidelines also govern the
design review for this application. According to the District Plan improvements should utilize muted
colors, and shall be built as high quality long-term components achieving a life span of greater than
50 years. The District Plan deals largely with the construction of buildings and public
infrastructure, with little to no attention to this type of application. It is appropriate to match recent
public improvements with color and materials as submitted by the Applicant.
Exhibits
A: Vicinity Map
B: Reduced Plan Set
memorandum
To Planning and Zoning Commission
Fr Sally Vecchio, Dir of Community Deve
Date March 11, 2010
RE Transportation Vision Statements
Summary
The transportation vision statements have been revised to reflect comments from the last PZC meeting.
Each vision statement is followed by the corresponding Transportation Goal from the 2006
Comprehensive Plan (highlighted in
The Goals of the 2006 Comprehensive Plan (the Plan) are intended to support the vision statements.
Vision statements describe milestones that the town's transportation system will reach by the 2035.
The Goals are general statements of mileposts the Town needs to meet to achieve the vision.
if the Commission is satisfied with the proposed transportation vision statements and their relationship
to the Comprehensive Plan and Transportation Plan, staff recommends amending the 2006
Comprehensive Plan to include the statements. The Town Council will consider the amendment
following a public hearing. Amendments to the Avon Comprehensive Plan are adopted by Council
Resolution.
Proposed Vision Statements
By the year 2035....
1. Avon has an environmentally friendly and functional transportation system that provides safe,
strategic, convenient travel options that prioritize pedestrians and cyclists over motorists
throughout Avon, including the commercial centers, resort facilities, the region and parking
facilities.
G.1 Create an integrated 'transit system that minimizes dependence on ,automobile travel within
the Town by making it easier and more inviting to use transit, walk, ride, bicycles, and utilize
other non -motorized vehicles
G,2 Ensure that the RR ROW corridor becomes an Integral part to the Town's mobility system
and no longer creates a barrier to circulation throughout the Town.
G.3, Facliltate the development of a transit connection linking the Town with BC Village and PC
Resort.
G.5 Encourage a "park once/ahop many" environment,
2. The Town's transportation system is fiscally sustainable, manages both demand and capacity, serves
areas of planned density as described in the town's planning documents, optimizes technology, and
joins roadway, pedestrian and bicycle facilities into a fully interconnected transportation network.
G.4 Provide a safe and efficient vehicular transportation systc_D�rn
3. Parking in Avon is sufficient for visitors, businesses and residents; and is strategically located and
enhances the community character of Avon.
.5 Encourage a 'park once/shop marry" environment.
4. The Town's transportation system promotes the region's economy and the environmental goals,
and operates in an attractive and safe setting --it is a system that serves everyone, including
residents, visitors and businesses.
G.3. Facilitate the devtnlopmenr of a transit connection linking the Town with BC Village and BC
Resort.
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16.06.010 DESIGN STANDARDS
(a) Purpose
The general intent of the design standards is to implement the Avon Comprehensive Plan
vision of an attractive, efficient, and livable community that features stable
neighborhoods and promotes a mix of uses in well-designed community focal points.
The specific purposes of this section include:
1. To achieve the proper and efficient use of the land by promoting an appropriate
balance between the built environment and the preservation and protection of
open space and natural resources;
2. To protect public and private investment through preservation of open spaces,
protection of natural resources including existing trees, providing buffers
between incompatible uses and along roadways, and encouraging the planting of
new trees and vegetation as deemed appropriate;
3. To promote sound management of water quality and quantity through
preservation of natural areas and by encouraging the use of native plant
materials;
4. To provide appropriate standards to ensure a high quality appearance for
residents and visitors of Avon and promote good design while also allowing
flexibility, individuality, creativity, and artistic expression;
5. To protect and enhance the unique mountain character and economic
development of Avon by encouraging physical development that is of high
quality and is compatible with the character, scale, and function of its
surrounding area;
6. To encourage developments that relate to adjoining public streets, open spaces,
parks, trails, and neighborhoods with building orientation and physical
connections that contribute to the surrounding network of streets and walkways;
7. To ensure that the location and configuration of structures, including signs and
signage, are visually compatible with their sites and with surrounding sites and
structures, and that the site design and structures conform to the Avon
Comprehensive flan; and
8. To ensure that the architectural design of structures and their materials and colors
are compatible with the Town's overall appearance, surrounding development,
natural and existing landforms, and the officially approved development plans, if
any, for the areas in which the structures are proposed to be located.
(b) Applicability
1. The design standards in this section are applicable as provided in Section
16.06.010, Purpose and Applicability, and as specifically described in the
individual sections below.
2. Where the Town has adopted area -specific design standards, adopted by public
hearing procedures before the Avon Town Council, such as East Town Center or
West Town Center, those design standards shall be applicable in addition to these
regulations in the identified areas. In the case of conflict, the area -specific design
standards shall govern.
(c) Generally Applicable Design Standards
The design standards in this section are applicable to all new development as provided in
Section 16.06.010, Purpose and Applicability.
1. Site Disturbance Envelope
All new development shall identify a site disturbance envelope on the site plan.
The site disturbance envelope shall delineate an area that identifies the location
within which all grading, clearing, excavation, and development shall be located
on a property, including but not limited to any septic systems, wells, dwellings,
buildings, or other structures. The site disturbance envelope shall be located to
minimize the impact of the development on the site.
2, Site Design
(i) The location of structures and access shall complement the existing
topography and views of the site.
(ii) New buildings should respond to the culture and climate of Avon and the
Eagle Valley through their orientation, massing, construction, and their
choice of passive environmental control strategies and active environmental
control systems.
(iii) Buildings on sloping lots with a grade differential in excess of 10 feet shall
be designed with foundations that step with the existing (natural) grades.
(iv) Construction activity shall avoid the:follrwing;
(A) all +drainage and utiIi.ty easements,
(13) develcpiii ent setbacks,
(C) areas over 40% in slope, and
(D) unique and sensitive natural site features as identified by the Director.
3. Building Materials and Colors
(i) The use of high quality, durable building materials is required. Exterior
walls shall be finished using at least two different building materials and
incorporate stone on at least 35% of the exterior wall total surface area.
(ii) Preferred materials reflect the Town's sub alpine character such as native
stone, wood siding, masonry or timbers.
(iii) The fbIIoww=ing materials and waII finish* are not permitted on the exterior of
any structure:
(C) asbestos cement shingles or sidin&
(3}) imitation log siding, or
(E) Mastic, vinyl siding or sementiQus beard,
(iv) Metal 5idin—concrete, or concrete block will be permitted ojIlyWitil trhe
approvaI of the Planning and Zoning Commission.
(v) The Planning and Zoning Commission shall consider newly developed
materials in light of sections (i) -(iii) and make a determination about
appropriateness.
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(vi) Indigenous natural or earth tones such as brown, tan, grey, green, blue, or red
in muted, flat colors with an LRV (Light Reflective Value) of 60 or less are
required.
(vii) The following colors are prohibited: neon, day -glow, fluorescent, reflective,
and non -earth tones.
(viii) All flues, flashing, and other reflective materials shall be painted to match
and/or appropriately contrast with adjacent materials.
4. Roofs
(i) Pitched roofs, particLLIKIYIy thm- located over brri€ding omraaccc,s, Shall be
oriented such that excessive: snow and ice does not accumulate over or drop
onto pedestrian walkways, parking areas, or drives. Special protection, .such
as snow fences, shall be required Cor roofs so oriented.
(ii) Overhangs are required on pitched roofs, and shall extetrd at least one and
one-half feet from the poirit where the wall meets the roof as horizontally
measured fi-orn the exterior wall of structure.
(iii) Roofing ng materials shall be Suitable ibr local envlronrnenta€ conditions.
Colors shall be natural or Pmrth tcanes.
(d) Generally Applicable Residential Design Standards
1. Applicability
The standards in this section are applicable to the development of any residential
development pursuant to Section 16.06.010, Purpose and Applicability.
2. Building Separation
The minimum separation between residential buildings, including accessory
buildings, is 15 feet. For purposes of measurement in this subsection, projections
such as decks and bay windows shall not be counted.
3. Building Design
(i) Roofs
(A) All pitched roofs shall have a rise of not less than 4 -inches in 12.-in6Qs
of distance% primary roofs sha€€ have a 4:12 rninirrrum, and a 12:12
;naxirmuM. Secondary roofs shall have a 4:12 minirttum, and metal
roof's steal€ have a :12 minimum.
(R) All buildings shall incorporate roofline modulation. The maxunum
leng;rli of any continuous rooflane shall be 30 feet For residential
buildings,
(G) Large expanses of br is,ht, reflective materials shall riot be incorporated
into the design, however, standing seam metal, copper or weathering,
steel (torten) may be acceptabic.
(ii) Four-sided Design
All sides of a residential building shall display a similar level of quality
and architectural detailing. Architectural features and treatments shall not
be restricted to a single facade.
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(iii) Duplex, Townhome, and Multi -Family Design
Duplex, Townhome, and Multi-Fatnily developments shall be designed in a
::canner that ercites a singlc unif cd structure artd site plan- [unified design
shall include, but not be limited to, the use of compmible building
materials, architectural style, reale. massing, dunail, real' forms, and
landscaping, While 'mirror image' structures are not supported, the design
intent should be one that creates a unified structure with enough variety
and architectural interest to distinguish a duplex, townhome, or multl-
fami€y structure from a single family borne,
(e) Duplex Design Standards
1. Corner Lots
Duplexes located on corner lots shall be designed with pedestrian entries located
on opposite street frontages so that the structure appears to be a single family
dwelling. Where no alley is available for vehicular access, separate driveways for
each unit may be placed on opposite streets.
2. Entrances and Porches
Entry features and front doors to the units should be the dominate elements
facing the street. Entrances should be directly accessed and clearly visible from
the street
Duplexes shall provide separate covered entries for each dwelling unit with a
minimum dimension of 4 feet by 6 feet. Exceptions may be granted for the use of
regional housing styles that do not traditionally contain such entries.
3. Building Design
In single family neighborhoods, duplex developments should relate to the
characteristic frontage of the surrounding area by:
(i) Providing variations in height and massing
(ii) Respecting the scale and height of adjacent homes
(iii) Minimizing the impact of its larger scale by articulating the front facades to
create depth and interest.
(f) Townhouse Design Standards
1. Site Layout
(i) The intent of this section is to build townhouses with architectural designs
that relate buildings to the street, and that achieve a harmonious balance
between repetition and variety.
(ii) Townhouses fronting on a street must all have individual ground -related
entries accessible from the street. Configurations where enclosed rear yards
back up to a street are prohibited.
(iii) New developments must give greater emphasize to individual pedestrian
entrances rather than private garages to the extent possible by using both of
the following measures:
(A) Enhance entries with a trellis, small enclosed porch, or other
architectural features that provides cover for a person entering the unit
and a transitional space between outside and inside the dwelling.
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(B) Provide a landscaped area in front of each pedestrian entry of at least
20 square feet in area, with no dimension less than 4 feet. Provide a
combination of shrubs or groundcover and a street tree.
2. Garage Configuration
For any townhouse configuration where the primary pedestrian access is off of
the same facade as vehicular access, developments shall incorporate single -width
parking configurations for at least 50 percent of the units. This will minimize the
impact of garage doors on the pedestrian environment.
3. Driveways and Private Internal Streets
Where townhouse units are served by private internal streets, developments are
encouraged to limit the depth of driveways between the streets and the garage
wall to deemphasize vehicular access. Driveway depths of 5-8 feet are
appropriate to allow maneuverability and provide space to include the required
landscaping and entry elements for each unit.
4. Common Areas
(i) Townhouse developments with at least six residential units shall provide 400
square feet of private common area for each unit. This includes landscaped
courtyards or decks, front porches, gardens with pathways, children's play
areas, or other multi-purpose recreational and/or green spaces.
(ii) A minimum of 75 percent of the common area shall provide functional
leisure or recreational activity. To meet this requirement, no dimension shall
be less than fifteen feet in width (except for front porches).
5. Building Design
Design the primary facade of each townhouse so it is evident where the unit
begins and ends. This can be achieved by repeating the principal architectural
elements and subtly varying the offsetting of building walls, choice of materials,
parapet height and color.
The composition of a townhouse grouping requires repetition of architectural
elements like entries, bays, cornices and parapets. At the same time, visual
interest and streetscape diversity are promoted by variation. Townhouse
developments shall achieve balance between repetition and variety by employing
on or more of the following:
(i) Reversing the elevation of two out of four dwellings for townhouses.
(ii) Providing different building elevations for individual townhouse units by
changing the roofline, articulation, windows, and/or building modulation
patterns.
(iii) Adding a different dwelling design or different scale of the same design,
using a one-story version of the basic dwelling design where two stories are
typical (or a two story design where three stories are typical).
6. Building Articulation
Because repetition is important to the composition of the townhouses, sufficient
articulation of architectural elements on the primary facade of each row house is
essential. A townhouse articulation is defined as a covered entry element, a
dormer facing the street, a horizontal offset of at least two (2) feet in the principal
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building wall for a minimum of four (4) feet in width, a bay or projection, or a
significant change in the parapet height and design.
(i) The street facing elevations of each individual townhouse needs at least two
(2) articulations, but not more than three (3) articulations.
(ii) Townhouse groupings of six (6) units or more require two different
articulation combinations.
7. Building Length
The maximum length of any townhouse building shall be 160 feet.
(g) Multi -Family Design Standards
1. Site Layout
(i) Multi -family buildings shall be oriented parallel to the public street or to the
neighborhood's internal streets. Setbacks should be varied. Buildings should
be organized around open spaces and gathering areas whenever possible, and
courtyard arrangements are encouraged.
(ii) Multiple building developments shall create a composition of buildings and
landscape features that complement each other. Site plans must demonstrate
a unified, organized design that:
(A) Incorporates open space, such as interior courtyards or on-site natural
areas or features as a unifying element, and
(B) Provides walkways that connect the entries of each of the multifamily
buildings.
2. Patios and Balconies
All ground -floor units in buildings containing six or more units shall be provided
with a minimum 6 x 10 -foot patio directly accessible from the unit. At least 50
percent of all units above ground -floor level shall be provided with a minimum 4
x 10 -foot balcony directly accessible from the unit.
Covered private balconies, porches, decks, or patios may be used to meet up to
50 percent of the required common area
3. Common Areas
(i) Multifamily developments with at least six residential units shall provide 400
square feet of private common area for each unit. This includes landscaped
courtyards or decks, front porches, gardens with pathways, children's play
areas, or other multi-purpose recreational and/or green spaces.
(ii) A minimum of 75 percent of the common area shall provide functional
leisure or recreational activity. To meet this requirement, no dimension shall
be less than fifteen feet in width (except for front porches).
4. Building Design
Multifamily buildings shall be designed to provide human scale, interest and
variety. Consider changes in vertical and/or horizontal articulation, fenestration,
building materials, architectural style, and/or roof design provided they include at
least 3 of the following techniques at intervals of no more than 30 feet along all
facades facing a street, common open space, and common parking areas:
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(i) Repeating distinctive window patterns.
(ii) Emphasis of building entries through projecting or recessed forms, detail,
color or materials.
(iii) Variation of material, material modules, expressed joints and details, surface
relief, color and texture to break up large building forms and walls surfaces.
Such detailing could include sills, headers, belt courses, reveals and window
bays.
(iv) Variation in building form including, bay windows, shifts in massing or
distinctive rooflines consisting of a cornice, banding, parapet wall, or other
architectural termination.
(v) Structural offsets of a minimum of four feet from the principal plane of the
fagade.
5. Building Length
The maximum length of any multi -family residential building shall be 160 feet.
(h) Residential Parking Location and Layout
1. Multi -family Developments
(i) Location
(A) Garage entries, carports, parking areas, and parking structures shall be
internalized in building groupings or oriented away from street
frontage.
(B) Parking areas and freestanding parking structures (detached garages or
carports) shall not occupy more than 30 percent of each perimeter
public street frontage of a multi -family development.
(C) Above -grade parking structures that are visible from perimeter public
streets shall be sited so that the narrow end of the parking structure is
perpendicular to the perimeter street.
(ii) Design
(A) Carports and common garages shall be limited to 60 feet in length.
(B) Detached garages and carports shall incorporate compatible materials,
scale, colors, architectural details, and roof slopes similar to those of
the primary multi -family buildings.
(C) Rear walls of detached garages over 40 feet in length that back onto the
perimeter street or adjacent property lines shall be articulated through
the use of window openings or other similar techniques.
(iii) Temporary ,Structures
Temporary parking structures are not permitted.
2. Single Family and Duplex Residences
(i) Front -loaded garages that protrude towards the street in front of the primary
fagade of the primary structure shall not be permitted. Garage doors on all
front -loading (street -oriented) garages shall be either:
(A) Recessed a minimum of four feet behind the front facade of the
dwelling portion of the structure (including side -loading garages), or a
front porch that is at minimum of five feet wide by eight feet long; or
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(B) Recessed a minimum of two feet beneath a second floor bay.
(ii) Front -loading (street -oriented) garage doors shall not comprise more than 35
percent of the front facade of the principal dwelling structure.
(iii) Side -loading garages. Side -loaded garages shall provide windows or other
architectural details that mimic the features of the living portion of the
dwelling on the side of the garage facing the front street.
(iv) The use of alley or side -loaded garages, or the use of a combination of garage
orientations is required where feasible.
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