PZC Packet 111610K
Staff Report — Master Sign Program Amendment
November 16, 2010 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting
Report Date
Legal Description
Zoning
Address
Prepared By
Summary of Request
Lot 1, Chateau St. Claire Subdivision
Planned Unit Development (PUD)
38390 Highway 6 & 24
Jared Barnes, Planner I
Brian Wilson (the Applicant), representing CCS -Vail LLC (the Owner) of Lot 1 of the Chateau St.
Claire Subdivision (the Property) has submitted a Master Sign Program (MSP) application for
the Property (the Application).
The Sign Program includes: two (2) monument signs, seven (7) banners affixed to the light
poles, one (1) freestanding real estate sales sign, three (3) temporary sales office directional
signs, and five (5) sales office parking signs. Images of each proposed sign as well as a site
plan of the proposed locations are attached (Exhibit B). As proposed, all of the signs are
intended to be installed on a temporary basis with the exception of the two (2) monument signs.
Process
All new MSPs as well as amendments to existing MSPs require review and approval by the
Planning and Zoning Commission. Although the application is not a typical MSP, the variation
of sign types constituted a comprehensive review and the need for a MSP was due to signs
being proposed that are not contemplated in the Sign Code.
Property Description
The building is located at the southeast corner of Highway 6 & 24 and Avon Road. A singular
driveway into the property located at the northeast corner of the Property. The Property is
surrounded by a vacant developable tract to the east, open space to the south, Highway 6 & 24
to the north and Buck Creek and Village Drive to the west. An interior parking lot is located on
the south and north sides of the building. The building was previously known as The Gates and
is currently being rebranded. The building site is relatively flat with steep grades rising to the
south of the parking lot. The majority of the proposed signage will be located along Highway 6
& 24.
Planning Analysis
According to the Sign Code, Section 15.28.070, the Planning & Zoning Commission shall
consider the following criteria in reviewing this design application:
1. The suitability of the improvement, including materials with which the sign is to be
constructed and the site upon it is to be located.
2. The nature of adjacent and neighboring improvements.
3. The quality of the materials to be utilized in any proposed improvement.
4. The visual impact of any proposed improvement, as viewed from any adjacent or
neighboring property.
5. The objective that no improvement will be so similar or dissimilar to other signs in the
vicinity that values, monetary or aesthetic, will be impaired.
6. Whether the type, height, size, and/or quality of signs generally complies with the
Sign Code, and are appropriate for the project.
7. Whether the sign is primarily oriented to vehicular or pedestrian traffic, and whether
the sign is appropriate for the determined orientation.
Description of Proposed Sign Program
Monument Signs (2)
The monument signs are eight (8) feet tall, designed in a pillar shape, and utilize stone as the
main material. The sign faces are internally illuminated on a painted aluminum background with
two (2) faces for the eastern monument sign and a single face for the western monument sign.
One of the signs will be located adjacent to the western side of the driveway entry; and the other
will be located to the west of the front parking area. This sign type does meet the Sign Code
requirements for size and height. The two (2) signs are close ten (10) foot setback requirement
and a better site plan will be required prior to permit to ensure they comply. The Sign Code
does require monument signs to include landscaping within a minimum of five (5) feet around
the base of the sign. Staff recommends that the applicant provide an updated landscape plan to
address this requirement.
Freestanding Real Estate Sign (1)
The proposed freestanding real estate sign is in compliance with Sign Code requirements for
maximum size, property setbacks, and landscaping. It is approximately sixteen (16) square feet
and advertises the sale of units. The proposed sign does not meet the dimensional
requirements for real estate sign which are limited to two (2) square feet in area. However, the
Sign Code does allow real estate signs not meeting this standard to be reviewed as
development signs. When reviewed under these standards, the proposed sign does meet the
sixteen (16) square foot size requirement for development signs. The proposed sign does meet
the ten (10) foot setback requirement from all lot lines, but there is no landscaping around the
base of the sign. The Applicant is proposing that this sign be permitted to be installed for a two
(2) year time period. The sign code requires that development signs be removed within thirty
(30) days of land sale or issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
Light Pole Banner Signs (7 light poles)
The applicant has proposed seven (7) banner signs to be affixed to seven of the recently
approved light poles that are twelve (12) feet tall and will replace the existing light poles. The
banners are approximately two and one-half (2.5) feet wide by four (4) feet long or
approximately ten (10) square feet. The sign code does not include specific requirements for
banner signs, but such signs may be approved as part of a Master Sign Program. Staff has
determined that these banners are harmonious with the site and building. The applicant has
indicated that these banners are only intended to be installed on a temporary basis for sales
purposes or approximately two (2) years.
Directional Signs (3)
The applicant is proposing three (3) Directional Signs that are eighteen (18) inch tall and
approximately one and one-half (1.5) square feet in area. They provide direction to the sales
center and its associated parking area on the south side of the building. These are also
temporary sales signs with a timeframe of two (2) years. The Sign Code does not regulate
directional signs, but Staff has determined that the limited number and size of the proposed
signs are consistent with the Sign Code and beneficial for the Property to help guide traffic to
the rear of the building for sales.
Parking Lot Signs
The application proposes five (5) "Future Resident' Parking Signs measuring eighteen (18)
inches wide by twelve (12) inches tall, or approximately one and one-half (1.5) square feet in
area. These signs will be located in front of five (5) parking spaces in the southeast corner of
the parking lot. Staff has determined that these signs are consistent with the Sign Code as they
provide direction to specific parking spaces. Staff recommends that these signs be approved
with the condition that they be removed once sales are completed.
Recommendation
Staff recommends CONDITIONAL APPROVAL of the Master Sign Program application for Lot
1, Chateau St. Claire Subdivision, subject to the criteria and corresponding finding included in
the recommended motion below.
Recommended Motion
"I move to approve this Master Sign Program application Lot 1, Chateau St. Claire Subdivision,
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; and,
3. All temporary signs be removed no later than two (2) years from the date of approval or
once all sales are completed whichever comes first.
and subject to the FINDING that the MSP is in conformance with the Sign Code (Chapter 15.28
of the AMC)."
Exhibits
A: Vicinity Map
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Staff Report - Final Design
November 16, 2010 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting AuuN
Report date November 12, 2010
Project type Final Design Review: New Commercial Construction
Legal description Lot 67, Block 1, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision
Zoning Neighborhood Commercial (NC)
Address 20 Nottingham Road
Prepared By Matt Gennett, AICP, Planning Manager
Summary of Request
Craig Snowden of Snowden Hopkins Architects and Dominic Mauriello of the Mauriello Planning
Group (MPG), representing Jim Pavelich of GPI, LLC, the Applicant, have submitted a final design
application for a new commercial building on Lot 67, Block 1, Benchmark at Beaver Creek (BMBC)
Subdivision, also described as 20 Nottingham Road. The proposal is to demolish the existing
building (formerly occupied by Pizza Hut) and replace it with a new structure which is to contain a
restaurant and a coffee shop, with a second -story back-of-house/storage area for the tenants.
Restaurants and Cafes are permitted uses in the NC zone district. Attached to this report are a
vicinity map (Exhibit A), engineering comments (Exhibit B) and reduced plan sets of the proposed
final design (Exhibit C).
Staff recommends approval of the final design application for Lot 67, Block 1, BMBC Subdivision
for the reasons stated herein.
Process
Under Title 17 of the Avon Municipal Code (AMC), the design review process is broken out into two
steps: sketch and final design review before the Commission. The sketch design review is non-
binding with no formal action and occurred during the regular meeting of the Planning Commission
on August 17, 2010. The comments provided by the Commission were generally favorable during
the sketch review and direction given regarding the need to create architectural interest on all four
elevations of the proposed building.
Property Description
The subject property is comprised of 0.528 acres, or 22,999 scl ft, is zoned Neighborhood
Commercial, and has an uninhabited building on its relatively flat surface. The vicinity map
(Attachment A) shows the subject property in the context of its surrounding uses and structures.
Surrounding Land Uses & Zoning
North: Swift Gulch Road — R.O.W.
South: Gas Station/Convenience Sore — NC
East: Gas Station/Convenience Store/Commercial Office NC
West TOA Public — PUD (Buck Creek Lot 4)
Planning Analysis
Use: The proposed uses, a restaurant and a coffee shop, are permitted uses in the Neighborhood
Commercial (NC) zone district.
Site Layout: The building has been sited in a north -south orientation rather than an east -west
layout like the existing, now defunct Pizza Hut building, and has entrances on all four sides of the
building with customer entrances on three elevations of the building. The west entrance is
primarily service and storage oriented while the other three are customer oriented, with the main
entrances oriented to the east and south elevations.
Site Access: The site will continue to utilize the existing access along the east edge of the
property which is within a shared access easement belonging to both Lots 67 and 68.
Structure: The proposed two-story structure is 4,900 sq ft; of that 1,185 sq ft will be the upper
level storage space. The restaurant space will contain a maximum of 1,275 sq ft of seating area
and 1,385 sq ft of kitchen space, the remaining 188 sq ft being front of house non seating space.
The coffee shop space will have a maximum seating area of 360 sq ft and a total area of 867 sq ft.
The material palette of the building consists of primarily wood siding (cedar and lap), stone, heavy
timbers, with asphalt shingles, Corten and anodized bronze gutters on the roofs. The primary roof
forms have 4:12 pitches with some at 10:12 on the higher forms and 2:12 on smaller, secondary
forms.
Height: The maximum height of the structure is 32' (31.33'). The maximum height allowed per
zoning is 35 feet.
Landscaping: The minimum required landscape area is 20% of the lot area, or 4,599 sq ft. The
site plan depicts a proposed landscape area of 20.5% of the total lot area, or 4,619 sq ft. The
landscaping plan, sheet L1, depicts perimeter landscaping laid out in a manner to buffer the
building and parking areas from the properties surrounding Lot 67, in addition to screening from
views along streets and bike/pedestrian paths.
Parking: 28 parking spaces will be provided. The parking requirement per zoning is 28 spaces, 22
of which are for the restaurant (1 per 60 sq ft of seating area) and 6 of which are for the coffee
shop space (1 per 60 sq ft of seating area).
Setbacks: The required front setback of 25' proposed to be met exactly; the side setbacks of 7.5'
are proposed to be adhered to with 54' provided on the east and 7.5' provided on the west; and,
the rear setback of 10' will be met with 76' proposed.
Comprehensive Plan: The Property is located in the Nottingham Road Commercial District 13.
The proposed final design adheres to the intent and planning principles of the District as stated in
the 2006 Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan and excerpted below.
District 13: Nottingham Road Commercial District
This area's proximity to the 1-70/Avon Road Interchange establishes its importance to the
Town's identity. Development and redevelopment that occurs here should reflect the
standards in the Town Center, but should not compete with the Town Center in terms of
size of buildings or intensity of development.
Planning Principles:
- Limit access points on Nottingham Road to simplify traffic movements.
- Require landscape setbacks and internal landscaping of parking lots.
- Screen all equipment and storage areas from view.
- Limit building heights to that which is compatible with the existing surrounding
development.
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- Development intensity and activity should diminish when traveling north on Buck Creek
Road.
As depicted in the plans included as Exhibit C to this report, and the uses proposed in the
application, the final design is in conformance with the principles from the Comprehensive Plan
listed above.
Engineering Analysis
The comments of the Engineering Department which have been addressed by the applicant with
the proposed final design application are attached hereto as Attachment B.
Design Review Considerations
The architecture, materials and colors of the proposed building are depicted with colored
renderings on Sheet A3.0 in the reduced plan set included with Attachment C. The applicant's
stated design intent is to have the structure mimic some of the architectural character and
elements expressed by the architectural theme evident in the design of the new science school
and other buildings permitted in the Buck Creek PUD.
According to the Town of Avon Residential. Commercial and Industrial Design Guidelines "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 Commercial and Industrial Building Design Guidelines shall be considered with this Final
Design review:
1. The building shall be designed as a composition of architectural elements rather than
larger single blocks that appear unrelated in form and context.
2. The street level architecture shall enhance pedestrian activity and encourage a lively
center of retail activity in the commercial core area, where appropriate.
3. Building facades shall be articulated with variations in material and punctuated with
intermediate roof forms and building projections.
4. Varying expressions of decks, windows and surface treatment shall be combined to
create a rich texture that will enhance the interest of the facades.
The plans and elevations of the proposed structure depict adherence to the applicable guidelines
with materials, roof forms, entrances, landscaping, and restaurant/cafe uses that will work in
concert to harmoniously blend with and enrich the immediate neighborhood and larger Avon
community.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends the Planning and Zoning Commission approve the proposed Final Design
application for Lot 67, Block 1, BMBC, with the findings listed in the motion below.
Recommended Motion
"1 move to approve the proposed Final Design application for Lot 67, Block 1, BMBC, with the
following findings:
1. that the 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."
Exhibits
A: Vicinity Map
B: Engineering Comments
C: Reduced Plan Sets
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Exhibit B
Town of Avon Engineering Department
C U LU R•DO
October 27, 2010
Matt,
Justin and I have reviewed the Lot 67, Block 1, Benchmark at Beaver Creek (Pizza Hut) plans
and have the following comments:
1. A letter from the Eagle River Water and Sanitation District approving the encroachment into
their utility easement must be provided.
2. Structural plans and calculations stamped by a structural engineer must be provided for the
north retaining wall.
3. The construction access onto Swift Gulch Road must be approved by Public Works through a
ROW permit.
Call w/ questions.
Shane
Page I of I
Matt Gennett
From:
Shane Pegram
Sent:
Friday, October 29, 2010 3:54 PM
To:
Romeo@peakland.net
Cc:
Matt Gannett
Subject: Pizza Hut Lot
Romeo,
I visited the site today and discussed the retaining walls with Justin Hildreth, Town Engineer. It does not appear
that the retaining walls shown in the plans will be considered "structural' due to their location and
height. Therefore, stamped structural drawings and calculations will not be required by the Engineering
Department. A change in their location or an increase in their height will require a review by the Town of
Avon Engineering Department.
Thanks,
Shane Pegram
Project Engineer
Town of Avon
970-748-4114
970-470-0610 cell
11/12/2010
Beowulf Lot 7 LLC
Albert D. Reynolds
P.O. Box 728
Avon, Colorado 81620
October 17, 2010
Town of Avon
Community Development
P.O. Box 975
Avon, Colorado 81620
Attn: Matt Gennett
Re: Planning and Zoning Approval for:
Lot 7, Western Sage Subdivision
Wildridge Subdivision
5771 Wildridge Road East
Avon, Colorado 81620
Dear Matt,
Please except this letter as our official request to extend our planning and zoning approval on
the project referenced above for a period of 1 calendar year from the last day of our current
approved time period. Hopefully the economy will turn in this time span so we can start
construction.
Thank You.
Sincerely,
Beowulf Lot 7 LLC
Albert D. Reynolds