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TOWN OF AVON
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 98 -8
SERIES OF 1998
A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING TO THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF AVON APPROVAL OF PUD ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS FOR THE CONFLUENCE SITE, TOWN OF AVON, EAGLE
COUNTY, COLORADO
HEREAS, Vail Associates Investments Inc., owner of the Confluence, has applied for
applied for PUD Zoning and Development Standards approval, as stipulated in Title 17
Title 17 of the Avon Municipal Code, for a parcel of land described in Exhibit A, and
HEREAS, a public hearing has been held by the Planning & Zoning Commission of the
of the Town of Avon, pursuant to notices required by law, at which time the applicant
applicant and the public were given an opportunity to express their opinions and present
certain information and reports regarding the proposed PUD Zoning and Development
Plan application, and
HEREAS, the Planning & Zoning Commission has reviewed and evaluated the
Development Plan according to the criteria Section 17.20.110, subsections H and I, of the
I, of the Avon Municipal Code, and
hereas, upon amendment of the Development Plan by the Conditions herein, the Planning
Planning & Zoning Commission finds that:
1. The density, land uses and overall pattern of development conform to the Avon
Comprehensive Plan goals and objectives.
2. The PUD Zoning conforms to the overall design theme of the town, the Subarea design
recommendations and design guidelines;
3. The PUD zoning is compatible with the immediate environment, neighborhood, and
adjacent properties relative to architectural design, scale, bulk, building height, buffer
zones, character, and orientation;
4. The PUD Zoning and Development Standards propose a mix of uses, activity, and density
which provide a compatible, efficient, and workable relationship with surrounding uses
and activity;
5. The PUD Development Plan will identify and propose any necessary mitigation and/or
avoidance of natural and/or geologic hazards that affect the property;
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6. The general pattern of development as represented by the PUD Zoning and Development
Standards appear to be designed to produce a functional development responsive and
sensitive to natural features, vegetation and overall aesthetic quality of the community;
7. The project will incorporate a circulation system designed for both vehicles and
pedestrians addressing on and off-site traffic circulation that is compatible with the town
transportation plan and proposed downtown plan;
8. The PUD zoning and development standards propose functional and aesthetic landscaping
and open space, and the PUD Development Plan will optimize and preserve natural
features, recreation, views and function;
9. Phasing plans will be reviewed and approved with step 2 of the development review
process to maintain a workable, functional and efficient relationship throughout the
development of the PUD. The phasing plan clearly demonstrates that each phase can be
workable, functional and efficient without relying upon completion of future project
phases;
10. There are, or will be as needed, adequate public services including sewer, water, schools,
transportation systems, roads, parks, and police and fire protection;
11. A traffic study will be submitted with step 2 of the development review process that
documents that the existing streets and roads are or will be upon modification suitable and
adequate to carry anticipated traffic within the proposed PUD and near the proposed PUD.
12. Vesting of a site specific development plan will occur with the step 2 development process
in conformance with Chapter 17.14 of the Municipal Code. The PUD Development Plan is
the site specific development plan.
OW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning & Zoning Commission hereby
recommends to the Town Council of the Town of Avon, Colorado to approve the PUD
PUD Zoning and associated Development standards, and amendment to the Zoning District
Map to reflect the PUD zoning of the parcel described in Exhibit A, and its designation as
Planned Unit Development (PUD), subject to the following conditions:
1. Development may occur on this site only in conformance with a site-specific Development
Plan (referred to herein as a PUD Development Plan), reviewed and approved by the Town
through a separate application and review process pursuant to Section 17.20.110 of the Avon
Municipal Code.
2. A commitment that a pedestrian overpass to the Town Center shall be constructed prior to a
certificate of occupancy being issued on the site.
3. A commitment to financially participate in the design and construction of a pedestrian bridge
across Avon Road to the commercial core.
4. The 100-year flood plain and wetland boundaries shall be indicated on the PUD map.
5. Traffic Study to be approved by the Town prior to the first phase of development,
incorporating recommendations of the 1996 Transportation Update.
6. Deed restricted employee housing units shall be provided with the amount of units equal to
ten percent of the dwelling units proposed (45). The units shall be subject to the standard
master deed restriction provisions including the Town’s applicable appreciation cap.
7. Applicant agrees to participate financially in a downtown plan.
8. Second Stage PUD development will incorporate recommendations of the downtown plan, to
the extent they are physically and economically feasible.
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9. Buildings shall be stepped down to the riverfront or otherwise protect the integrity of the
river corridor in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan and the Downtown Design
Guidelines and recommendations of the proposed Downtown plan.
10. The site be served be a gondola and/or funicular to the extent that studies indicate these are
physically and economically feasible.
11. Building height shall not exceed 80 feet, using the Town’s current method of measuring the
building height. Any modifications can be reviewed in conjunction with the Downtown Plan
and the step two PUD Development Plan review process.
12. The current Town parking requirements shall be the parking requirements for the PUD.
Modifications can be reviewed in conjunction with the proposed Downtown plan.
13. A play area (tot lot) shall be provided for hotel guests and children living in the employee
units.
14. Land dedication for schools shall conform to the Town’s requirements in Title 16 of the
Avon Municipal Code.
15. Building site coverage shall not exceed 50 percent.
16. Building height shall not exceed 80 feet, using the Town’s current method of measuring
building height. Any modifications can be reviewed in conjunction with the Downtown Plan
and the PUD Development Plan approval process, including visual analysis.
17. The current Town parking requirements shall be the parking requirements for the PUD.
Modifications can be reviewed in conjunction with the PUD Development Plan approval
process.
18. Building setbacks shall be 25 feet from the eastern property (Avon Road), 10 feet from the
northern property line, and 75 feet from the river corridor. Any modifications can be
reviewed in conjunction with the Downtown Plan and the PUD Development Plan approval
process.
19. Consistent with the 1996 Transportation Plan Update, public right-of-way will be dedicated
through the project to connect Hurd Lane with the western boundary of the property, to
accommodate a future connection with Millie's Lane.
20. The Hurd Lane entrance at Avon Road will be limited to a one-way, right-in movement.
Vehicles will not be permitted to exit the site via this route.
21. The bridge connecting the site with Route 6 will be completed prior to issuance of any
Certificates of Occupancy on the site.
ADOPTED THIS 20th DAY OF OCTOBER 1998
Signed:
_____________________________________ Date: ___________________
Chris Evans, Chair
Attest:
_____________________________________ Date: ___________________
Sue Railton, Secretary