PZC Packet 080613Staff Report - Minor Design and DevelopmentAVON
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August 6, 2013 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting
Report date August z, 2013
Project type Minor Design and Development /Alternative Equivalent
Compliance
Zoning Town Center (TC)
Address 182 Avon Road; 82 Benchmark Road; 142 Beaver Creek Place
Prepared By Jared Barnes, Planner 11 dG
Introduction
Greg Hoffmann, Benchmark Investors, LLC, (the Applicant) has submitted a Minor Design and
Development application and an Alternative Equivalent Compliance application (collectively "the
Application") for three properties (collectively "the Property"): Christie Sports Building (Lot 21, Block 2,
Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision (BMBC) - 182 Avon Road), Benchmark Shopping Center (Tract
Q, Block 2, BMBC - 82 Benchmark Road), and the Annex (Lot 65-13, Block 2, BMBC - 142 Beaver Creek
Place). The Application proposes to use a palate of colors on the three buildings in a varying manner to
create a harmonious design. Attached to this report are a request letter from the Applicant
(Attachment A), a color board (Attachment B), and photographs of the buildings (Attachment C).
Planning Analysis
The Applicant is proposing to utilize the following colors: Benjamin Moore "Mexicana" (2172-3o); Benjamin
Moore "Branchport Brown" (HC -72); Benjamin Moore "Monterey White" (HC -27); and, Benjamin Moore
"Buckingham Gardens" (545)• The proposed colors will be applied to each building as outlined in Attachment
A.
Section 7.28.ogo(c), Generally Applicable Design Standards, outline the requirements for building materials and
colors as follows:
(3) Building Materials and Colors
(i) The use of high quality, durable building materials is required. Exterior walls shall be
finished with materials used in a manner sympathetic to the scale and architectural style of the
building.
(ii) Preferred materials reflect the Town's sub alpine character such as native stone, wood
siding, masonry or timbers.
(iii) The following building materials and wall finishes are not permitted on the exterior of
any structure:
(A) asphalt siding,
(B) imitation brick,
(C) asbestos cement shingles or siding,
(D) imitation log siding, or
(E) plastic or vinyl siding.
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(iv) The Planning and Zoning Commission shall consider newly developed materials in light
of subsections (i) -(iii), above, and make a determination about appropriateness.
(v) 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 sixty (60) or less are required.
(vi) The following colors are prohibited: neon, day -glow, fluorescent, reflective, and non -
earth tones.
(vii) All flues, flashing, and other reflective materials shall be painted to match and/or
appropriately contrast with adjacent materials.
Each color complies with the code requirements of subsection (3)(v) below, with the exception of "Monterey
White". As seen in Attachment B, "Monterey White" has an LRV of 77.32 which exceeds the requirement for
60 or less. The Applicant has submitted an Alternative Equivalent Compliance (AEC) applications to request
approval of this proposed color. Included in their request (Attachment A) is a response to the mandatory
review criteria for an AEC application.
Review Criteria
The PZC shall use the following review criteria as the basis for recommendations on the Application:
§7.16.o8o(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.ogo, 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.ogo(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.
§7.16.12o(d), 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;
(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.
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Staff Recommendation
If the PZC is accepting of the proposed colors, then they should approve the Minor Design and
Development and Alternative Equivalent Compliance applications. If the PZC is not accepting of the
proposed colors, then they should provide direction to the Applicant on recommended modifications
and direct Staff to approve modifications to the application.
Attachment
A: Letter from the Application dated July 30, 2013
B: Color Board
C: Photographs of the existing buildings
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HOFFMANN
COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE
Date: July 30, 2013
Subject: Color Modification for Avon Properties
Part I: Written Description of "color modification "for the Benchmark Shopping Center,
Annex and Christy Sports buildings:
Benchmark Shopping Center
-Base color: Mexicana 2172-30
-Trim color: Branchport Brown HC -72
-Accent on ceiling and walkways: Monterey White HC -27
Annex
-Base color: Monterey White HC -27
-Trim and accent color: Buckingham Gardens 545
-Roof color: Branchport Brown HC -72
Christy ports
-Trim and accent color: Branchport Brown HC -72
Part II: Response to Review Criteria
(d) Review Criteria. The review authority shall use the following review 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;
(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.
HOFFMANN
COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE
Response: Hoffinann Commercial Real Estate has identified areas in its existing "Avon
Real Estate Portfolio" where drastic improvement must be made. One of the areas identified
is the repainting of its properties with a more cohesive color palette. We have utilized
professional, local expertize via Worth Interiors to establish a color scheme that is consistent
with Avon's look, feel and core values. The color "Monterey White HC -27" is crucial in
accomplishing our goals and we are thus requesting a waiver of the required Light Reflective
Value of 60 to allow a LRV of 77.32 represented by the Monterey White.
Best regards,
Greg Hoffmann
Principal
Benjamin Moore "Mexicana" (2172-30) — LRV: 11.9
Benjamin Moore "Branchport Brown" (HC -72) — LRV: 7.58
Benjamin Moore "Monterey White" (HC -27) — LRV: 77.32
Benjamin Moore "Buckingham Gardens" (545) — LRV: 30.2