TC Minutes 09-28-2004MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE AVON TOWN COUNCIL
HELD SEPTEMBER 28, 2004
A regular meeting of the Town of Avon, Colorado was held at 400 Benchmark Road, Avon,
Colorado in the Council Chambers.
Mayor Buz Reynolds called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM. A roll call was taken and Council
members present were Debbie Buckley, Peter Buckley, Brian Sipes and Ron Wolfe. Michael
Brown and Mac McDevitt were absent. Also present were Town Manager Larry Brooks, Town
Attorney John Dunn, Assistant Town Manager Jacquie Halburnt, Town Clerk Patty McKenny,
Community Development Director Tambi Katieb, Finance Director Scott Wright, Police Chief
Jeff Layman, Town Engineer Norm Wood and Public Works / Transit Director Bob Reed as well
as members of the press and public.
Community Development Director Tambi Katieb introduced new senior planner for the Town,
Eric Heidemann. Both Bob Trueblood and Amy Phillips introduced themselves as candidates
running for Avon Town Council. It was noted that the Avon Council Candidate Forum would be
held in the Avon Chambers on October 20th sponsored by the WCTB & Avon Business
Association.
Ordinances
Mayor Reynolds stepped. down at this time due to a conflict with the next agenda item.
Councilor P. Buckley moved to appoint Councilor D. Buckley as Chair of the meeting since the
Mayor stepped down. Councilor Wolfe seconded the motion and it passed unanimously by
those members present. Community Development Director Tambi Katieb then presented on
second reading Ordinance No. 04-15, Series of 2004, An Ordinance Approving an Amendment
to the Wildridge Planned Unit Development (PUD) for Lots 54, 55, 89, 90, Block 4, Wildridge
Subdivision, Town of Avon, Eagle County, Colorado. He noted that this item was tabled at the
last meeting because the materials were not submitted early enough for staff to review them
acceptably. He explained that the applicant proposed to rezone four lots that are currently
zoned for duplex and triplex development to create eight single-family lots. It was also noted
that this application would be reviewed in conjunction with a preliminary subdivision application
and subdivision variance application in order to create the private access drive as proposed.
Chairwoman D. Buckley opened the public hearing. The applicant Jay Peterson indicated that
there were no other changes other than setting the maximum square footage of the homes at
5,000 on the lower lots. No comments were made, and the hearing was closed. Councilor P.
Buckley moved to approve Ordinance No. 04-15 on second reading; Councilor Wolfe seconded
the motion and it passed unanimously with a roll call vote by those members present (McDevitt
and Brown absent; Reynolds stepped down).
Resolutions
Town Engineer Norm Wood presented Resolution No. 04-37, Series of 2004, Resolution
Approving Preliminary Subdivision Variance and Preliminary Plan for Western Sage P.U.D, a
Resubdivision of Lots 54, 55, 89, 90, Block 4, Wildridge, Town of Avon, Eagle County,
Colorado. He noted that the variance application was submitted in conjunction with the P.U.D.
above and is to allow the creation of four lots that do not have a frontage width of at least 25
feet on a dedicated street as required by the Avon Municipal Code. He explained that three of
the proposed lots would be accessed from Wildridge Road East and five of the lots would be
accessed by a common access easement extending from the cul-de-sac on Longsun, Lane.
Access to these lots would be provided through a 30 feet wide common access easement and
covenants addressing the construction, use and maintenance of this access would be reviewed
with the Final Subdivision Plat. He also noted that existing water and sewer mains must be
extended to provide service to the newly configured lots. Both ERWSD and ERFPD have
submitted letters indicating that the conceptual plans for service to these lots are acceptable.
He mentioned the criteria for approval of a subdivision variance. Councilor Sipes moved to
approve Resolution No. 04-37, Series of ,2004, , Resolution Approving Preliminary Subdivision
Variance and Preliminary Plan for Western Sage P. U. D, a Resubdivision of Lots 54, 55, 89, 90,
Block 4, Wildridge, Town of Avon, Eagle County, Colorado. Councilor Wolfe seconded the
motion and it passed unanimously with a roll call vote by those members present (McDevitt and
Brown absent; Reynolds stepped down).
New Business
Councilor P. Buckley wanted to inform the public that there has not been any formal application
submitted before the Town of Avon regarding a 25 story building on Lot 61.
Town Manager Report Town Manager Larry Brooks noted that he would be at a conference October 17 through 20tH
and would be unable to attend the Avon Candidates Forum on October 200'.
Councilor Sipes reminded everyone of the Colorado Municipal League District Meeting on
October 7, 2004. He also provided an update to a recent NWCCOG meeting. And a final
reminder was given on the Budget Retreat scheduled for October 5, 2004 at 8:30 AM in the
Council Room.
Town Attorney Report
Town. Attorney John Dunn presented updates to the litigation related to Lot 61 and the Third
Amendment to the Development & Annexation Agreement for the Village at Avon. He noted
that the deadline for the mediation between the two parties on Lot 61 would likely be extended.
Consent Agenda
Mayor Reynolds asked for a motion on the Consent Agenda. Councilor D. Buckley moved to
adopt the consent agenda; Councilor Sipes,the motion and it passed unanimously by those
members presents,. ~5eGs-,&d
a. Approval of the September 14, 2004 Regular Council Meeting Minutes
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 6:10 PM.
RESRECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
Patty c nny, T Clerk
APPROVED:
Michael Brown
Debbie Buckley
Peter Buckley
Mac McDevitt
Buz Reynolds
Brian Sipes
Ron Wolfe
Regular Council Meeting
September 28, 2004
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