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TC Res. No. 2002-01TOWN OF AVON RESOLUTION NO. 02-01 SERIES OF 2002 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AVON TOWN CENTER PLAN AS A POLICY AND GUIDE FOR MASTER PLANNING FOR THE TOWN OF AVON WHEREAS, The Town of Avon recognized the potential for new development and redevelopment of an area of town known as the "Town Center" and developed basic concepts to guide development of this area in a phased approach;'and W HEREAS, the Town of Avon prepared a conceptual development plan for the Town Center with the understanding that as property owners prepare to invest-in development of this area the Town recognizes the benefit of a coordinated plan to best reinforce the sense of a cohesive Town Center focused on a redeveloped town pedestrian mall; and WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission have reviewed the attached Avon Town Center Implementation Plan (Exhibit A) as prepared and revised by RNL Design and Town Staff and the Town has held several public meetings to discuss the development of the Avon Town Center Implementation Plan-, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Avon Town Council hereby approves the adoption of the Avon Town Center Implementation Plan (Exhibit A) in order to serve as a policy and guide for Master Planning the coordinated development of this area known as the Town Center. ADOPTED THIS DAY OF JANUARY, 2002 TOWN COUNCIL TOWN OF AVON, COLORADO 19Y Yode M r ATTEST: 6 n Town Clerk F:\Council\Resolutions\2002\02-XX TownCenterPlan.doc Memo To. Honorable Mayor and Town Council Thur. Bill Efting, Town Manager GV From: Tambi Katieb, AIC Data January 2, 2002 Re: Resolution 02-01 Town Center Plan Summary: On November 6tr', 2001, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the Avon Town Center Plan by Resolution 01-20. RNL and staff held four public meetings, conducted a public survey, and approached all the property owners in the Town Center for information on potential development and redevelopment plans. Additionally, BBC Research and Consulting and Felsburg, Holt & Ullevig were both consulted regarding potential economic and traffic impacts, respectively. There are several key policy recommendations in the Plan. The following points summarize the significant policy, recommendations contained in the Avon Town Center Plan regarding future development and redevelopment of this area: • Creates a "main street" retail area that is readily accessible and recognizable to motorists and pedestrians. • The recognition of the realignment of Benchmark Road for increased pedestrian and vehicular circulation. • Enhancing the direct linkage to the Confluence site for residents to access the gondola and Beaver Creek. • Recommendation for on-street and centralized parking as new development and redevelopment occurs on properties in this area. Conclusion: In summary, staff recommends approval of Resolution 02-01, adopting the Avon Town Center Plan (dated November 6, 2001) as policy and guidance for the Master Plan. Memo to Town Council, January 3, 2002 Page 1 of 2 Re: Resolution 02 -01, Town Center Implementation Plan Town Manager Comments: Attachments: A - Town Center Plan B - Planning & Zoning Commission Resolution 01-20 C - Town Council' Resolution 02-01 Memo to Town Council, January 3, 2002 Page 2 of 2 Re: Resolution 02 -01, Town Center Implementation Plan