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PZC Packet 021814Agenda Posted on February 14, 2014 at the following public places within the Town of Avon: • Avon Municipal Building, main lobby • Avon Recreation Center, side entrance board • Avon Public Library, public notice board • On the Internet at http://www.avon.org / Please call (970) 748.4030 for directions Town of Avon Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Agenda Tuesday, February 18th, 2014 Avon Town Council Chambers Meetings are open to the public Avon Municipal Building / One Lake Street The Avon Town Council has been invited to attend this meeting for Agenda Item VI and a quorum of the Council may be in attendance. I. Call to Order (5:00pm) II. Roll Call III. Additions & Amendments to the Agenda IV. Conflicts of Interest V. Consent Agenda VI. Minor Design & Development Plan Avon Road Improvements Property Location: Avon Road Right-of-Way Property Address: N/A Applicant: Pedro Campos, Zehren and Associates/ Owners: Town of Avon Description: On behalf of the Town of Avon, Pedro Campos will be presenting landscaping modifications to Avon Road. These improvements are planned for installation in summer/fall of this year. VII. Master Sign Programs A. Wyndham Resort Property Location: Lot 61, Block 2, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision Property Address: 75 Benchmark Road Applicant: Dominic Mauriello / Owner: 75 Benchmark LLC Description: New sign program for building identity signage and two potential tenant signs. B. Crossing Building Amendment Property Location: Lot 20, Block 2, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision Property Address: 182 Avon Road Applicant: Monte Park, Sign Design / Owner: Hoffmann Commercial Real Estate Description: Amendment to the existing sign program in order to accommodate new tenant – Boxcar Restaurant. C. Annex Building Property Location: Lot 65-B, Block 2, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Property Address: Applicant: Monte Park, Sign Design / Owner: Hoffmann Commercial Real Estate Agenda Posted on February 14, 2014 at the following public places within the Town of Avon: • Avon Municipal Building, main lobby • Avon Recreation Center, side entrance board • Avon Public Library, public notice board • On the Internet at http://www.avon.org / Please call (970) 748.4030 for directions Description: New sign program for replacement of all tenant and monument identification signs. This sign program would replace the existing sign program for the property. VIII. Major Design & Development Plan Dahl Residence Property Location: Lot 20, Block 2, Wildridge Subdivision Property Address: 2957 June Creek Trail Applicant: Jeff Manley, Martin Manley Architects / Owners: Harold and Kathy Dahl Description: Design review of a single-family home in the Wildridge subdivision at the end of June Creek Road. The structure measures 4,200 square feet and the construction is with wood siding, stucco, stone, and asphalt shingle roofing. IX. Consent Agenda • January 7, 2014 Draft Meeting Minutes X. Work Session • Annex Building Color Appeal XI. Other Business XII. Adjourn February 18, 2014 PZC Meeting – Avon Road Improvements  1 Staff Report – Minor Design and Development Plan   February 18, 2014 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting  Report date  February 13, 2014  Project type Avon Road Improvements  Zoning N/A – Public Rights‐of‐Way     Address N/A    Prepared By Matt Pielsticker, AICP, Planning Manager  Introduction  On behalf of the Town of Avon, Pedro Campos of Zehren and Associates is presenting a Minor Design and  Development Plan for public improvements within the Avon Road Right‐of‐Way.  The project stretches from  Avon Road Roundabout #1 to Roundabout #6.  This Staff report outlines the mandatory review criteria used  for evaluation by PZC.   For detailed plans and an itemized list of improvements, please refer to the  attached letter from Pedro Campos (and attachments) for a detailed explanation of the changes.       The scope of the project is from Roundabout #1 at the Interstate 70 westbound on and off ramps to the  Highway 6 roundabout.  It must be noted that the final design of Roundabout #4 and any lighting  modifications will come back to PZC as those plans are finalized.        Some of the overarching goals of the  2014 Avon Road improvements include: improving the aesthetics of the Avon Road corridor, enhancing  pedestrian and bicycle safety, reducing water consumption, and providing more effective and efficient  lighting throughout.    Background  In 2011 and 2012, PZC reviewed and Council approved a plan for the “Avon Mall” that would create a more  pedestrian‐friendly walkway between Benchmark Road, Avon Station, the Town’s transit center, and Lettuce Shed  Lane.  With the opportunity to work closely with the Wyndham Resort development and the relationship of this  project to the Avon Mall, Town Council decided to delay the Avon Mall project until 2014.     Pedro Campos, designer of the 2012 Mall Improvement Plans, was retained by the Town on October 1, 2013 to  review the plans and to expand the scope of the project to include the entire length of the Mall, Avon Road, and  pedestrian and bicycle access along Benchmark Road to Avon Road.   The PZC approved the updated Mall  Improvement Plans at the December 17, 2013 meeting.    The Avon Road medians, roundabouts, and way finding are now included for PZC review.  Included in the design is  new landscaping and implementation of pedestrian and bicycle accommodations to increase safety, encourage  ridership and strengthen north‐south and east‐west traffic flow.      Review Criteria  The PZC shall use the Development Plan and Design Review criteria as the basis for a decision on the  Application.  Staff has provided a response to each mandatory review criteria below:    §7.16.080(f), Development Plan  (1) Evidence of substantial compliance with the purpose of the Development Code as specified  in §7.04.030, Purposes;  Staff Response: One of the goals of this project is to enhance the pedestrian experience in the  Town core.  This is reinforced with attention to detail for areas crossing Avon Road, and connecting  February 18, 2014 PZC Meeting – Avon Road Improvements  2 the Pedestrian Mall with public transportation and the Transit Center.  §.7.04.030(d), Development  Code Purpose, Avon Municipal Code, states that the Development Code is intended to “promote  effective and economical mass transportation and enhance effective, attractive and economical  pedestrian opportunities.”   This Application certainly enhances the experience with an attractive,  cohesive design.       Further, the Development Code is intended to “promote design which is compatible, functional,  practical and complimentary to Avon’s sub‐alpine environment.  One of the over‐riding goals for this  project is to improve the appearance of the Town’s main traffic corridor with landscaping and  improvements that reflect and respect the local climate with reduced watering demand.      (2) Evidence of substantial compliance with the §7.16.090, Design Review.  Staff Response:  The Design Review chapter is enacted to ensure compliance with the development  and design standards of the Development Code, and also to ensure that signs, colors, and  landscaping plans are harmonious with the Town’s overall appearance and approved plans.  The  Application is in compliance with the review criteria for Design Review; specifically, the design  relates the development to the character of the surrounding community (§7.16.080(f) (1).  The  overall landscape plan is found to be consistent with the character of other public and private  improvements in the community.  Plant selections were carefully reviewed based on their  appearance in different seasons, drought tolerance, and overall aesthetics.      (3) Consistency with the Avon Comprehensive Plan;  Staff Response:  The Design and Development Plan reinforce many elements of the Avon  Comprehensive Plan (1996).  The Opportunities and Constraints diagram and Community  Framework Plan both highlight the need to enhance community gateways, and striving for  “convenient circulation through town center” including the crossing of Avon road.  The pedestrian  experience crossing Avon Road will be improved greatly with these improvements with key  intersection highlights – north side of Beaver Creek Blvd, north side of Benchmark Road, and the  Hurd Lane crossing.  There has also been an effort to tie in the design of the ECO path bridge  crossing over the Eagle River with the design elements of this project.           The Avon Comprehensive Plan includes many Goals and Policies that appear to be addressed with  this Application, including the following:  Community Character  Policy D.1.2 – Ensure that development and redevelopment responds appropriately to  adjacent development.  Policy D.1.4 – Create a unified and cohesive physical framework and community image by  ensuring compatible….siting, street alignments, streetscape furnishings, signage, lighting,  etc.    Goal D.2 – Create Community Gateways and streetscapes that reflect and strengthen  Avon’s unique community character and image.  Policy D.2.1 – Beautify the Town with street trees, sidewalks, landscaping and public art.  Policy D.2.2 – Design and maintain the Town’s streets and walkways as safe, inviting, and  pedestrian/bicycle friendly public spaces.  Economic Development  February 18, 2014 PZC Meeting – Avon Road Improvements  3 Policy E.2.2 – Use the Capital Improvement Plan to fund key public facilities that will  catalyze private sector projects.  Goal E.3 – Increase the number of visitors to Avon by enhancing our attractiveness as a  destination resort community.  Transportation  Goal G.1.8 – Retrofit existing streets to provide safe and inviting pedestrian sidewalks,  shoulders, and crosswalks.     (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;  Staff Response:  There are no precedent plans or subdivision plats pertinent to the Avon Road  Right‐of‐Way.      (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  Staff Response:  The Design Plan is in compliance with all applicable development and design  standards set forth in the Development Code.  Since there are no buildings proposed, the  applicable Development Standards are limited to §7.28.050, Landscaping, Avon Municipal Code.  As  mentioned, the plant material selection is intended to be compatible with the local climate to  promote water conservation.       (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.  Staff Response:   The design team has been working closely with the parks staff to ensure that the  water infrastructure in place is sufficient and designed properly for the landscaping needs of the  project.  The details for power are being carefully reviewed to ensure that the forthcoming lighting  plan is functional and there are no conflicts with the paving operations planned in advance of  landscaping and lighting modifications.       §7.16.090(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;  Staff Response:  As stated above, this Application reinforces the character that is emerging in the  West Town Center district with compatible materials, colors, landscaping species, and public art  installations.          (2) The design meets the development and design standards established in this Development  Code; and  Staff Response:  The design plan demonstrates compliance with the development and design  standards established in the Development Code.       (3) The design reflects the long range goals and design criteria from the Avon Comprehensive  Plan and other applicable, adopted plan documents.  Staff Response:  The design elements in this Application bring forward several of the long range  goals and design criteria form the Avon Comprehensive Plan.  The improvements continue to define  February 18, 2014 PZC Meeting – Avon Road Improvements  4 Avon as a destination resort with a higher quality design elements.   The design directly implements  policies from the Avon Comprehensive Plan, including Policy D.1.4 – Create a unified and cohesive  physical framework and community image by ensuring compatible….siting, street alignments,  streetscape furnishings, signage, lighting, etc.      Staff Recommendation   Staff recommends that the PZC approve the Minor Design and Development Application for the Avon Road  Improvements, with the following finding and condition:    Finding:   1. The Application meets the Development Plan review criteria outlined in §7.16.080(f), Development  Plan, Avon Municipal Code, as outlined in Matt Pielsticker’s February 13, 2014 Staff Report.  Condition:  1. Any substantial changes to the Design Plans must be re‐reviewed and approved by PZC with a  Minor Design and Development Plan application.   2. Lighting Plan(s) will be reviewed by PZC when finalized.            Attachment  A: Memo from Pedro Campos, dated February 12, 2014 – and attachments  ZEHREN AND ASSOCIATES February 12, 2014    Ms. Virginia Egger, Town Manager  Town of Avon  P.O. Box 975, Avon, CO 81620  Email:  vegger@avon.org  Phone: 970‐748‐4009    RE:  Avon Road Schematic Design 2014  Planning and Zoning Commission Review (February 18, 2014)     Dear Virginia and Staff:    This memorandum is to summarize the current direction of the Avon Road schematic design  efforts to be reviewed with the Planning and Zoning Committee during their regular meeting  scheduled on February 18, 2014.   The desired outcome of the review is to approve the overall  direction of the Avon Road project, receive feedback on specific project ideas, and confirm the  top priorities to be included in the next stage of design for an intended implementation in the  summer and fall of 2014.       The initial design process has yielded an overall comprehensive and coordinated framework for  improvements to Avon Road. The review with planning commission includes an overall  conceptual plan for long term improvements to Avon Road intended to be implemented in  phases over multiple years.  With the long term plan as a reference, the first phase of  improvements to Avon Road to be implemented in 2014 will be reviewed in greater detail, with  schematic design level plans and photo‐simulations of proposed elements (reference the  attached graphic presentation).       A direction for the first phase of 2014 improvements has been developed and includes a variety  of landscape, urban design, and streetscape improvements for select areas of Avon Road.   Particular emphasis is being placed on the lighting and irrigation systems as part of the design  effort.   Overriding goals of 2014 and future improvements are to reduce the water usage and  requirements associated with the landscape and to increase the energy efficiency of the lighting  system.  Irrigation and electrical and lighting design experts are being added to the team to  address these issues in the final design for the 2014 improvements.     The current work is ready to review and confirm with the Planning and Zoning Commission before  making more significant efforts to advance the design of various project elements in more detail  and prepare technical documentation for their implementation.           2 Overview of Avon Road Improvements:      The study area extends from the north end of Avon Road, at the roundabout north of Interstate  70 south to the roundabout at the intersection of Highway 6 and the entrance to Beaver Creek  Resort and includes the medians, roundabouts, crosswalks and road shoulders in between.    The work to date has documented and analyzed existing conditions of the entire Avon Road  corridor and recommended ideas and design concepts to improve aesthetics, way‐finding, and  identity within the core of the town center.   The scope of the effort has also included an  investigation for creating a safer environment for cyclists and pedestrian by special signage and  pavement markings, and placing greater emphasis on points of conflict at intersections,  crosswalks, and trail heads.    Major goals of the Avon Road effort are to announce the arrival to town in a more pronounced  and significant manner, to demarcate and identify the entrances to west and east town center,  and to develop a clear framework and system for way finding.   Other aesthetic goals include  landscape and streetscape enhancements to make Avon Road more visually interesting,  compatible, and cohesive with Lake Street, the Transit Center, and the Riverfront.  Special  consideration is being given to incorporate existing Town Center urban design and streetscape  elements to achieve a consistent and cohesive image and strong sense of place for the overall  town center of Avon.    The direction reflected in the current schematic design plans includes removing trees in poor  health, reducing the amount of sod within roundabouts, adding planting areas focusing on xeric  shrubs, flowering perennials, ornamental grasses, and signature angular boulder blocks  indigenous to Colorado strategically located throughout the corridor.   Decorative lighting and  directional signage are also being investigated as part of the effort, and will be added  selectively as deemed appropriate and or necessary.   Please refer to attachment A for a more  detailed list of project enhancements.    On behalf of Zehren and Associates and the staff committee for the project I look forward to  reviewing and discussing the schematic design of Avon Road with the Planning and Zoning  Committee at the February 18, 2014 meeting.    Sincerely,                         Pedro Campos, RLA / ASLA  Landscape Architect & Land Planner ZEHREN AND ASSOCIATES Attachment A  (To PZ Commission Memo dated February 18, 2014)    Note: Please refer to project framework diagrams and preliminary schematic design plans for visual reference    Avon Road Framework:    Following are the (6) areas established for Avon Road named numerically in sequence, north to south    1. I‐70 North  2. I‐70 South  3. Oval – Avon Welcome  4. Town Center Connector  5. Riverfront Intersection  6. Beaver Creek    Summary of Improvements by Framework Areas:  1. I‐70 North  ‐ Short term – 2014 improvements   Replace all white flag pole with black flag poles and relocate all flag poles to area above the  stone wall north of the roundabout.   Replace existing spruce trees within roundabout with new 8’ ‐ 12’ Bristlecone Pine or similar  dry climate evergreen trees.   Remove sod and existing landscape and replace with new low water using native trees,  shrubs, ornamental grasses, colorful blooming perennials, and angular sandstone boulders.  ‐ Long term – multiple years   Redesign pedestrian and street lighting to enhance the pedestrian experience, increase  pedestrian safety, and reduce energy consumption.   Reface existing stone walls with WTC stone.   Remove river rock stone groundcover and replace with another rock, stone, or woodchip  groundcover.   Replace brick borders of roundabout and splitter islands with WTC stone, stone pattern, or  replace with landscape.   Replace existing crosswalk paint stripes with colored and textured concrete crosswalks.   Stone pillar features with bike route signs for way finding at rec path trailheads.   Artistic metal silhouettes on sloped walls of I‐70 underpass.   Artistic metal railings between roadway and sidewalk of I‐70 underpass.   Pedestrian overpass over I‐70 in location to be determined.  Or   Improve I‐70 underpass with wider raised sidewalk, artistic railings, and planters.   Increase size of landscape island north of roundabout instead of using paint striping.   Remove slip lane at westbound on‐ramp and replace with landscape.   Remove third lane at westbound off‐ramp and replace with landscape.  2 2. I‐70 South  ‐ Short term – 2014 improvements   Relocate ‘Pledge’ bonze to Pedestrian Mall to allow pedestrian interaction.   Relocate flag poles to I‐70 north roundabout.   Remove sod and existing landscape and replace with new low water using native trees,  shrubs, ornamental grasses, colorful blooming perennials, and angular sandstone boulders.  ‐ Long term – multiple years   Redesign pedestrian and street lighting to enhance the pedestrian experience, increase  pedestrian safety, and reduce energy consumption.   Replace existing crosswalk paint stripes with colored and textured concrete crosswalks.   Reface existing stone wall in roundabout with WTC stone.   Replace brick border of roundabout and splitter islands with WTC stone, stone pattern, or  replace with landscape.   Remove slip lanes at eastbound on‐ramp and eastbound off‐ramp and replace with  landscape.    3. Oval – Avon Welcome  ‐ Short term – 2014 improvements   New larger Avon welcome sign; incorporate new Avon brand logo or image.   Reface existing stone wall in roundabout with WTC stone.   Replace flood lights in lawn with updated smaller lights hidden behind wall.   Add native colorful blooming perennials, ornamental grasses, and angular sandstone  boulders to roundabout in front of stone wall, splitter islands and Medians.  ‐ Long term – multiple years   Redesign pedestrian and street lighting to enhance the pedestrian experience, increase  pedestrian safety, and reduce energy consumption.   Replace brick border of roundabout and splitter islands with WTC stone, stone pattern, or  replace with landscape.   Remove third lane of all roundabout entrances and replace with landscape.    4. Town Center Connector  ‐ Short term – 2014 improvements   Relocate ‘Checkmate’ bronze to prominent location in pedestrian mall or ETC and replace  with new unique Town Center Connector Roundabout Identity Monument, including  updates to rock wall and brick border if needed.   Add native colorful blooming perennials, ornamental grasses, and angular sandstone  boulders to roundabout, splitter islands, and medians.   Replace seating alcove stone walls with pedestrian mall stone pillar gateway features.   Replace existing crosswalk north of roundabout with wider, more prominent crosswalk with  enhanced crosswalk lighting.    3 ‐ Long term – multiple years   Redesign pedestrian and street lighting to enhance the pedestrian experience, increase  pedestrian safety, and reduce energy consumption.   Replace brick border of roundabout and splitter islands with WTC stone, stone pattern, or  replace with landscape.    5. Riverfront Intersection  ‐ Short term – 2014 improvements   Replace existing crosswalk on the south side of the intersection with a more prominent  crosswalk with enhanced crosswalk lighting.   Add native shrubs, colorful blooming perennials, ornamental grasses, and angular sandstone  boulders to landscape areas at the ends of the new rec path bridge over the Eagle River.  ‐ Long term – multiple years   Add stone pillar features with bike route signs for way finding at rec path trailheads.   Improve aesthetics of roadway bridge railings and/or add artwork silhouettes.   Improve aesthetics of bridge guardrails.   Add right turn only median to Riverfront Lane intersection entrance.   Artistic metal silhouettes on sloped walls of railroad underpass.   Improve railroad underpass with wider raised sidewalk, artistic railings, and planters.    6. Beaver Creek  ‐ Long term – multiple years   Replace current striped crosswalks on the north and west sides of the roundabout with  colored and textured crosswalks.   Work with Beaver Creek on roundabout landscape.    7. Avon Road overall enhancements  ‐ Short term – 2014 improvements   Apply ‘Sharrow’ bike symbol to all right hand lanes including right hand roundabout lanes.   Install bike awareness signage throughout Avon Rd.   Landscape improvements within center medians (trees, plants, and angular boulders).   Accent perennials and grasses in landscape islands surrounding roundabouts and riverside  intersection.    ‐ Long term – multiple years   Landscape improvements in landscape islands and planting areas other than center medians  and accent planting areas (replace sod and existing shrubs with native landscape plants and  grasses, replace river rock ground cover with landscape plants).   Redesign pedestrian and street lighting to enhance the pedestrian experience, increase  pedestrian safety, and reduce energy consumption.   Replace cobra street lighting with new shorter style street lighting.  4  Preserve and repaint existing shorter AAL pedestrian lights to match WTC design guidelines  or replace with new Avon custom HADCO lighting.   Reface curved stone seating alcove walls with WTC stone.   Remove or paint existing seating alcove benches with olive color from WTC design  guidelines or replace benches with angular boulders stone pillars, or planter pots.   Remove brick median borders or replace with updated stone or stone pattern.   Event banner opportunities on light poles, on rail bridge, or stand alone.    po b o x 9 7 5 . a v o n . c o l o r a d o 8 1 6 2 0 . 9 7 0 7 4 8 4 0 0 0 . w w w . a v o n . o r g po box 1976 . avon . colorado 81620 . 970 949 0257 . www.zehren.com To w n o f A v o n Zehren and Associates, Inc. Pedestrian Mall and Avon Road Improvements February 18, 2014 EA S T TO W N CE N T E R AVON ROAD FRAMEWORK PE D E S T R I A N M A L L FR A M E W O R K WE S T TO W N CE N T E R WE S T I N RI V E R F R O N T RE S O R T NO T T I N G H A M PA R K TRAER CREEK I-7 0 HW Y 6 EAG L E R I V E R RA I L R O A D To w n C e n t e r P l a n n i n g F r a m e w o r k 1 2 3 4 5 6 A B C D E po b o x 9 7 5 . a v o n . c o l o r a d o 8 1 6 2 0 . 9 7 0 7 4 8 4 0 0 0 . w w w . a v o n . o r g po box 1976 . avon . colorado 81620 . 970 949 0257 . www.zehren.com To w n o f A v o n Zehren and Associates, Inc. Pedestrian Mall and Avon Road Improvements February 18, 2014 Fr a m e w o r k a n d P h o t o A n a l y s i s po b o x 9 7 5 a v o n c o l o r a d o 8 1 6 2 0 9 7 0 7 4 8 4 0 0 0 w w w a v o n o r g pobox1976avoncolorado816209709490257wwwzehrencom To w n o f A v o n Zehren and Associates, Inc. Pedestrian Mall and Avon Road Improvements February 18, 2014 Av o n R o a d F r a m e w o r k I- 7 0 N o r t h R o u n d a b o u t We s t b o u n d A r r i v a l I- 7 0 S o u t h R o u n d a b o u t Ea s t b o u n d A r r i v a l Ov a l R o u n d a b o u t To w n C e n t e r W e l c o m e ‘C h e c k m a t e ’ R o u n d a b o u t To w n C e n t e r C o n n e c t o r Riverfront Intersection Riverfront Beaver Creek Resort Gateway 1 2 3 45 6 po b o x 9 7 5 . a v o n . c o l o r a d o 8 1 6 2 0 . 9 7 0 7 4 8 4 0 0 0 . w w w . a v o n . o r g po box 1976 . avon . colorado 81620 . 970 949 0257 . www.zehren.com To w n o f A v o n Zehren and Associates, Inc. Pedestrian Mall and Avon Road Improvements February 18, 2014 #1 I - 7 0 N o r t h “W e s t b o u n d A r r i v a l ” 4 3 2 1 7 8 6 1 5 2 6 3 7 4 8 5 Ex i s t i n g : • r e c e i v e s v i s i t o r s f r o m e a s t • n o w e l c o m e e l e m e n t • f l a g p o l e s • s o d l a n d s c a p e i s l a n d s • n o w a y f i n d i n g • r e c p a t h t r a i l h e a d s Op p o r t u n i t i e s : • s m a l l w e l c o m e f e a t u r e • r e p l a c e m o s t s o d w i t h n a - ti v e l a n d s c a p e p l a n t s • w a y f i n d i n g s i g n s • r e d e s i g n r e c p a t h tr a i l he a d s • r e d u c e n o m b e r o f o f f r a m p la n e s Ex i s t i n g : • r o u n d a b o u t p l a n t s a n d r o c k • l a n e s t r i p i n g n o t w e l l d e - fi n e d • n o b i k e l a n e s o r a w a r e n e s s of b i k e s Op p o r t u n i t i e s : • c h a n g e l a n d s c a p e p l a n t s • c h a n g e r i v e r r o c k t o s a n d - st o n e b o u l d e r s • b e t t e r d e f i n e d l a n e s t r i p i n g • e m p h a s i z e d b i k e l a n e o r sh a r r o w w i t h l a n e p r o t e c t i o n • s h a r e t h e r o a d s i g n s • w a y f i n d i n g s i g n s Ex i s t i n g : • l a r g e p a i n t e d m e d i a n • i n c o n s i s t e n t l a n d s c a p e pl a n t s i n i s l a n d s • n o c r o s s w a l k • n o b i k e l a n e o n N o t t i n g - ha m R d Op p o r t u n i t i e s : • c o n s i s t e n t l a n d s c a p e p l a n t s • c h a n g e p a i n t e d m e d i a n t o la n d s c a p e a r e a o r m a k e r o o m fo r b i k e l a n e s • b i k e l a n e / s h a r r o w o n N o t - ti n g h a m R d • c r o s s w a l k o n N o t t i n h a m R d Existing:• messy crosswalk paving • no bike lanes or awareness of bikes • sod landscape islands Opportunities:• emphasized seamless cross-walk • bike lanes in roadway vs. bike lanes on sidewalk • replace sod with native landscape plants • consistent landscape island plantings Ex i s t i n g : • r e c p a t h t r a i l h e a d • m e s s y c r o s s w a l k p a v i n g Op p o r t u n i t i e s : • t r a i l h e a d / r e c p a t h i n f o r m a - ti o n a r e a • r e c p a t h w a y f i n d i n g • e m p h a s i z e d s e a m l e s s c r o s s - wa l k • t r a f f i c c a l m i n g f e a t u r e • r e m o v e s l i p l a n e Existing:• sidewalk choke point • unattractive and broken pavement • bridge columns • no bike lanes Opportunities:• sidewalk transition • replace sloped pavement with terraces or screen with landscape plants or planters • increase width of side walk around both sides of columns • bike lane in the street or on the sidewalk Existing:• unattractive and broken pavement • bridge columns • no bike lanes • loud traffic Opportunities:• replace sloped pavement with terraces or screen with landscape plants or planters • increase width of side walk around both sides of columns • bike lane in the street or on the sidewalk • lighting under bridge Existing:• difficult crosswalk for bikes • rec path access point • curb continues all the way up to gas station Opportunities:• emphasized seamless cross-walk • new access to rec path over drainage • rec path way finding • curb ramp at trailhead • remove third lane po b o x 9 7 5 . a v o n . c o l o r a d o 8 1 6 2 0 . 9 7 0 7 4 8 4 0 0 0 . w w w . a v o n . o r g po box 1976 . avon . colorado 81620 . 970 949 0257 . www.zehren.com To w n o f A v o n Zehren and Associates, Inc. Pedestrian Mall and Avon Road Improvements February 18, 2014 1 2 3 4 6 5 78 #2 I - 7 0 S o u t h “E a s t b o u n d A r r i v a l ” 1 5 2 6 3 7 4 8 Ex i s t i n g : • u n a t t r a c t i v e a n d b r o k e n pa v e m e n t • b r i d g e c o l u m n s • n o b i k e l a n e s • l o u d t r a f f i c Op p o r t u n i t i e s : • r e p l a c e s l o p e d p a v e m e n t wi t h t e r r a c e s o r s c r e e n w i t h la n d s c a p e p l a n t s o r p l a n t e r s • i n c r e a s e w i d t h o f s i d e w a l k ar o u n d b o t h s i d e s o f c o l u m n s • b i k e l a n e i n t h e s t r e e t o r o n th e s i d e w a l k • l i g h t i n g u n d e r b r i d g e Ex i s t i n g : • r e c e i v e s v i s i t o r s f r o m w e s t • n o w e l c o m e e l e m e n t • f l a g p o l e s • l a r g e a m o u n t o f s o d i n ro u n d a b o u t • n o w a y f i n d i n g • v i s i t o r s f i r s t v i e w o f A v o n an d B e a v e r C r e e k Op p o r t u n i t i e s : • s m a l l w e l c o m e f e a t u r e • r e p l a c e m o s t s o d w i t h n a - ti v e l a n d s c a p e p l a n t s • w a y f i n d i n g s i g n s Ex i s t i n g : • m e s s y c r o s s w a l k p a v i n g • n o b i k e l a n e s o r a w a r e n e s s of b i k e s • i n c o n s i s t e n t l a n d s c a p e is l a n d s Op p o r t u n i t i e s : • e m p h a s i z e d s e a m l e s s c r o s s - wa l k • b i k e l a n e s i n r o a d w a y v s . bi k e l a n e s o n s i d e w a l k • r e p l a c e s o d w i t h n a t i v e la n d s c a p e p l a n t s • c o n s i s t e n t l a n d s c a p e i s l a n d pl a n t i n g s • r e m o v e s l i p l a n e Existing:• visitors last view of Avon • no bike lanes or awareness of bikes • inconsistent landscape is-land plantings Opportunities:• farewell to Avon feature • emphasized and protected bike lane in roundabout vs. bike lanes on sidewalk • consistent native landscape plants • share the road signs • way finding signs • remove slip lane Ex i s t i n g : • i n c o n s i s t e n t m e d i a n p l a n t - in g s • a s p e n t r e e s • b r i c k m e d i a n b o r d e r Op p o r t u n i t i e s : • c o n s i s t e n t n a t i v e p l a n t gr o u p i n g s • r e p l a c e a s p e n s w i t h a s p e n gr o u p s o r d i f f e r e n t s p e c i e s • r e m o v e m e d i a n b o r d e r s • b o u l d e r g r o u p i n g s • b i k e l a n e o r s h a r r o w i n ro a d w a y • r e m o v e s l i p l a n e Existing:• roundabout sod and plants • brick roundabout border • flags and bronze statue Opportunities:• replace sod with native plants and ground cover • remove or increase brick border; different border paving pattern • sandstone boulders • relocate bronze or make more visible Existing:• no bike lanes or awareness of bikes • inconsistent landscape is-land plantings Opportunities:• emphasized bike lane in roundabout vs. bike lanes on sidewalk • consistent native landscape plants • share the road signs • way finding signs • remove slip lane Existing:• messy crosswalk paving • no bike lanes or awareness of bikes • inconsistent landscape islands Opportunities:• emphasized seamless cross-walk • bike lanes in roadway vs. bike lanes on sidewalk • replace sod with native landscape plants • consistent landscape island plantings po b o x 9 7 5 . a v o n . c o l o r a d o 8 1 6 2 0 . 9 7 0 7 4 8 4 0 0 0 . w w w . a v o n . o r g po box 1976 . avon . colorado 81620 . 970 949 0257 . www.zehren.com To w n o f A v o n Zehren and Associates, Inc. Pedestrian Mall and Avon Road Improvements February 18, 2014 1 2 3 456 8 7 #3 O v a l “T o w n C e n t e r W e l c o m e ” #3 O v a l “T o w n C e n t e r W e l c o m e ” 2 3 7 8 5 6 14 Ex i s t i n g : • T O A w e l c o m e s i g n • r o u n d a b o u t s o d a n d p l a n t s • e m p h a s i z e d c r o s s w a l k • n o b i k e l a n e s • s e a t i n g n o o k s a t c r o s s w a l k s Ex i s t i n g : • e m p h a s i z e d c r o s s w a l k • n o n l a n d s c a p e d t r a f f i c is l a n d s • n o b i k e l a n e s Existing:• no bike lanes or awareness of bikes • inconsistent landscape is-land plantings Existing:• emphasized crosswalk • inconsistent landscape islands • bench seating area • bronze statues Ex i s t i n g : • e m p h a s i z e d c r o s s w a l k • i n c o n s i s t e n t l a n d s c a p e is l a n d s • b e n c h s e a t i n g a r e a • c o n n e c t i o n t o m e a n d e r i n g pa t h w a y s Op p o r t u n i t i e s : • i m p r o v e T O A w e l c o m e si g n a n d f e a t u r e • l a n d s c a p i n g w i t h i n r o u n d - ab o u t • b i k e l a n e o p t i o n s • w a y f i n d i n g s i g n s • e m p h a s i z e d c r o s s w a l k s • r e m o v e t h i r d l a n e Op p o r t u n i t i e s : • s o f t e n t r a f f i c i s l a n d w i t h na t i v e l a n d s c a p e p l a n t s • r o a d w a y a n d b i k e l a n e pa i n t s t r i p i n g • b i k e l a n e i n s t r e e t v s . o n si d e w a l k • v e h i c u l a r a n d p e d e s t r i a n wa y f i n d i n g Opportunities:• emphasized and protected bike lane in roundabout vs. bike lanes on sidewalk • consistent native landscape plants • share the road signs • way finding signs • traffic lane striping Opportunities:• consistent traffic island planting areas • roadway and bike lane paint striping • bike lane in street vs. on sidewalk • redesigned bench seating ar-eas and meandering pathways Op p o r t u n i t i e s : • c o n s i s t e n t t r a f f i c i s l a n d p l a n t - in g a r e a s • r o a d w a y a n d b i k e l a n e p a i n t st r i p i n g • b i k e l a n e i n s t r e e t v s . o n s i d e - wa l k • r e d e s i g n e d b e n c h s e a t i n g a r - ea s a n d m e a n d e r i n g p a t h w a y s Existing:• roundabout sod and plants • brick roundabout border • bronze wild horses Opportunities:• TOA welcome feature or design element • replace sod with native plants and ground cover • remove or increase brick border; different border paving pattern • sandstone boulders • traffic lane striping Ex i s t i n g : • i n c o n s i s t e n t m e d i a n p l a n t - in g s • a s p e n t r e e s • b r i c k m e d i a n b o r d e r Op p o r t u n i t i e s : • c o n s i s t e n t n a t i v e p l a n t gr o u p i n g s • r e p l a c e a s p e n s w i t h a s p e n gr o u p s o r d i f f e r e n t s p e c i e s • r e m o v e m e d i a n b o r d e r s • b o u l d e r g r o u p i n g s • b i k e l a n e o r s h a r r o w i n ro a d w a y Ex i s t i n g : • i n c o n s i s t e n t m e d i a n p l a n t i n g s • a s p e n t r e e s • b r i c k m e d i a n b o r d e r Op p o r t u n i t i e s : • c o n s i s t e n t n a t i v e p l a n t g r o u p - in g s • r e p l a c e a s p e n s w i t h a s p e n gr o u p s o r d i f f e r e n t s p e c i e s • r e m o v e b r i c k m e d i a n b o r d e r s • b o u l d e r g r o u p i n g s • b i k e l a n e o r s h a r r o w i n r o a d - wa y • r e m o v e t h i r d l a n e po b o x 9 7 5 . a v o n . c o l o r a d o 8 1 6 2 0 . 9 7 0 7 4 8 4 0 0 0 . w w w . a v o n . o r g po box 1976 . avon . colorado 81620 . 970 949 0257 . www.zehren.com To w n o f A v o n Zehren and Associates, Inc. Pedestrian Mall and Avon Road Improvements February 18, 2014 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 3 7 8 5 6 14 Ex i s t i n g : • v i e w s t o B e a v e r C r e e k • b r o n z e r o d e o s t a t u e • r o u n d a b o u t s o d a n d p l a n t s • e m p h a s i z e d c r o s s w a l k • n o b i k e l a n e s o r a w a r e n e s s or a w a r e n e s s o f b i k e s • s e a t i n g n o o k s a t c r o s s w a l k s Ex i s t i n g : • e m p h a s i z e d c r o s s w a l k • o u t d a t e d s i t e f e a t u r e s • n o b i k e l a n e s o r a w a r e n e s s of b i k e s Existing:• emphasized crosswalk • no bike lanes or awareness of bikes • inconsistent landscape is-land plantings Existing:• informal native plantings • outdated rock and metal fence • meandering path and bench seating area • bronze statue Ex i s t i n g : • l a r g e a m o u n t o f r o u n d - ab o u t s o d • b r i c k r o u n d a b o u t b o r d e r • b r o n z e r o d e o s t a t u e a n d ou t d a t e d r o c k w a l l Op p o r t u n i t i e s : • n e w T C c o n n e c t o r r o u n d - ab o u t f e a t u r e • l a n d s c a p i n g / p a v i n g w i t h i n ro u n d a b o u t • b i k e l a n e o p t i o n s • w a y f i n d i n g s i g n s • e m p h a s i z e d c r o s s w a l k s Op p o r t u n i t i e s : • g a t e w a y t o t h e p e d e s t r i a n ma l l w i t h e y e c a t c h i n g f e a t u r e • r o a d w a y a n d b i k e l a n e pa i n t s t r i p i n g • b i k e l a n e i n s t r e e t v s . o n si d e w a l k • v e h i c u l a r a n d p e d e s t r i a n wa y f i n d i n g Opportunities:• new gateway features • emphasized bike lane in roundabout vs. bike lanes on sidewalk • consistent native landscape plants • share the road signs • way finding signs Opportunities:• use planting area as prece-dent for other areas • update or redesign fence • redesigned bench seating ar-eas and meandering pathways Op p o r t u n i t i e s : • r e l o c a t e s t a t u e , n e w T C c o n - ne c t o r r o u n d a b o u t f e a t u r e • r e p l a c e s o d w i t h n a t i v e p l a n t s an d g r o u n d c o v e r • r e m o v e o r i n c r e a s e b r i c k bo r d e r ; d i f f e r e n t b o r d e r p a v i n g pa t t e r n • s a n d s t o n e b o u l d e r s Existing:• aspen trees • brick median border • bench seating area Opportunities:• consistent native plant groupings • replace aspens with aspen groups or different species • remove brick median bor-ders • boulder groupings • bike lane or sharrow in roadway Ex i s t i n g : • i n c o n s i s t e n t m e d i a n p l a n t - in g s • a s p e n t r e e s • m e a n d e r i n g p a t h Op p o r t u n i t i e s : • c o n s i s t e n t n a t i v e p l a n t gr o u p i n g s • r e p l a c e a s p e n s w i t h a s p e n gr o u p s o r d i f f e r e n t s p e c i e s • b o u l d e r g r o u p i n g s • b i k e l a n e o r s h a r r o w i n ro a d w a y • b i k e p a t h o n s i d e w a l k Ex i s t i n g : • i n c o n s i s t e n t m e d i a n p l a n t - in g s • a s p e n t r e e s • b r i c k m e d i a n b o r d e r Op p o r t u n i t i e s : • c o n s i s t e n t n a t i v e p l a n t gr o u p i n g s • r e p l a c e a s p e n s w i t h a s p e n gr o u p s o r d i f f e r e n t s p e c i e s • r e m o v e b r i c k m e d i a n b o r - de r s • b o u l d e r g r o u p i n g s • b i k e l a n e o r s h a r r o w i n ro a d w a y #4 ‘ C h e c k m a t e ’ “T o w n C e n t e r C o n n e c t o r ” po b o x 9 7 5 . a v o n . c o l o r a d o 8 1 6 2 0 . 9 7 0 7 4 8 4 0 0 0 . w w w . a v o n . o r g po box 1976 . avon . colorado 81620 . 970 949 0257 . www.zehren.com To w n o f A v o n Zehren and Associates, Inc. Pedestrian Mall and Avon Road Improvements February 18, 2014 #5 R i v e r f r o n t I n t e r s e c t i o n “R i v e r f r o n t ” 1 5 2 6 3 7 4 8 Ex i s t i n g : • i n t e r s e c t i o n ; n o r o u n d a b o u t • c o n c r e t e i s l a n d s • n o b i k e l a n e s • e m p h a s i z e d c r o s s w a l k s Op p o r t u n i t i e s : • c r o s s w a l k a n d i s l a n d p a v - in g p a t t e r n s • r a i s e d c r o s s w a l k / t r a f f i c ca l m i n g • b i k e l a n e s , b i k e b o x e s , b i k e le f t t u r n l a n e s • w a y f i n d i n g s i g n s Ex i s t i n g : • l a r g e a r c h i t e c t u r a l e n t r y si g n s • s t o n e w a l l p a t t e r n • s o d l a n d s c a p i n g w i t h r i v e r ro c k b o u l d e r s • l a n d s c a p e p l a n t s a n d g r a s s - es • W T C d e s i g n g u i d e l i n e s Op p o r t u n i t i e s : • m a t e r i a l s a n d p l a n t r e f e r - en c e • m i n i m i z e u s e o f s o d a n d ri v e r r o c k b o u l d e r s • e x t e n d W T C d e s i g n g u i d e - li n e s i n t o t h e i n t e r s e c t i o n Ex i s t i n g : • l o c a l a n d r e g i o n a l r e c p a t h co n n e c t i o n • r e c p a t h t r a i l h e a d • s i t e f e a t u r e s a n d s i g n s Op p o r t u n i t i e s : • e m p h a s i z e c o n n e c t i o n t o re c p a t h f o r p e d e s t r i a n a n d bi k e r o u t e s • i n m p r o v e d t r a i h e a d • p e d e s t r i a n a n d b i k e w a y fi n d i n g s i g n s • o r i e n t a t i o n m a p o f t o w n an d t r a i l s Existing:• no bike lanes • no awareness of bikes or pedestrians • concrete medians Opportunities:• bike lanes or sharrows • bike boxes and bike left turn lanes • alternate bike/ped river crossing • share the road signs • way finding signs Ex i s t i n g : • e m p h a s i z e d c r o s s w a l k s • c o n c r e t e m e d i a n s Op p o r t u n i t i e s : • c r o s s w a l k a n d m e d i a n p a v - in g p a t t e r s • p e d e s t r i a n s a f t e y z o n e • p e d e s t r i a n c r o s s i n g s i g n a l • r a i s e d c r o s s w a l k / t r a f f i c ca l m i n g Existing:• warn crosswalk paint • concrete median • large rock wall results in uncomfortable confined space Opportunities:• emphasized crosswalk • crosswalk and median pav-ing pattern • increase sidewalk width • green wall accents Existing:• terraced rock wall • brick median border • concrete rail bridge • inconsistent hardscape patterns Opportunities:• consistent native landscape plants in median • replace median bricks with stone • change rail bridge colors/patterns Existing:• small confined space • concrete side slopes • no bike lanes or awareness of bikes Opportunities:• widened walkway • terraces with retainng wall • bike lanes in roadway vs. bike lanes on sidewalk • change rail bridge colors/patterns 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 po b o x 9 7 5 . a v o n . c o l o r a d o 8 1 6 2 0 . 9 7 0 7 4 8 4 0 0 0 . w w w . a v o n . o r g po box 1976 . avon . colorado 81620 . 970 949 0257 . www.zehren.com To w n o f A v o n Zehren and Associates, Inc. Pedestrian Mall and Avon Road Improvements February 18, 2014 1 2 3 4 567 8 #6 B e a v e r C r e e k / H W Y 6 “R e s o r t E n t r a n c e ” 1 5 2 6 3 7 4 8 Ex i s t i n g : • i n c o n s i s t e n t m e d i a n p l a n t - in g s • a s p e n t r e e s • n o b i k e l a n e s Op p o r t u n i t i e s : • c o n s i s t e n t n a t i v e p l a n t gr o u p i n g s • r e p l a c e a s p e n s w i t h a s p e n gr o u p s o r d i f f e r e n t s p e c i e s • b o u l d e r g r o u p i n g s • b i k e l a n e o r s h a r r o w i n ro a d w a y Ex i s t i n g : • i n c o n s i s t e n t l a n d s c a p e i s - la n d p l a n t i n g s • s t o n e w a l l a n d b e n c h s e a t - in g a r e a • h i d d e n s t o n e a n d m e t a l fe n c e • w a r n c r o s s w a l k p a i n t Op p o r t u n i t i e s : • c o n s i s t e n t n a t i v e l a n d s c a p e is l a n d p l a n t i n g s • e m p h a s i z e d c r o s s w a l k • r e d e s i g n / r e p u r p o s e b e n c h se a t i n g a r e a Ex i s t i n g : • c o n f u s i n g t r a f f i c l a n e s t r i p - in g • n o b i k e l a n e s o r a w a r e n e s s of b i k e s • s o d a n d b r i c k b o r d e r i n ro u n d a b o u t Op p o r t u n i t i e s : • v e h i c u l a r a n d b i k e l a n e st r i p i n g • r e p l a c e s o d w i t h n a t i v e la n d s c a p e p l a n t s • r e m o v e o r i n c r e a s e b r i c k bo r d e r i n r o u n d a b o u t • w a y f i n d i n g s i g n s Existing:• median plants in groupings • large angular boulders • median way finding signs • warn crosswalk paint Opportunities:• median plant, material and sign precedence • emphasized crosswalk Ex i s t i n g : • r e s o r t e n t r y / g a t e w a y • l a r g e a n g u l a r s l a b b o u l d e r s • n a t i v e p l a n t g r o u p i n g s Op p o r t u n i t i e s : • m a t e r i a l a n d p l a n t g r o u p i n g re f e r e n c e • e n t r y g a t e w a y r e f e r e n c e Existing:• large amount of round-about sod • brick roundabout border • bronze rodeo statue and outdated rock wall Opportunities:• replace sod with native plants and ground cover • remove or increase brick border; different border paving pattern • sandstone boulders Existing:• inconsistent landscape is-land plantings • stone wall and bench seat-ing area • hidden stone and metal fence • warn crosswalk paint Opportunities:• consistent native landscape island plantings • emphasized crosswalk • redesign / repurpose bench seating area • way finding signs Existing:• inconsistent landscape is-land plantings • stone wall and bench seat-ing area • hidden stone and metal fence • warn crosswalk paint Opportunities:• consistent native landscape island plantings • emphasized crosswalk • redesign / repurpose bench seating area • way finding signs po b o x 9 7 5 . a v o n . c o l o r a d o 8 1 6 2 0 . 9 7 0 7 4 8 4 0 0 0 . w w w . a v o n . o r g po box 1976 . avon . colorado 81620 . 970 949 0257 . www.zehren.com To w n o f A v o n Zehren and Associates, Inc. Pedestrian Mall and Avon Road Improvements February 18, 2014 Co n c e p t u a l L o n g T e r m I m p r o v e m e n t P l a n po b o x 9 7 5 . a v o n . c o l o r a d o 8 1 6 2 0 . 9 7 0 7 4 8 4 0 0 0 . w w w . a v o n . o r g po box 1976 . avon . colorado 81620 . 970 949 0257 . www.zehren.com To w n o f A v o n Zehren and Associates, Inc. Pedestrian Mall and Avon Road Improvements February 18, 2014 Av o n R o a d C o n c e p t u a l L o n g T e r m I m p r o v e m e n t P l a n Future Rec Path BridgeFuture PedestrianConnection Future Rec Path Extension #3 O v a l - A v o n W e l c o m e • L a n d s c a p e e n h a n c e m e n t s - A d d n e w p l a n t s / g r a s s e s a n d b o u l d e r s t o e x i s t i n g ro u n d a b o u t l a n d s c a p e - A c c e n t p l a n t s i n l a n d s c a p e i s l a n d s • I d e n t i t y a r t w o r k - N e w w e l c o m e f e a t u r e w i t h l a r g e r , u p d a t e d w a l l • B i k e / P e d e s t r i a n N e t w o r k - C o l o r e d / t e x t u r e d c r o s s w a l k s - B i k e l a n e o r s h a r r o w i n r o a d w a y - V e h i c l e l a n e s t r i p i n g - R e m o v e e x t r a l a n e s #2 I - 7 0 S o u t h • L a n d s c a p e e n h a n c e m e n t s - R o u n d a b o u t p l a n t s , g r o u n d c o v e r , a n d b o u l d e r s - A c c e n t p l a n t s i n l a n d s c a p e i s l a n d s - E x i s t i n g l a n d s c a p e c l e a n u p • I d e n t i t y a r t w o r k - M o v e f l a g s t o n e w l o c a t i o n o r m o v e a l l f l a g s t o t h i s lo c a t i o n - M a k e ‘ P l e d g e ’ b r o n z e m o r e v i s i b l e - U n d e r p a s s s i l h o u e t t e o r t e x t u r e a r t w o r k • B i k e / P e d e s t r i a n N e t w o r k - C o l o r e d / t e x t u r e d c r o s s w a l k s - B i k e l a n e o r s h a r r o w i n r o a d w a y - A d d i t i o n a l c u r b c u t s - R e m o v e s l i p l a n e s #1 I - 7 0 N o r t h • L a n d s c a p e e n h a n c e m e n t s - R o u n d a b o u t p l a n t s , g r o u n d c o v e r , a n d b o u l d e r s - A c c e n t p l a n t s i n l a n d s c a p e i s l a n d s • I d e n t i t y a r t w o r k - M o v e f l a g s t o n e w l o c a t i o n - T r a i l h e a d l o c a t e r f e a t u r e s - U n d e r p a s s s i l h o u e t t e o r t e x t u r e a r t w o r k • B i k e / P e d e s t r i a n N e t w o r k - C o l o r e d / t e x t u r e d c r o s s w a l k s - B i k e l a n e o r s h a r r o w i n r o a d w a y - A d d i t i o n a l c u r b c u t s - R e m o v e s l i p l a n e s #4 T o w n C e n t e r C o n n e c t o r • L a n d s c a p e e n h a n c e m e n t s - R o u n d a b o u t p l a n t s , g r o u n d c o v e r , a n d b o u l d e r s - A c c e n t p l a n t s i n l a n d s c a p e i s l a n d s - E x i s t i n g l a n d s c a p e c l e a n u p • I d e n t i t y a r t w o r k - N e w T o w n C e n t e r f o c a l p o i n t c e n t e r p i e c e - R e l o c a t e ‘ C h e c k m a t e ’ b r o n z e - E T C a n d W T C g a t e w a y f e a t u r e s t o d r a w t r a f f i c i n t o to w n - U p d a t e e x i s t i n g b e n c h e s , s t o n e w a l l s , a n d f e n c e s • B i k e / P e d e s t r i a n N e t w o r k - C o l o r e d , t e x t u r e d , a n d l i g h t e d c r o s s w a l k s - B i k e l a n e o r s h a r r o w i n r o a d w a y - V e h i c l e l a n e s t r i p i n g #5 Riverfront Intersection • Landscape enhancements - Accent plants on intersection corners • Identity artwork - Trailhead locater features - Underpass silhouette or texture artwork - Bridge railing and lighting update or silhouette artwork • Bike / Pedestrian Network - Bike lane or sharrow in roadway #6 Beaver Creek • Landscape enhancements - Roundabout plants, ground cover, and boulders - Accent plants on intersection corners - Clean up median plants; add grasses and boulders • Identity artwork - Existing Beaver Creek artwork • Bike / Pedestrian Network - Colored / textured crosswalks - Bike lane or sharrow in roadway - Vehicle lane striping - Link in with Hwy 6 and Beaver Creek bike network Me d i a n E n h a n c e m e n t s • R e m o v e u n h e a l t h y t r e e s • P r e s e r v e h e a l t h y t r e e s i n g o o d l o c a t i o n s • P l a n t n e w t r e e s i n r a i s e d m e d i a n p l a n t e r o n l y • A r r a n g e g r o u p s o f n a t i v e s h r u b s , p e r e n n i a l s , o r n a - me n t a l n a t i v e g r a s s e s a n d a n g u l a r b o u l d e r s i n b e - tw e e n g r o u p s o f t r e e s • R e p l a c e b r i c k m e d i a n b o r d e r s w i t h s t o n e m a t e r i a l Ar t w o r k R e l o c a t i o n • R e l o c a t e A v o n c i t i z e n b r o n z e s t o P e d e s t r i a n M a l l • R e m o v e a l l b r o n z e b u s t s a n d r e l o c a t e t o a l t e r n a t e sp e c i a l d i s p l a y a r e a . Me d i a n E n h a n c e m e n t s • R e m o v e u n h e a l t h y t r e e s • P l a n t g r o u p s o f p e r e n n i a l s , o r n a m e n t a l n a t i v e g r a s s e s , an d a n g u l a r b o u l d e r s • R e p l a c e b r i c k m e d i a n b o r d e r s w i t h s t o n e m a t e r i a l Me d i a n E n h a n c e m e n t s • R e m o v e u n h e a l t h y t r e e s • P r e s e r v e h e a l t h y t r e e s i n g o o d l o c a t i o n s • P l a n t n e w t r e e s i n r a i s e d m e d i a n p l a n t e r o n l y • A r r a n g e g r o u p s o f n a t i v e s h r u b s , p e r e n n i a l s , o r n a - me n t a l n a t i v e g r a s s e s a n d a n g u l a r b o u l d e r s i n b e - tw e e n g r o u p s o f t r e e s • R e p l a c e b r i c k m e d i a n b o r d e r s w i t h s t o n e m a t e r i a l po b o x 9 7 5 . a v o n . c o l o r a d o 8 1 6 2 0 . 9 7 0 7 4 8 4 0 0 0 . w w w . a v o n . o r g po box 1976 . avon . colorado 81620 . 970 949 0257 . www.zehren.com To w n o f A v o n Zehren and Associates, Inc. Pedestrian Mall and Avon Road Improvements February 18, 2014 Av o n R o a d O v e r a l l B i k e S y m b o l P l a n Future Rec Path BridgeFuture Rec Path Extension ture Rec Path BridgeFuture Rec Path Extension Gr e e n B i k e R o u t e - N o r t h r e c p a t h t o E a g l e V a l l e y R e c P a t h v i a A v o n R d Re d B i k e R o u t e - A v o n P u b l i c L i b r a r y t o W a l - M a r t v i a L a k e S t a n d B e a v e r C r k B l v d Bl u e B i k e R o u t e - A v o n P u b l i c L i b r a r y t o C i t y M a r k e t v i a R i v e r f r o n t L n a n d B e n c h m a r k R d Sh a r r o w L a n e p a i n t s t r i p i n g s y m b o l - M a x i m i z e v i s i b i l i t y o f s h a r e d l a n e f o r b i k e s a n d v e h i c l e s - U s e r e t r o - r e f l e c t i v e p a i n t s t r i p i n g s y m b o l s - P l a c e s y m b o l s i n r i g h t l a n e o f A v o n R o a d b e t w e e n B u c k C r e e k Ro a d a n d t h e e n t r a c e t o B e a v e r C r e e k R e s o r t a n d i n t h e o u t e r m o s t la n e o f a l l r o u n d a b o u t s - S p a c e s y m b o l s 5 0 ’ a p a r t i n r o u n d a b o u t s a n d 8 0 ’ a p a r t i n r o a d w a y be t w e e n r o u n d a b o u t s Bi k e s a f e t y s i g n e x a m p l e s po b o x 9 7 5 . a v o n . c o l o r a d o 8 1 6 2 0 . 9 7 0 7 4 8 4 0 0 0 . w w w . a v o n . o r g po box 1976 . avon . colorado 81620 . 970 949 0257 . www.zehren.com To w n o f A v o n Zehren and Associates, Inc. Pedestrian Mall and Avon Road Improvements February 18, 2014 Av o n R o a d P r o t o t y p i c a l B i k e S y m b o l P l a n f o r R o u n d a b o u t s # 3 a n d # 4 Gr e e n B i k e R o u t e - N o r t h r e c p a t h t o E a g l e V a l l e y R e c P a t h v i a A v o n R d Re d B i k e R o u t e - A v o n P u b l i c L i b r a r y t o W a l - M a r t v i a L a k e S t a n d B e a v e r C r k B l v d Bl u e B i k e R o u t e - A v o n P u b l i c L i b r a r y t o C i t y M a r k e t v i a R i v e r f r o n t L n a n d B e n c h m a r k R d Sh a r r o w L a n e p a i n t s t r i p i n g s y m b o l - M a x i m i z e v i s i b i l i t y o f s h a r e d l a n e f o r b i k e s a n d v e h i c l e s - U s e r e t r o - r e f l e c t i v e p a i n t s t r i p i n g s y m b o l s - P l a c e s y m b o l s i n r i g h t l a n e o f A v o n R o a d b e t w e e n B u c k C r e e k Ro a d a n d t h e e n t r a c e t o B e a v e r C r e e k R e s o r t a n d i n t h e o u t e r m o s t la n e o f a l l r o u n d a b o u t s - S p a c e s y m b o l s 5 0 ’ a p a r t i n r o u n d a b o u t s a n d 8 0 ’ a p a r t i n r o a d w a y be t w e e n r o u n d a b o u t s Bike safety sign examples po b o x 9 7 5 . a v o n . c o l o r a d o 8 1 6 2 0 . 9 7 0 7 4 8 4 0 0 0 . w w w . a v o n . o r g po box 1976 . avon . colorado 81620 . 970 949 0257 . www.zehren.com To w n o f A v o n Zehren and Associates, Inc. Pedestrian Mall and Avon Road Improvements February 18, 2014 Av o n R o a d Ex a m p l e P h o t o s En h a n c e d L a n d s c a p e I m p r o v e m e n t s Mo n u m e n t / I d e n t i t y Bi k e a n d P e d e s t r i a n N e t w o r k As p e n t r e e g r o u p i n g s w i t h a n g u l a r b o u l d e r s . Ve r t i c a l s t o n e c o l u m n s T o w n C e n t e r G a t e w a y e l e m e n t s . Sh a r r o w p a i n t m a r k i n g s i n B r e c k e n r i d g e An g u l a r b o u l d e r s w i t h n a t i v e o r n a m e n t a l g r a s s e s . Ne w T o w n C e n t e r I d e n t i t y M o n u m e n t Ar t i s t i c m e t a l p e d e s t r i a n r a i l i n g Sh a r r o w p a v e m e n t m a r k i n g di m e n s i o n s Ac c e n t f l o w e r i n g p e r e n n i a l s i n l a n d s c a p e i s l a n d s . Na t u r e o r a n i m a l s i l h o u e t t e m e t a l a r t w o r k . Bi k e r o u t e s i g n a d a p t e d f r o m W e s t To w n C e n t e r d e s i g n g u i d e l i n e s Bi k e r e g u l a t o r y s i g n St o n e m e d i a n a n d r o u n d a b o u t b o r d e r . M a p l e a n d s p r u c e t r e e g r o u p i n g . Relocated flags at I-70 north roundabout. Co l o r e d a n d t e x t u r e d c r o s s w a l k po b o x 9 7 5 . a v o n . c o l o r a d o 8 1 6 2 0 . 9 7 0 7 4 8 4 0 0 0 . w w w . a v o n . o r g po box 1976 . avon . colorado 81620 . 970 949 0257 . www.zehren.com To w n o f A v o n Zehren and Associates, Inc. Pedestrian Mall and Avon Road Improvements 040’20’100’160’February 18, 2014 Av o n R o a d C o n c e p t u a l P l a n f o r L o n g T e r m I m p r o v e m e n t s 20 1 4 a n d b e y o n d En h a n c e d m e d i a n l a n d s c a p e Ne w A v o n w e l c o m e f e a t u r e Angular sandstone bouldersSharrow pavement marking Ne w T o w n C e n t e r i d e n t i t y f e a t u r e We s t e r n t h e m e d s i l h o u e t t e s Re l o c a t e d f l a g p o l e s O r n a m e n t a l t r e e Pl a n t e r p o t s i n e x i s t i n g a l c o v e s St o n e p i l l a r g a t e w a y f e a t u r e Landscape grasses and bouldersColored and textured crosswalk St a t u e s t o m o v e t o P e d M a l l St o n e p i l l a r b i k e r o u t e m a r k e r po b o x 9 7 5 . a v o n . c o l o r a d o 8 1 6 2 0 . 9 7 0 7 4 8 4 0 0 0 . w w w . a v o n . o r g po box 1976 . avon . colorado 81620 . 970 949 0257 . www.zehren.com To w n o f A v o n Zehren and Associates, Inc. Pedestrian Mall and Avon Road Improvements 040’20’100’160’February 18, 2014 Av o n R o a d C o n c e p t u a l P l a n f o r L o n g T e r m I m p r o v e m e n t s 20 1 4 a n d b e y o n d Re l o c a t e d f l a g p o l e s . Re - f a c e s e a t i n g a l c o v e s t o n e w a l l s w i t h W e s t T o w n Ce n t e r s t o n e , r e l o c a t e b e n c h e s t o p e d e s t r i a n m a l l an d r e p l a c e w i t h p l a n t e r p o t s . Br i c k b o r d e r s r e - f a c e d w i t h s t o n e t o m a t c h W e s t T o w n Ce n t e r g u i d e l i n e s . Co l o r e d a n d t e x t u r e d i n t e r s e c t i o n a n d cr o s s w a l k p a v e m e n t . Sh a r r o w s y m b o l p a v e m e n t m a r k i n g . Br i c k b o r d e r s r e - f a c e d w i t h s t o n e t o m a t c h W e s t To w n C e n t e r g u i d e l i n e s . Sl i p l a n e s r e m o v e d a n d r e p l a c e d w i t h e n h a n c e d la n d s c a p e s t r e e t b o r d e r . Co l o r e d a n d t e x t u r e d c o n c r e t e c r o s s w a l k s . Im p r o v e d a n d e n l a r g e d A v o n w e l c o m e s i g n . Ex i s t i n g l a n d s c a p e t o r e m a i n . Br i c k b o r d e r s r e - f a c e d w i t h s t o n e t o m a t c h We s t T o w n C e n t e r g u i d e l i n e s . St o n e p i l l a r t r a i l h e a d m a r k e r . Br i c k b o r d e r s r e - f a c e d w i t h s t o n e t o m a t c h We s t T o w n C e n t e r g u i d e l i n e s . En h a n c e d l a n d s c a p i n g i n r o u n d a b o u t a n d la n d s c a p e i s l a n d s . En h a n c e d l a n d s c a p i n g i n r o u n d a b o u t a n d la n d s c a p e i s l a n d s . Re p l a c e a s p e n t r e e s w i t h w i n t e r ha r d y o r n a m e n t a l t r e e s . En h a n c e d c r o s s w a l k t o b e m a i n Av o n R o a d c r o s s i n g . Re l o c a t e ‘ A v o n C i t i z e n s ’ b r o n z e s t a t u e s t o pe d e s t r i a n m a l l a n d r e p l a c e w i t h e n h a n c e d la n d s c a p e a n d v a r i a b l e m e s s a g e s i g n . En h a n c e d l a n d s c a p i n g i n r o u n d a b o u t an d l a n d s c a p e i s l a n d s . Sh a r r o w s y m b o l p a v e m e n t m a r k i n g . Co l o r e d a n d t e x t u r e d c o n c r e t e c r o s s w a l k . Re m o v e s e a t i n g a l c o v e s t o n e w a l l s a n d b r i c k pa v i n g a n d r e p l a c e w i t h e n h a n c e d l a n d s c a p e an d s t o n e p i l l a r s . St o n e p i l l a r t r a i l h e a d m a r k e r . En h a n c e d m e d i a n l a n d s c a p e w i t h n a t i v e gr a s s e s a n d a n g u l a r b o u l d e r s . Ne w T o w n C e n t e r i d e n t i t y m o n u m e n t a n d w a y f i n d i n g . En h a n c e d l a n d s c a p i n g o n i n t e r s e c t i o n c o r n e r s . Enhanced landscaping in roundabout and landscape islands.Colored and textured concrete crosswalks. En h a n c e d l a n d s c a p i n g i n r o u n d a b o u t an d l a n d s c a p e i s l a n d s . Brick borders re-faced with stone to match West Town Center guidelines. ‘P l e d g e ’ b r o n z e s t a t u e t o b e re l o c a t e d t o P e d e s t r i a n M a l l . New bridge and rec path to be completed by Eagle County Rec Trails in 2014. Co l o r e d a n d t e x t u r e d c o n c r e t e cr o s s w a l k s . We s t e r n t h e m e d C o r - t e n s i l h o u e t t e s . Na t i v e l a n d s c a p e p l a n t s t o s c r e e n g u a r d r a i l . Br i c k b o r d e r s r e - f a c e d w i t h s t o n e t o ma t c h W e s t T o w n C e n t e r g u i d e l i n e s . po b o x 9 7 5 . a v o n . c o l o r a d o 8 1 6 2 0 . 9 7 0 7 4 8 4 0 0 0 . w w w . a v o n . o r g po box 1976 . avon . colorado 81620 . 970 949 0257 . www.zehren.com To w n o f A v o n Zehren and Associates, Inc. Pedestrian Mall and Avon Road Improvements February 18, 2014 EA S T TO W N CE N T E R AVON ROAD PE D E S T R I A N M A L L WE S T TO W N CE N T E R WE S T I N RI V E R F R O N T RE S O R T NO T T I N G H A M PA R K TRAER CREEK I-7 0 HW Y 6 EAG L E R I V E R RA I L R O A D Pe d e s t r i a n M a l l a n d A v o n R o a d L o n g T e r m I m p r o v e m e n t s P l a n po b o x 9 7 5 . a v o n . c o l o r a d o 8 1 6 2 0 . 9 7 0 7 4 8 4 0 0 0 . w w w . a v o n . o r g po box 1976 . avon . colorado 81620 . 970 949 0257 . www.zehren.com To w n o f A v o n Zehren and Associates, Inc. Pedestrian Mall and Avon Road Improvements February 18, 2014 Co n c e p t u a l P l a n f o r 2 0 1 4 I m p r o v e m e n t s po b o x 9 7 5 . a v o n . c o l o r a d o 8 1 6 2 0 . 9 7 0 7 4 8 4 0 0 0 . w w w . a v o n . o r g po box 1976 . avon . colorado 81620 . 970 949 0257 . www.zehren.com To w n o f A v o n Zehren and Associates, Inc. Pedestrian Mall and Avon Road Improvements 040’20’100’160’February 18, 2014 Av o n R o a d C o n c e p t u a l P l a n f o r 2 0 1 4 I m p r o v e m e n t s Re l o c a t e d f l a g p o l e s a n d s u r r o u n d i n g en h a n c e d l a n d s c a p e . Im p r o v e d l i g h t i n g f e a t u r e s a t c r o s s w a l k . Sh a r r o w s y m b o l p a v e m e n t m a r k i n g ( t y p . ) Im p r o v e d a n d e n l a r g e d A v o n w e l c o m e s i g n . Ex i s t i n g l a n d s c a p e a n d b r o n z e s t a t u e s t o r e m a i n . En h a n c e d l a n d s c a p i n g i n r o u n d a b o u t a n d la n d s c a p e i s l a n d s . En h a n c e d l a n d s c a p i n g i n r o u n d a b o u t a n d la n d s c a p e i s l a n d s . Re p l a c e a s p e n t r e e s w i t h w i n t e r ha r d y o r n a m e n t a l t r e e s . En h a n c e d c r o s s w a l k t o b e m a i n Av o n R o a d c r o s s i n g . Re l o c a t e ‘ A v o n C i t i z e n s ’ b r o n z e s t a t u e s t o pe d e s t r i a n m a l l a n d r e p l a c e w i t h e n h a n c e d la n d s c a p e a n d v a r i a b l e m e s s a g e s i g n . En h a n c e d l a n d s c a p i n g i n r o u n d a b o u t an d l a n d s c a p e i s l a n d s . Sh a r r o w s y m b o l p a v e m e n t m a r k i n g ( t y p . ) Re m o v e s e a t i n g a l c o v e s t o n e w a l l s a n d b r i c k p a v i n g an d r e p l a c e w i t h e n h a n c e d l a n d s c a p e a n d s t o n e p i l l a r s . En h a n c e d m e d i a n l a n d s c a p e w i t h n a t i v e sh r u b s , p e r e n n i a l s , o r n a m e n t a l g r a s s e s a n d an g u l a r b o u l d e r s . En h a n c e d m e d i a n l a n d s c a p e w i t h n a t i v e pe r e n n i a l s , o r n a m e n t a l g r a s s e s a n d a n g u l a r bo u l d e r s . En h a n c e d m e d i a n l a n d s c a p e w i t h n a t i v e sh r u b s , p e r e n n i a l s , o r n a m e n t a l g r a s s e s a n d an g u l a r b o u l d e r s . Ne w T o w n C e n t e r i d e n t i t y m o n u m e n t a n d w a y f i n d i n g . En h a n c e d l a n d s c a p i n g a r o u n d n e w r e c pa t h b r i d g e . En h a n c e d l a n d s c a p i n g i n r o u n d a b o u t an d l a n d s c a p e i s l a n d s . ‘P l e d g e ’ b r o n z e s t a t u e t o b e re l o c a t e d t o P e d e s t r i a n M a l l . New bridge and rec path to be completed by Eagle County Rec Trails in 2014. po b o x 9 7 5 . a v o n . c o l o r a d o 8 1 6 2 0 . 9 7 0 7 4 8 4 0 0 0 . w w w . a v o n . o r g po box 1976 . avon . colorado 81620 . 970 949 0257 . www.zehren.com To w n o f A v o n Zehren and Associates, Inc. Pedestrian Mall and Avon Road Improvements February 18, 2014 Sc h e m a t i c D e s i g n o f 2 0 1 4 I m p r o v e m e n t s po box 975 . avon . colorado 81620 . 970 748 4000 . www.avon.org po box 1976 . avon . colorado 81620 . 970 949 0257 . www.zehren.com Town of Avon Zehren and Associates, Inc. Pe d e s t r i a n M a l l a n d A v o n R o a d I m p r o v e m e n t s February 18, 2014 Roundabout #1 ‘I-70 North’ Photo Simulation 2014 Improvements po b o x 9 7 5 . a v o n . c o l o r a d o 8 1 6 2 0 . 9 7 0 7 4 8 4 0 0 0 . w w w . a v o n . o r g po b o x 1 9 7 6 . a v o n . c o l o r a d o 8 1 6 2 0 . 9 7 0 9 4 9 0 2 5 7 . w w w . z e h r e n . c o m To w n o f A v o n Ze h r e n a n d A s s o c i a t e s , I n c . Pedestrian Mall and Avon Road Improvements Oc t o b e r 2 4 , 2 0 1 3 Existing Conditions: • Spruce trees in roundabout and on hot south facing slope are unhealthy. • Two flag poles are susceptible to winter traffic accidents. • Roundabout and landscape islands have large sod areas. • Furnishings and light poles are outdated green color. Proposed Improvements: • Roundabout will have a new patriotic flag theme. • Flag poles from both I-70 roundabouts will be relocated to the south facing slope above the stone wall north of the roundabout. • Unhealthy trees will be removed and replaced with trees suited to growing on hot, dry south facing slopes. • Roundabout, landscape islands, and south facing slope north of the roundabout will be planted with native, dry climate shrubs and perennials. • Planter pots added for accent color. po box 975 . avon . colorado 81620 . 970 748 4000 . www.avon.org po box 1976 . avon . colorado 81620 . 970 949 0257 . www.zehren.com Town of Avon Zehren and Associates, Inc. Pe d e s t r i a n M a l l a n d A v o n R o a d I m p r o v e m e n t s February 18, 2014 Median #1 Photo Simulation 2014 Improvements po b o x 9 7 5 . a v o n . c o l o r a d o 8 1 6 2 0 . 9 7 0 7 4 8 4 0 0 0 . w w w . a v o n . o r g po b o x 1 9 7 6 . a v o n . c o l o r a d o 8 1 6 2 0 . 9 7 0 9 4 9 0 2 5 7 . w w w . z e h r e n . c o m To w n o f A v o n Ze h r e n a n d A s s o c i a t e s , I n c . Pedestrian Mall and Avon Road Improvements Oc t o b e r 2 4 , 2 0 1 3 Existing Conditions: • Aspen trees in median are crowded and unhealthy. • No accent plantings or plant variety in median. • Raised median planting area has brick border. • ‘Avon Citizens’ Bronze statues clustered together and located near busy street. • Furnishings and street lights are outdated green color. Proposed Improvements: • Aspen trees in median have been removed. • New ornamental trees planted in raised planting area of median. • Ends of median are planted with colorful native plants and grasses that are suited to dryer south facing slopes within the Vail Valley. • Angular Colorado Buff Sandstone boulders placed throughout enhanced median. • ‘Avon Citizens’ bronze statues have been relo- cated and replaced with enhanced landscaping and a variable message sign. • Sharrow bike symbol pavement marker placed in right lane throughout Avon Road. po box 975 . avon . colorado 81620 . 970 748 4000 . www.avon.org po box 1976 . avon . colorado 81620 . 970 949 0257 . www.zehren.com Town of Avon Zehren and Associates, Inc. Pe d e s t r i a n M a l l a n d A v o n R o a d I m p r o v e m e n t s February 18, 2014 Roundabout #3 ‘Avon Welcome’ Photo Simulation 2014 Improvements po b o x 9 7 5 . a v o n . c o l o r a d o 8 1 6 2 0 . 9 7 0 7 4 8 4 0 0 0 . w w w . a v o n . o r g po b o x 1 9 7 6 . a v o n . c o l o r a d o 8 1 6 2 0 . 9 7 0 9 4 9 0 2 5 7 . w w w . z e h r e n . c o m To w n o f A v o n Ze h r e n a n d A s s o c i a t e s , I n c . Pedestrian Mall and Avon Road Improvements Oc t o b e r 2 4 , 2 0 1 3 Existing Conditions: • Welcome sign is too small and too low to the ground causing it to be covered with snow in the winter. • Perennial and annual planting area is too small and area of sod is too large. • Roundabout has brick boarder • Lighting is misused and outdated. Proposed Improvements: • Welcome sign stone wall is double height stepping down to the existing wall height and triple width. • Area for the welcome sign size is doubled, actual welcome sign to be determined from multiple options. • Ski Championship lettering is moved higher on the wall to be more visible. • Planting area in front of welcome sign is larger and planted with a profusion of colorful perennial plants, grasses, and annuals. • Angular Colorado Buff Sandstone boulders placed throughout enhanced landscape. • Lighting is updated and hidden within the landscape. po box 975 . avon . colorado 81620 . 970 748 4000 . www.avon.org po box 1976 . avon . colorado 81620 . 970 949 0257 . www.zehren.com Town of Avon Zehren and Associates, Inc. Pe d e s t r i a n M a l l a n d A v o n R o a d I m p r o v e m e n t s February 18, 2014 Median #2 Photo Simulation 2014 Improvements po b o x 9 7 5 . a v o n . c o l o r a d o 8 1 6 2 0 . 9 7 0 7 4 8 4 0 0 0 . w w w . a v o n . o r g po b o x 1 9 7 6 . a v o n . c o l o r a d o 8 1 6 2 0 . 9 7 0 9 4 9 0 2 5 7 . w w w . z e h r e n . c o m To w n o f A v o n Ze h r e n a n d A s s o c i a t e s , I n c . Pedestrian Mall and Avon Road Improvements Oc t o b e r 2 4 , 2 0 1 3 Existing Conditions: • Aspen trees in median are crowded and unhealthy. • No accent plantings or plant variety in median. • Street sign is small and difficult to see. • Furnishings and street lights are outdated green color. Proposed Improvements: • Aspen trees in median have been removed. • Median is planted with colorful native plants and grasses with profusion of colorful accent plants on each median end. • Angular Colorado Buff Sandstone boulders placed throughout enhanced median. • Street sign with back lighting and event banner added to light pole. • Sharrow bike symbol pavement marker placed in right lane throughout Avon Road. po b o x 9 7 5 . a v o n . c o l o r a d o 8 1 6 2 0 . 9 7 0 7 4 8 4 0 0 0 . w w w . a v o n . o r g po box 1976 . avon . colorado 81620 . 970 949 0257 . www.zehren.com To w n o f A v o n Zehren and Associates, Inc. Pedestrian Mall and Avon Road Improvements February 18, 2014 To w n C e n t e r I d e n t i t y M o n u m e n t Fr a m e w o r k a n d G o a l s Ar r i v a l f r o m E a s t / D e p a r t u r e t o W e s t , Pa t r i o t i c F l a g T h e m e . Ar r i v a l f r o m W e s t , De p a r t u r e t o E a s t . To w n o f A v o n W e l c o m e . Ro u n d a b o u t # 4 To w n C e n t e r Id e n t i t y M o n u m e n t . Ri v e r f r o n t I n t e r s e c t i o n , Re s o r t / R e s i d e n t i a l A c c e s s . Re s o r t G a t e w a y , US H w y 6 , Al t e r n a t e A v o n A r r i v a l an d D e p a r t u r e . Future Rec P a t h B r i d g e Fu t u r e R e c P a t h Ex t e n s i o n • A n i d e n t i f i a b l e t o w n c e n t e r p i e c e fe a t u r e . • C r e a t e i n t e r e s t a n d i n t r i g u e t o an n o u n c e t h e p r e s e n c e o f e x c i t i n g de s t i n a t i o n s . • S u g g e s t t o v i s i t o r s t o d i v e r t e a s t o r we s t i n t o t h e T o w n o f A v o n . • M a t c h A v o n ’ s m o d e r n , u r b a n ch a r a c t e r . • H i g h l i g h t r e l a t i o n s h i p b e t w e e n n a t u r a l an d u r b a n e n v i r o n m e n t s . • H i g h l i g h t d i s t i n c t l y d i f f e r e n t f o u r se a s o n s a s w e l l a s f o u r c a r d i n a l di r e c t i o n s . • E n s u r e t h a t i d e n t i t y f e a t u r e h a s i n t e r e s t in a l l f o u r s e a s o n s a s w e l l a s b o t h d a y an d n i g h t . • U s e a c o m b i n a t i o n o f l o c a l l y s o u r c e d st o n e a n d b r o n z e o r s t e e l m a t e r i a l s . • M a k e a l a s t i n g i m p r e s s i o n f o r v i s i t o r s to w a n t t o r e t u r n t o A v o n . • A T o w n I d e n t i t y f e a t u r e t h a t l o c a l re s i d e n t s c a n b e p r o u d o f . East Town Center Retail, Dining, Services, Residential.East Town Center gateway featuresEnhanced pedestrian crosswalk To w n C e n t e r Id e n t i t y M o n u m e n t We s t T o w n C e n t e r ga t e w a y f e a t u r e s To w n o f A v o n We l c o m e S i g n I-70 Arrival/Depature Services, Residential. Be a v e r C r e e k / H w y 6 Re s o r t , R e c r e a t i o n , E n t e r t a i n m e n t Gu e s t L o d g i n g . We s t T o w n C e n t e r No t t i n g h a m P a r k , R e c C e n t e r , Pu b l i c L i b r a r y , T o w n H a l l , Gu e s t L o d g i n g , R e s i d e n t i a l . r r sr n n po b o x 9 7 5 . a v o n . c o l o r a d o 8 1 6 2 0 . 9 7 0 7 4 8 4 0 0 0 . w w w . a v o n . o r g po box 1976 . avon . colorado 81620 . 970 949 0257 . www.zehren.com To w n o f A v o n Zehren and Associates, Inc. Pedestrian Mall and Avon Road Improvements February 18, 2014 To w n C e n t e r I d e n t i t y M o n u m e n t Pr e c e d e n t s a n d P r o p o s e d M a t e r i a l s Town Center Identity Monument ET C / W T C G a t e w a y F e a t u r e s Identity Monument Goals • An identifiable town center piece feature.• Create interest and intrigue to announce the presence of exciting destinations.• Suggest to visitors to divert east or west into the Town of Avon.• Match Avon’s modern, urban character.• Highlight relationship between natural and urban environments.• Highlight distinctly different four seasons as well as four cardinal directions.• Ensure that identity feature has interest in all four seasons as well as both day and night.• Use a combination of locally sourced stone and bronze or steel materials.• Make a lasting impression for visitors to want to return to Avon.• A Town Identity feature that local residents can be proud of. St o n e M o n o l i t h C o l u m n s ( 1 2 ” x 1 8 ” x 2 4 ” - 7 2 ” H ) . Co r T e n S t e e l P i l l a r s w i t h C u t - o u t s . St o n e M o n o l i t h w i t h I n s e t C a r v i n g s . Monolith beacon sculptures.Stone monoliths with geometric carved shapes/patterns. po b o x 9 7 5 . a v o n . c o l o r a d o 8 1 6 2 0 . 9 7 0 7 4 8 4 0 0 0 . w w w . a v o n . o r g po box 1976 . avon . colorado 81620 . 970 949 0257 . www.zehren.com To w n o f A v o n Zehren and Associates, Inc. Pedestrian Mall and Avon Road Improvements February 18, 2014 To w n C e n t e r I d e n t i t y M o n u m e n t Ex i s t i n g T o w n o f A v o n D e s i g n P r e c e d e n t s Mo d e r n M o u n t a i n V i l l a g e St o n e Ur b a n / N a t u r e R e l a t i o n s h i p We s t i n R i v e r f r o n t R e s o r t . St o n e M o n o l i t h C o l u m n s ( 1 2 ” x 1 8 ” x 2 4 ” - 7 2 ” H ) . Av o n l o g o o n l i g h t p o l e s t o n e b a s e . We s t i n , R i v e r f r o n t V i l l a g e G a t e w a y . Ho r i z o n t a l S t o n e M o n o l i t h . An g l e d S t o n e M o n o l i t h . Cu s t o m M o d e r n L i g h t p o l e o n St o n e B a s e Se a s o n s B u i l d i n g , S u m m e r E n t r a n c e . We s t T o w n C e n t e r D e s t i n a t i o n S i g n . An g u l a r B u f f S a n d s t o n e B o u l d e r s ( 3 ’ x 4 ’ ) An g u l a r S a n d s t o n e S l a b s w i t h B l a c k S i g n B o a r d . Ro c k C o b b l e i n S q u a r e M e t a l C a g e . Cor Ten Steel Lighted Bollard.Large Rounded River Boulders.Stone Seat Wall and Fire Pit.Sandstone Retaining Wall with Landscape Berm.