PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT CONCEPTS

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1 MEMORANDUM To Planning and Zoning Commission From Sally Vecchio, Ass t Town Mgr, Community Development Date November 9, 2011 Re Revised Lot 61 Design Concept work session SUMMARY Bob Ballard and Rick Daugherty are returning to the Planning Commission tonight to present two alternative design concept for the development of Lot 61 in the West Town Center District. The revised plan responds to the PZC comments from the October 18 th work session and the Council s comments on the West Town Center District Plan (October 25). Wyndham Resorts, the owner of Lot 61, Blk 2, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision (Lot 61) has indicated some interest in developing the property with a time share resort that would include underground parking and ground floor commercial and retail uses. Lot 61 is located in the West Town Center District with property boundaries abutting Main Street and Lettuce Shed Lane. The owner has not submitted a development application. The purpose of this work session is to discuss the design concepts for the building and Lettuce Shed Lane. The PZC should also comment on the proposed configuration of the on street parking along Main St and the adjacent public spaces along Main Street and Lettuce Shed Lane. BACKGROUND West Town Center Plan In 2007, the Town Council adopted the West Town Center District Plan, a strategic planning document directing future development and public improvements in the district. The West Town Center District Plan includes specific design principles for development of Lot 61 and the adjacent pedestrian areas and public spaces, including: A pedestrian oriented Main Street with a 50 ft. ROW that includes mountable curb and gutter; a 12 ft. wide one way drive lane, and parallel parking on the north side of the street. The remaining 30 ft. of ROW is hardscaped as a public walkway and plaza. A Transit Hub along south side of the property incorporated into the building design. An arcade along Lettuce Shed Lane that extends 10 ft. into the right of way providing an attractive retail experience that is protected from the weather. PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT CONCEPTS The developers are proposing a mixed use project with approximately 71 time share units, 1,800sf of restaurant space, 1,750sf of retail space with an underground garage that accommodates 105 parking spaces. A port cochere entrance to the building is located at the corner of Main St and Benchmark Rd. The parking garage is accessed from Benchmark Rd just north of the bus lanes. Retail space is located along Main Street with a public entrance at the corner of Lettuce Shed Lane. A two story restaurant is located on the SW corner of the lot next to the transit hub. Lettuce Shed Lane

2 will be improved as a pedestrian walkway with design elements that create a positive retail experience and encourage pedestrian access. Lettuce Shed lane An arcade over Lettuce Shed Lane creates a covered walkway between Main Street and the Transit Station. The ceiling height of the arcade has been increased from 14 ft to over 30' high at the bus terminal entry and 23' high and main street entry. This additional air space is intended to create a more open feeling in area (as requested by the Council), and will help maintain the views to the south. 28' wide stair at south end. Treads are 16" deep and risers are only 4" high...easy for ski boots. Fourteen feet of gradual slope un interrupted by steps or obstacles. The low slope of the majority of Lettuce shed is very destination usable for art walks, farmers markets ect. 5 columns come down onto lettuce shed lane. These columns not only support the building above but provide and extended beam that carries a light fixture for night time illumination and security lighting. Main Street Two Options Proposed. Both options include: Landscaped median and one way drive in and one way drive out each 12' wide. Octagonal turn around bulb with Christmas Tree Center Island. Pots and landscaped pedestrian paths (6' min. 8' normal in width) both at north side and under our buildings covered arcade Parcel 3 (in front of Avon Liquor): demolition of existing paving and curb cut. Maintains site lines from Avon Circle. One way drive from Porte cochere to parking garage on site. Truck loading area with raised dock area. Back up space into one way drive. OPTION A dedicated angled parking "on site" adds 13 spaces and two "on site " at Porte cochere ( two are handicapped spaces) 6 city parallel spaces at north side 3 spaces at Porte cochere for time share " visitor parking" not owners parking Park area at parcel three. OPTION B 6 parallel dedicated spaces on site, owner check in spaces at Porte cochere, 4 visitor spaces 9 parallel spaces along main street road at north end. Requires allowing parking spaces to count in our retail and restaurant parking requirements. Smaller park area at parcel three. Less overall parking. Exhibits: A: Lot 61Concept Plan 2

29 To The Avon Planning and Zoning Commission Fr Jared Barnes, Planner I Date November 11, 2011 Re Review of the Design Review Process For All Properties Within The Town Core Summary At the October 4 th meeting, Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC) Chairman Chris Green requested a review of the Design Review process within the Town Core. The Avon Development Code requires the Town Council to render a final decision on major development plans within the Town Core: (e)(1) Major Development Plan. The Director shall review and provide a recommendation to the PZC on all major development plan applications. The PZC shall render the final decision on a major development plan, unless the application is located within the Town Core. The decision of the PZC may be appealed to the Town Council pursuant to , Appeal. If an application is located within the Town Core, the Director shall review and provide a recommendation to the PZC. The PZC shall review and provide a recommendation to the Town Council. The Town Council shall render the final decision on a major development plan within the Town Core. Discussion This provision was to the Code added at the PZC/Town Council Joint Work Sessions in March and April of The adopted Town Core map is attached.

FLORIN ROAD CORRIDOR Site Plan and Design Review Guidelines Checklist

FLORIN ROAD CORRIDOR Site Plan and Design Review Guidelines Checklist Applicant s Name: Project Address: Phone: Email: Applicant shall fill out the design guidelines checklist for all guidelines applicable