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Planning commission recommends Midland Avenue design guidelines to council
Summary
The Planning & Zoning Commission reviewed final Midland Avenue District design guidelines from consultant GM Shea and voted to recommend the guidelines as a referral to Town Council, after clarifying demolition and tree/WUI considerations.
The Basalt Planning & Zoning Commission on Feb. 17 recommended that Town Council receive and consider the final Midland Avenue District design guidelines developed under contract with consultant GM Shea.
Staff said the guidelines are intended to ensure consistency with downtown Basalt’s historic character and human‑scale development and address materials, roofs, windows, signage, site accessories, parking, and landscape. Jessica Hubbard of GM Shea presented changes made since the January draft and answered commissioner questions.
Commission questions and outcomes
Commissioners asked whether the guidelines address demolition of historic structures and noted that demolition is covered under existing code and local historic‑designation procedures. The commission also asked about wildfire urban‑interface (WUI) considerations and tree‑removal mitigation; staff said state WUI rules still apply and highlighted the town’s tree‑permit procedures for large removals. The PNZ moved to recommend approval and forward the guidelines to Town Council as a referral; the motion carried by voice vote.
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"These guidelines are not heavy‑handed; they tell you where to go and what to do," one commissioner said in support of the package.
Next steps
The recommendation is advisory; Town Council will consider the guidelines in a referral process. Staff noted the guidelines do not change land‑use code and that the commission’s referral is a courtesy to council.
