L21 B2 BMBC Storage ShedTown of Avon
Minor Project Staff Report
November 17 1998 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting
Report date November 13, 1998
Project type Storage Shed
Legal description Lot 21, Block 2, Benchmark at Beaver Creek
Subdivision
Zoning Town Center (TC)
Address 0182 Avon Road (Christy Sports Building)
Introduction
The applicants propose placing a storage shed in this building's service area adjacent to the
railroad ROW. The shed would match the color of the building and an existing shed already
located in this area.
Design Review Considerations
According to the Commission's Procedures, Rules & Regulations, Section 4. 10, the Commission
shall consider the following items in reviewing the design of this project:
1. The conformance with setbacks, massing, access, land use and other provisions of the Zoning Code.
2. The conformance with other applicable rules and regulations of the Town of Avon.
3. The type and quality of materials of which the structure is to be constructed.
4. The design of site grading and drainage to minimize impacts to adjacent sites, rights-of-way and
easements.
5. The compatibility of proposed improvements with site topography, to minimize site disturbance,
orient with slope, step building with slope, and minimize benching or other significant alteration of
existing topography.
6. The appearance of proposed improvements as viewed from adjacent and neighboring properties and
public ways, with respect to architectural style, massing, height, orientation to street, quality of
materials, and colors.
7. The objective that no improvement be so similar or dissimilar to others in the vicinity that monetary
or aesthetic values will be impaired.
8. The general conformance of the proposed improvements with the adopted Goals, Policies and
Programs for the Town of Avon.
Staff Comments
The proposal for this shed raises the issue of what is appropriate in areas adjacent to the railroad
corridor.
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Lot 21, Block 2, Benchmark at Beavcr Creek Subdivision; Minor Project Review
November 17, 1998 Planning & Zoning meeting
It is anticipated, albeit uncertain as to exactly when, that the rail corridor will include a
commuter rail service and/or a regional trail. These new uses will transform the corridor into a
key thoroughfare from which train passengers or trail users will view Avon. Additionally, as the
infill of development continues, projects such as Avon Crossing and Chapel Square and future
development on the Confluence and in the Village at Avon bring more and more people in
contact with the corridor.
Currently, both Wal-Mart and business within the former bowling alley building use the back of
their buildings for storage of materials, dumpsters, sheds and other items that would not be
allowed elsewhere in the Town Core. Nevertheless, it can be argued that the proposed shed is
appropriate in this instance as it is located with similar facilities (indeed a shed exists right next
to this shed's proposed location) and is screened from much of the public view.
Staff Recommendation
Staff is continuing to review what is appropriate for the properties adjacent to the railroad ROW.
We will provide our recommendation at the November 17, 1998 meeting.
If you have any questions regarding this project or any planning matter, please call me at
748-4030 or stop by the Community Development Department.
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Lot 21, Block 2, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision; Minor Project Review
November 17, 1998 Planning & Zoning meeting
Planning & Zoning Commission Action
❑ Approved as submitted
❑ Denied
Approved with conditions (noted below)
❑ Tabled
❑ Withdrawn by applicant
Conditions of approval, reasons for tabling or withdrawal of application, or basis for denial (refer
to code or guidelines by number):
Signed:
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kris Evans, Chair
Attest:
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Sue Railton, Secretary
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