L61 B1 WR New HomeTown of Avon
Final D Staff Rortep
April 2, 1996 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting
Report date
Project type
Address
Legal description
Zoning
Introduction
March 29, 1996
Single-family residence
2565 Fox Lane
Lot 61, Block 1, Wildridge Subdivision
PUD -Duplex
The proposed single family residence is a 2,400 square foot home with cedar board and batten
siding, stucco, and log -railed decks. The cedar is proposed to be left natural.
The site is north facing and is wooded with Aspen trees. The lot is .67 acres and has slopes of
about 22 percent.
Design Review Considerations
According to the Commission's Procedures, Rules & Regulations, Section 6. 10, the Commission
shall consider the following items in reviewing the design of this project:
1. Conformance with the Zoning Code and other applicable regulations of the Town.
The site plan is in conformance with the Zoning Code and other regulations, including:
• The building meets all setbacks; the boulder walls are less than 4 feet in height.
• There is no encroachment into utility easements, with the exception of landscape boulders on
the eastern portion of the lot.
• There is a slight encroachment into the road maintenance easement. Staff has worked with
the applicants to minimize this situation and believes the slight encroachment is justified
based on the steep slopes in the area where the driveway must be located.
• The 32 foot building falls within the 35 foot height limitation.
• The driveway grades meet the maximum 4 percent requirement at the edge of the road and
maximum of 10 percent for the rest of the driveway.
• A note has been provided that the source of light will not be visible from lighting fixtures.
• An adequate snow storage area has been provided.
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2. The suitability of the improvement, including type and quality of materials of which it is to be
constructed and the site upon which it is to be located.
The board and batten and stucco exterior with log -railed decks have a rustic appearance
which are appropriate for the wooded building site.
3. The compatibility of the design to minimize site impacts to adjacent properties.
The home has an attractive, rustic exterior that is not anticipated to create any negative impacts to
adjacent properties.
4. The compatibility of the proposed improvements with site topography.
The building is located parallel to the existing topo lines. It also steps up the slope in
conformance with the steep slope guidelines. Most of the regrading is located in the front of
the house, to accommodate the driveway and meet driveway grade requirements.
5. The visual appearance of any proposed improvement as viewed from adjacent and neighboring
properties and public ways.
The applicants have provided a very attractive landscape planter on the west side of the
house. However, most of the landscaping on the site is located away from the view of the
home from the street. Staff suggests moving one of the Spruce trees on the north side of the
driveway to the north side of the garage to add visual interest to the garage wall. The trees
are less than 10 feet apart as drawn on the plan, which would be too close when they mature.
We also suggest adding some "foundation" plantings of shrubbery to enhance the street side
of the lot.
6. The objective that no improvement be so similar or dissimilar to others in the vicinity that
values, monetary or aesthetic will be impaired.
The home has a unique design that is appropriate for the wooded site. The natural cedar is
commonly found in the Wildridge Subdivision. The home will be a positive addition to the
subdivision.
7. The general conformance of the proposed improvements with the adopted Goals, Policies and
Programs for the Town of Avon.
The application is in conformance with the Design Guidelines and other adopted goals and
policies. It conforms to the steep slope guidelines. In order to ensure that there will not be a
problem from lighting, we recommend a condition that staff review cut sheets of lighting
fixtures to ensure they are shielded or have frosted lights to prevent off-site glare.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval with the following conditions for staff approval prior to submittal of
building permit:
1. The Spruce trees on the north side of the site be moved farther apart and one be placed in
front of the garage.
2. Ten additional shrubs should be provided in the front yard on the north side of the lot.
I Cut sheets of the lighting fixtures be provided.
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If you have any questions regarding this project or any planning matter, please call me at 949-
4280 (extension 131), or stop by the Community Development Department.
Respectfully sub fitted,
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Karen Griffith, VP
Town Planner
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Planning & Zoning Commission Action
LIApproved as submitted 3' Approved with conditions (noted below)
❑ Denied ❑ 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):
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-2. Staff •Iluneid. •1 •- ..11'1•.-. • .. 1 • . 1 ..1 addi ional
5 trees that meet minimLim Town ctandards be placed below ..1• above
driyewaY along the driveway. Seconded by •1111 •1'ir Railton ..1! tht
motion carried unanimously-
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Jack Lun,r
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Sue Railton, Secretary
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