L19 B3 WR Site PlanTown of Avon
Final Design
Report date
Project type
Staff Report
July 7, 1998, Planning & Zoning Commission meeting
Legal description
Zoning
Address
Introduction
July 2, 1998
Site Plan, Landscape Plan, and Architectural
Modifications
Lot 19, Block 3, Wildridge Subdivision —Small
Residence
Planned Unit Development (PUD) Residential — 2 units
4214West Wildridge Road
This single-family residence received final design approval on September 3, 1996. During recent
TCO inspections, staff discovered many project modifications made without staff or Planning &
Zoning Commission approval. The changes relate to site plan, landscape plan and architectural
modifications.
The approved site plan indicates that the house is located on a sloping north -south ridge, and that
below, or south of the structure, the limits of disturbance were to be limited to approximately 10
—feet. The natural grade and vegetation were to be maintained. During the project's construction,
however, a significant amount of excavation material was deposited in this area to create a berm
and raised bench that extends to the property line. As a result, the transition from the house to the
ridge landform is essentially a flat yard.
The landscape plan modification reduces the number of evergreen trees by two and increases the
number of aspen trees by seven.
The numerous architectural changes are listed on the attached correspondence from the
applicant.
The applicant is now asking for approval of the site, landscape, and architectural modifications.
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.
• Grading: All proposed slope grades conform with the maximum of 2:1 slope guideline.
However, it should be noted that the plans submitted as part of this application appear to
indicate the driveway has grades of up to 13%. The approved plans, however, indicate the
driveway would not exceed 10%.
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July 7, 1998, Planning & Zoning Commission meeting
• Landscaping: The proposed landscape plan eliminates two evergreen trees from the east
elevation. Staff believes these trees should be maintained in the landscape plan to provide
relief along this elevation and an overall complete landscaping solution.
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.
All proposed architectural modifications appear suitable.
3. The compatibility of the design to minimize site impacts to adjacent properties.
The grading modification effectively eliminates the drainage easement along the southern
property line. Drainage flowing from behind the residence coupled with the area south of the
structure is now directly shed onto the neighboring property.
4. The compatibility of the proposed improvements with site topography.
The placement of fill south of the structure unnecessarily manipulates the site's topography.
Staff believes the apparent objective to create a benched, sod lawn area could have been
achieved without elevating the topography along this prominent ridge crest.
5. The visual appearance of any proposed improvement as viewed from adjacent and neighboring
properties and public ways.
Creating the elevated benched sod lawn area atop this prominent ridge results in a green
signature that will be visible throughout the subdivision.
The two evergreens east of the structure should be maintained to proved visual relief of the
structure's east elevation.
The architectural modifications maintain a compatible, attractive appearance.
6. The objective that no improvement be so similar or dissimilar to others in the vicinity that
values, monetary or aesthetic will be impaired.
While there are examples of past projects within the subdivision that created similar berms or
benched areas, staff believes these projects are contrary to the Town's design guidelines and
should not be repeated.
7. The general conformance of the proposed improvements with the adopted Goals, Policies and
Programs for the Town of Avon.
Staff believes that both the proposed landscape plan and architectural modifications are in
general conformance with the Town's design guidelines and standards. Staff, however, does
not believe that the proposed site plan modification conforms to the Town's guidelines of
minimizing both grading and its effects upon adjacent properties.
Staff Recommendation
Staff believes the proposed architectural and landscape modifications are acceptable, and
recommends their approval, with one condition for the landscape plan.
Staff recommends denial, however, of the proposed site modification based upon its
incompatibility with site topography and its visual impact upon the ridge crest as viewed from
neighboring properties. Moreover, staff recommends that the Commission require that the fill
material be removed from the site and native vegetation restored to bring the project back into
conformance with the approved site plan.
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Lot 19, Block 3, Wildridge Subdivision, Site Plan and Architectural Modification, page 3
July 7, 1998, Planning & Zoning Commission meeting
Recommended Motion
"I move to approve the proposed modifications (as described on the plans and application dated
April 20, 1998) to the approved final design (dated September 3, 1998) for the single-family
residence located on Lot 19, Block 3, Wildridge Subdivision, except as follows:
1. That the two evergreen trees located directly east of the residence be reinstated into
the landscape plan.
2. That the site be restored to conform to the original approved site plan, based upon the
finding that the proposed site modifications fail to comply with design review
considerations 3, 4, S, 6, & 7. Excess fill shall be removed and the pattern and
density of the natural vegetation be reestablished on those areas beyond the approved
limits of disturbance.
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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July 7, 1998, Planning & Zoning Commission 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):
Attest:
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Sue Railton, Secretary
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