L12 B2 BMBC multi Family BdgTown of Avon
Final Design Staff ortRep
July 7, 1998 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting
Report date July 2, 1998
Project type 13 Unit Multi -family Residential Building
Legal description Lot 12, Block 2, Benchmark at Beaver Creek
Subdivision
Zoning Residential High Density (RHD)
Address 0540 West Beaver Creek Boulevard
Introduction
The applicant has submitted a design for a 13 -unit apartment building. The Commission denied
an earlier application for this site, finding that the "project's massing, height, and architecture
(were) incompatible with the surrounding residential neighborhood." The applicant has revised
the design in attempt to address the Commission's previous concerns.
The revision include the following:
• Reduction of massing and height. The number of stories has been reduced from five with a
ground level basement to a three with a garden level basement.
• Vertical steps in the south elevation further reduce the project's massing.
• Reduction of building footprint area by 3,000 square feet.
• Increased compatibility with adjacent projects in terms of materials and a reduced amount of
glazing on the southern elevation.
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.
Allowed use: The project conforms to the allowed residential use.
Density: The project conforms to the parcel's allowable density of 13 dwelling units.
Lot Coverage: The proposed 38% of building coverage conforms to the 50% maximum.
Setbacks: The structure's roof overhangs extend right to both side yard setback lines.
Extreme care would be required during construction to ensure the project does not encroach
into the setbacks.
Easements: No proposed encroachments.
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Building Height: The largest determined height of 48 -feet on the south elevation conforms to
the 60 -foot maximum limit.
Grading: It appears some graded areas exceed the maximum of 2:1 slope guideline and that
some grading extends beyond the property lines. Staff believes these details can be revised at
the time of building permit submittal. The proposed driveway grades conform to Town
standards.
Parking: The 16 surface parking spaces and 14 structured parking spaces conform to the
required 30 spaces (2 spaces per unit plus 4 guest spaces).
Snow Storage: It appears the project is 322.4 square feet short of the required snow storage
area. Staff believes that this relatively small area of required snow storage can be included at
the time of building permit submittal.
Landscaping: The landscape plan appears sufficient and in conformance with Town
guidelines.
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.
The proposed materials are appropriate for the project and the neighborhood.
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.
The parking structure and residential building respond effectively to the site's 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.
Staff believes the project's massing, height and architecture are compatible with the
surrounding residential neighborhood.
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 Recommendation
Staff recommends final design approval with conditions.
Recommended Motion
"I move to approve the final design for the 13 unit multifamily residential project on Lot 12,
Block 2, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision, as depicted on the plan set dated June 29,
1998, subject to the following conditions:
1. That the required snow storage area be provided.
2. That all disturbed slopes do not exceed the maximum 2:1 slope guideline.
3. That all grading be confined to within the property boundaries."
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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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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):
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Karow,
Attest:
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Sue Railton, Secretary
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