L11 B2 WR Home DesignTown of Avon
Final ort Design Staff Rep
September 1, 1998 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting
Report date August 28, 1998
Project type Single family Residence with Accessory Apartment
Legal description Lot 11, Block 2, Wildridge Subdivision
Zoning Wildridge Planned Unit Development (PUD) — 2 units
Address 2861 O'Neal Spur — Dantas Residence
Introduction
The proposed 3,454 square foot single family residence features five bedrooms, plus a 788
square foot accessory apartment above the garage. Exterior materials consist of white stucco,
moss -rock stone base, large wood columns, and Elk Prestique asphalt shingles.
The site slopes down from O'Neal Spur at approximately 29%. The existing vegetation includes
many large Servicebeny bushes in addition to sage and grasses.
It should be noted that the applicants began earthwork on the site without a permit. Staff issued a
Stop Work Order, and charged an investigation fee, which has been paid by the applicants.
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: Conforms with the allowed residential use.
• Density: This lot is zoned for two units. The single-family house with the accessory
apartment is equivalent to two dwelling units.
• Setbacks: The plan shows a minor encroachment into the northern side yard setback by
the corner of the northernmost roof eave. Both staff and the applicant are confident that it
can be corrected without noticeable effect upon the proposed design.
• Easements: No proposed encroachments; proposed grading in the 10' Slope Maintenance
and Snow Storage Easement is acceptable.
• Building Height: The largest scaled height of 34.8' on the west elevation conforms with
the 35' maximum limit. Extreme care will be required during construction to ensure the
maximum allowable height is not violated.
• Grading: All proposed slope grades conform with the maximum of 2:1 slope guideline
and the proposed driveway grades conform with Town standards.
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• Parking: The three garage and the two parallel surface parking spaces meet the five space
requirement.
• Snow Storage: Proposed snow storage area meets the minimum standard of 20% of
impermeable surface area.
• Landscaping: Staff recommends that landscaping be provided adjacent to the two front
entryways.
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.
Staff is concerned that drainage on the project's south side is directed to the neighboring
property rather than contained within the drainage easement. Creating a drainage swale
should mitigate this concern.
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 grading depicted on the site plan does not correlate with that on the elevation drawings..
Also, the sidewalk design for the front entrances is not provided. Staff believes, however,
that the correction/provision of this information will not significantly effect the project's
overall design. Staff would also recommend adding a guardrail or similar barrier to the back
of the driveway hammerhead.
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.
The Design Standards encourage natural or earthtones as the dominant colors with brighter
colors used for accent. Staff believes that the proposed primary stucco color, Sherman
Williams "Fence Post White," is not appropriate because of its stark contrast with
background 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 Recommendation
Staff recommends Final Design approval with conditions.
Recommended Motion
"I move to approve the proposed the final design of a single-family residence with an accessory
apartment for Lot 11, Block 2, Wildridge Subdivision as depicted on the application and plan set
dated August 18, 1998, subject to the following conditions:
1. That the two parallel surface parking spaces be delineated on the building permit plans.
2. That the building location be revised at the time of building permit submittal to eliminate the
minor side yard setback encroachment.
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3. That the site plan and the elevation drawings be revised to correlate with respect to grading,
and that the revised plans be reviewed and approved by staff prior to issuance of building
permit.
4. That the primary stucco color be revised to an earthtone, and submitted for Planning &
Zoning Commission approval.
5. That landscaping be added in the area of the front entryways, and that the resulting landscape
plan be submitted for staff approval.
6. A guardrail or similar barrier be placed at the driveway hammerhead.
7. That theapplicant satisfy any additional requirements incurred by the accessory apartment,
including by not limited to an additional tap fee."
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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Date Q
Andrew Karow, Chair
Attest:
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Sue railton, Secretary
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