L97 B1 WR Duplex DesignTown of Avon
Final Design Staff Report
April 1, 1997 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting
Report date March 28, 1997
Project type Duplex Residence
Legal description Lot 97, Block 1, Wildridge Subdivision - Folkvord
Residence
Zoning Planned Unit Development (PUD) - Two units
Address 2340 Old Trail Road
Introduction
On March 18, 1997, this project received a Concept Review. The applicant has revised the plan
to respond to both the Commission's and staff's comments. This proposed duplex has three
levels and features stucco and wood siding. Each unit measures approximately 3,500 square feet,
has a two car garage and small rear and front decks.
The site is an uphill site with an overall slope of around 20%. Access onto the site is somewhat
challenging as the front portion of the site has a slope of approximately 23%. The area of the
building envelope is approximately 17%. Views are to the south.
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.
• Allowed use: Conforms with the allowed residential use.
• Density: Duplex use conforms with this lot's 2 dwelling unit designation.
• Lot Coverage: The proposed 18% of building coverage conforms with the 50%
maximum.
• Setbacks: No proposed encroachments.
• Easements: No proposed encroachments and proposed grading in the 10 foot Slope
Maintenance and Snow Storage Easement is acceptable.
• Building Height: The largest determined height of 26 feet on the west unit's front gable
conforms with the 35 foot maximum limit.
• Grading: Certain areas on the eastern side of the site appear to exceed the maximum of
2:1 slope guideline, however, staff believes these areas can be adjusted at time of building
permit submittal. The proposed driveway grades conform with Town standards.
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• Parking: The four (4) garage and the four (4) surface parking spaces exceed the required
four (4) spaces.
• Snow Storage: Submitted plans show snow storage area equal to the minimum standard
of 20% of the proposed impermeable surface area.
• Landscaping: Submitted landscape plan lacks minimum planting material sizes.
However, the location and variety appears suitable.
With minor corrections to the site grading plan, the project design appears to conform with
the Zoning Code and other applicable regulations of the Town.
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 proposed materials appear to all be high quality, durable and low maintenance as
encouraged by the Planning & Zoning Commission's Design Guidelines. All proposed colors
are either natural or earthtone (please refer to the sheets "A4" & "A5" of the plan set). The
proposed exterior light fixtures are wall mounted motion detectors and downcast cylinder
lights. Both fixtures should mitigate off-site glare or light trespass (please refer to the
attached cut -sheet).
3. The compatibility of the design to minimize site impacts to adjacent properties.
Due to this project's proposed location on the site and its stepping with the site's topography,
both the solar and view corridors of neighboring properties should not be unnecessarily
effected. No setback encroachments are proposed. The design, therefore, appears to minimize
any site impacts to adjacent properties.
4. The compatibility of the proposed improvements with site topography.
The structure has been lowered and the two units have been off -set vertically to facilitate the
improved driveway design. The structure steps with the site as encouraged by the Steep Slope
Development Guidelines. The project now appears compatible with the site topography.
5. The visual appearance of any proposed improvement as viewed from adjacent and neighboring
properties and public ways.
In response to comments from this project's previous Concept Review, the following design
modifications have been incorporated into the plan:
• The overall structure has been lowered to facilitate the improved driveway and the
elimination of the rear retaining wall. This has also broken the main axis of the roof
ridgeline, improving both the front and rear elevations.
• Visual interest has been added to the rear elevation through the inclusion of stucco to
both units and a dormer to the eastern unit.
Overall, the structure should create a massing that seems compatible and appropriate for both
the site and the neighborhood.
6. The objective that no improvement be so similar or dissimilar to others in the vicinity that
values, monetary or aesthetic will be impaired.
Due to the design's massing articulations and responsiveness to the site, this structure should
present a compatible addition to the architecture found in Wildridge. Thus, this project
should not impair either the monetary or aesthetic values of neighboring properties.
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7. The general conformance of the proposed improvements with the adopted Goals, Policies and
Programs for the Town of Avon.
This proposed residential duplex generally conforms with the adopted Goals, Policies and
Programs for the Town of Avon.
Staff Recommendation
Based upon this project's general conformance with the above Design Review Considerations,
staff recommends its Final Design approval with conditions.
Recommended Motion
Approve Lot 97, Block 1, Wildridge Subdivision as presented on the plans dated received March
28, 1997, with the following conditions:
1. All flues, flashing and galvanized metal will be painted to match surrounding materials.
2. All meters will be placed upon the building.
3. Automatic irrigation system will be installed.
4. The site grading plan be approved by Town staff at the time of building permit submittal.
5. All coniferous trees be a minimum of 6 feet tall, all deciduous trees be a minimum of 2
inches in caliper.
If you have any questions regarding this project or any planning matter, please call me at
949-4280 (extension 139), or stop by the Community Development Department.
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Planning & Zoning Commission Action
❑ Approved as submitted
❑ Denied
0 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:
Jack Hunn,
Sue Railton,
Date - 1 9
Date !/- — / 9/
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