TQ B2 BMBC FenceTown of Avon
Minor Project Staff Report
June 6, 1997 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting
Report date May 30, 1997
Project type Fence
Legal description Tract Q , Block 2, Benchmark at Beaver Creek
Subdivision
Zoning Town Center (TC)
Address 082 East Beaver Creek Boulevard
Introduction
Pazzo's has applied to install a solid cedar fence on top of an existing 2 foot cement wall that
defines their patio area on the western side of their restaurant. The fence will be a maximum of
six feet tall on the west, and tapers to two feet on the north and south elevations. The purpose of
the fencing is to screen their patio area from the adjacent parking lots to the west and north. The
fence will be stained to match the redwood color on the north side of the building.
They also propose decorative light strings over the existing patio. The lights are clear bulbs, the
size of large Christmas tree lights.
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.
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.
3. The compatibility of the design to minimize site impacts to adjacent properties.
4. The compatibility of the proposed improvements with site topography.
5. The visual appearance of any proposed improvement as viewed from adjacent and neighboring
properties and public ways.
6. The objective that no improvement be so similar or dissimilar to others in the vicinity that values,
monetary or aesthetic will be impaired.
7. The general conformance of the proposed improvements with the adopted Goals, Policies and
Programs for the Town of Avon.
Staff Comments
The Design Guidelines for the commercial core and downtown recommend that a four foot solid
fence be used when a barrier is desired with some blocking of views, such as utility boxes or
cars. It states a six foot solid fence can be used when maximum screening is desired.
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The picket part of the fence is a maximum of five feet 2 inches tall, with the fence posts
extending up to six feet on the "street side" of the fence. It will be eight feet tall at the fenceposts
on the patio side of the fence, because of a two foot drop in elevation for the patio.
The fence conforms to the Design Guidelines from the street side, and the eight feet height of the
fence should only be readily visible to patio guests. Staff recommends that landscaping be
provided on the north and west side of the fence to soften the appearance of the fence from the
street and provide more screening of the parking lot from the patio patrons. The applicant agrees
to this condition. Staff recommends approval.
The decorative lighting will add a festive atmosphere to the restaurant and is similar to other
lighting used in the Valley. Staff recommends approval of the lights.
Staff Recommendation
1. Approve with conditions outlined below:
Recommended Motion
I move to approve the proposed fencing and string lights for Tract Q, Block 2, Wildridge
Subdivision as depicted on the application and plan set dated May 2, 1997 with the following
conditions:
1. Landscaping be provided on the north and west sides of the fence, to be approved by staff.
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 submitt d,
Karen Griffith, AICI?'
Town Planner
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Planning & Zoning Commission Action
❑ Approved as submitted
❑ Denied
C' 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):
i . Landscaping be provided on the north and west sides of the fence be appro� ed b5 staff.
I The fence pic:ets to be a maximum of=t feet tail on the vvest elet-=_tion from :he top of the
lowest point of the retaining wall and the posts can be 1 (one) foot higher than the picket
fence.
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Andrew Karow, Chair
Attest: `
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Sue Railton, Secretary
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