L58 B3 WR ModificationMemorandum
Date: April 23, 1997
T o : Planning and Zoning Commission
From: Karen Griffith, Town Planner /V
Re: Lot 58, Block 3, Wildridge-Minor Modification
Bill Jones has applied to install a four foot tall split rail fence to be constructed of Cedar, on Lot
58, Block 3, Wildridge. The applicants would like a combination dog run and play area on the
west side of their home.
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.
Discussion
The Planning and Zoning Commission Procedures, Rules, and Regulations, Section 6.24 B, states
that "limited use of fences is encouraged". One of the reasons for this guideline is to reduce
barriers to wildlife, primarily large game animals moving through the subdivision. The applicants
have reduced the area originally proposed to be fenced at the request of staff. Staff believes the
area is now limited to a small area of the yard and preserves most of the lot as open area to
accommodate wildlife.
Recommendation
Staff recommends the approval of the application for a fence dated 4/14/97 and revised 4-24-97.
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Planning & Zoning Commission Action
❑ Approved as submitted
❑ Denied
2 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❑ Withdrawn by applicant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):
— 1. Chicken wire may be added to the lower portion of the fence.
— 2. Chicken wire to be screened by native shrubs and to be approved by staff.
Jack Hun , Chair
Attest• ,
Sue Railton, Secreta
Date
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