L49 B4 WR Driveway DesignTown of Avon
Final Design Staff Rortep
July 16, 1996 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting
Report date July 12, 1996
Project type Modification of driveway design -residential duplex
Legal description Lot 49, Block 4, Wildridge Subdivision
Zoning PUD -duplex
Address 4700 W. Wildridge Road
Introduction
The applicants are requesting a modification of the driveway design for this duplex project. The
approved plan features one driveway that wraps around the corner of the lot to serve the east and
west duplex. The current driveway plan includes a landscaped berm to provide screening of the
driveway.
The proposed driveway design features two separate driveways. One driveway has access from
North Point. The second driveway would have access off Wildridge Road West.
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. The proposed modification does not change the site plan's conformance with the Zoning Code or
Design Guidelines.
• There are no proposed encroachments to easements.
• Parking: The modified driveway design is still in conformance with the requirement for
two parking spaces for each of the units. There would be room to park at least one car
outside garages for each duplex unit.
• Snow Storage: Submitted plans show snow storage area exceeding the minimum
requirement.
• Landscaping: Additional landscaping to screen the second driveway should be provided if
the modification is approved.
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 building materials will not change -both driveway plans feature asphalt The existing
driveway plan provides for more screening of the driveway.
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3. The compatibility of the design to minimize site impacts to adjacent properties.
The existing driveway features one longer expanse of concrete wrapped around the corner of
the duplex. This driveway would be screened by a landscaped berm which includes spruce
and Aspen Trees. The proposed driveway design provides for more lawn on the south side of
the garages. But the plan does not proposed additional landscaping to screen the new
driveway.
The proposed modification would result in slightly more traffic impacts to the property across
the street, in that the new driveway would be located across from two homes. The existing
plan contains the driveway on the property and provides for a screened driveway thereby
containing all of the traffic activity on the site.
4. The compatibility of the proposed improvements with site topography.
The second driveway would have a grade of 10 percent at one point. This is the maximum
grade permitted by the Design Guidelines for residential driveway.
5. The visual appearance of any proposed improvement as viewed from adjacent and neighboring
properties and public ways.
The proposed design results in two separate driveways as opposed to one longer one. The
current approved driveway design provides for berming and screening of the driveway so that
the expanse is not highly visible off-site. The new driveway does not provide for adequate
screening and landscaping. There will be more pavement visible with the modified design
because the second driveway extends to Wildridge Road, whereas the existing plan provides
for bermed screening of most of the driveway.
6. The objective that no improvement be so similar or dissimilar to others in the vicinity that values,
monetary or aesthetic will be impaired.
Not applicable
7. The general conformance of the proposed improvements with the adopted Goals, Policies and
Programs for the Town of Avon.
The proposed modification would result in a driveway being located on Wildridge Road West,
which functions as a collector street. The Town Engineer strongly discourages driveways on
a collector street when access from a local street is available. The Town Engineer does not
support the proposed modification to the driveway (see attached comments).
Staff Recommendation
Staff does not recommend approval of this application in that it would locate a driveway on a
collector street a close distance from an intersecting street. The existing plan provides for more
screening and therefore less impact to neighbors and the view from the road.
Recommended Motion
Deny modification of driveway design for Lot 49, Block 4, Wildridge Subdivision, as described
on the plan set dated July 2, 1996.
If you have any questions regarding this project or any planning matter, please call me at
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949-4280 (extension 131), or stop by the Community Development Department.
Respectfully submitted,
Karen Griffith, AICP
Town Planner
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Planning & Zoning Commission Action
❑ Approved as submitted
❑ Denied
J 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. Driveway to be relocated to the far eastern corner as approved by Staff.
2. Lights be located as not to illuminate on adjacent property.
3. Additional landscaping be added to the site plan.
Signed:
Jack Hunn;
Attest:: `
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Sue Railton, Secretary
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