L2 BKSD Design ModMemorandum
Date: August 1, 1997
To: Planning and Zoning Commission
From: Karen Griffith, Town Planner
Re: Lot 2, Brookside Park Subdivision, Phase II, Modification of final design
The applicants have applied to modify their landscape plan. As you will recall, a large spruce
tree was accidentally removed from the site. The modification is for a revised landscape plan to
address the removal of the specimen Spruce tree and two Cottonwood trees. They are also
requesting the removal of the remaining Cottonwood Trees located along the ditch. In their
landscape architect's opinion, the trees are not attractive and unhealthy and should be replaced
with planted trees having a better form and health.
The applicants also request to modify the grading plan to provide a more gradual slope from the
buildings to the trail. A formal grading plan will need to be submitted. The final trail location
should be shown with this revised grading plan.
Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of the revised landscape plan. The applicants propose to install 4 25-
30 foot spruce trees to replace the spruce and two large cottonwood trees. Although it is difficult
to support removal of trees, staff agrees with the landscape architect, that the trees are not
attractive in their present form and will likely cause maintenance if not safety problems in the
future. In staffs opinion, the site plan provides ample landscaping of the site.
Recommended Motion
I move to approve the landscape modification for Lot 2, Brookside Park Subdivision, as
described in the application materials dated July 22, 1997 with the following conditions.
Planting chart be revised to meet Town's minimum planting sizes of 2 inches for all
deciduous trees and 5 gallon containers for all shrubs.
2. A formal grading plan be submitted for staff approval. Plan shall include final alignment of
trail.
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August 5, 1997, Planning & Zoning Commission meeting
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❑ Withdrawn by applicant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):
1. Planting chart be revised to meet Town's minimum planting size of 2 inches for all
deciduous trees.
2. A formal grading plan be submitted for staff approval. Plan shall include final aligcunent of
trail.
Attest:
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Sue Railton, Secretary
Town of Avon Community Development templatel
(970) 949-4280 Fax (970) 949-5749