L54 B2 WR final desginTown of Avon
Final Design Staff Report
September 2, 1997, Planning & Zoning Commission meeting
Report date
December 20, 2019
Project type
Single-family
Legal description
Lot 54, Block 2, Wildridge Subdivision – Smith Residence
Zoning
Planned Unit Development (PUD) – 2 units
Address
5780 Wildridge Road East
Introduction
This proposed 3,340 square foot single-family residence is a predominately stucco building of 2 stories with a lower level walkout to grade. It features stone and wood accents. The plan
form articulates with the existing landform. Formal soded areas are defined with stone edging walls.
The site is steep, sloping approximately 23% down from the roadway. The site faces south with excellent solar exposure and views.
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:
Conformance with the Zoning Code and other applicable regulations of the Town.
Allowed use: Conforms with the allowed residential use.
Density: Single-family use conforms with this lot’s 2 dwelling unit designation.
Lot Coverage: The proposed 5% of building coverage conform to the 50% maximum.
Setbacks: No proposed encroachments.
Easements: No proposed encroachments. During construction, care will be required to keep the driveway retaining wall out of the 10-foot Slope Maintenance, Drainage and Snow Storage Easement.
Building Height: The largest determined height of 34 feet of the rear elevation’s main gable measured to existing grade conforms with the 35' maximum limit.
Grading: All proposed slope grades conform with the maximum of 2:1 slope guideline and the proposed driveway grades conform with Town standards.
Parking: The 2 garage parking spaces and one surface space conform to the required 3 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 appears suitable.
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 structures will be constructed of materials that are compatible with the criteria of the town guidelines.
The compatibility of the design to minimize site impacts to adjacent properties.
The proposed project will have minimal site impacts upon adjacent properties.
The compatibility of the proposed improvements with site topography.
The building steps significantly with the site’s slope. Site disturbance appears acceptable.
The visual appearance of any proposed improvement as viewed from adjacent and neighboring properties and public ways.
The massing appears compatible and appropriate for both the site and the neighborhood.
The objective that no improvement be so similar or dissimilar to others in the vicinity that values, monetary or aesthetic will be impaired.
The structure’s responsiveness to the site and limited site disturbance are compatible with the Wildridge Subdivision.
The general conformance of the proposed improvements with the adopted Goals, Policies and Programs for the Town of Avon.
Generally conforms with the adopted Goals, Policies, and Programs for the Town of Avon.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this project with conditions.
Recommended Motion
Approve the Final Design of the residence for Lot 54, Block 2, Wildridge Subdivision as depicted on the plans dated “Received” August 26, 1997, with the following conditions:
All flues, flashing and galvanized metal will be painted to match surrounding materials.
All meters will be placed upon the building.
Automatic irrigation system will be installed.
During construction, a 2" deep gravel base of 3/4"aggregate shall be applied to the first 20'of the driveway, and shall remain until the driveway is paved.
Final site engineering requires staff approval.
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.
Respectfully submitted,
George H. Harrison
Planner
Planning & Zoning Commission Action
( Approved as submitted ( Approved with conditions (noted below)
( Denied ( 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):
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Signed:
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Andrew Karow, Chair
Attest:
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Sue Railton, Secretary