L38 B2 BMBC SRU b and bTown of Avon
Special Review Use Staff Report
November 18, 1997 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting
Report date
December 20, 2019
Special Review Use type
Residential Bed and Breakfast
Legal description
Lot 38B, Block 2, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision – Borg Duplex
Zoning
Residential Duplex (RD)
Address
0220 East Beaver Creek Boulevard
Introduction
The applicant is requesting approval for a Special Review Use Permit to operate a residential Bed and Breakfast (B & B). The B & B would be operated in the west unit’s lower level, utilizing
that level’s three bedrooms and recreation room.
Criteria for Review, Recommendation and Approval
According to section 17.48.040 of the Avon Municipal Code, the Planning & Zoning Commission shall consider the following criteria when evaluating an application for a special review
use permit:
Whether the proposed use otherwise complies with all requirements imposed by the zoning code.
The proposed B & B complies with all requirements of the zoning code. The RD Zoning District allows for consideration of B & B’s as a SRU, the B & B would be located in an owner-occupied
dwelling unit and limited to three guestrooms.
Whether the proposed use is in conformance with the town comprehensive plan.
The proposed B & B conforms most directly with the Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan by creating a facility that strengthens both the Town’s year-round tourism base and relationship to
the resort community (Policy B3.1).
Whether the proposed use is compatible with adjacent uses.
Staff believes the greatest concern in terms of this use’s compatibility is the availability of guest parking. Staff recommends that the B & B provide one parking space per guestroom,
as it can be reasonably anticipated that each guestroom will create the need for a parking space.
Currently, both duplex units have an extra parking space (3 required, 4 provided). In order to provide the three recommended guest parking spaces and the two required residential spaces,
the west unit needs one additional parking space. Staff believes that by parking the west
unit’s remaining residential parking requirement in the east’s unit’s extra forth space, the west’s unit’s parking needs can be satisfied.
West unit: (4 spaces provided)
Residential Requirement = 2
B & B Requirement = 3
One space short
East unit: (4 spaces provided)
Residential Requirement = 3
One space extra
It is staff’s opinion that since the applicant owns both duplex units, the applicant can satisfactorily enforce the above parking arrangement. If the applicant wishes to sell the east
unit, this Special Review Use Permit should be re-evaluated by the Planning & Zoning Commission.
Staff Recommendation
Based upon the proposed B & B’s compliance with the above criteria, staff recommends approval of the Special Review Use Permit with the condition that ownership of both duplex units
is retained by the operator of the B & B to ensure the allowance of parking in front of the east unit, thus satisfying the west unit’s residential parking requirement.
Recommended Motion
I move to approve Resolution # 97-15, granting a Special Review Use Permit for Lot 38B, Block 2, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision, to operate a Residential Bed and Breakfast as
described in the application dated October 22, 1997, for a permanent duration as specified in Section 17.48.020 of the Town of Avon Municipal Code, with the following condition:
That ownership of both duplex units is retained by the Bed and Breakfast operator to ensure the allowance of parking in front of the east unit, thus satisfying the west unit’s residential
parking requirement.
If you have any questions regarding this or any other project or community development issue, please call me at 949-4280 (extension 139), or stop by the Community Development Department.
Respectfully submitted,
George H. Harrison
Planner