L52 B4 WR conceptTown of Avon
Concept Design Staff Report
April 7, 1998 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting
Report date
December 20, 2019
Project type
McKenny Duplex
Legal description
Lot 52, Block 4, Wildridge Subdivision
Zoning
PUD Duplex
Address
5183 Longsun Lane
Introduction
Lot 52 is currently developed with a single family home and is zoned for duplex use. The applicants are now proposing to build the second unit. The original final design was approved
for two units, but the second unit was never built.
The second unit is designed to complement the architecture of the first unit and will match existing materials and colors.
They propose access to the second unit with a separate driveway. The driveway access plan was originally approved with two driveways. The amended Design Guidelines now state that
second driveways must be specifically approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission..
Design Review Considerations
The Commission’s Procedures, Rules & Regulations, Section 6.10, provide the framework for evaluation of this project. Additional guidelines and regulations are contained within (but
not limited to) the Comprehensive Plan, the Design Guidelines, the Zoning Ordinance and the Subdivision Regulations.
Conformance with the Zoning Code and other applicable regulations of the Town.
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 compatibility of the design to minimize site impacts to adjacent properties.
The compatibility of the proposed improvements with site topography.
The visual appearance of any proposed improvement as viewed from adjacent and neighboring properties and public ways.
The objective that no improvement be so similar or dissimilar to others in the vicinity that values, monetary or aesthetic will be impaired.
The general conformance of the proposed improvements with the adopted Goals, Policies and Programs for the Town of Avon.
Staff Comments
These are preliminary staff comments on this concept plan, and are not intended to be a complete project report. Complete review and staff comments will be provided with the final design
staff report.
Staff supports the dual driveway design for several reasons. First, the project was originally approved and planned this way. Re-designing the site with one access would result in
an awkward driveway design that would likely have turning radius and site distance issues. It would also result in a large expanse of pavement in the front yard and require existing
vegetation to be removed.
The ridgeline on the western side of the new unit is right at 35 feet, assuming the existing underlying elevation is 8133.5 feet.
The design of the new unit complements the existing unit, while maintaining its own unique identity, in conformance with Design Guidelines to avoid mirror image units.
The landscape plan enhances the site.
If you have any questions regarding this project or any planning matter, please call me at
949-4280 (extension 131), or stop by the Community Development Department.
Respectfully submitted,
Karen Griffith, AICP
Town Planner