L51 B1 WR conceptTown of Avon
Concept Design Staff Report
June 2, 1998 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting
Report date
December 20, 2019
Project type
Duplex
Legal description
Lot 51, Block 1, Wildridge Subdivision
Zoning
PUD-Duplex
Address
2460 Saddleridge Loop
Introduction
The proposed Garver/Arnot Duplex is a mountain contemporary style building that will have shiplap siding. The project is a “primary-secondary” style in that one unit is substantially
larger than the other. A garage separates the two units. The applicants are proposing access along the south side of the property, with the garage doors facing south away from the
street.
There is an existing road cut onto the property. The lot faces west and downward toward the street with slopes of approximately 20 percent.
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.
The conformance with setbacks, massing, access, land use and other provisions of the Zoning Code.
The conformance with other applicable rules and regulations of the Town of Avon.
The type and quality of materials of which the structure is to be constructed.
The design of site grading and drainage to minimize impacts to adjacent sites, rights-of-way and easements.
The compatibility of proposed improvements with site topography, to minimize site disturbance, orient with slope, step building with slope, and minimize benching or other significant
alteration of existing topography.
The appearance of proposed improvements as viewed from adjacent and neighboring properties and public ways, with respect to architectural style, massing, height, orientation to street,
quality of materials, and colors.
The objective that no improvement be so similar or dissimilar to others in the vicinity that monetary or aesthetic values will be impaired.
The general conformance of the proposed improvements with the adopted Goals, Policies and Programs for the Town of Avon.
Staff Comments
Based upon our initial review of the project’s basic concepts, staff has the following comments. They are not intended to constitute a complete project report. Staff will conduct a complete
review and provided a full analyst with the Final Design staff report.
The structure is sited parallel to the natural slope and is compatible with the existing topography.
If the existing driveway access is not used it should be filled and re-vegetated with natural vegetation. Although there will be more site disturbance where the driveway is proposed,
staff agrees with the concept of locating the driveway where it will not dominate the view of the site. This assumes the native vegetation below the house will be preserved.
The architectural style of the home seems plain compared with surrounding buildings. Staff recommends that the design be more in keeping with the architecture of the neighborhood.
Suggestions include extending the stucco around the house, and using trim materials such as stone and timber. An entryway feature should be included in the design for the eastern unit.
A colored rendering should be submitted, and a model is strongly recommended.
The materials and colors need to be specified.
More landscaping should be used to screen the driveway and the plainer elevations of the home. We recommend that more trees be provided on the east side of the structure, south of the
driveway in the garage area, and on the north side of the structure adjacent to the garages.
It appears the applicants are not proposing any lawn areas. This is acceptable to staff. The landscaping plan needs to show the limits of site disturbance and clarify the proposed ground
cover.
The floor plan shows a planter between the two garages, however, the site plan and elevations do not reflect this.
The proposed slope north of the Arnot side of the duplex exceeds the maximum slope of 2:1.
The engineering department is evaluating the rock wall in the drainage and utility easement. The applicants should be aware that if there are any utilities located in the easement,
that improvements are at their own risk, meaning if a utility company needs access, they typically will not replace the boulder wall or re-vegetate.
A complete grading plan must be submitted to evaluate the site plan
If you have any questions regarding this project or any other planning matter, please call me at 748-4030, or stop by the Community Development Department.
Respectfully submitted,
Karen Griffith, AICP
Town Planner