L43 B1 WR conceptTown of Avon
Concept Design Staff Report
June 16, 1998 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting
Report date
December 20, 2019
Project type
Residential Duplex
Legal description
Lot 43, Block 1, Wildridge Subdivision – Van Wyhe Duplex
Zoning
Planned Unit Development (PUD) – 2 units
Address
2350 Saddle Ridge Loop
Introduction
The proposed residential duplex features a dual driveway site design. The structure presents a contemporary mountain design, featuring a combination of stucco and wood siding.
The site is a relatively flat lot located along Saddle Ridge Loop. It is somewhat unique in its three-sided, pie shape configuration.
The applicants are requesting a concept design review to get the Commission’s feedback on their proposed dual driveway design.
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.
Use: The residential use is appropriate.
Yard, bulk and density: The project respects all yard, bulk and density requirements. Care will be required during construction to ensure the southeast unit’s highest roof ridge (approximately
34.5 feet) will not violation maximum allowable height.
Site grading, access, and maneuverability: The project proposes dual driveways. The Planning & Zoning Commission’s Rules, Regulations and Procedures states the following:
“Residential projects with 6 or fewer units shall be restricted to a single point of vehicle access from the public right-of-way. Additional points of access must be approved specifically
by the Planning & Zoning Commission, with the finding that additional access points are required for the project to otherwise conform to these Design Standards and other applicable
Town regulations.” (Pg. 4, sec. 4.22 - A.4)
This guideline allows the Commission to approve projects that are confronted with unique topography or other circumstances that necessitate a multiple access points. Staff does not believe
that this site, which is relatively flat, requires two accesses to better conform to the Town’s design standards or regulations.
General architectural design: The architectural detailing, massing and forms appear compatible with the surrounding neighborhood.
Context: A single access driveway would deal with grades on Saddle Ridge Loop and the site more appropriately.
Additional Comments: N/A
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,
George H. Harrison
Planner