L64 B1 WR final design
Town of Avon
Final Design Staff Report
December 1, 1998 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting
February 18, 2022
Report date
Single-family Residence
Project type
Lot 64, Block 1, Wildridge Subdivision
Legal description
Planned Unit Development (PUD) – 2 units
Zoning
2376 Fox Lane
Address
Introduction
The proposed single-family residence is a contemporary 3,300 square foot structure, with a
parapet deck and hot tub centered atop the structure. Exterior materials consist of beige stucco
with stone and wood accents.
The site is at the end of the Fox Lane cul-de-sac. It slopes steeply down from the road at
approximately 24%. The proposed structure is located low on the site away from the road. A
long switchback driveway provides access.
The Commission conducted a concept design review on January 5, 1999.
Design Review Considerations
According to the Commission’s Procedures, Rules & Regulations, Section 4.10, the Commission
shall consider the following items in reviewing the design of this project:
1. The conformance with setbacks, massing, access, land use and other provisions of the Zoning
Code.
Allowed use: Conforms with the allowed residential use.
Density: Single-family use conforms to this lot’s two dwelling unit designation.
Lot Coverage: The proposed 8.8% of building coverage conforms to the 50% maximum.
Setbacks: No proposed encroachments.
Easements: No proposed encroachments and proposed grading in the 10' Slope
Maintenance and Snow Storage Easement is acceptable.
Building Height: The largest determined height of 33 feet on the north elevation
conforms to the 35-foot maximum limit.
Grading: All proposed slope grades conform with the maximum of 2:1 slope guideline.
However, the grading plan indicates that the proposed driveway grade is steeper than
allowed by Town standards; and drainage from the driveway and the primary snow
storage area is towards the residence.
Parking: The two (2) garage and the two (2) surface parking spaces exceed the required
three (3) spaces.
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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.
2. The conformance with other applicable rules and regulations of the Town of Avon.
The driveway exceeds the Town standard of 4% grade for the first 20-feet and the
recommended 10% grade for the main body. With the site’s northern orientation the
driveway’s steepness creates a potentially dangerous driving surface.
3. The type and quality of materials of which the structure is to be constructed.
4. The design of site grading and drainage to minimize impacts to adjacent sites, rights-of-way
and easements.
5. 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 proposed building site results in an excessively long and steep driveway and significant
site disturbance. The grading plan indicates that drainage is towards the building, particularly
from the driveway and snow storage area.
6. 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 proposed site plan conflicts with the established streetscape on the cul-de-sac. It also
seems likely to impede the views of existing residences on the western edge of Saddle Ridge
Loop.
7. The objective that no improvement be so similar or dissimilar to others in the vicinity that
monetary or aesthetic values will be impaired.
The project’s dissimilarity with the established streetscape and its excessive site disturbance
would negatively affect neighboring properties’ monetary and aesthetic values.
8. The general conformance of the proposed improvements with the adopted Goals, Policies and
Programs for the Town of Avon.
The building location does not conform to the Town’s objective that structures in Wildridge
are compatible with one another and in harmony with the natural surroundings.
Staff Recommendation
Though staff understands the applicant’s desire to capture southern views by locating the
residence as low as possible on the site, it does so at the expense of the established streetpattern,
site disturbance, and views enjoyed by neighboring properties. Additionally, the project’s
driveway exceeds both Town standards and guidelines in terms of steepness. Therefore, based
upon the project’s failure to satisfy the above design review considerations, staff recommends
the project be denied.
Recommended Motion
“I move to deny the proposed single-family residence for Lot 64, Block 1, Wildridge Subdivision
as depicted on the application and plan set dated November 18, 1998 based upon the following
findings:
1. The project’s location would disrupt the established streetscape;
2. The project would create excessive site disturbance;
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3. The project would unnecessarily disrupt views from neighboring properties.
4. The proposed driveway exceeds Town standards and guidelines.”
If you have any questions regarding this project or any planning matter, please call me at
748-4030, or stop by the Community Development Department.
Respectfully submitted,
George H. Harrison
Planner
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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
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