L80 B1 WR driveway
Town of Avon
Design Modification Staff Report
December 1, 1998 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting
February 18, 2022
Report date
Revised Driveway Location
Project type
Lot 80, Block 1, Wildridge Subdivision
Legal description
Planned Unit Development (PUD) – 2 units
Zoning
5711 Wildridge Road East Unit A
Address
Introduction
The applicant, Ray Nielsen, has submitted a revised driveway design for one unit of this nearly
completed duplex in the uppermost portion of Wildridge. The current driveway accessing Unit A
(the northern unit) utilizes a combination access that is also used by two other neighboring units.
Because Unit A’s driveway is extremely steep, approximately 13%, the applicant wants to create
a separate driveway for Unit A, with its own entrance to Wildridge Road East. The separate
access would provide a reduced driveway grade and a more direct approach to the garage.
Design Review Considerations
According to the Commission’s Procedures, Rules & Regulations, Section 4.22 A 4., the
Commission shall consider the following in reviewing the proposed modification:
4. 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.
Staff Comments
Though the exact reasons for the existing driveway’s steepness are unclear, whether an error
during construction or inaccurate survey information or a combination of factors, staff believes
that the modification provides the best solution. Primarily, the new, flatter driveway reduces the
potential conflict of vehicles entering the public road too rapidly as they try to overcome the
existing driveway’s steepness.
It should be pointed out that the first 20 feet is closer to 6%, rather than the required 4%. Staff
believes that a 4% grade can and should be achieved. Additionally, drainage should be reworked
to avoid drainage into the garage. Lastly, new landscaping should be provided between the two
driveways.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of the proposed driveway modification.
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Lot 80, Block 4, Wildridge Subdivision; Minor Project Review
December 1, 1998 Planning & Zoning meeting
Recommended Motion
“I move to approve the driveway modification for Lot 80, Block 4, Wildridge Subdivision as
depicted on the application and plan set dated November 2, 1998, based upon the finding that the
additional point of access is necessary for the driveway grade to meet Town Standards, and
subject to the following conditions:
1. That the first 20-feet of the driveway not exceed 4%.
2. That all remaining technical issues be resolved prior to issuance of the new driveway’s right-
of-way permit.
3. That landscaping be provided for the area between the two driveways, and that the proposed
landscaping be reviewed and approved by Town staff.”
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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Lot 80, Block 4, Wildridge Subdivision; Minor Project Review
December 1, 1998 Planning & Zoning meeting
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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