L21 B3 WR final designTown of Avon
Final Design Staff Report
January 19, 1999, Planning & Zoning Commission meeting
Report date
December 20, 2019
Project type
Residential Duplex
Legal description
Lot 21, Block 3, Wildridge Subdivision
Zoning
Wildridge Planned Unit Development (PUD) – 2 units
Address
4250 Wildridge Road West (Burkhard Duplex)
Introduction
The applicant describes the proposed duplex as “avoiding a style of architecture that seems to be from another time or place, but one that feels at home in both Wildridge and in the
Colorado mountains”. Unit 1 is quite large measuring nearly 4,000 square feet while Unit 2 is nearly 3,000 square feet. Exterior building materials will primarily consist of wood siding
accented by square cut logs, red trim, and colored concrete to match the surrounding soils and rock. Please see the attached document titled “Development Intent” for more information.
The site faces west and is quite steep with slopes across the building pad of approximately 25%. Primary views are to the south and west.
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:
The conformance with setbacks, massing, access, land use and other provisions of the Zoning Code.
Allowed use: Complies with the allowed residential use.
Density: Two dwelling units comply with the allowable density.
Lot Coverage: The proposed 11.3% of building coverage conforms to the 50% maximum.
Setbacks: No proposed encroachments. However, the structure is proposed extremely close to the front yard setback. Extreme care will be required during construction to ensure that the
structure does not encroach upon this setback.
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 32 on Unit #1’s west elevation complies with the 35' maximum limit.
Grading: Conforms with the maximum of 2:1 slope guideline. However, staff has a concern with the amount of disturbance above the driveway (see consideration #5).
Parking: Unit 1’s two garage and four surface parking spaces and Unit 2’s two garage and two surface parking spaces exceed the required six total spaces.
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 generally suitable, though staff recommends landscaping be added to the north and east of Unit 2 to provide a complete landscape solution
for the entire project.
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.
It is unclear how the colored concrete will be applied. Staff recommends that a sample providing color and texture be provided for staff approval.
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 structure works well to step with the site’s topography. However, the cut above the driveway creates a large area of disturbance. Staff believes that a series of small retaining
walls could reduce the expanse of this cut. Otherwise, this area should be fully re-vegated with indigenous seed and native shrub plantings at their natural density.
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 sole use of wood siding and the large flush gable end may cause Unit 1’s west elevation to appear disproportionately tall. To lessen the perceived height staff suggests providing
a base material such as color concrete, stucco or stone. Additionally, the main gable should provide a minimum 18” overhang as required by the P&Z’s Rules, Regulations and Procedures.
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 Recommendation
Staff recommends approval with conditions based upon the project’s overall compliance with the above Design Review Considerations.
Recommended Motion
“I move to approve the final design approval for the proposed duplex on Lot 21, Block 3, Wildridge Subdivision, as depicted on the application and plan set dated January 13, 1999 with
the following conditions:
Additional landscaping be added to the north and east of Unit 2 requiring staff approval.
A base material of stone, stucco, or colored and textured concrete be added to Unit 1’s west elevation.
The large gable on Unit 1’s south elevation provide a minimum overhang of 18 inches.
The large cut area above the driveway be revised to reduce the area of disturbance.
A concrete sample providing color and texture be provided for approval
Extreme care will be required during construction to ensure that the structure does not encroach upon this setback.
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
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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Chris Evans, Chair
Attest:
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Sue Railton, Secretary