L23 B4 WR final designTown of Avon
Final Design Staff Report
February 2, 1999 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting
Report date
December 20, 2019
Project type
Single-family Residence
Legal description
Lot 23, Block 4, Wildridge Subdivision
Zoning
Wildridge Planned Unit Development (PUD) – 2 units
Address
5591 Coyote Ridge
Introduction
The applicant describes the project’s architecture as characteristic of the “Colorado Mountain Lodge Style”. The 4,336 square foot residence with a detached garage/guest room is sited
capture both the primary southern views plus views up the Metcalf drainage. Exterior building materials consist of a wall base of dry laid stone and stucco walls. Heavy timbers and
wood trim are used to add accents and break up large wall surfaces.
The site is located at the end of the Coyote Ridge cul-de-sac. Though portions of the site are extremely steep, the building envelope is less steep at 24%. A 20-foot wide public access
easement exists along the length of the north property line to preserve access to Forest Service lands and Metcalf Creek.
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: Single-family use complies with this lot’s two dwelling unit designation.
Lot Coverage: The proposed 4.4% of building coverage complies with the 50% maximum.
Setbacks: No proposed encroachments.
Easements: Proposed grading in the 10' Slope Maintenance and Snow Storage Easement is acceptable. Staff believes that the proposed grading in the 20 foot access easement may hinder access
(please see consideration # 4 below).
Building Height: The largest determined height of 34.33 feet on the east elevation complies with the 35 foot maximum limit. However, extreme care will be required during construction
to ensure the project does not exceed the height limit.
Grading: All proposed slope grades comply with the maximum of 2:1 slope guideline and the proposed driveway grades comply with Town standards. However, staff believes the grading plan
must be revised to properly accommodate the driveway culvert.
Parking: The two garage and the two surface parking spaces exceed the required three spaces.
Snow Storage: Submitted plans show snow storage area equal to the minimum standard of 20% of the proposed impermeable surface area.
Landscaping: The aspens at the driveway should provide a positive entryway to the project. However, staff recommends that additional aspens be placed below the structure’s south and
east elevations. Careful placement of these additional trees can strengthen the project’s tie to the site while not overly obstructing desirable views.
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 proposed grading in the 20 foot access easement goes beyond this project’s property lines. Additionally, the grading appears to create slopes and terrain that may inhibit functional
access through this easement. Staff recommends that the grading plan be revised to reduce the amount of cutting within this easement prior to building permit submittal.
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 large retaining wall below the southern patio area exceeds the Planning & Zoning Commission’s guideline of six feet. The Commission may want to consider whether the height of this
wall should be reduced or its apparent height mitigated. Any revisions should be submitted prior to building permit submittal for staff review and approval. If the retaining wall is
approved as submitted, it will require a professional engineered design and possibly a safety railing.
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 Recommendation
Though a few grading issues require refinement, staff believes that these corrections will not significantly affect the project’s design. Therefore, based upon the project’s general
conformance with the above Design Considerations, staff recommends Final Design approval with conditions.
Recommended Motion
“I move to approve the Final Design for the proposed single-family residence for Lot 23, Block 4, Wildridge Subdivision as depicted on the application and plan set dated January 19,
1999 with the following conditions:
That the grading plan be revised prior to building permit submittal to eliminate grading on the neighboring property, to better preserve access to public lands through the established
access easement, and to ensure the culvert meets Town of Avon standards. These revisions require staff approval prior to building permit issuance for this condition to be satisfied.
A professional engineering design must be provided at time of building permit submittal for the large stone retaining wall south of the residence.
Design of the safety railing required by code above the large retaining wall south of the residence requires staff approval.
That the landscape plan be revised prior to building permit issuance to provide additional aspen trees to both the east and west of the residence. These revisions require staff approval
for this condition to be satisfied.
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