L51 B2 WR conceptTown of Avon
Concept Design Staff Report
March 16, 1999 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting
Report date
December 20, 2019
Project type
Residential Duplex
Legal description
Lot 51, Block 2, Wildridge Subdivision
Zoning
Wildridge Planned Unit Development (PUD) – 2 units
Address
2646 Beartrap Road
Introduction
The applicant describes this duplex as a “chalet” styled building. The east unit measures 3422 square feet while the west measures 4290 square feet. Exterior materials consist of stucco
and 8-inch horizontal siding.
The site is extremely steep, with slope ranging from 20% to 30%. It possesses two frontages, one on each of its uphill and downhill sides.
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.
Yard, bulk and density:
The east unit’s eaves encroach into the 25-foot front yard setback on the site’s downhill side.
Site grading, access, and maneuverability:
The east unit’s garage is turned 90 degrees from the road to avoid presenting the “shot gun barrel” garage door appearance. However, the retainage required results in a wall that reaches
18-feet at its highest point, greatly exceeding the Town’s guidelines.
The driveway entrance is approximately 30-feet wide. The Town standard is a maximum 24-feet wide.
The east unit’s maneuvering area encroaches into the public ROW.
General architectural design:
Staff is examining the project’s overall architecture and massing. The roof may appear to have been designed in response more to the 35-foot height limit rather than what is called for
by the overall project. Staff strongly suggests that a model be provided to better evaluate the project’s massing and scale.
Additional Comments:
Despite those project elements requiring correction in order to comply with specific development standards, it is believed the Commission’s input on overall architecture, scale, and
massing is beneficial. This will enable the applicant to have a better understanding of the full range of modifications that may or may not be necessary prior to making a Final Design
application.
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