L51 B2 WR concept v3Town 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.
At its last meeting, the Commission conducted a concept design review of this project. The applicant has now revised the project’s architecture in response to comments received at that
review.
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.
General architectural design:
The project now has a main ridgeline that runs parallel with the slope of the lot. This change does appear to unify the mass better than the previous design concept. Staff does have
concern with the potential mirror images presented by both the front and rear elevations.
Additional Comments:
Staff was not provided adequate time to review the site plan.
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