L16 B2 WR conceptTown of Avon
Concept Design Staff Report
July 6, 1999 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting
Report date
December 20, 2019
Project type
Grading Modification for future duplex
Legal description
Lot 16, Block 2, Wildridge Subdivision
Zoning
PUD-Duplex
Address
2690 June Creek Trail
Introduction
George Plavec has applied to move 1,200 yards of fill dirt onto Lot 16. He owns the lot and intends to develop it in fall of 1999. He has submitted a concept plan for the duplex structure.
The site is located on a flag lot, taking access from June Creek Trail.
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 analysis with the Final Design staff report.
Use: In staff’s opinion, the use of a vacant lot to accept fill dirt is not appropriate until a building permit has been issued. Although surety can be posted against damage to the
lot, it would be impossible to restore the area to the pre-existing condition.
Yard, bulk and density: n/a
Site grading, access, and maneuverability: in staff’s opinion, the proposed concept plan results in disturbance of a very large portion of the lot. The design results in a great modification
to the natural topography. This is in conflict with Design Criterion 6.
General architectural design: n/a
Context: n/a
Additional Comments: staff recommends that “dirt deals” should be allowed only when a final design for the property has been approved and at least a grading permit is issued for the
property.
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,
Karen Griffith, AICP
Town Planner