L63 B1 WR retaining wallTown of Avon
Minor Project Staff Report
July 6, 1999 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting
Report date
December 20, 2019
Project type
Site Modification
Legal description
Lot 63a, Block 1, Wildridge Subdivision
Zoning
PUD-Duplex
Address
2394 Fox Lane
Introduction
Mike Guida has applied for a design modification to his lot to construct a 5’ to 9’ tall split face block retaining wall to create a sod terrace area on the west side of his house.
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.
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
The project meets all Town requirements, including setbacks.
Although site modifications to create terraced areas are usually discouraged, staff believes this application conforms to the design guidelines. The area to be modified will not be
highly visible. Staff recommends that shrubs be planted at the base of the wall for screening.
Staff Recommendation
Approve with conditions.
Recommended Motion
“I move to approve the modification to the approved final design for a wall and sod terrace for for Lot 63A, Block 1, Wildridge Subdivision as depicted on the application and plan set
dated 6-17-99 with the following conditions:
“Shrubs be planted at the base of the wall for screening.”
A professional engineer (P.E) shall stamp the wall plans.
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,
Karen Griffith, AICP
Town 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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Greg Macik, Secretary