L78 B4 WR conceptTown of Avon
Concept Design Staff Report
August 17, 1999 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting
Report date
December 20, 2019
Project type
Residential Duplex
Legal description
Lot 78, Block 4, Wildridge Subdivision
Zoning
Planned Unit Development (2 units)
Address
5691 Wildridge Road
Introduction
The applicant is proposing a residential duplex with a contemporary alpine styling. Exterior materials consist of stucco, wood siding and trim, cedar shingles, moss rock, and a copper
chimney cap.
The site is relatively flat. It is located on the inside radius of a large switch back which results in a long curving front property line.
The applicant proposes a dual driveway access design.
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 project proposes approximately 20% site coverage.
Site grading, access, and maneuverability: The project proposes dual driveways. The Planning & Zoning Commission’s Rules, Regulations and Procedures states the following:
“Residential projects with 6 or fewer units shall be restricted to a single point of vehicle access from the public right-of-way. Additional points of access must be approved specifically
by the Planning & Zoning Commission, with the finding that additional access points are required for the project to otherwise conform to these Design Standards and other applicable
Town regulations.” (Pg. 4, sec. 4.22 - A.4)
Staff does not support the proposed dual driveway design. Specifically, due to the project’s location on a busy street and a somewhat blind curve, the dual driveway design degrades public
safety by doubling the points from which vehicles would be entering and exiting the site.
General architectural design: Staff supports the project’s overall architectural massing and design. However, staff would encourage the roof material be changed from cedar to asphalt
shingles due to maintenance and fire hazard concerns.
Additional Comments: In response to staff’s initial feedback, the applicant has provided an alternative site plan which utilizes a single access. Staff has reviewed this site plan and
found that it is more suitable for the site and overall project design. However, a number of technical corrections are needed in order to bring this alternative site plan into compliance
with Town regulations.
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