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PZC Packet 020492I 10 STAFF REPORT TO c PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION February 4, 195 Lot 1 and part of Lot 2, Nottingham Station Subdivision Galloway, Romero Associates for Diamond Shamrock Special Review Use, Public Hearing Minor Subdivision, Public Hearing Final Design Review for Gasoline Service Station and Convenience Store INTRODUCTION Galloway, Romero and Associates, on behalf of Diaaond Shamrock, is requesting Special Review Use, Mitior Subdivision, and Design Review approval of a proposed gasoline service station and convenience store on Lot 1 and part of Lot 2, Nottingham Station Subdivision. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff has determined that all three of the above referenced applications are incomplete at this time. We recommend that the Planning and Zoning Commission table these applications until the meeting of February 18, 1992. RECOMMENDED ACTION 1. Introduce Application (Staff): 2. Applicant Presentation: 3. Commission Review: 4. Commission Action. Respectfully submitted, Jim Curnutte Planner fs• (40 C STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION February 4, 1992 Page 2 of 2 Lot 1 and part of Lot 2, Nottingham Station Subdivision Galloway, Romero and Associates for Diamond Shamrock Special Review Use, Public Hearing Minor Subdivision, Public Hearing Design Review for Gasoline Service Station and Convenience Store PLANNING AND ZONING ACTION Approved as submitted ( ) Approved with Recommended Conditions ( ) Approved with Modified Conditions ( j Continued ( ') Denied ( ) Withdrawn Date�Z Patti Dixon, Secretary Due to the lack of information required, the Commission tabled this item until the February 18, 1992, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. STAFF REPORT TO 1Ht PLANiViNU AND ZONING COMMISSION February 4, 1992 Lot 45, Block 4, Wildridge Subdivision Ecker Residence Front Yard Setback Variance Request Public Hearing INTRODUCTION Sam and Allison Ecker are requesting a front yard setback variance for Lot 45, Block 4, Wildridge Subdivision. The applicants would like fifteen feet (15') of relief from the required twenty five (25') foot front yard setback requirement. The applicants state that the construction of Longsun Lane has altered the topography such that one is not able to construct a driveway and garage without abnormally raising the existing grade. There is an eight (8') foot elevation difference between the front property line and the 25' setback line. STAFF COMMENTS Before acting on a variance application, the Commission shall consider th,:- following factors with respect to the requested variance: SECTION 17.36.40 Approval Criteria A. The relationship of the requested variance to other existing or potential uses and structures in the vicinity; STAFF RESPONSE: The proposed use of this property is residential, and this use is compatible with existing properties in the neighborhood. The variance will allow this residence to be built with a lesser amount of disturbance and retaining walls then if the twenty five foot setback requirement is enforced. B. The degree to which relief from the strict or literal interpretation and enforcements of a specified regulation is necessary to achieve compatibility and uniformity of treatment among sites in the vicinity, or to attain the objectives of this title without grant of special privilege; STAFF RESPONSE: The applicant has attenpted to find a reasonable balance between the required front setback and the construction hardships and disturbance required to build on this lot. Mr. Ecker feels that the proposed garage location is necessary to comply with Avon's maximum recommended driveway grade of 10%. STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION February 4, 1992 Page 2 of 4 Lot 45, Block 4, Wildridge Subdivision Ecker Residence Front Yard Setback Public Hearing Variance Request C. The effect of the requested variance on light and air, distribution of population, transportation and traffic facilities, public facilities and utilities, and public safety; STAFF RESPONSE: There would not appear to be any negative effects on the above mentioned factors. SECTION 17.36.50 FinHings Required The Commission shall make the following written findings before granting a variance; A. That the granting of the variance will not constitute a grant of special privilege inconsistent with the limitations of other properties classified in the same district; B. That the granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare, or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity; C. That the variance is warranted for one or more of the following reasons: 1. The strict, literal interpretation and enforcement of the specified regulation would result in practical difficulty or unnecessary physical hardship inconsistent with the objectives of this title, 2. extraordinary circumstances site of the variance that do properties in the same zone, There are exceptional or or conditions applicable to the not apply generally to other 3. The strict or literal interpretation and enforcement of the specified regulation would deprive the applicant of privileges enjoyed by the owners of other pr. >erties in the same district. 0 1'"^1 STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Febivary 4, 1992 Page 3 of 4 Lot 4;, Block 4, Wildridge Subdivision Ecker Residence Front Yard Setback Variance Request Public Hearing STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommendation is for approval of Resolution 92-1. Lot 45 is relatively steep and construction of a residence on this lot that met setback requirements would result in undue hardship and unnecessary site disturbance. This variance shall be subject to any further limitations which may be imposed as a result of the required design review process. RECOMMENDED ACTION 1. Introduce Application 2. Applic-nt Presentation 3. Open Public Hearing 4. Close Public Hearing 5. Commission Review 6. Commission Action Respectfully submitted, Z4,x, c�� Jim Curnutte Planner STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION February 4, 1992 Page 4 of 4 Lot 45, Block 4, Wildridge Subdivision Ecker Residence Front Yard Setback Variance Request Public Hearing PLANNING AND ZGNING ACTION Approved as submitted ( ) Approved with Recommended Conditions (--y Approved with Modified Conditions ( Continued ( ) Denied ( ) Withdrawn ( ) Date ? Patti Dixon, Secretary The Commission approved Resolution 92-1, granting a va:•iance from front yard building setback requirements as stipulated in Title 17 of the Avon Municipal Code for Lot 45, Block 4, Wildridge Subdivision, stating the following findings: 1. That the granting of the variance will not constitute a grant of special privilege inconsistent with the limitations on other properties classified in the same district; and 2. That the granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity; and 3. That the variance is warranted for the following reasons: a. The strict literal interpretation and enforcement of the specified regulations would result in practical difficulty or unnecessary physical hardship inconsistent with the objectives of that regulation; b. There are exceptional or Pxtraordinary circumstances or conditions applicable to the site of the variance that do not apply generally to otter properties in the same zone• c. The strict or literal interpretation and to • STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION February 4, 1992 Page 5 of 5 • Lot 45, Block 4, Wildridge Subdivision • Ecker Residence Front Yard Setback Variance Request Public Hearing enforcement of the srecified regulation would deprive the applicant of privileges enjoyed by the owners of other properties in the same district. The variance granted is for a variance or 15', reducing front yard building setback from 25' to 10', for the proposed single family residence generally conforming with schematic drawing submitted with application; and the variance shall be subject to any further limitations which may be imposed as a result of the required design review process. a STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION February 4, 1992 Lot 45, Block 4, Wildridge Subdivision Sam and Allison Ecker Single Family Residence Revised Final Design Review INTRODUCTION Sam and Allison Ecker are requesting revised final design review for a proposed single family home on Lot 45, Block 4, Wildridge Subdivision. Lot 45 is 0.94 of an acre (40,946 sq. ft.) and has frontage on both Wildridge Road East and Longsun Lane. The Eckers received final design review approval of their home from the Planning and Zoning Commission on September 17, 1991. The house approved at that time included a two car attached garage. The applicants have received their preliminary cost estimates for constructing the house and have decided to amend its design and location on the lot somewhat. The new site plan and elevation drawings show that the garage has been relocated to the southeast side of the house. The new location of the garage should improve the driveway grade substantially. Since the garage is located within the 25 foot r'ront yard setback area, the applicants have submitted a variance application in conjunction with this revised design review request. In addition to the garage relocation, the applicants are proposing some building fenestration, and landscaping and grading changes. [he Eckers intend to use the same building materials originally approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission (6' masonite lap siding, woodruf shingles, triple pane windows). STAFF COMMENTS The Commission shall consider the following items in reviewing the design of a proposed project: 6.11 - The conformance with the Zoning Code and other applicable rules and regulations of the Town of Avon. COMMENT: This proposal is in conformance with the Zoning Code and other applicable rules reguiations of the Town, 4ith the exception of the previously mentioned garage location within the 25' front yard setback area. A variance request has been submitted. 6.12 - The suitability of the improvement including type and quality of materials of which it is to be constructed and the site upon which it is to be located. STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION February 4, 1992 Page 2 of 4 Lot 45, Block 4, Wildridge Subdivision Sam and Allison Ecker Single Family Residence Revised Final Design Review COMMENT: The type and quality of both building and landscaping materials are suitable with Town guidelines. 6.13 - The compatibility of the design to minimize site impacts to adjacent properties. COMMENT: The siting and landscaping of the building is sympathetic to the adjacent residential property. All grading will be contained within lot lines. The site plan does not appear to reflect any negative site impacts to adjacent properties. The new site plan showing the garage location has been reviewed by two adjacent property owners and was found to be acceptable. 6.14 - The compatibility of proposed improvements with site topography. COMMENT: The house appears to be designed as compatibly as possible with site topography. A walkout basement has been provided accessing the lower portion of the lot and driveway grades have been improved by moving it closer to the road. A boulder retaining wall will be provided on the west side of the driveway and lawn area. 6.15 - The visual appearance of any proposed improvement as viewed from adjacent and neighboring properties and public ways. COMMENT: The visual appearance of this residence from neighboring properties and public ways seems acceptable. The peal: of the garage roof should only extend approximately 6 or 7 feet above the surface of Longsun Lane. 6.16 -• The objective that no improvement be so similar or dissimilar to others in the vicinity that values, monetary or aesthetic will be impaired. COMMENT, Staff sees no conflict with this criteria. 6.17 - The general conformance of the proposed improvements with the adopted Goals, Policies and Programs of the Town of Avon. STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION February 4, 1992 Page 3 of 4 Lot 45, Block 4, Wildridge Subdivision Sam and Allison Ecker Single Family Residence Revised Final Design Review COMMENT: The proposal is in general conformance with adopted Goals, Policies and Programs of the Town of Avon. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS Staff recommends approval of this design review application with the approval of the variance request and with the same conditions attached to its original approval, which were: 1. The grading and drainage plan be approved by the Town Engineer. 2. The applicant paint the exposed metal chimney flues. RECOMMENDED ACTION 1. Introduce Application 2. Applicant Presentation 3. Com,nission Review 4. Commission Action Respectfully submitted, Jim Currutte Town Planner STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION February 4, 1992 Page 4 of 4 Lot 45, Block 4, Wildridge Subdivision Sam and Allison Ecker Single Family Residence Revised Final Design Review PLANNING AND ZONING ACTION Approved as submitted ( ) Approved with Recommended Conditions Approved with Modified Conditions (`—lam Continued( ) Denied ( ) Withdrawn ( ) Date —J—Patty Dixon, Secretary��=1�`=e The Commission granted final design review with the folling conditions: 1. The grading and drainage plan be approved by the Town Engineer; 2. The applicant paint the exposed metal chimney flues; 3. The applicant consider the window fenestration alignment; 4. The applicant use cedar trim instead of pine. STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION February 4, 1992 Lot 44, Block 3, Wildridge Subdivision Reynolds Drplex Final Design Review INTRODUCTION Buz and Monica Reynolds are requesting final design review of a proposed two unit building on Lot 44, Block 3, Wildridge Subdivision. Lot 44 is 0.95 of an acre (41,382 sq. ft.) and is located at 4725 West Wildridge Road. The building is approximately 7,000 sq. itt. in size, including a proposed 1,200 sq. ft. garage. The maximum building height is approximately 33 feet above finished grade. A gas fireplace is proposed in the main unit. Exterior building materials include stucco and 1" x 6" T & G cedar siding, wood windows and doors, and river rock around the chimneys. The applicant has not indicated the roofing material he is asking for final approval of at this meeting, although he has indicated that he intends to install asphalt shingles at some time in the future. Material and color samples will be presented at the meeting. A color rendering of the building has been provided. A grading/drainage and landscape plan has been provided for the Commission's review. All disturbed areas on the lot will be revegetated with a high altitude grass seed/wildflower seed mix. Bushes and trees are provided throughout the property. The plan does not refer to the proposed method of irrigation for the plant materials. A boulder retaining wail is provided along the south side of the driveway. STAFF COMMENTS The Commission shall consider the following items in reviewing the design of a proposed project: 6.11 - The conformance with +he Zoning Code and other applicable rules and regulations of the Town of Avon. COMMENT: This proposal is in contormance with the Zoning Code and other applicable rules regulations of the Town. Due to the extremely large size of the proposed garage in this building, the applicant should be made aware that no business activities may he operated from this residentially zoned property. 6.12 - The suitability of the improvement including type and quality of materials of which it is to be constructed and the site upon which it is to be located. STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION February 4, 1992 Page 2 of 4 Lot 44, Block 3, Wildridge Subdivision Reynolds Duplex Final Design Review COMMENT: The type and quality of both building and landscaping materials are suitable with Town guidelines. The lot itself appears to be very condusive to development. 6.13 - The compatibility of the design to minimize site impacts to adjacent properties. COMMENT: The siting and landscaping of the building is sympathetic to the adjacent residential property. All grading will be contained within lo- lines. 6.14 - The compatibility of proposed improvements with site topography. COMMENT: The property slopes toward the south at approximately 25%. The house has been designed with various levels and seems to work well with the existing topography. 6.15 - The visual appearance of any proposed improvement as viewed from adjacent and neighboring properties and public ways. COMMENT: The appearance of this residence trom neighboring properties and public ways seems acceptable. The large garage and caretaker unit have been designed with an appealing character rather than a large expanse of blank wall. The full visual impact of the building cannot be assessed at this time since a roofing material is not being proposed. 6.16 - The objective that no improvement be so similar or dissimilar to others in the vicinity that values, monetary or aesthetic will be impaired. COMMENT: Staff sees no conflict with this criteria, although it should be pointed out that the mass of this building is somewhat out of character with most other structures in Wildridge. 6.17 - The general conformance of the proposed improvements with the adopted Goals, Policies Fnd Programs of the Town of Avon. a 71 r-, STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION February 4, 1992 Page 3 of 4 Lot 44, Block 3, Wildridge Subdivision Reynolds Duplex Final Design Review COMMENT: The proposal is in general conformance with adopted Goals, Policies and Programs of the Town of Avon. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS Staff recommends approval of this design review application with the following conditions: 1. Discussion and approval of a roofing material for the building. 2. Final Engineer's review and approval of the grading and drainage plan. 3. The large garage/storage area may not be used for business purposes. RECOMMENDED ACTION 1. Introduce Application 2. Applicant Presentation 3. Commission Review 4. Commission Action Respectfully submitted, Jim Curnutte Town Planner STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION February s, 1992 Page 4 of 4 Lot 44, Block 3, Wildridge Subdivision Reynolds Duplex Final Design Review PLANNING AND ZONING ACTION Approved as submitted ( ) Approved with Recommended Conditions ( ) Approved with Modified Conditions ( ) Continued ) Denied ( ) Withdr a��� Date Patty Dixon, Secretary_ The Commission granted final design review approval with the following conditions: 1. The roofing material be a #2 cedar shake 2. Final Engineer's review and approval of the grading and drainage plan. 3. The large garage/storage area may not be used for business purposes. - 4",� STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION February 4, 1992 Lot 109, Block 1, Wildridge Subdivision Sherman, Peters,and Lane Duplex Final Design Review INTRODUCTION David Peel, on behalf of Charlie Sherman, Peggy Peters, and Larry Lane, is requesting final design review of a duplex on Lot 109, Block 1, Wildridge Subdivision. Lot 109 is 0.79 of an acre (34,412 square feet) and is located at 3083 Wildridge Road. The lot slopes toward the west at approximately 50%, however, it is even steeper close to the road (approximately 65%). On December 3, 1991, the Avon Planning and Zoning Commission granted a front yard setback variance to allow the applicants to site the building up to within 10 feet of the front lot line. The proposed two story building includes a two car garage and approximately 2,200 square feet of habitable floor area per unit. Maximum building height appears to be approximately 34' above finished grade. Although fireplaces are indicated on the floor plans, the chimneys are not shown on the elevation drawings. Exterior building materials include stucco siding, cedar shake shingles, stone facing on building support columns and foundation walls, wood windows and doors (cedar siding on garage doors). It is not clear whether the extra parking space retaining walls will receive a stucco finish or simply be pa-nted the same color as the building stucco. A color rendering and photographs will be presented at the meeting. A grading and drainage: plan and a landscape plan have been submitted for the Commission's review. The landscape plan shows that the disturbed areas of the lot will be reseeded with two different grass mixtures and assorted trees. No shrubs or bushes are proposed, with the exception of the raised planter area near the entryway. It is not clear what plants are proposed for the raised planter nor when it will be installed. The proposed method of irrigation has not been determined and reflected on the landscape plan. STAFF COMMENTS The Com-nission shall consider the following items in reviewing the design of a proposed project: 6.11 - The conformance with the Zoning Code and other applicable rules and regulations of the Town of Avon. COMMENT: This proposal is in conformance with the STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION February 4, 1992 Page 2 of 4 Lot 109, Block 1, Wildridge Subdivision Sherman, Peters, and Lane Duplex Final Design Review Zoning Code and other applicable rules regulations of the Town. As mentioned previously, the applicants have received a variance to allow the house to encroach into the setback area. Since the site plan shows a "potential extra off-street parking space" within the public right-of-way, the lot owners should be made aware that parking in the right-of-way is not allowed in Avon. 6.12 - Tha .".ability of the improvement including type and qual;ty s,iaterials of which it is to be constructed and the to upon which it is to be located. COMMENT: The type and quality of both building and landscaping materials are suitable with Town goidelines. The landscape plan should be amended to specify the plantings within the raised planter at the front of the house and the proposed method of irrigation. 6.13 - The compatibility of the design to minimize site impacts to adjacent properties. COMMENT: The siting and landscaping of the building is sympathetic to the adjacent residential property. The impacts of construction on this lot have been reduced significantly by the front yard setback variance and allowing the house to be located 15 feet closer to the front lot line than it normally would have been. 6.14 - The compatibility of proposed improvements with site topography. COMMENT: The property slopes toward the west at approximately 65% over much of the area where the house has been sited. The building has been designed to step down with the topography of the lot. The garages and unit entries are actually the highest floors in the units. 6.15 - The visual appearance of any proposed improvement as viewed from adjacent and neighboring properties and public ways. COMMENT: The appearance of this residence from neighboring properties and public ways seems acceptable. The addition of bushes and shrubs around the house rather than just trees is suggested. Staff is unable to fully access the STAFF REPORT February 4, Page 3 of 4 TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION 1992 Lot 109, Block 1, Wildridge Subdivision Sherman, Peters, sno Lane Duplex Final Design Review visual impact of the parking space retaining walls and chimneys at this time 6.16 - The objective that no improvement be so similar or dissimilar to others in the vicinity that values, monetary or aesthetic will be impaired. COMMENT: Staff sees no conflict with this criteria. 6.17 - The general conformance of the proposed improvements with the adopted Goals, Policies and Programs of the Town of Avon. COMMENT: The proposal is in general conformance with adopted Goals, Policies and Programs of the Town of Avon, with the exception of the parking space in the public right-of-way. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS Staff recommends approval of this design review application with the following conditions: 1. Final review and approval of grading and drainage plan by Town Engineer prior to the issuance of a building permit. 2. Discussion and approval of proposed parking space retaining wall treatment and chimneys. 3. The site/landscape plan should be amended to remove the parking space shown in the road right-of-way, add a note for the proposed method of irrigation, add various bushes/shrubs throughout the property and identify those within the raised planter area. Cra STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION February 4, 1992 Page 4 of 4 Lot 109, Block 1, Wildridge Subdivision Sherman, Peters, and Lane Duplex Final Design Review RECOMMENDED ACTION 1. Introduce Application 2. Applicant Presentation 3. Commission Review 4. Cr_�imission Action Respectfully submitted, J�� Ctrr.� Jim Curnutte Town Planner PLANNING AND ZONING ACTION Approved as submitted ( ) Approved with Recommended Conditions ( ) Approved with Modified Conditions ( ) Continued Denied ) Denied ( ) Withdr \ \ Date Patty Dixon, Secretary � The Commission granted final design review approval with the following conditions: Final review and approval of grading and drainage plan by the Town Engineer prior, to .:he issuance of a building permit. 2. Discussion and approval of proposed parking space retaining wall treat- ment and chimneys. 3. The site/landscaping plan should be amended to remove the parking space shown in the road right-of-way, add a note [AD STAFF REPORT February 4, m4mi Page 5 of 5 TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION 1992 Lot 109, Block 1, Wildridge .subdivision Sherman, Peters and Lane Duplex Final Design Review for the proposed method of irrigation, add various bushes/shrubs throughout the property and identify those within the raised planter area. • W M M1�1 STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION February 4, 1992 Lot 58, Block 3, Wildridge Subdivision Bill and Esther Jones Single Family Res'dence Conceptual Design Review INTRODUCTION Bill and Esther Jones have requested conceptual design review of a single family home on Lot 58, Block 3, Wildridge Subdivision. Lot 58 is 2.17 acres (94,525 square feet) in size, however, slightly more than half of the lot (49,500 square feet) is platted as "non -developable area" within which no development is allowed. The size of the remaining developable portion of the lot is 45,025 square feet. Lot 58 is located at the corner of West Wildridge Road and June Point. The lot slopes toward the southwest at 30-40% on the east side of the lot and 15-30% on the west side of the lot. Existing grade in the area of the proposed residence appears to be approximately 20%. The landscape and grading plan submitted in conjunction with this house is very conceptual in nature. On May 21, 1991, the applicant received final design review approval for a different single family home on Lot 58. The building and grading costs associated with that approval exceeded the applicant's construction budget. The applicants have redesigned the house somewhat, and have moved its location closer to the road. The building is two stories high and includes an attached two car garage. Exterior building materials include rustic channel and board and batten cedar siding, cedar shingles and aluminum clad wood windows. STAFF COMMENTS As this is a conceptual review, no formal star recommendation will be presented at this time. J STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION February 4, 1992 Page 2 of 2 Lot 58, Block 3, Wildridge Subdivision Bill and Esther Jones Single Family Residence Conceptual Design Review RECOMMENDED ACTION 1. Introduce Application 2. Applicant Presentation 3. Commission Review/Discussion Respectfully submitted, )�' C ,w� Jim Curnutte Planner