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PZC Packet 091989STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION September 19, 1989 Lot 24, Block 1, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Deep Rock Water Distribution Facility Landscape Design INTRODUCTION The applican- wishes to alter the conditions of final design review apprc,-al in regards to the requirement that a concrete curb and gutter be placed a'ong entrance drives. The applicant stipulates that revisions to the drainage plan, which calls for the inclusion of a 4' wide and 2" deep concrete cross pan at the eastern driveway entrance causes the location of a raised concrete curb along the entrance drives to be impractical. STAFF COMMENTS Section 6.10 - 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: The proposed change appears to meet applicable rules and regulations of the Town of Avon. Unusual drainage conditions occur. 6.12 - The suitability of the improvement, including type and qL-ality of materials of which it is to be constructed and the s,te upon which it is to be located. COMMENT: The type and quality of materials are compatible with existing structures in the vicinity. 6.13 - The compatibility of the design to :Minimize site impacts to adjacent properties. COMMENT: The compatibility of the drainage design appears to minimize site impacts to adjacent properties. 6.14 - The compatibility of proposed improvements with site topography. COMMENT: The location of the cross pan indicates that it is compatible with site topography. 6.15 - The visual appearance of any proposed improvement as viewed from adjacent and neighboring M a Staff Report to the Planning and Zoning Commission September 19, 1989 Page 2 of 3 Lot 24, Block 1, Benchmark ac Beaver Creek Deep Rock Water Distribution Facility Landscape Design properties and public ways. COMMENT: The visual appearance of the cross pan gutter .foes not appear to pose any deleterious nor enhancing effects from or upon adjacent and neighboring properties and public ways. 6.16 - Tha objective that no improvement be so similar or dissimilar to others in the vicinity that values, monetary or aesthetic will be impaired. COMMENT: The improvement is not so s-milar or dissimilar to others in the vicinity that values, monetary or aesthetic will be impaired. 6.17 - The general conformance of the proposed improvements with the adopted Goals, Policies and Programs for the Town of Avon. COMMENT: The proposal is in general conformance with adopt3d Goals, Policies and Programs for the Town of Avon. STAFF RECOMMENDATION The cross pan is a suitable curbing material to allow for the circulation of heavy industrial vehicles while preventing breakup and deterioration along the edge of asphaltic surfaces. Consistency of curbing materials throughout the industrialized area should f considered. Raised curbing is often heavily damaged due co the circulation of industrial vehicles. The landscape plan was not reviewed in consideration of this application. Suitable means and method of maintenance should be identified to protect landscape areas in heavy traffic circulation areas from excessive damage, mutilation or demolition. Staff Report to the Planning and Zcming Commission September 19, 1989 Page 3 of 3 Lot 24, Block 1, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Deep Rock Water Distribution Facility Landscape Design The qualitative appearance of landscaped areas in the industrialized areas is an essential design, element in the enhancement of the aesthetic character of the community. RECOMMENDED ACTION 1. Introduce Application (Staff); 2. Presen;.ation by Applicant; 3. Staff Comments; 4. Commission Review - Action Respectfully submitted, James F. Lamont PLANNING AND ZONING ACTION i Approved as Submitted (✓ ) Approved with Recommended Conditions ( ) Approved with Modified Conditions ( ) Continued ( ) Denied ( ) Withdrawn ( ) Date 9- lea Y g Denise Hi 11 , Secretary 1G 1udZ 1U1 The Commission granted final approval to Lot 24, Block 1, Benchmark at Beaver Creek, Deep Rock Water Distribution Facility drainage alterations as presented. a e STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION September 19, 1989 Lot 25, Block 1, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Mini -Warehouse Facility Landscape Design INTRODUCTION The applicant wishes to alter the conditions of final design review approval in regards to the requirement that a concrete curb and gutter be placed along entrance drives. The applicant stipulates that revisions to the drainage plan, which calls for the inclusion of a 4' wide and 2" deep concrete cross pan at the eastern driveway entrance causes the location of a raised concrete curb along the entrance drives to be impractical. STAFF COMMENTS Section 6.10 - 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: The proposed change appears to meet applicable rules and regulations of the Town of Avon. Unusual drainage conditions occur. 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. COMMENT: The type and quality of materials are compatible with existing structures in the vicinity. 6.13 - The compatibility of the design to minimize site impacts to adjacent properties. COMMENT: The compatibility of the drainage design appears to minimize site impacts :o adjacent properties. 6.14 - The compatibility of proposed improvements with site topography. COMMENT: The location of the cross pan indicates that it is compatible with site topography. 6.15 - The visual appearance of any proposed improvement as viewed from adjacent and neighboring Staff Report to the Planning and Zoning Commission September 19, 1989 Page 2 of 3 Lot 25, Block 1, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Mini -Warehouse Facility Landscape Design properties and public ways. COMMENT: The visual appearance of the cross pan gutter does not appear to pose any deleterious nor enhancing effects from or upon adjacent and neighboring properties and public ways. 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: The improvement is not so similar or dissimilar to others in the vicinity that values, monetary or aesthetic will be impaired. 6.17 - The general conformance of the proposed improvements with the adopted Goals, Policies and Programs for the Town of Avon. COMMENT: The proposal is in general conformance with adopted Goals, Policies and Programs for the Town of Avon. STAFF RECOMMENDATION The cross pan is a suitable curbing material to allow for the circulation of heavy industrial vehicles while preventing breakup and deterioration along the edge of asphaltic surfaces. Consistency of curbing materials throughout the industrialized area should be considered. Raised curbing is often heavily damaged due to the circulation of industrial vehicles. The landscape plan was not reviewed in consideration of this application. Suitable means and method of maintenance should .')e identified to protect landscape areas in heavy traffic circulation areas from excessive damage, mutilation or demolition. Staff Report to the Planning and Zoning Commission September 19, 1989 Page 3 of 3 Lot 26, Block 1, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Mini -Warehouse Facility Landscape Design The qualitative appearance of landscaped areas in the industrialized areas is an essential design element in the enhancement of the aesthetic character of the community. RECOMMENDED ACTION 1. Introduce Application (Staff); 2. Presentation by Applicant; 3. Staff Comments; 4. Commission Review - Action Respectfully submitted, James F. Lamont PLANNING AND ZONING ACTION Approved as Submitted ( ) Approved with Recommended Conditions ( ✓) Approved with Modified Conditions ( ) Continued ( ) Denied ( ) Withdrawn ( ) Date 9-19-69 Danise Hill, Secretary P. d The Commission granted approval for the drainage alterations on Lot 25, Block 1, Benchmark at Beaver Creek, Mini -Warehouse Facility, with the condition that the owner will maintain the filter gallery, stipulating both on and off site maintenance. STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION September 13, 193Q Lot 38, Block 2, Wildridge Subdivision Ackerman Single Family Residence Design Review INTRODUCTION The applicant wishes to construct on Lot 38, Block 2 of the Wildridge Subdivision a single family residence. The site plan indicates that the single family residence is the first phase of a detached suplex proposal. According to information contained in the application, the proposed structure is 2,434 square feet with a full basement having on -grade access. At its highest point the structure is 33 feet above grade. The exterior of the structure is "mushroom" colored stucco, natural color sealer cedar fascia, forest green custom color clad windows, and cedar single shakes on all roofs. The site plan indicates that disturbed areas of land will be revegetated with natural grasses, specific types of grasses are not indicated. Approximately 50% of the site will be disturbed. Type of existing vegetation is native grasses, sage, and indigenous low brush. Along the southern boundary of the site, extensive revegetation has been conducted to cover sewer line excavation. Twelve 2-1/2 gallon narrow leaf cottonwood trees are indicated on the site plan. The building, deck and driveway coverage is approximately 13.7% of the site. The usable open space area is not indicated on site plan. Main drainage channel for the site is not indicated on the site plan. Driveway grade is 7.5%. STAFF COMMENTS Section 6.10 - 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: The project appears to meet applicable rules and regulations of the Town of Avon. No unusual conditions occur. Staff Report September 19, Page 2 of 4 to the Planning and Zoning Commission 1989 Lot 38, Block 2, Wildridge Subdivision Ackerman Single Family Residence Design Review 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. COMMENT: The type and quality of materials are compatible with existing structures in the vicinity. 6.13 - The compatibility of the design to minimize site impacts to adjacent properties. COMMENT: The driveway entrance has been located at the best location to observe traffic and minimize the grade of the driveway. 6.14 - The compatibility of proposed improvements with site topography. COMMENT: Thi alteration of topography and removal of vegetation may be excessive. Drainage appears to be sufficient. Disturbed areas should be reduced and fill areas consolidated. 6.15 - The visual appearance of any p,-oposed improvement as viewed from adjacent and neighboring properties and public ways. COMMENT: The visual appearance of the residence does not appear to pose any deleterious effects from adjacent and neighboring properties: and public ways. 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: The improvement is residential in nature and is not so similar or dissimilar to others in the vicinity that values, monetary or aesthetic will be impaired. 6.17 - The general conformance of the proposed improvements with the adopted Goals, Policies and Programs for the Town of Avon. COMMENT: The proposal is in general conformance with adopted Goals, Policies and Programs for the Town of Staff Report to the Planning and Zoning Commission September 19, 1989 Page 3 of 4 Avon. STAFF RECOMMENDATION An appropriately sized culvert be located in drainage channel at the beginning of the driveway. Consolidation of fill dirt areas should be considered. Consolidation will reduce the disturbed area of the site. Snow storage areas and drainage swales should be indicated on the site plan. The applicant has not submitted materials or exterior color samples for review. Setback lines should be indicated on the site plan. Dimensions indicating location of structure in relationship to north property line should be shown on the site plan. The applicant has not indicated method of irrigation. Suitability of vegetation material for local climate cannot be determined. Revegetation methods for disturbed areas having steep slopes cannot be determined. Method of maintaining revegetated areas is not indicated. Letter indicating specific means and methods of maintaining revegetation areas should be submitted. Utility locations and alignments should be indicated on site plan. Exterior lignting: Should be located on site plan. Compatibility of detached duplex cannot be determined at this time. Staff Report t3 the Planning and Zoning Commission September 19, 1989 Page 4 of 4 Lot 38, Block 2, Wildridge Subdivision Ackerman Single Family Residence Design Review RECOMMENDED ACTION 1. Introduce Application (Staff); 2. Presentation by Applicant; 3. Staff Comments; 4. Commission Review - Action Respectfully submitted, James F. Lamont PLANNING AND ZONING ACTION Approved as Submitted ( ) Approved with Recommended Conditions ( ✓) Approved with Modified Conditions ( ) Continued ( ) Dr,nied ( ) Withdrawn ( ) ',n Date q-lq-g)9 IJ'�M Denise Hill, Secretary a a The Commission granted final design approval for Lot 38, Block 2, Wildridge, as a single family residence, with the understanding that this Commission is not endorsing a detached duplex concept, and that if the second unit is developed in the future, it will nave to meet the Town's zoning crdinances. Approval is conditioned by: 1 The applicant complete the information requested by staff and resubmit. 2 The applicant submit a more detailed lanascape plan to the board for their review. 3 The applicant submit cut sheets for any liqht f;,xtures, attached or detached, on the site. These conditions must be submitted prior to final certificate of occupancy.