PZC Packet 100687STA F REPORT TO PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION - 10/6/87
Lot 15, Eaglebend Filing 1
Ekrem Residence - Design Review
INTRODUCTION:
Chris Ekrem has applied for design review of a single-family house proposed for
Lot 15, Eaglebend Filing 1. The residence is approximately 3,000 square feet
with a lower level housing a ceramics and metal studio, with offices, of
approximately 2,250 square feet. Proposed building materials include brick,
native stone, barnwood siting, and cedar shake and copper roofing.
STAFF COMMENTS:
Although this is a fairly complete submittal, there are some items which will
require clarification prior to issuance of a building permit. The site plan for
the residence shows the roof overhangs for the house and garage touching both
side and front setbacks. Calculations performed by Staff, from information
supplied by applicant, show that the building may encroach into two of the
setbacks. This should be resolved prior to insurance of a building permit.
There has been no real grading and drainage plan submitted. The spot elevations
shown on the site plan indicate that driveway grades may be excessive, and Staff
would like a complete grading and drainage plan to be submitted for review and
approval prior to issuance of a building permit. Items to be addressed on the
grading and drainage plan are driveway grades, retaining structure between
upper and lower driveways, and how drainage will be directed around and away
from the structure.
The offices and studios on the lower level of the structure suggest that the
activity there may exceed that of a mere hobby. The Commission should be sure
to indicate in their approval that the activity in this area be limited to
those outlined in the Zoning Code under "Home Occupation". The definition for
Home Occupation is shown below:
17 08.320 Home Occupation. "Home occupation" means any use customarily conducted
entirely within the dwelling and carried on by the inhabitants thereof, which
use is clearly incidental and secondary to the use of the dwelling for dwelling
purposes and does not change the character thereof; provided, that no article
is sold or offered for sale, except such as may be produced on the premises
by members of the immediate family. Clinics, doctor's offices, hospitals,
barbershops, beauty parlors, dress shops, millinery shops, real estate offices,
tearooms, tourist homes, animal hospitals, kennels, among others, shall not be
deemed to be home occupations. (Ord. 79-12 S3.1(28)).
The configuration of the lower level of the structure also lends itself to
being remodeled into a separate dwelling unit at a later date. Since the zoning
on this parcel is "duplex", this does not pose a problem.
Staff Report to Planni!ig & Zoning Commission - 10/6/87
Lot 15, Eaglebend Filing 1
Ekrem Residence - Design Review
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STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
If the Commission approves this application, Staff suggests that the following
conditions be attached to such approval:
1. That additional building ties be provided prior to issuance of a building
permit, to insure against the structure encroaching into the front and
side setbacks;
2. That a complete grading and drainage plan be submitted for review and
approval prior to issuance of a building permit that addresses driveway
grades, retaining structures, revised contours, and how drainage will be
directed around and away from the structure;
3. That the activities that take place in the lower level studios and offices
be required to fall within those outlined in the Zoning Code under "Home
Occupation".
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS:
1. Introduce project;
2. Presentation by applicant;
3. Commission review of submitted material;
4. Act on application.
Respectfully Submitted, /
RayfrightInician
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Engveering
Planning & Zoning Action:
Approved as Submitted ( ) Approved with Recommended Conditions ( )
Approved with Modified Conditions (yam) Continued ( ) Denied ( ) Withdrawn
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STAFF REPORT TO PLANNING E ZONING COMMISSION - 10/6/87
Lot 72, Block 2, Benchmark at Beaver Creek
Buck Creek Plaza Sign Program - Design Review
INTRODUCTION:
The Board of Directors of the Buck Creek Plaza Condominium Owners Association
has applied for design review of a sign program for their building. They intend
to replace the existing plastic letters on the building with new interior lit,
pan channel letters. Signs are to be limited to two lines with top line letters
to be no larger than 12" high and the lower line lettering to be no larger than
18" high. Signs will be located on the 2nd floor stucco band where the existing
signs are. Other provisions of the proposed program are that no signs.may
exceed 27 square feet, and that any business that exceeds 3,000 square feet
of floor area may have two signs on the building.
STAFF COMMENTS:
The applicant has stated in the proposed program that all existing signs will
be removed and all new signage will conform to this program. At this time they
are requesting approval of the program in general and approval for Beaver
Liquors to place two signs, approximately 18 square feet each, on the building.
One of the signs would be located on the east side and one on the west side of
the building. Additional signs requested by other tenants will be reviewed
and approved individually by the Owner's Association and the Town staff.
According to the Sign Code, the Commission has discretionary powers in approving
a Sign Program. Staff recommends that the Commission review this submittal in
conjunction with the following "Sign Design Guidelines" from the Sign Code.
Section 15.28.060 Sign Design Guidelines
A. Harmonious with Town Scale. Sign location, configuration, design, materials,
and colors should be harmonious with the existing signs on the structure,
with the neighborhood, and with the townscape.
B. Harmonious with Building Scale. The sign should be harmonious with the
building scale, and should not visually dominate the structure to which
it belongs or call undue attention to itself.
C. Materials. Quality sign materials, including anodized metal; routed or
sandblasted wood, such as rough cedar or redwood; interior -lit, individual
plexiglass -faced letters; or three dimensional individual letters with or
without indirect lighting, are encouraged.
Sign Materials, such as painted plywood, interior -lit box -type plastic,
and paper or vinyl stick -on window signs are discouraged, but may be
approved, however, if determined appropriate to the location, at the sole
discretion of the commission.
Staff Report to Planning & Zoning Commission - 10/6/87
Lot 72, Block 2, Benchmark at Beaver Creek
Buck Creek Plaza Sign Program - Design Review
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D. Architectural Harmony. The sign and its supporting structure should be
in harmony architecturally, and in harmony in color with the surrounding
structures.
E. Landscaping. Landscaping is required for all freestanding signs, and
should be designed to enhance the signage and surrounding building land-
scaping.
1. A minimum of five lineal feet out from, and around the perimeter of,
the sign shall be landscaped.
F. Reflective Surfaces. Reflective surfaces are not allowed.
G. Lighting. Lighting should be of no greater wattage than is necessary
to make the sign visible at night, and should not reflect unnecessarily
onto adjacent properties. Lighting sources, except neon tubing, should
not be directly visible to passing pedestrians or, vehicles, and should
be concealed in such a manner that direct light does not shine in a
disturbing manner.
H. Location. On multi -story buildings, individual business signs shall
generally be limited to the ground level. (Ord. 86-3 S1(part)).
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS:
1. Introduce project;
2. Presentation by applicant;
3. Commission review submittal in conjunction with Sign Design Guidelines;
4. Formulate action by Commission.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Ra right
Engineering Technician
Staff Report to Planning & Zoning Commission - 10/6/87
Lot 72, Block 2, Benchmark at Beaver Creek
Buck Creek Plaza Sign Program - Design Review
Page 3 of 3
Planning & Zoning Action:
Approved as Submitted (L-) Approved with Recommended Conditions ( )
Approve/d� with Modified Conditions ( ) Continued (ff ) Denied/J( ) Withdrawn
Date/ C�'C Michael Blair, Secretary
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STAFF REPORT TO PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION - 10/6/87
Tract Q, Benchmark at Beaver Creek
Benchmark Shopping Center
Sign Program Amendment - Design Review
INTRODUCTION:
Jim Cunningham has requested an amendment to the sign program for the Benchmark
Shopping Center, which was approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission on
June 24, 1987. The applicant would like the Commission to approve two business
signs for the "Hole in the Wall" Restaurant.
Due to the fact that the restaurant has the largest lease area in the building,
with frontage on three sides, the applicant feels that more signage for this
business is appropriate. The sign type would be the same as the approved
program, but the size would be increased. The restaurant is currently approved
for two signs, 10 square feet each. This approval would increase the size
to 24 square feet per sign.
STAFF COMMENTS:
The "Hole in the Wall" has frontage on the north and south sides of the building,
each with approximately 55 feet of fascia. The applicant feels that a sign that
is the same dimensions vertically, but is longer horizontally, would be more in
scale with the amount of fascia. They are also requesting that they be allowed
to place one of the signs on the east side of the building. When the lot to
the east is developed, the sign would be moved to the north fascia.
According to the Sign Code, the Commission has discretionary powers in approving
a Sign Program. The total sign allowance for a project may be increased and/or
reapportioned by a Sign Program approved by the Commission. Staff recommends
that the Commission review this submittal in conjunction with the following
"Sign Design Guidelines" from the Sign Code.
Section 15 28 060 Sign Design Guidelines:
A. Harmonious with Town Scale. Sign location, configuration, design, materials,
and colors should be harmonious with the existing signs on the structure,
with the neighborhood, and with the townscape.
B. Harmonious with Building Scale. The sign should be harmonious with the
building scale, and should not visually dominate the structure to which
it belongs or call undue attention to itself.
C. Materials, Quality sign materials, including anodized metal; routed or
sandblasted wood, such as rough cedar or redwood; interior -lit, individual
plexiglass -faced letters; or three dimensional individual letters with or
without indirect lighting, are encouraged.
Sign materials, such as painted plywood, interior -lit box -type plastic,
and paper or vinyl stick -on window signs are discouraged, but may be
approved, however, if determined appropriate to the location, at the sole
discretion of the commission.
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Staff Report to Planning & Zoning Commission - 10/6/87
Tract Q, Benchmark at Beaver Creek
Benchmark Shopping Center
Sign Program Amendment - Design Review
Page 2 of 3
D. Architectural Harmony. The sign and its supporting structure should be in
harmony architecturally, and in harmony in color with the surrounding
structures.
E. Landscaping. Landscaping is required for all freestanding signs, and
should be designed to enhance the signage and surrounding building
landscaping.
1. A minimum of five lineal feet out from, and around the perimeter of,
the sign shall be landscaped.
F. Reflective Surfaces. Reflective surfaces are not allowed.
G. Lighting. Lighting should be of no greater wattage than is necessary to
make the sign visible at night, and should not reflect unnecessarily onto
adjacent properties. Lighting sources, except neon tubing, should not be
directly visible to passing pedestrians or vehicles, and should be concealed
in such a manner that direct light does not shine in a disturbing manner.
H. Location. On multi -story buildings, individual business signs shall
generally be limited to the ground level. (Ord. 86-3 S1(part)).
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS:
1. Introduce project;
2. Presentation by applicant;
3. Commission review submittal in conjunction with Sign Design Guidelines;
4. Formulate action by Commission.
Respectfully Submitted,
I righ
Engineering Technician
Staff Report to Planning & Zoning Commission - 10/6/87
Tract Q, Benchmark at Beaver Creek
Benchmark Shopping Center
Sign Program Amendment - Design Review
Page 3 of 3
Planning & Zoning Action:
Approved as Submitted (L"}' Approved with Recommended Conditions ( )
Approved with Modified Conditions ( ) Continued ( ) Denied ( ) Withcrawn
Date IMichael Blair, Secretary.L{,---
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STAFF REPORT TO PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION - 10/6/87
Lot 21, Block 2, Benchmark at Beaver Creek
Avon Commercial Building - Storefront Addition
Design Review
INTRODUCTION:
On October 21, 1936, the Commission granted final design review approval for
renovation of a portion of the Avon Commercial Building for occupancy by Christy
Sports. One condition of that approval was that any future changes in use of
any part of the building be reviewed for conformance with applicable parking
requirements. The Lindsey Group, owners of the building, are requesting that
additional retail businesses be allowed to locate in the building.
STAFF COMMENTS:
When the renovation for Christy Sports was approved, it was decided that a total
of 44 parking spaces were required for the project. There are only 42 parking
spaces currently on-site, with virtually no area left to construct additional
surface parking. This puts the building 2 spaces short of minimum parking
requirements for those uses that currently exist in the building. It is also
possible that some of the landscaping in front of the building may have to be
removed to make the new storefronts visible and accessible. A floor plan for
one tenant, Slifer Designs, was submitted on September 28, 1987. On October 1,
Staff received another set of drawings from the owner requesting that two
storefronts, along with a 29 square foot sign be approved. In light of this,
Staff feels that more detailed information is required from the applicant
addressing landscaping removal, if any, floor plans showing dimensions and uses,
and how additional parking for the project will be provided.
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff feels that there are two separate issues
First, the Commission should interpret whether
use falls under "Offices/Personal Service" or
finds that it is Office/Personal Service", th
parking requirements. If any portion is found
the project does not meet parking requirements
applicant has the following options:
Initiate variance procedures;
that need to he resolved here.
the proposed 'Slifer Designs"
"Retail". If the Commission
en it will not change current
to be "Retail" space, then
If this is the case, the
2. Request approval for a Special Review Use for off-site parking;
3. Find additional space for parking on-site.
The second issue is design review. If the Commission approves the design
review of the storefront additions, Staff recommends the following:
1. That a plan be submitted that shows how landscaping will be affected;
2. That the approval is only valid for those uses that are considered to be
"Office/Personal Service" uses.
Staff Report to Planning & Zoning Commission - 10/6/87
Lot 21, Block 2, Benchmark at Beaver Creek
Avon Commercial Building - Storefront Addition
Design Review
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RECOMMENDED ACTIONS:
1. Introduce project;
2. Presentation by applicant;
3. Commission review of submitted material;
4. Act on application:
a. Interpret proposed use; and
b. Act on design review.
Respectfully Submitted,`
Rayright
Eng` neering T chnician
Planning & Zoning Action:
Approved as Submitted ( ) Approved •:;gin Recommended Conditions ( )
Approved with Modified Conditions (vJ Continued ( ) Denied ( ) Withdrawn ( )
Date l0 C �c 87 Michael Blair, Secretary
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