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PZC Packet 110790---\ "O' -k STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION November 7, 1990 Lot 70, Block 1, Wildridge Subdivision Steve Isom, for Arthur and Kathy Myers Single Family Residence Final Design Review INTRODUCTION Steve Isom, on behalf of Arthur and Kathy Myers, is proposing to construct a single family dwelling on Lot 70, Block 1, Wildridge Subdivision. Lot 70 is .51 of an acre (22,216 square feet) in size and the building coverage is approximately 2,090 square feet for a building ratio of 9%. The floor area of the building is approximately 3,000 square feet for a ratio of 13.5%. Nearly 19% of the lot area, or approximately 4,310 square feet, is covered with impervious materials. The maximum building height is 35 feet from finished grade to the highest ridgeline. A landscape plan indicating plant species and size has been provided. All disturbed areas will be either sodded or reseeded with a native grass mixture. Plant materials are proposed to be watered by hand. The building is a two story, with loft, wood frame building with gable roofs. Exterior building materials include cedar siding, a stone veneer at exposed foundation walls and some limited use of stucco. The proposed roofing material is red cedar shake shingles. The driveway surface will be asphalt. Color and material samples will be presented at the meeting. STAFF COMMENTS The Commission shall consider the following items in reviewing the design of a proposed project: 6.11 - Tl;e conformance with the Zoning Code and other applicable rules and regulations of the Town of Avon. COMMENT: This proposal is in conformance with the Avon Zoning Code and other applicable rules and regulations of the Town. On February 20, 1990, the Avon Planning and Zoning Commission approved a front yard variance request for this house reducing the required setback from 25' to 11'. A condition of the variance was that the retaining wall be a mix of stone and wood. The applicant will provide letters of authorization from all utility companies regarding improvements (retaining wall) within the 7.5' utility easement prior to the issuance of a building permit. 6.12 - The suitability of the improvement, including type and quality of materials of which it is to be STAFF REPORT November 7, Page 2 of 4 ,14�1 TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION 1990 Lot 70, Block 1, Wildridge Subdivision Steve Isom for Arthur and Kathy Myers Single Family Residence Final Design Review constructed and the site upon which it is to be located. COMMENT: The type and quality of both building and landscaping materials are suitable with Town guidelines. The Avon Fire Department suggests that fire treated siding and roof materials be used and a minimum of 10' around the building be cleared of high fuel load vegetation. 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 conta4.ned within lot lines, with the exception of the driveway entrance. The Public Works Department would recommend that the retaining wall not encroach into the public right-of-way as shown on the site plan. 6.14 - The compatibility of proposed improvement with site topography. COMMENT: The property slopes toward the west at approximately 35 to 40%. The house has been designed to step down with the topography of the lot. It would appear that alternative designs are possible that would result in significantly less site impacts than the currently proposed design (reduction in parking area, etc.). 6.15 - The visual appearance of any proposed improvement as viewed from adjacent and neighboring properties and public ways. COMMENT: The appearamce of this residence from neighboring properties and public ways seems acceptable. 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 STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION November 7, 1990 Page 3 of 4 Lot 70, Block 1, Wildridge Subdivision Steve Isom, for Arthur and Kathy Myers Single Family Residence Final Design Review 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. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of this design review application with the following conditions: 1. The retaining wall terracing should be continued around the west side of the additional parking area. 2. At building permit time all retaining walls must be shown to have been engineer designed. 3. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant must show compliance with the Town standards regarding the entrance to this project (final retaining wall and guardrail locations). 4. Review and written approval of proposed improvements within the utility and drainage easement must be provided. RECOMMENDED ACTION 1. Introduce Application 2. Applicant Presentation 3. Commission Review 4. Commission Action Respectfully submitted, Jim Curnutte Planner y STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION November 7, 1990 Page 4 of 4 Lot 70, Block 1, Wildridge Subdivision Steve Isom for Arthur and Kathy Myers Single Family Residence Final Design Review PLANNING AND ZONING ACTION Approved as submitted ( ) Approved with Recommended Conditions ( ) Approved with Modified Conditions ( Continued ( ) Denied ( nn) Date fit' -0 C & %BIZ/ Dn Withdrawn ( ) Secretary_ 4. Written approval from the utility companies regarding the proposed improvements within the utility and drainage easements. 5. The project include an automatic irrigation system 6 The vegetatioon within the terraced wall be approved by staff. STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION November 7, 1990 Lot 2, Block 1, Wildridge Subdivision David Marshall for "The Clavin" Six Unit Residential Complex Conceptual Design Review INTRODUCTION David Marshall is proposing to construct a six unit residential complex (six single family homes) on Lot 2, Block 1, Wildridge Subdivision. Lot 2 is 1.26 acres (54,886 square feet). The density of the project is one dwelling unit per 9,150 square feet. The combined building coverage of the six buildings is approximately 9,300 square feet for a building area ratio of 17%. The combined floor area of the buildings is approximately 12,000 square feet for a floor area ratio of 22%. The maximum building height of any building is approximately 25 feet from finished grade to the peak of the highest ridgeline. The project will be comprised of four different building layouts (building types A, B, C and D). All four homes have a floor area of approximately 2,000 square feet each, including unfinished basements. Each home will have a two car garage and a fireplace. The proposed buildings are two story wood frame buildings with gable roofs. Exterior building materials i.iclude horizontal wood siding, as well as wood shingle siding, stone and brick facing, concrete porches and red cedar shingles. Although still at tht conceptual stage, the houses appear, to meet all applicable Town of Avon design criteria. The site plan sho-.ild be amended to remove proposed decks and trash enclosure from setback areas and utility easements. The contour lines shown on the current site plan do not match those on the topographical survey performed by Inter -Mountain Engineering (10/10/90). This discrepancy should be corrected in conjunction with the final design review submittal. Staff would also recommend that the final design review site plan show the relationship of this project's driveway to the existing Wildridge Road/Old Trail Road intersection. The Avon Fire Department offers the following comments: A minimum 10' sodded area or other landscaping with minimal fuel load is suggested around each home STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION November 7, 1990 Page 2 of 2 Lot 2, Block 1, Wildridge Subdivision David Marshall for "The Clavin" Six Unit Residential Complex Conceptual Design Review A minimum 10' fire break is suggested between this project and the open spaces to the south and east. Fire treated siding and roof materials are suggested. The easternmost house (closest to cliff area) should be moved forward somewhat to lessen the danger to children playing in the area and fire fighters operating in an emergency situation. Project signing near the entrance is suggested with the address clearly visable. STAFF COMMENTS As this is a conceptual review, no formal Staff re^ommendation will be presented RECOMMENDED ACTION 1. Introduce Application 2. Applicant Presentation 3. Commission Review/Discussion Respectfully submitted, U Jim Curnutte Planner STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION November 7, 1990 Lot 87 and 89, Block 1, Wildridge Subdivision Special Review Use to Transfer One (1) Development Right from Lot 87, Block 1, wildridge, to Lot 89, Block 1, Wildridge Public Hearing INTRODUCTION The applicant, Mr. Kenneth Sortland, is the owner of both Lot 87 and 89, Block 1, Wildridge Subdivision. Lot 87 and 89 xere originally assigned four (4) development rights each. In June of this year, a SRU was approved transferring one (1) development right from Lot 87 to Lot 89. Mr. Sortland is now requesting another transfer. The end result of this process, if approved, will leave two development rights on Lot 87 and six development rights on Lot 89. The approved development plan for Lot 89 consists of six units. This was achieved by fractionalizing the existing five development rights. The proposed change in ownership form (see accompanying SPA Amendment) requirei the previous fractionalization approval to be voided. In order :.o maintain the development plan, a development right mutt be added to the site. STAFF COMMENTS The Commission should consider the following in conjunction with this request: ' 1. Whether the proposed use otherwise complies with all requirements imposed by the Zoning Code. COMMENT: This request is accompanied by a SPA Amendment to allow creation of three duplex lots. The request does meet all requirements of the Town of Avon Zoning Code. 2. Whether the proposed use is consistent with the objectives and purposes of this Zoning Code and the applicable zoning district. COMMENT: The proposed use should not change with the addition of this development right, The applicant's intention is to continue with the development of the Deer Ridge Project. The additional development right allows the requested change in zoning designation without creating a conflict with the fractionalization regulations. STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION November 7, 1990 Page 2 of 3 Lot 87 and 89, Block 1, Wildridge Subdivision Special Review Use to Transfer One Development Right from Lot 87, Block 1, Wildridge to Lot 89, Block 1, Wildridge Public Hearing 3. Whether the proposed use us designated to be compatible with surrounding land uses and uses in the area. COMMENT: The Wildridge SPA has a variety of housing types available. The proposed use is compatible with the surrounding uses in the area, although the lot sizes are smaller than the average duplex lot in Wildridge. The tight control of the building design should mitigate concerns with the lot size STAFF RECOMMENDATION The staff recommendation for this proposed transfer is for approval. The development plan for this parcel should not change from the previously approved plan. RECOMMENDED ACTION 1. Introduce Application 2. Applicant Presentation 3. Commission Review 4. Commission Action Respectfully submitted, t Rick Pylman Director of Community Development STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION November 7, 1990 Page 3 of 3 Lot 87 and 89, Block 1, Wildridge Subdivision Special Review Use to Transfer One Development Right From Lot 87, Block 1, Wildridge to Lot 89, Block 1, Wildridge Public Hearing PLANNING AND ZONING A::TION Approved as submitted ( ) Approved with recommended conditions ( ) Approved with modified conditions ( ) Continued ( ) Denied ( ) Withdrawn Date' 1'OIL? _Secretary _ The Commission approved the transfer of one development right from Lot 87, Block 1, Wildridge to Lot 89, Block 1, Wildridge with the condition that if the applicant fails to complete the project, any future owner/ developer must comt before the Commission to ensure that the character of the project does not change from that already approved. i a _%, .1"N STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION November 7, 1990 Lot 89, Block 1, Wildridge Subdivision Deer Ridge SPA Amendment/Zone Change Public Hearing INTRODUCTION The applicant, Mr. Kenneth Sortland, is the owner of Lot 89, Block 1, Wildridge Subdivision. Mr. Sortland is requesting a SPA Amendment and minor subdivision to change Lot 89 from one multi -family parcel to three (3) duplex lots. Another development right will be required and is addressed within the accompanying Special Review Use request. All of the Wildridge Subdivision is zoned SPA. Lot 89 was originally assigned four (4) development rights and through a previous action, is now assigned five (5) development rights. In January of this year Mr. Sortland received approvals for an SPA Amendment, Special Review Use, Fractionalization and Design Review on Lot 89. The purpose of these hearings was to allow construction of the Deer Ridge Project. Deer Ridge consists of six (6) units, fractionalized out of five (5) development rights, designed as three (3) duplex structures. As a multi -family development, a townhouse type subdivision process would be used to create "fee simple units". A building permit for the first structure was issued several months ago. Mr. Sortland has since been informed by several lending institutions that a phased townhouse project will create difficulty in qualifying potential buyers. He is therefore requesting to create a duplex lot for each building site. Although this action changes the legal definition of the property, there should be no physical changes to the previously approved development plan. STAFF COMMENTS The Staff suggests that the following criteria be used in evaluating a SPA Amendment. 1. That the proposed amendment is consistent with the efficient development and presention of the entire Planned Unit Development. COMMENT: While this amendment does not change the density or physical layout of the previous approval, it does have the potential to change the character of the STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Novembei 7, 1990 Page 2 of 3 Lot 89, Block 1, Wildridge Subdivision Deer Ridge SPA Amendment/Zone Change Public Hearing development. A multi -family townhouse has an association to deal with common property issues such as building color, landscaping and fencing. As separate duplex lots, those issues will not be controlled by an association. A diversity of fencing types, colors or landscape style will affect the cohesiveness of the overall development. The density of the project stands at 7.5 units per acre. This density is consistent with Town of Avon medium density zoning, and is appropriate for multi -family development. The change from multi -family to duplex zoning, while maintaining the same density does create an area of duplex lots that are much smaller than the overall Wildridge duplex lot average. This is not unlike the single family lot sizes of Wildridge Acres. This type of high density duplex development should however, be subject to strict design review guidelines to encourage a unified appearance. 2. That the proposed amendment does not affect in a substantially adverse manner either the enjoyment of the land abutting upon or across the street from the Planned Unit Development or the public interest. COMMENT: As previously stated, this request would allow a different form of ownership of the previously approved project, without necessitating any physical change from the design. This approval should not adversely impact adjacent properties. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommendation for this request is for approval. The overall physical development of the site should not be affected, and detailing such as landscaping, colors and fencing can be controlled through careful design review procedures. The staff does feel that this is another example of the need for minimum lot sizes for each zone district or classification, and we will be presenting information relating to this during the zoning code revision process. As a condition, the Staff would request that any proposed change to the built environment of Deer Ridge, including building color, fencing, and landscaping be reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Commission with careful attention paid to the compatibility of the whole project. STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION November 7, 1990 Page 3 of 3 Lot 89, Block 1, Wildridge Subdivision Deer Ridge SPA Amendment/Zone Change Public Hearing RECOMMENDED ACTION 1. Introduce Application (Staff); 2. Presentation by Applicant; 3. Open Public Hearing 4. Close Public Hearing 5. Council Review/Discussion; 6. Council Action Respectfully submitted, Rick Pylman Director of Community Development PLANNING AND ZONING ACTION Approved as submitted ( ) Approved with recommended conditions ( ) Approved with modified conditions ( ) Continued( )Denied ( ) Withdrawn Date ( , " -) — cr`o Secretary 99 C-P�� The Commission granted approval to the rezoning of Lot 89, Block 1, Wildridge to create three duplex lots, with the condition that any pro- posed change to the built emvironment of Deer Ridge including building color, fencing, landscaping, be reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Commission with careful attention paid to the compatibility of the whole t. STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION November 7, 1990 Lot 65/66, Block 2, Benchmark At Beaver Creek Mike Tennant for Powder Hound Sports Temporary Business Sign Variance INTRODJCTION Mike Tennant, owner of Powder Hound Sports, is requesting a variance from that portion of the Avon Sign Code governing temporary signs for his business located on Lot 65/66, Block 2, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision (The Annex). The applicant has recently changed the name of his business from Snowy Mountain Skiwear Co. to Powder Hound Sports and has ordered new permanent signing for his store. The sign company contracted to build the sign(s) for the store have indicated that it will be several weeks before they are completed. Section 15.28.080 (sign allowance) of the Avon Sign Code provides the following information regarding temporary signs: 1. One temporary sign, with a maximum area of thirty-five square feet, is allowed to remain in place for not more than one week for any one event; 2. Temporary signs may be displayed for only one event in any thirty -day period; 3. The sign administrator may issue a permit for a temporary sign meeting these criteria without planning and zoning commission review. 4. Temporary signs not meeting these criteria may be approved by the planning and Toning commission only upon a determination by the planning and zoning commission that a variance should be granted pursuant to faction 15.28.090 (B) of the Avon Sign Code. The applicant has indicated that a variance is warranted due to the limited time allowance for temporary signs in the Avon Sign Code in light of his particular situation. STAFF COMMENTS When granting a variance the following criteria should be taken into consideration: A. The relationship of the requested variance o existing and potential uses and structures in the vicinity. STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION November 7, 1990 Page 2 of 3 Lot 65/66, Block 2, Benchmark At Beaver Creek Mike Tennant for Powder Hound Sports Temporary Business Sign Variance COMMENT: The temporary banner is white with navy blue letters. The overall dimensions of the sign are 1-1/2' x 16' for a total of 24'. The maximum area for permanent signs on the building appears to be eighteen (18) square feet. B. The degree to which relief from the strict or literal interpretation and enforcement of a specified regulation is necessary to achieve compatibility and uniformity of treatment among sites in the vicinity. COMMENT: The Avon Sign Code allows temporary signs to be up for only one week. Although Mr. Tennant expects his permanent sign to be installed by December 15, 1990, he is requesting a variance to allow it to stay up until January 1, 1991, to accomodate any unexpected delays. C. Such other factors and criteria as the Commission deems applicable to the requested variance. COMMENT: Staff has no further comment. FINDINGS REQUIRED: The Planning and Zoning Commission shall make the following findings before granting a variance: A. That the granting of the variance will not constitute a grant of special privilege inconsistent with the limitations on other properties in the vicinity. B. That the variance is warranted for one or more of the following reasons: i. The strict or literal interpretation and enforcement of the regulation would result in practical difficulty or unnecessary physical hardship inconsistent with the objectives of this title; ii. There are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applicable to the site of the variance that do not apply generally to other properties in the vicinity; iii. The strict or literal interpretation and enforcement of the specified regulation would deprive the applicant of privileges enjoyed by the owners of otter •1 STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION November 7, 1990 Page 3 of 3 Lot 65/66, B1ocK 2, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Mike Tennant for Powder Mountain Sports Temporary Business Sign variance properties in the vicinity. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS It would appear that the strict provisions of the sign code would result in a practical difficulty and unnecessary hardship for Mr. Tennant. Staff recommendation is for approval with the condition that the sign be removed by January 1, 1991. RECOMMENDED ACTION 1. Introduce Application 2. Applicant Presentation 3. Commission Review 4. Commission Action Respectfully submitted, Jim Curnutte Planner PLANNING AND ZONING ACTION Approved as submitted ( ) Approved with recvaimended conditions ( ) Approved with modified conditions ( ) Continued ( ) Denied ( ) Withdrawn ( ) Date --I — CIO Secretary _ The Commission granted the variance with the condition that the temporary sign be removed by January 1, 1991, citing the finding that there are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions to the site of the variance that do not apply generally to other properties in the vicini