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PZC Packet 082091r 1"1 10�N STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION August 20, 1991 Lot 83, Block 1, Wildridge Subdivision Mountain View Townhouses Richard Wahl and Tad Degen Final Design Review INTRODUCTION Richard Wahl and Tad Degen are requesting final design review of a proposed fourplex building on Lot 83, Block 1, Wildridge Subdivision. Lot 83 is 0.96 of ar acre (41,818 square feet) and is located near the end of Draw Spur. A fifty foot Holy Cross Electric easement runs across the northern portion of this lot. The buildable portion of the property slopes toward the southwest at approximatel, 17%. This two story fourplex has a maximum building height of approximately 23 feet. Each unit has a two car garage and a gas fireplace. Exterior building materials include 8" cedar channel rustic siding, Woodruf shingles, aluminum clad wood windows, insulated steel doors, concrete walkways and steps, and asphalt parking areas and driveway. Two guest parking spaces are provided. The applicant has f:ontracted with BFI for individual trash pickup. A grading and drainage plan and a landscape plan have been provided. The grading plan shows that a treated timber retaining wall (6' maximum height) will be provided along the west side of the driveway. The landscape plan has been drawn by a professional landscape architect. The plan shows a good mixture if plant sizes and species. Formal sod lawn areas will be provided in the front and sides of the building. Although not indicated on the plan, the applicant has stated that an automatic irrigation system will be provided to all sod areas, with drip irrigation to those trees outside of the system area. A project sign is indicated on the plan, and elevation drawings of the sign have been provided. This application was first presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission on July 16, 1991. In response to the many comments from the Commission, the applicant redesigned the building. On August 6, 1991, this project received a favorable review from the Commission. STAFF COMMENTS The Commission shall consider the following items in reviewing the design of a proposed project: STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION August 20, 1991 Page 2 of 4 Lot 83, Block 1, Wildridge Subdivision Mountain View Townhouses Richard Wahl and Tad Degen Final Design Review 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 Avon Zoning Code and other applicable rules and regulations of the Town. The property is zoned fourplex and that is what the applicant is proposing to build. The design of the driveway culvert will need to be amended to comply with Town standards. 6.12 - The suitability type and quality of materials constructed and the site upon of the improvement, including of which it is to be which it is to be located. COMMENT: The type and quality of both building and landscaping materials are suitable with Town guidelines. Although the buildable portion of the site is limited due to the powerline easement on the east and the steep slopes on the north, the location of the building seems very suitable 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 lot lines. The driveway retaining wall has been designed to be terraced rather than one large wall. Ona of the most prominently visable portions of this building, the roof, has been designed with varying shapes and forms and will be finished with woodruf shingles. 6.14 - The compatibility of proposed improvement with site topography. COMMENT: Although the extreme western side of the lot is very steep, the building has been sited in a reasonable location. The orientation of the building appears to be the most logical for the site. 6.15 - The visual appearance of any proposed improvement as viewed from adjacent and neighboring properties and public ways. STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION August 20, 1991 Page 3 of 4 Lot 83, Block 1, Wildridge Subdivision Mountain View Townhouses Richard Wahl and Tad Degen Final Design Review COMMENT: The appearance of this residence from neighboring properties and public ways seems acceptable. Although the landscape plan shows adequate landscape clusters throughout the property, the addition of low growing/hearty shrubs within the retaining wall area would enhance its overall appearance. 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. The architectural style of this building is different than others in the vicinity, however, the proposed building materials are used extensively throughout Wildridge. 6.17 - The general conformance of the proposed improvements with the adopted Goals, Policies and Programs of the Town of Avon. COMMENT: This proposal is in general conformance with the 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 landscape plan must be amended to include a reference to the proposed mathod of irrigation. The applicant consider adding small shrubs to the retaining wall terrace. 2. The grading and drainage plan must be amended prior to the submittal of a building permit application to show compliance with Town right-of-way standards (grade, culvert, etc). STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION August 20, 1991 Page 4 of 4 Lot 83, Block 1, Wildridge Subdivision Mountain View Townhomes Richard Wahl and Tad Degen Final Design Review RECOMMENDED ACTION. 1. Introduce Application 2. Applicant Presentation 3. Commission Review 4. Commission Action Respectfully submitted, le'� cc'-� Jim Curnutte Town Planner PLANNING AND ZONING ACTI.ON Approved as submitted ( ) Approved with Recommended Conditions (t )/ Approved with Modified Conditions ( ) Continued( )) Denied ( ) Withdra,) Date (&1 R�patti Dixon, Secretary SEE ATTACHED SHEET Lot 83, Block 1, Wildridge Subdivision Final Design Review The Commission granted final design review approval with the following conditions: 1. The landscape plan must be amended to include a reference to the proposed method of irrigation and the applicant consider adding small shrubs to the retaining wall terrace. 2. The grading and drainage plan must be amended prior to the submittal of a building permit application to show compliance with Town right-of-way standards (grade, culvert, etc.) 3. Additional landscaping be added to the west side of the building. 4. Staff approve any accent colors to be used on the entry doors. STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION August 20, 1991 Lot 38-A, Wildridge Subdivision Maroney Single Family Residence Final Design Review INTRODUCTION The applicants wish to construct a single family residence on Lot 38-A, Block 2, Wildridge Subdivision. Lot 38-A is .45 acre (19602 square feet) and is zoned single family. The lot is sloped to the south at about 15%. The proposed building height is 30 feet. The lot coverage is 11% and 84% of the site remains as usable open space. The driveway enters the site at its extreme eastern end and curves into the center of the lot. The Town Engineer is in the process of reviewing technical requirements related to the driveway and drainage. The residence itself is a two story log home with a two car garage, utilizing 10" round logs, with a woodruf roof and brown aluminum windows. On August 6, of this year this residence was submitted for conceptual review. The Planning and Zoning Commission made the following comments: 1. The exposed foundation walls must be covered, and they suggested the use of stucco. 2. They recommended the use of logs for the supports for the exterior balcony. 3. The applicant needs to increase the amount and sizes of the landscaping, comparable with the landscaping on Lot 38-B. 4. Railings should be of a log detail. 5. Increase the radius on the driveway curves. In response, the Maroneys have included a revised landscape plan, increased the driveway radius, and committed to stucco on all exposed concrete. The colo, will be submitted at the meeting. The deck railings are a log material. The Maroneys do not wish to utilize logs for the deck support and wish to use the 4 x 4 post as shown on the conceptual submittal. STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION August 20, 1991 Page 2 of 4 Lot 38-A, Block 2, Wildridge Subdivision Maroney Single Family Residence Final Design Review 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 Avon Zoning Code and other applicable rules and regulations of the Town. 6.12 - The suitability o' 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 improvements are suitable for the site and for Wildridge Subdivision. 6.13 - The compatibility of the design to minimize site impacts to adjacent properties. COMMENT: The house has been designed to minimize any impacts upon adjacent properties. The addition of the stucco material improves the aesthetics of the foundation walls. 6.14 - The compatibility of proposed improvement with site topography. COMMENT: Proposed improvements work weli with site topography. 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 structure is positive in all aspects, with exception given to the previous Planning and Zoning Commission concern about the relationship of the 4 x 4 posts to the mass and height of the rear elevation. STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION August 20, 1991 Page 3 of 4 Lot 38--A, Block 2, Wildridge :subdivision Maroney Single Family Residence Final Design Review 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: This proposal is in general conformance with adopted Goals, Policies and Programs of the Town of Avon. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of this residence. RECOMMENDED ACTION 1. Introduce Application 2. Applicant Presentation 3. Commission Review 4. Commission Action Respectfully submitted, Rick Pylman C Director of Community Development STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION August 20, 1991 Page 4 of 4 Lot 38-A, wildridge Subdivision Maroney Single Family Residence Final Design Review PLANNING AND ZONING ACTIONN Approved as submitted (- Approved with Recommended Conditions ( ) Approved with Modified Conditions ( ) Date tti Dixon, Th Led. -final design apprDYAL-as-5ubmittk�--- • ■ C • f0: PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION FROM: RICK PYLMAN, DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPME.+T DATE: AUGUST 20, 1991 RE: REQUEST TO AMEND ZONING CODE SECTION 11.24.020(C) 5(A) PUBLIC HEARING INTRODUCTION Vail Mountain Medical, P.C. has applied to change the Town of Avon parking requirement for medical offices (Section 17.24.020 (c)5(a) of the Zoning Code) from 8 parking spaces per 1000 square feet of gross leasable a -ea to 5 parking spaces per 1000 square feet of gro,s leasable area. Vail Mountain Medical P.C. would 1-ke to open an office in the existing Commercial Federal Bank Building, which is 5000 square feet in size and has the capacity for 26 parking spaces. Under the existing parking regulations of 8 spaces per 1000 square feet for medical office the use would require 40 parking spaces, 14 more than the site contains. Vail Mountain Medical P.C. originally filed an application for a variance to allow the use with a 14 parking space deficit from our parking regulations. While reviewing the variance request the staff conducted some research on medical ofrice parking regulations in other communities and realize that our parking requirements were extremely restrictive The Town of Avon Requirement of 8 spaces per 1000 square ' :et of leasable area translates to 1 space per 125 square feet. The following list details the findings of our research: Lurango Basalt Eagle Lakewood Mesa County Pitkin County Vail Eagle County Steamboat Springs Breckenridge Glenwood Springs Denver Orange Col*-.ty CA Columbus OH Bellevue WA Bozeman ;4T St Clair Shores Michigan Bonner Spgs KS 1 space 300 square feet 1 space 200 square feet 1 space 250 square feet 1 space 225 square feet 1 space 300 square feet 1 space 330 square feet 1 space 200 squa a feet 1 space 300 square feet 1 space 300 square feet 1 space 400 square feet 1 space 250 square feet 1 space 300 square feet 1 space 200 square feet 1 space 250 square feet 1 space 225 square feet 1 space 200 square feet 1 space 100 (+ 1 per emp) 1 space 50 square feet - -r PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REQUEST TO AMEND ZONING CODE PUBLIC HEARING Page 2 The results of the r�;search convinced the staff that our parking requirement for medical office use was not appropriate and the staff suggested that Vail Mountain Medical P. C. change their application from a variance to a zoning code text amendment. With only two exceptions, the communities surveyed all utilize a less restrictive parking standard and no community expressed any functional problem with that standard. The staff has recommended, and the Vail Mountain Medical P.C. has requested an amendment to a parking requirement of 1 space per 200 square feet, or as the Avon Code reads, 5 spaces per 1000 square feet of gross leasable area. This new requirement is still among the more restrictive codes we encountered and the staff is comfortable with this request. As it applies to the Commercial Federal building, at 5000 square feet the requested parking for medical use would be 25 spaces. There are 26 spaces available for use. There are four criteria that must be addressed in any zone change or zoning code text amendment. Those criteria are: A. Is the proposed rezoning justified by changed or changing conditions in the character of the area proposed to be rezoned? STAFF RESPONSE: There are not changed or changing conditions with regard to medical office parking requirements, however, the existing regulation has been found to be overly restrictive when compared tonditregi onal whand national standards. There are no local os ich would cause a deviation from those standards. B. Is the proposed rezoning consistent with the Town's Comprehensive Plan? STAFF RESPONSE: Goal # At of the Comprehensive Plan reads "Ensure that all land uses are located in appropriate locations with appropriate controls". The objectives for accomplishing that goal include a review of all existing land development regulations. This task has been completed for all regulations with the exception of parking standards, subdiv"sion regulations and the sign code. A refiew of the specific parking control for medical uses has prompted this change. C. Is the proposed use compatible with surrounding uses? STAFF RESPONSE: This criteria is not applicable to the type of zoning code text amendment requested. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REQUEST TO AMEND ZONING CODE PUBLIC HEARING Page 3 D. Are adequate facilities available to serve development for the type and scope suggested by the proposed use? STAFF RESPONSE: Again, this specific criteria is not applicable to text amendments of this nature. STAFF RECOMMENDATION The staff recommendation is to approve the request to amend Section 17.24.020 (c) 5 (a) of the Zoning Code to 5 parking spaces per 1000 square feet of gross leasable area, based upon a review of regional and national standards. RECOMMENDED ACTION 1. Introduce Application 2. Presentation by Applicant; 3. Open Public Hearing 4. Close Public Hearing 5. Consideration by Commission 6. Act on Request PLANNING AND ZONING ACT(IONN Approved as submitted (— ) Approved with Recommended Conditions ( ) Approved with Modified Conditions ( ) Continued ( ) Denied ( ) :Iithdraw Date *atti Dixon, Secretary The Commission approved Resolution 91-6 recommending to the Town Council that the Zoning Code Section 17.24.020(C)5(A) be amended, changing the parking spaces for medical office- from 8 per 1000 square feet to 5 per 1000 square feet