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PZC Packet 080492STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION August 4, 1992 Lot 48, Block 1, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision Gary Cox and Chris Galloway Home Occupation Special Review Use Public Hearing INTRODUCTION Gary Cox and Chris Galloway are requesting Special Review Use approval to conduct a business out of their residence at Rushmer Townhomes, Unit D, Lot 48, Block 1, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision. Specifically, the applicants wish to operate a computer aided drafting and design service from their residence. All customer orders will be made over the phone or through personal contacts off-site. Delivery of the finished product will be made off-site. Mr. Cox and Mr. Galloway are currently the only employees of the company. Since the applicants are renting their unit, they have provided written permission from the owner's agent authorizing them to apply for this Special Review Use permit. STAFF COMMENTS The following criteria as listed in Section 17.48.040 of the Avon Zoning Code, should be considered by the Planning and Zoning Commission when reviewing a Special Review Use application. A. Whether the proposed use otherwise complies with all requirements imposed by the Zoning Code; COMMENT: The Avon Zoning Code defines a home occupation as an "occupation, profession, activity or use that is conducted within a dwelling unit which: A. Is clearly incidental and subordinate to the use of the dwelling unit as a esidence; B. Does not alter the exterior of the property or affect the residential character of the neighborhood; and C Does work on the property." not require or allow employees to The applicants' proposal complies with this definition. All other requirements imposed by the Zoning Code are being complied with. -11 '0*� STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION August 4, 1992 Page 2 of 3 Lot 48, block 1, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision Gary Cox and Chris Galloway Home Occupation Special Review Use Public Hearing B. Whether the proposed use is in conformance with the Town Comprehensive Plan; COMMENT: Goal #A-1 (Land Use) and Objective #B2 (a) (Economic Development) in the Avon Comprehensive Plan seem particularly relevant to this application. They are as follows: Goal #A-1: Ensure that all land us -3s are located in appropriate locations with appropriate controls. Objective B2 (a): Provide for increased opportunities for development of service oriented commercial and light industrial uses, with proper controls to ensure compatibility. Staff feels that the proposed home occupation is an affirmative step to further the above listed goal and objective without negatively effecting adjacent property owners. C. Whether the proposed use is compatible with adjacent uses. Such compatibility may be expressed in appearance, architectural scale and features, site design, and the control of any adverse impacts including noise, dust, odor, lighting, traffic, safety, etc. COMMENT: Staff believes the requested home occupation will be very compatible with adjacent uses. The applicants have indicated that they are not interested in putting up any signage, have no employees and will not be visited by customers. The primary use of the dwelling will be as a residence. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommendation is for approval of the request with the condition that the building retain it's residential character by not installing any signage on the property or, the building. TOWN OF AVON PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 92 - 11 SERIES OF 1992 A RESOLUTION GRANTING A SPECIAL REVIEW USE TO ALLOW A HOME OCCUPATION AT RUSHMER TOWNHOMES, UNIT D, LOT 48, BLOCK 1, BENCHMARK AT BEAVER CREEK SUBDIVISION, TOWN OF AVON, EAGLE COUNTY, COLORADO WHEREAS, Gary Cox and Chris Galloway has filed an application with the Town of Avon for approval of a Special Review Use to allow for a home occup.;J on at Rushmer Townhomes, Unit D, Lot 48, Block 1, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision, Town of Avon, Eagle County Colorado; and WHEREAS, Lot 48, Block 1, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision is zoned Residential Low Density (RLD), in which a home occupation may be approved as a Special Review Use; and WHEREAS, a public hearing has been held by the Planning and Zoning Commission of the Town of Avon, pursuant to notices required by law, at which time the applicant and the public were given an opportunity to express their opinions and present certain information and reports regarding the proposed Special Review Use application and has determined that the proposed use: 1. Otherwise complies with all requirements imposed by the Toning Code; and apl 4Wl •I •1 STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION August 4, 1992 Page 3 of 3 Lot 48, Block 1, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Gary Cox and 'hris Galloway Home Occupation Special Review Use Public hearing RECOMMENDED ACTION 1. Introduce Application 2. Applicant Presentation 3. Open Public Hearing 4. Close Public Hearing 5. Commission Review 6. Commission Action Respectfully submitted, k2l� Jim Curni,tte Town Pl,-Anner PLANNING AND ZONING ACTION Approved as submitted ( ) Approved with recommended conditions ( —</Approved with modified conditions ( ) r Continu d ( ) Denied ( ) Withdraw ( \ Date �Patti Dixon, Secretary The Commission granted approval of the Special Review rise ;or a three month trial perios, citing criteria A, B, and C of Section 17.48.040 of the Avon Zoning Code, and including the contingency that there be no physical address of the property placed on the business correspondence and no client visitations to the property. If at the end of the three month trial, no problems have been noted, the SRU will be considered permanent. STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION August 4, 1992 Lot 34, Block 1, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision Eagle River Auto Body Special Review Use Public Hearing INTRODUCTION Tim Sargent, owner of Eagle River Auto Body, is requesting a Special Review Use to allow for an automotive repair shop at the Metcalf Center on Lot 34, Block 1, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision. Lot 34 is zoned Industrial and Commercial (IC) Zone District. Allowed uses in the IC Zone District are: Warehouses, laboratories, electrical substations, light manufacturing plants, wholesale sales outlets, showrooms, industrial, construction and wholesale offices, and additional uses determined to be similar to the allowed uses in accordance with intent of the Zone District. Special Review Uses consist of: One residential unit per lot when in conjunction with business operation, automotive or other vehicular sales and repair shops, retail sales and personal service outlets, restaurants, public uses, outside storage areas, general commercial offices. Lot ° hich is 0.64 of an acre (27,878 square feet) in size, currently has three buildings on it. The westernmost building is 2,800 square feet, the southernmost building is 3,600 square feet, and the northernmost building is 4,000 square feet, for a total building area of 10,400 square feet. There are 18 parking spaces and 2 loadi,g berths on the lot. Approximately 26% of the lot has been retained as openspace. The westernmost building received a front yard setback variance to encroach 15' into the front yard setback area. Mr. Sargent's automotive repair shop utillizes all of the southern building and approximately 1/3 of the western building. The remainder of the western building is used by M.A.N. Services. The northern building is occupied by Dowlings Carpet Cleaning and Bryant Electric. STAFF COMMENTS. The following criteria as listed in Section 17.48.040 of the Avon Zoning Code, should be considered by the Planning and Zoning Commission when reviewing a Special Review Use application. STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION August 4, 1992 Page 2 of 4 Lot 34, Block 1, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision Eagle River Auto Body Special Review Use Public Hearing A. Whether the proposed use otherwise complies with all requirements imposed by the Zoning Code; COMMENT: The proposed use appears to comply with all requirements of the Zoning Code at this time. Eagle River Auto Body is, however, currently in violation of certain building, fire and electrical code requirements. B. Whether the proposed use is in conformance with the Town Comprehensive Plan; COMMENT: Goal #A-1 (Land Use) and Objective #B2 (a) (Economic Development) in the Avon Comprehensive Plan seem particularly relevant to this application. they are as follows: Goal #A-1: Ensure that all land uses are located in appropriate locations with appropriate controls. Objective B2 (a): Provide increased opportunities for development of service oriented commercial and light industrial uses, with proper controls to ensure compatibility. Staff feels that the proposed automotive repair shop is an acceptable use of this particular piece of property and seems to further the goal and objective listed above. C. Whether the proposed use is compatible with adjacent uses. Such compatibility may be expressed in appearance, architectural scale and features, site design, and the control of any adverse impacts including noise, dust, odor, lighting, traffic, safety, etc. COMMENT: The Town has not received a complaint about Eagle River Auto Body since it began operation 6-8 months ago, eiLher from adjacent property owners or other businesses sharing Lot 34. We do, however, have some serious concerns with the business as it relates to meeting current code requirements. These concerns relate directly to the issues of safety, access, etc. No permit has ever been issued for the interior remodel work performed within the building, and therefore, no inspections have ever been conducted. STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION August 4, 1992 Page 3 of 4 Lot 34, Block 1, Benchmark, at Beaver Creek Subdivision Eagle River Auto Body Special Review Use Public Hearing STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff feels that an automotive repair shop on Lot 34 is an acceptable use. Since we have no reason to believe that the applicant won't immediately bring his business up to code upon receiving Special Review Use approval, we are recommending approval with the following condition: 1. Immediately upon approval of this Special Review Use permit the applicant shall submit a building permit application to cover the remodel work already performed. The applicant shall then make himself available for a joint inspection of his operation with the Avon Building Official and a member of the Fire Department. The inspection will identify any code violations relating to matters such as access/fire lanes, hazardous material storage, waste oil disposal, ventilation, etc. The applicant shall be given 30 days, after the inspection, to bring his operation into complete compliance with all applicable codes or this Special Review Use permit shall become null and void and the business shut down. RECOMMENDED ACTION 1. Introduce Application 2. Applicant Presentation 3. Open Public Hearing 4. Close Public Hearing 5. Commission Review 6. Commission Action Respectfully submitted, Curnutte Town Planner STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION August 4, 1992 Page 4 of 4 Lot 34, Block 1, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision Eagle River Auto Body Special Review Use Public Hearing PLANNING AND ZONING ACTION Approved as submitted ( -1--Approved with recommended conditions ( ) Approved with modified conditions ( ) Continue ( L Denied ( ) Withdrawn Date Patti Dixon, Secretar The Commission approved the Special Review Use for Eagle River Auto Body citing criteria A, B, and C of Section 17.48.040, and including the condition that immediately upon approval of this SRU, the applicant shall submit a building permit to cover the remodel work already performed. The applicant shall then make himself available for a joint inspection of this operation with the Avon Buildinq Official and a member of the Fire Department. the inspection will identif any code violations relating to matters such as access/fire lanes hazardous material storage, waste oil disposal, ventilation, etc. The applicant shall have 30 days after the inspection, to bring his operation into complete compliance with all applicable codes or this SRU shall become null and void and the business shut down. STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION August 4, 1992 Lot 68, Block 1, Wildridge Subdivision Peel/Pressly Duplex Final Design Review INTRODUCTION David and Kimberly Peel and Donald Pressly are requesting final design review approval for a duplex building on Lot 68, Block 1, Wildridge Subdivision. Lot 68 is 0.40 of an acre (17,600 square feet) in size and is located on Saddleridge Loop, near Fox Lane. The building is two stories high (27' maximum) and features hipped roofs. The living area in each unit is approximately 1,700 square feet, not including the 480 square foot two car garages. Each unit has a second story deck off of the dining room. Exterior building materials include horizontal cedar lap siding, stucco, composition shingles, clad windows, metal insulated doors, 2" x 10" fascia with 1" x 4" shadow board. The driveway and turnaround/parking area will be finished with asphalt. Walkways will be concrete. It does not appear that any fireplaces are proposed in either unit. A copy of the application which specifies proposed material colors is attached to this report. A model of the building will be provided at the meeting. A grading/drainage plan and a landscape plan has been provided for the Commission's review. The grading and drainage plan shows a 4' - 6' boulder retaining wall located along the east side of the driveway. The lot's drainage is handled by a swale on each side of the house. The landscape plan shows that all disturbed areas are to be revegetated with native seed mixes. All plant materials will be watered by hand. 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 and regulations of the STAFF REPORT TO August 4, 1992 Page 2 of 4 THE PLANN1Nu AND ZONING COMMISSION Lot 68, Block 1, Wildridge Subdivision Peel/Pressly Duplex Final Design Review Town of Avon. This property is zoned duplex and the applicant is proposing to construct a duplex. 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 landscape materials are suitable with Town guidelines. The lot itseif is suitable to development. The type and quality of the proposed roof material cannot be determined at this time. A sample of the proposed material will be presented at the meeting. 6.13 - The compatibility of the design to minimize site impacts to adjacent properties. COMMENT: The proposed building has been sited on the lot and designed in a manner that minimizes site impacts to adjacent properties, with the exception of some minor regrading work associated with driveway construction. 6.14 - The compatibility of proposed improvement with site topography. COMMENT: The lot slopes toward the southwest at approximately 25%. A portion of the lower level is below grade. 6.15 - The visual appearance of any proposed improvement as viewed from adjacent and neighboring properties and public ways. COMMENT: The visual appearance of the building as viewed from adjacent and neighboring properties and public ways is acceptable. Staff would suggest additional trees in front of the blank walls on the north and south sides of the building as well as in front of the boulder retaining wall. 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. STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION August 4, 1992 Page 3 of 4 Lot 68, Block 1, Wildridge Subdivision Peel/Pressly Duplex Final Design Review COMMENT: Staff sees no conflict with this criteria. The proposed building massing and materials are in character with previous approvals in Wildridge. 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 conformance with the adopted goals, policies and programs of the Town of Avon. The Avon Design Guidelines require that retaining walls over 4 feet high be engineer designed. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of this proposal with the following conditions: 1. Review and approval of proposed roof material. 2. Additional trees should be added to the north and south sides of the building and in front of the retaining wall. 3. The proposed retaining wall must be engineer designed. RECOMMENDED ACTION 1. Introduce Application 2. Applicant Presentation 3. Commission Review 4. Commission Action Respectfully submitted, Jim Curnutte Town Planner -, ,41%N STAFF REPORT TO August 4, 1992 Page 4 of 4 THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Lot 68, Block 1, Wildridge Subdivision Peel/Pressly Duplex Final Design Review PLANNING AND ZONING ACTION Approved as submitted ( ) Approved with Recommended Conditions (--)--'Approved with Modified :;onditions ( ) Continu d ) Denied ( ) Withdra Date Patti Dixon, Secretar The Commission granted final design review approval with the contitions that the applicant submit a revised landscape plan to Staff and that the retaining wall be engineer designed. STAFF REPORT IU iHL NLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION August 4, 1992 Lot 69, Block 2, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision Rick Jones for Ventureout, Inc. Sign Program Amendment Design Review INTRODUCTION Rick Jones, on behalf of Bruce Allen, building owner, is requesting an amendment to the Comprehensive Sign Program approved for Lot 69, Block 2, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision. The approved sign program for the building limits the tenant identification signs to 20 square feet. Individual letters (6" to 18" high) are to be mounted on a painted (white) steel mesh backing. The letters must be the same color as, or a shade darker than, the corresponding tower color (blue or green). The painted steel mesh backing is to be located in the building tower openings. Store #5 (Domino's space) may split their 20 square feet of sign allowance between the two available frontages (north and east). All signs are to be indirectly illuminated by the existing suspended spot lights. There is currently no provision for the use of logos as a part of tenant sigrage. Rick Jones is the owner of ventureout, Inc. and currently leases spaces #2 and #3 in the building on Lot 69. Mr. Jones wishes to install a sign on the building to advertise his new business. The proposed Ventureout sign is comprised mostly of logo area, not individual letters. Mr. Jones was notified by Staff that his proposed sign could only be allowed if he obtained a variance or amended the sign program. Since two variances from the sign program have already been granted (Domino's and H&W Therapy) it seemed to make more sense to amend the program to be more receptive to tenant desires. In addition to adding a provision to allow logos as a part of total sign area, Mr. Jones has included a few other amendments that improve the program for the future. Specific changes to the sign program are as follows: - Tenant space #1 will be allowed to split their 20 square foot area between the two available frontages. - The colors used on the sign will be blues and greens compatible with building colors. - Logos will be permitted and counted as a part of the overall sign square footage allowance. ,_1\ 1_�, STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION August 4, 1992 Page 2 of 6 Lot 69, Block 2, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivisioon Rick Jones for Ventureout, Inc. Sign Program Amendment Design Review Temporary signs will be allowed to be placed on the building for 30 days while the permanent sign is being made. STAFF COMMENTS Staff recommends that the Commission review this submittal in conjunction with the following "Sign Design Guidelines" and review criteria from the Sign Code. Section 15 28 060 Sian 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 printed 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. 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 free-standing 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 STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION July 7, 1992 Page 3 of 6 Lot 69, Block 2, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision Rick Jones for Ventureout, Inc. Sign Program Amendment Design Review 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 building, individual business signs shall generally be limited to the ground lever. SECTION 15.28 070 - Desitin Review Criteria In addition to the Sign Design Guidelines listed above, the Planning and Zoning Commission shall also consider the following criteria while reviewing proposed designs: A. The suitability of the improvement, including materials with which the sign is to be constructed and the site upon which it is to be located: COMMENT: The proposed amendment is very suitable with the building. The sign types allowed in the amendment are the same as the previous program, with the exception that logos are specifically addressed. B. The nature of adjacent and neighboring improvements: COMMENT: This criterion is applicable to the review of new sign programs or proposed variance requests; but does not appear to be relevant in this case. STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION August 4, 1992 Page 4 of 6 Lot 69, Block 2, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision Rick Jones for Ventureout, Inc. Sign Program Amendment Design Review C. The quality of the materials to be utilized in any proposed improvement: COMMENTS: The quality of the materials used for signs on the building has historically been acceptable. It should be noted, however, that the program does not specifically address approved sign ma�erials. D. The visual impact of any proposed improvement as viewed from any adjacent or neighboring property: COMMENT: The only visual change in this amendment from the existing program would bu to allow logos in addition to individual letters and temporary banners. The Commission may wish to amend the temporary sign section to specify size, color, material, quantity, etc., of the temporary signs allowed. E. The objective that no improvement will be so similar or dissimilar to other signs in the vicinity that values, monetary or aesthetic, will be impaired. COMMENT: Staff sees no conflict with this criteria. F. Whether the type, height, size, and/or quantity of signs generally complies with the sign code, and are appropriate for the project. COMMENT: The type, height, size and quantity of signs generally complies with the sign code and appear to be appropriate for the project. G. Whether the sign is primarily oriented to vehicular or pedistrian traffic, and whether the sign is appropriate for the determined orientation. COMMENT: These signs are primarily oriented to vehicular traffic. STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION August 4, 1992 Page 5 of 6 Lot 69, Block 2, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision Rick Jones for Ventureout, Inc. Sign Program Amendment Design Review STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS Staff recommends approval of the proposed sign program amendment with the following comment: 1. The Commission may want to consider limiting the range of materials allowed for permanent sigos. 2. The Commission may want to consider limiting the size, color, material and quantity of temporary signs. 3. The third sentence in the program should include the logo as well as the letters. RECOMMENDED ACTION 1. Introduce Application 2. Applicant Presentation 3. Commission Review 4. Commission Action Respectfully submitted, v Jim Curnutte Planner 0 • . STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION August 4, 1992 Page 6 of 6 Lot 69, Block 2, Benchmark at Beaver 'reek Subdivision Rick Jones for Ventureout, Inc. Sign Program Amendment Design Review PLANNING AND_ZONIN AACTION Approved as submitted ( ) Approved with Recommended Conditions ( ) Approved with Modified Conditions ( ) Cont4L-"0—\ ( ) Denied ( ) With Date atti Dixon, Secretary --._-.,tea +tie c;nh Prnnram Amendment with the following: The square footage will be limited to the current size. - Logos will be allwoed as part of the signage - Permanent sign materials will be limited to wood metal or plastic - Temporary signs will be limited to 1 sign per business 20 sq. ft, in size and shall be blue or green letters on a white background. - Temporary signs shall be hung in the same general location as theermanent si ns, STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION August 4, 1992 Lot 76, Block 1, Wildridge Subdivision Mountain Shadows condominiums Building Color Change Request Design Review INTRODUCTION: Eileen Jacobs, on behalf of t, -,e Mountain Shadows Condominium Association, is requesting design review approval to change the color of the six-plex building on Lot 76, Block i, Wildridge Subdivision. the building is currently stained with a Ben3amin Moore semi -transparent stain with a medium brown stain. The Association wishes to change the siding and stucco colors only. The door, window and building trim will stay medium brown and the garage and entry doors will remain oxford brown. The new siding color will be taupe (Olympic), applied as a solid body stain. The white stucco on the building will be changed to Oyster White (Devoe). The trash enclosure will be restained to match the building. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Review and discussion of proposed material change request. RECOMMENDED ACTION Presentation of Application 2. Applicant's Presentation 3. Commission Review 4. Commission Action Respectfully submitted, !/Jim Curnutte Town Planner STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION August 4, 1992 Page 2 of 2 Lot 76, Block 1, Wildridge Subdivision Mountain Shadows Condominiums Building Color Change Request Design Review PLANNING AND ZONING ACTION Approved as submitted ( Approved with Recommended Conditions ( ) Approved with Modified Conditions ( Contin ed ( ) Denied ( ) Withdrawn ( Date V� Patti Dixon, Secretary The Commission granted design aprpoval for the building color change as submitted. STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION August 4, 1992 Lot 50, Blk 4, Wildridge Subdivision Robert Lundell, The Collaborative Group Conceptual Design Review INTRODUCTION Robert Lundell, on behalf of the Collaborative Group, is requesting conceptual design review of a proposed single family residence on Lot 50, Block 4, Wildridge Subdivision. Lot 50 is 0.63 of an acre in size and slopes toward the south at approximately 27%. There are two driveways proposed on the lot. One enters the property from the northwest and terminates at a two car garage located on level two. The second driveway approaches the house directly from the north and terminates at a concrete pad on top of the garage. Preliminary grading and drainage and landscape plans have been submitted for the Commission's review. The building has 3 levels with the lower level partially below grade. The entryway is on the uppermost level. The shape of the building is essentially rectangular with flat roofs. A small metal gable roof runs down the center of the house. Stucco covered parapet walls are located at the north and south ends of the gable roof form. The approximate floor area of the house is 2,800 square feet. A large deck is located at the south of the building on the upper level and is connected to the lower level patio via a metal circular staircase. A flat sod/patio area is alio located on the south side of the building. Proposed exterior building materials concrete block (native sandstone) standing metal seam roof (grey), (white), 2 panel fir doors (natural), deck rails (white), metal fireplace fireplace. STAFF COMMENTS include split faced with stucco accents, clad casement windows wood decks with metal flue (grey) for gas As this is a conceptual review, no formal action will be taken at this time. However, Staff has the following comments: - The finished grades shown on the north (50%) and south (70%) sides of the western most driveway exceed the Town's maximum allowable (50%) without artificial retainage. - Both driveways exceed the Town's maximum recommended driveway grade of 10% (west = 11%, north = 15%). STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION August 4, 1992 Page 2 of 2 Lot 50, Block 4, Wildridge Subdivision Robert Lundell, The Collaborative Group Conceptual Design Review - The Avon Design Guidelines allow concrete blo.-k to be used only with specific approval of the Commission. Metal roofs have not previously been approved in Wildridge. - The flat patio and sod area seems forced on the site and out of character with the natural topography. - Parking space turn -around areas are best provided on the lot so that vehicles can approach the street facing forward. RECOMMENDED ACTION 1. Introduce Application 2. Applicant Presentation 3. Commission Review/Discussion Respectfully submitted, Jim Curnutte Town Planner a a