PZC Res. No. 2005-14 (2)TOWN OF AVON
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 05-14
A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING DENIAL OF A PUD AMENDMENT
APPLICATION AMENDING THE WILDRIDGE PUD, LOTS 44 & 45, BLOCK 4,
WILDRIDGE SUBDIVISION, AS MORE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED IN THE
APPLICATION DATED NOVEMBER 11, 2005.
WHEREAS, Sam Ecker has filed an application to amend the existing Planned Unit
Development ('PUD") for the Wildridge PUD; and
WHEREAS, the proper posting, publication and public notices for the hearings before the
Planning and Zoning Commission of the Town of Avon were provided as required by law; and
WHEREAS, said application fails to comply with the followine Town of Avon Comorehensive
Plan's Policies, as required by section 17.20.110h(l) of the Avon Municinal Code:
1. Policy A1.3 Flexible zoning such as PUD should be encouraged where it results in more
effective use of land. However, such flexible zoning will only be allowed where it provides a
benefit to the community and is compatible with surrounding development. Variations from
standard zoning must be clearly demonstrated and will be permitted only as needed to achieve
effective development.
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2. Policy A1.6 Land for open space should be preserved throughout the community, particularly
on steep slopes and other environmentally sensitive areas.
3. Policy A3.7 Steep slopes in and around the community should be designated and preserved as
open space wherever possible.
4. PolicvFl.2 Development shall not be allowed on steep hillside areas vulnerable to
environmental and visual degradation.
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5. Goal Cl. Provide for diverse, quality housing to serve all economic segments and age groups
of the population.
WHEREAS, said application fails to comply with the following PUD review criteria set forth
in Section 17.12.110 of the Avon Municipal Code, including the following:
1. The site plan, building design and location and open space provisions fail to produce a
functional development responsive and sensitive to natural features, vegetation and overall
aesthetic quality of the community. 17.20.110h(6).
2. Functional and aesthetic landscaping and open space are not maintained in order to
optimize and preserve the natural features of the sites. 17.20.110h(8).
3. Apparent conflicts with the requirements contained within the design guidelines of the Town.
17.20.110h(2).
WHEREAS, this PUD Amendment fails to provide evidence of compliance with the public purpose
provisions outlined in Section 17.28.085 of the Municipal Code,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE U RESOLVED, that the Planning and Zoning Commission hereby
recommends denial to the Town Council for the amendment of the Wildridge PUD, Lots 44
& 45, Block 4, Final Plat, Replat Number Two, Wildridge Subdivision, application dated
November 11, 2005 with the following conditions:
ADOPTED THIS 20th DAY OF DECEMBER, 2005
Signed: %
Chris Evans, Chair
st.
Phil Struve, Secretary
Date: l2/?U CJS'
Date:
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