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Final Desi
h Staff Report
November 21, 1995 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting
Report date
Project type
Legal description
Zoning
Introduction
December 1, 1995
Multi -family
Lot 7, Block 5, Wildridge Subdivision
PUD -10 Units allowed
The project consists of two "fiveplex" buildings on Lot 7, Block 5, Wildridge Acres. The site is a
very steep lot (approximately 50 percent) bounded on three sides by a switchback of Wildwood
Road. Access is proposed from the south end of the site on the downhill (west) side.
Building materials include cedar lap siding with stucco and/or stone accents, and Fiberglass
shingle roofing. Two different color schemes are proposed: Building one (north) will have Olive
Branch siding with Willow trim, a green roof and moss rock stone and stucco accents. Building
two will have Colony Blue siding with Atlantic trim, an Estate Gray roof and stucco and stone
accents.
Design Review Considerations
According to the Commission's Procedures, Rules & Regulations, Section 6. 10, the Commission
shall consider the following items in reviewing the design of this project:
1. Conformance with the Zoning Code and other applicable regulations of the Town.
The buildings are 34 feet at their maximum height. All setbacks have been met and all
easements have been maintained free of encroachments. While the driveway design is within
the maximum grade of four percent from the edge of pavement to the property line, the main
portion of the driveway is up to thirteen percent; exceeding the maximum eight percent grade
for multi -family residential. In addition, the sixty-six percent slopes created by excavation on
the southern portion of the site exceed the fifty percent maximum.
2. 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.
The building materials are suitable for the site. The olive green color scheme would blend in
with the native landscaping whereas the colony blue scheme would be more of a contrast.
The moss rock accents on the lower walls and chimneys are a natural material that blend well
with the surrounding landscape.
3. The compatibility of the design to minimize site impacts to adjacent properties.
The two "fiveplexes" are compatible with the adjacent properties. Lot 6 to the north is
developed and Lots 8 and 9 to the west have not been developed. Most of the units in the
vicinity are attached in clusters of three to six units.
The townhouse design is similar in character and style to the other multi -family developments
in the vicinity. The buildings have large windows, with the front windows having an upper
tier of triangular windows that provide visual interest. The units have now been stepped
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slightly to provide a more varied roof line. The moss rock chimneys provide additional visual
interest.
The landscaping on the site helps to break up the long expanses of retaining walls. A
landscape planter with aspen trees and shrubs is provided between all of the units to break up
the expanse of the buildings and provide an individual landscape area for each unit.
4. The compatibility of the proposed improvements with site topography.
The proposed design results in significant cuts into the slope and long retaining walls.
Although the buildings have been stepped slightly in response to comments from the Planning
and Zoning Commission at the Concept Plan review, the design modifies the slope of nearly
all of the site. At a minimum, it may be difficult to re -vegetate the steep slopes. The proposed
building, while compatable in materials and form with nearby structures, does not appear to
have been designed with the topography of site in mind.
5. The visual appearance of any proposed improvement as viewed from adjacent and neighboring
properties and public ways.
The buildings feature lap board siding with stone accents. The large windows provided on the
gabled building fronts and stone chimneys provide visual interest to the buildings. The
buildings are designed in a stepped configuration which helps to interrupt the expanse of the
buildings. Landscaping has been provided between each unit which provides enhances the
front of the buildings and softens the retaining walls. However, the disturbance of large areas
that will be re -graded may be unsightly. It may be difficult to restore the steep hillside to a
natural appearance.
6. The objective that no improvement be so similar or dissimilar to others in the vicinity that values,
monetary or aesthetic will be impaired.
Other than the significant site modifications required to make the building fit, the project is
similar in style to other multi -family buildings in the vicinity. It is not so similar to create a
negative monetary or aesthetic impact to the neighborhood.
7. The general conformance of the proposed improvements with the adopted Goals, Policies and
Programs for the Town of Avon
The amount of disturbance to the site is contrary to the steep slope guidelines. The design
does not work with the topography of the site and requires extensive regrading.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends that the project be denied because the building and site design are not
compatible with the topography, and contrary to the steep slope guidelines.
If you have any questions regarding this project or any planning matter, please call me at 949-
4280 (extension 131), or stop by the Community Development Department.
Respectfully subrulitted,
Karen Griffi, CP
Town Planner
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Planning & Zoning Commission Action
❑ Approved as submitted
C'Denied
❑ Approved with conditions (noted below)
❑ Tabled
❑ Withdrawn by applicant
Conditions of approval, reasons for tabling or withdrawal of application, or basis for denial (refer
to code or guidelines by number):
Signed:
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