L42 B 1 WR Duplex DesignTown of Avon
Final Design Staff Report
October 20, 1998 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting
Report date October 30, 1998
Project type Residential Duplex
Legal description Lot 42, Block 1, Wildridge Subdivision
Zoning Wildridge Planned Unit Development (PUD) — 2 units
Address 2111 Long Spur (Slick-Scharpf Duplex)
Introduction
The proposed project is a 6,657 square foot duplex, with the east unit measuring 2,230 square
feet and the west unit measuring 2,466 square feet. The exterior materials consist of pebble color
stucco for the main body with almond smoke stucco window bump outs, antique slate asphalt
roofing shingles, redwood trim, cedar and peeled log decks.
The lot is essentially flat and located on the corner of Saddleridge Loop and Long Spur with a
double frontage. The project proposes a dual driveway design.
Design Review Considerations
According to the Commission's Procedures, Rules & Regulations, Section 4. 10, the Commission
shall consider the following items in reviewing the design of this project:
1. The conformance with setbacks, massing, access, land use and other provisions of the Zoning
Code.
• Allowed use: Conforms with the allowed residential use.
• Density: 2 units conform to this lot's allowable density.
• Lot Coverage: The proposed 19.6% of building coverage conforms with the 50%
maximum.
• Setbacks: No proposed encroachments. However, extreme care will be required during
construction to ensure the project's northwest corner does not encroach into the side yard
setback.
• Easements: No proposed encroachments; proposed grading in the 10' Slope Maintenance
and Snow Storage Easement is acceptable.
• Building Height: The largest determined height of 34.5 feet conforms with the 35'
maximum limit. However, extreme care will be required during construction to ensure the
maximum allowable height is not violated.
• Grading: All proposed grades conform with the maximum of 2:1 slope guideline and the
proposed driveway grades conform with Town standards.
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Parking: The two garage and the two surface parking spaces for each unit exceed the
required four total spaces.
Snow Storage: Submitted plans show snow storage area equal to the minimum standard
of 20% of the proposed impermeable surface area.
Landscaping: Staff suggests that additional landscaping be provided to soften the
structure's tall northern elevation and to better screen vehicles in both driveways/parking
areas; specifically:
- two additional trees north of the west unit
- two additional trees north of the east unit
- eight assorted shrubs and three aspen north of the east unit's driveway.
- six aspens and six assorted shrubs be added east of the southern three car parking
area.
2. The conformance with other applicable rules and regulations of the Town of Avon.
The project proposes du31 driveways. The Planning & Zoning Commission's Rules,
Regulations and Procedures states the following:
"Residential projects with 6 or fewer units shall be restricted to a single point of vehicle
access from the public right-of-way. Additional points of access must be approved
specifically by the Planning & Zoning Commission, with the finding that additional
access points are required for the project to otherwise conform to these Design Standards
and other applicable Town regulations." (Pg. 4, sec. 4.22 - A.4)
Please refer to the attached correspondence describing the applicant's second driveway
justification. If the Commission chooses to grant the project Final Design approval, a finding
justifying the dual driveway should be made.
3. The type and quality of materials of which the structure is to be constructed.
Exterior light fixtures have not been provided.
4. The design of site grading and drainage to minimize impacts to adjacent sites, rights-of-way
and easements.
Staff is concerned that the west unit's driveway will drain into the garage. This condition will
need to be addressed without elevating the structure's height given it is within V2 foot of the
maximum allowable height.
5. The compatibility of proposed improvements with site topography, to minimize site
disturbance, orient with slope, step building with slope, and minimize benching or other
significant alteration of existing topography.
6. The appearance of proposed improvements as viewed from adjacent and neighboring
properties and public ways, with respect to architectural style, massing, height, orientation to
street, quality of materials, and colors.
Staff recommends that chimney caps be added atop all chimneys.
7. The objective that no improvement be so similar or dissimilar to others in the vicinity that
monetary or aesthetic values will be impaired.
8. The general conformance of the proposed improvements with the adopted Goals, Policies and
Programs for the Town of Avon.
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Staff Recommendation
Based upon the project's general conformance with the above considerations, staff recommends
approval.
Recommended Motion
"I move to approved the proposed design of a residential duplex for Lot 41, Block 1, Wildridge
Subdivision as depicted on the application and plan set dated August 18, 1998 with the following
conditions:
Extreme care will be required during construction to ensure the maximum allowable height is
not violated.
2. Extreme care will be required during construction to ensure the project's northwest corner
does not encroach into the side yard setback.
3. That the following additional landscaping be added to soften the northern elevation and
better screen the project's parking areas and driveways:
• two additional trees north of the west unit.
• two additional trees north of the east unit.
• eight assorted shrubs and three aspen north of the east unit's driveway.
• six aspens and six assorted shrubs be added east of the southern three car parking area.
4. Exterior light fixtures require staff approval.
5. Chimney caps be added and require staff approval.
If you have any questions regarding this project or any planning matter, please call me at
748-4030, or stop by the Community Development Department.
Respectfully submitted,
George H. Harrison
Planner
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Planning & Zoning Commission Action
❑ Approved as submitted
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):
Signe
> 'CDate
Chris Evans, Chair
Attest:
Date
Sue Railton, Secretary
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