L65 B1 WR Duplex DesignTown of Avon
Final Design Staff Report
March 18, 1997 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting
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Introduction
March 14, 1997
Residential Duplex
Lot 65, Block 1, Wildridge Subdivision -
Raiola/Mintling Duplex
Planned Unit Development (PUD) - Two units
2345 Fox Lane
This proposed contemporary stucco duplex is approximately 6100 square feet. It is situated on a
downhill site with one garage above the other. The building steps down the hillside with a
maximum ridge height of 33 feet. The units are oriented toward the mountain views.
The site slopes between 23% - 25% and thus falls under the recommendations of the Steep Slope
Development Guidelines. The site is also one of the few sites with a significant stand of existing
aspen trees. The building envelope is located in the middle of these trees. Views are north up the
drainage to Red and White Mountain and down the Eagle Valley towards Edwards.
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.
• Allowed use: Conforms with the allowed residential use.
• Density: Duplex conforms with this lot's two dwelling unit designation.
• Lot Coverage: The proposed 7.4% of building coverage conforms with the 50%
maximum.
• Setbacks: No proposed encroachments, though the eves of the eastern unit border on the
on the eastern setback line. Extreme care will be necessary during construction to ensure
an encroachment does not occur.
• Easements: No proposed encroachments. The proposed grading in the 10' Slope
Maintenance, Drainage and Snow Storage Easement is not acceptable, but can be
eliminated with a small amount of retainage along the southern edge of the driveway.
• Building Height: The largest scaled height of 33' on the upper garage's ridgeline
conforms with the 35' maximum limit.
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• Grading: All proposed slope grades conform with the maximum of 2:1 slope guideline.
The proposed driveway grades conform with Town standards, however, the driveway will
need to be moved westward to eliminate the retaining wall above an existing culvert.
Staff believes this relocation will not greatly impact the driveway grades.
• Parking: The four (4) garage and the four (4) surface parking spaces conform with the
required six (6) spaces.
• Snow Storage: Submitted plans show snow storage area equal to the minimum standard
of 20% of the proposed impermeable surface area.
• Landscaping: Submitted landscape plan appears suitable.
The project design appears to conform with the Zoning Code and other applicable regulations
of the Town.
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 proposed materials appear to all be high quality, durable and low maintenance as
encouraged by the Planning & Zoning Commission's Design Guidelines. All proposed colors
are either natural or earthtone (please refer to sheet "6" of the plan). The proposed exterior
light fixtures are recessed cans and downcast bell shaped fixtures that should mitigate off-site
glare or light trespass (please refer to the attached letter dated received March 11, 1997).
3. The compatibility of the design to minimize site impacts to adjacent properties.
Due to this project's proposed location on the site and its stepping with the site's topography
both the solar and view corridors of neighboring properties should not be unnecessarily
impacted. No setback encroachments are proposed. The design therefore appears to minimize
any site impacts to adjacent properties.
4. The compatibility of the proposed improvements with site topography.
The site for this proposed duplex is north facing and slopes at approximately 22% - 25%. The
building's components step down the hill as prescribed by the Steep Slope Design
Guidelines.
5. The visual appearance of any proposed improvement as viewed from adjacent and neighboring
properties and public ways.
The horizontal and vertical articulation of the structure should create a massing that seems
compatible and appropriate for both the site and the neighborhood.
6. The objective that no improvement be so similar or dissimilar to others in the vicinity that
values, monetary or aesthetic will be impaired.
Due to the design's massing articulations and responsiveness to the site, this structure should
present a positive addition to the architecture found in Wildridge. Thus, this project should
not impair either the monetary or aesthetic values of neighboring properties.
7. The general conformance of the proposed improvements with the adopted Goals, Policies and
Programs for the Town of Avon.
This proposed residential duplex generally conforms with the adopted Goals, Policies and
Programs for the Town of Avon.
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Staff Recommendation
Based upon this project's general conformance with the above Design Review Considerations,
staff recommends its Final Design approval with conditions.
Recommended Motion
Approve Lot 65, Block 1, Wildridge Subdivision as presented on the plans dated received March
4, 1997, with the following conditions:
1. All flues, flashing and galvanized metal will be painted to match surrounding materials.
2. All meters will be placed upon the building.
3. Automatic irrigation system will be installed.
4. Move the driveway westward to eliminate retainage over the existing culvert.
5. Eliminate grading cuts in the public right-of-way and the 10 foot Slope Maintenance,
Drainage and Snow Storage Easement.
If you have any questions regarding this project or any planning matter, please call me at
949-4280 (extension 139), or stop by the Community Development Department.
Resp lly miffed,
G or ison,
Planner
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Planning & Zoning Commission Action
❑ Approved as submitted 0 Approved with conditions (noted below)
❑ Denied ❑ 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):
1. All flues, flashing and galvanized metal will be painted to match surroundini, materials.
2. All meters wi'.l be placed upon -he building.
3. Automatic irrigation system will be installed.
4. Move the dri%,eway westward to eliminate retainage over the existing culver-.
Eliminate grading cuts in the public right -or -way and the 10 fool Slope �Iai;�tenance;
Drainage and Snow Storage Easement —
Signed
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Attest:
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Sue Railton,
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