L56 B1 WR Duplex DesignTown of Avon
Final Desi
h Staff Report
February 4, 1997 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting
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Introduction
January 31, 1997
Residential Duplex
Lot 56, Block 1, Wildridge Subdivision - The Gathering
Planned Unit Development (PUD) - 2 units
2245 Old Trail Road
The architect describes this duplex as a "gathering" of humble building elements that resemble
an old southwestern ranch. The structure features simple stucco components with small windows
and shed roofs. Each unit is 1,836 square feet in size, has three bedrooms, four baths and a two
car garage.
The site is located on Old Trail Road and is north facing. The only views of note are to north
looking back into the Wildridge Subdivision and continuing to the mountains above.
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 use conforms with this lot's two dwelling unit designation.
• Lot Coverage: The proposed 15.2% of building coverage conforms with the 50%
maximum.
• Setbacks: Meets setback requirements.
• Easements: No proposed encroachments. Proposed grading in the 10' Slope Maintenance
and Snow Storage Easement is acceptable.
• Building Height: The largest scaled height of 31' on the apex of unit A's triangular roof
element conforms with the 35' maximum.
• Grading: Proposed site grading conforms with the maximum of 2:1 slope guideline.
Proposed driveway grades conform with Town standards.
• Parking: The two (2) garage and the two (2) surface parking spaces per unit conform with
the required four (4) spaces.
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• 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 "A.3.0" of the plan set and the attached
materials and color sheet). The proposed exterior light fixtures are downcast bell shaped
fixtures that should reduce off-site glare or light trespass.
3. The compatibility of the design to minimize site impacts to adjacent properties.
Due to this project's proposed location on the site, its stepping with the site's topography and
its low height, 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 18 to 20%. The
building's components step up 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's individual components 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.
The project is a composition of individual stucco components that feature small punch -type
windows and shed roofs. The architect describes the design as reminiscent of
agricultural/ranch buildings indigenous to the sagebrush landscapes of the western United
States (please refer to the attached Project Description). This design approach varies from the
majority of the architecture found in the immediate vicinity. The objective of compatible
design allows for designs that accent or give contrast to the majority. Staff feels this design,
through its effective massing articulations and responsiveness to the site, provides a positive
accent to the majority of 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.
Recommended Motion
Approve the Final Design of Lot 56, Block 1, Wildridge Subdivision as presented in the plans
dated January 21, 1997.
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 ull itted,
G o e H. son
Planner
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Planning & Zoning Commission Action
❑ Approved as submitted 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):
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