L80 B1 WR Fourplex DesignTown of Avon
Final Design Staff Rortep
April 1, 1997 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting
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Introduction
April 10, 1997
Final Design -Four plex
Lot 80, Block 1, Wildridge Subdivision
PUD -4 units
2465 Draw Spur
The proposed four plex is a basic "mountain contemporary" structure with 1 X 8 wood lap siding
and stucco siding. The siding will be an Olympic Solid Sandstone, with white stucco, and white
doors, windows, with Heritage Blue fascias, and door and window casings.
The site is north facing with average slopes of about 20 percent.
The applicants are also applying for a residential project identification sign. The sign is four feet
tall, 6 feet wide, and is 9 square feet.
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: The four plex conforms with the allowed residential use.
• Density: The four plex is in conformance with the lot's 4 dwelling unit designation.
• Lot Coverage: The proposed 9% building coverage conforms with the 50% maximum.
• Setbacks: There are no proposed encroachments.
• Easements: There are no proposed encroachments and proposed grading in the 10' Slope
Maintenance and Snow Storage Easement is acceptable.
• Building Height: The 34.83 foot building height, measured from the ridgeline elevation to
the garage floor elevation, conforms with the 35' maximum limit. However, two garage
floor elevations are shown for Unit B. The drawings need to be clarified to indicate that
the taller slab elevation (45.67) is the elevation underneath the ridgeline rather than 45.17,
which would result in the building exceeding the 35 foot maximum height by 3 inches.
Staff has discussed this issue with the architect. He has made allowance for a cold roof
within the ridgeline height proposed. He can eliminate the cold roof and lower the
elevation by one foot, or document the elevation of the floor underneath the ridgeline is
not lower than 8045.5 feet.
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• Grading: All proposed grading conforms with the maximum of 2:1 slope guideline and
Town standards of a 4 percent grade for the first 20 feet and a maximum 8 percent grade
for the driveway and parking lot.
• Parking: The eight garage and the two surface parking spaces conform with the required
ten spaces, which includes two guest spaces.
• Snow Storage: Submitted plans show snow storage area equal to the minimum standard
of 20% of the proposed impermeable surface area.
• Landscaping: the submitted landscape plan provides clusters of trees behind the units.
Staff recommends that landscaping be provided northwest of the drive and guest parking
area to screen these areas.
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 stucco, wood siding and weathered wood asphalt composition roof are suitable for the
site.
3. The compatibility of the design to minimize site impacts to adjacent properties.
The four plex is comparable in design to other multi -family buildings in the neighborhood
and should not create any significant negative impacts. Staff does recommend that more
landscaping be provided adjacent to the guest parking area to screen the paved area.
4. The compatibility of the proposed improvements with site topography.
The four plex is compatible with the site's relatively gentle slopes. The structure is basically
parallel to the natural slopes. Although a modified slope at the rear of the buildings
approaches a 2:1 grade, it is landscaped with trees so that the modification will not be readily
visible to neighboring properties and public ways.
The building has a relatively standard design for multi -family and will not likely have a
negative impact as viewed from adjacent properties or public way. The roof line is staggered
and uses gabled roof elements and front porches to provide visual interest to the units. The
use of the horizontal siding and stucco further adds visual interest rather than using just one
siding material.
5. The visual appearance of any proposed improvement as viewed from adjacent and neighboring
properties and public ways.
The four plex is similar in design to other multi -family buildings in the neighborhood. As
discussed previously, additional landscaping on the northwest side of the site adjacent to the
parking and drive area could soften the appearance of the drive and enhance the appearance
from the roadway and adjacent properties.
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 building is compatible with other multi -family buildings in the neighborhood, yet has its
own unique design.
7. The general conformance of the proposed improvements with the adopted Goals, Policies and
Programs for the Town of Avon.
The roof line is staggered and uses gabled roof elements and front porches to provide visual
interest to the units and avoid mirror image designs which are discouraged by the design
guidelines. The multi family unit is proposed in an area designated for residential land use
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by the Avon Comprehensive Plan and is not in conflict with any adopted Goals, Policies or
programs.
Sign Design Review Considerations
According to the Town of Avon's Sign Code, Section 15.28.070 Design Review Criteria, the
Planning & Zoning Commission shall consider the following items in reviewing proposed
designs:
1. The suitability of the improvement, including materials with which the sign is to be constructed
and the site upon it is to be located.
The sign is cedar with brass letters and is suitable for the site.
2. The nature of adjacent and neighboring improvements.
The small and un -obtrusive sign that is proposed should not create an impact on the
neighboring multi -family properties.
3. The quality of the materials to be utilized in any proposed improvement.
The cedar and brass are high quality materials for the construction of the sign.
4. The visual impact of any proposed improvement, as viewed from any adjacent or neighboring
property.
The sign is small and uses subdued brass lettering and should not have any negative impact
on neighboring property.
5. The objective that no improvement will be so similar or dissimilar to other signs in the vicinity
that values, monetary or aesthetic, will be impaired.
Not applicable.
6. Whether the type, height, size, and/or quality of signs generally complies with the sign code,
and are appropriate for the project.
The Sign Code does require that a landscape planter be provided at the base of the sign.
Also, the sign encroaches slightly into the 10' road easement, and should be relocated out of
the easement. Otherwise, the 9 square foot sign falls within the height and area restrictions of
the Sign Code.
7. Whether the sign is primarily oriented to vehicular or pedestrian traffic, and whether the sign
is appropriate for the determined orientation
The sign is appropriately oriented toward the right-of-way as a project identification sign.
Staff Recommendation
Approve final design of residential four plex and project identification sign proposed on Lot 80,
Block 1, Wildridge Subdivision as described in plan sets dated 4-7-97 with conditions.
Recommended Motion
Approve final design of residential four plex and project identification sign proposed on Lot 80,
Block 1, Wildridge Subdivision as described on plan sets dated 4-7-97 with the following
conditions:
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Several trees be re -located northwest of the parking area to screen the driveway and parking
area and additional shrubs be added to the area.
2. Documentation be provided on the plans submitted for Building Permit that the structure
does not exceed 35 feet in height.
3. An improvement location survey will be required at the time of completion of the framing to
document the structure does not exceed 35 feet in height.
4. The sign be moved outside the 10' easement and sign setback and a landscape planter be
added around the base of the sign.
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 submitted,
Karen Griffith, AICP
Town Planner
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Planning & Zoning Commission Action
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ZFApproved as submittedpproved 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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1. Several trees be re -located northwest of the parking area w screen the driveway and parking
area and additional shrubs be added to the area.
2. Documentation be provided on the plans submitted for Building Permit that the structure does
not exceed 35 feet in height.
3. An improvement location survey will be requireci at the time of completion of the framing to
document the structure does not exceed 35 feet in height.
4. The sign be moved outside the 10' easement and sign setback and a landscape planter be
added around the base of the sisin.
5. During construction the first %G feet of the drive wiii have at least 2 in:.hes o -) rock..
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