L65 L66 B1 BMBC Landscape ModTown of Avon
Final Design Staff Report
17 October, 1995 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting
Date October 9,1995
Project Type Commercial -landscape modification
Legal Description Lot 65 and 66, Block 1, Benchmark Subdivision
Zoning TC
Introduction
This is a request by the Avon Annex, LLC for a landscape modification to the Avon Annex
building. The owners propose to replace two existing honey locust trees with Canadian red
cherry trees. They also propose to replace 27 existing shrubs with forty shrubs as well as annuals.
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 proposed landscape modification is in conformance with the Zoning Code. The amount
of landscape area is not being changed. All new landscape materials conform to the minimum
planting size guidelines.
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 new trees, including the red cherry and ash trees, current shrubs, etc. are
suitable landscape material for the site.
3. The compatibility of the design to minimize site impacts to adjacent properties.
The landscape modification will upgrade the site and enhance the appearance from adjacent
properties.
4. The visual appearance of any proposed improvement as viewed from adjacent and
neighboring properties and public ways.
The new landscaping will enhance the visual appearance of the property as viewed from
neighboring properties.
5. The objective that no improvement be so similar or dissimilar to others in the vicinity
that values, monetary or aesthetic will be impaired.
The landscaping is unique to the site and will enhance aesthetic values.
6. The general conformance of the proposed improvements with the adopted Goals,
Policies and Programs for the Town of Avon.
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Lots 65&66, Block 1, Benc rk, Final Design Review, page 2
October 17, 1995 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting
The proposed landscaping changes are in conformance with adopted Goals, Policies and
Programs for Avon. The landscaping enhances this commercial property.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of the application as presented.
If you have any questions regarding this project or any community development matter, please
call me at 949-4280 (extension 131), or stop by the Community Development Department.
Respectfully submitted,
Karen Griffith, A.I.C.P.
Town Planner
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Lots 65&66, Block 1, Bench k, Final Design Review, page 3
October 17, 1995 Planning & � oning Commission meeting
Planning & Zoning Commission Action
.f Approved as submitted ❑ Approved with conditions ❑ Denied
❑ Tabled ❑ Withdrawn by applicant
Conditions (if applicable):
Signed:
Date
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Sue Railton, Secretary
Town of Avon Community Development
PO Box 975, Avon, CO 8162
(970) 949-4280 Fax 949-9139 Fax modem 949-4279
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