L74 B 4 BMBC Home DesignTown of Avon
Final ort Design Staff Rep
April 20, 1999 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting
Report date
Project type
Legal description
Zoning
Address
Introduction
April 16, 1999
Single family home
Lot 74, Block 4, Wildridge Subdivision
PUD -Duplex
5491 West Wildridge Road
The proposed Brill residence is described by the architect as a "neo -traditional" style building
with stucco siding, a natural stone base and a shingle roof. The architect describes the colors as
strong saturated colors muted by earth tones and mottling of stucco, with an accent color of
"Aurora Morning" (purple) window trim, decking and wrought iron entrance. The color theme is
intended to create an Old World appearance. The stucco colors are "Desert Rose", "Rim Rock"
and "Sierra" by Ralph Lauren Paint. The bellybands, fascia and some wood siding are Olympic
Redwood.
The lot faces east with slopes ranging from approximately 22 percent in the area of the building
footprint to approximately 40 percent in the southeast portion of the lot
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: Single-family use complies with this lot's 2 dwelling unit designation.
• Lot Coverage: The proposed 13.6% building coverage complies with the 50% maximum.
• Setbacks: The garage roof overhang is right at the front and side setback. The plans
should be dimensioned to indicate the 10 -foot setback from the roof overhang to the north
property line and the 25 -foot setback from the roof overhang to the east property line.
The distances on the plans to the garage walls scale to a dimension less than is shown.
Since this building is right on the setbacks, the dimensions need to match the scaled
distance. The Building Department will require that a licensed surveyor stake the
foundation prior to concrete pour.
• Easements: The driveway and retaining walls encroach in the 10' Slope Maintenance and
Snow Storage Easement. Staff believes this general driveway location is the best solution
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for this development, but would like the applicants to move the driveway out of the
easement to the extent possible without changing the location of the structure.
• Building Height: The largest height of 34.5' complies with the 35' maximum limit.
• Grading: a small area south of the deck exceeds the maximum 2:1 slopes.
• Parking: The two garage and one surface parking spaces conform to the required three
(3) spaces.
• Snow Storage: Submitted plans show snow storage area equal to about 10 percent of the
impermeable surface, half of the minimum standard of 20%. More area is available if a
snow blower is used for snow removal and the area in the Town's snow storage area is
utilized.
• Landscaping: landscape plan appears suitable.
• Building Code: The first floor windows indicated on the north elevation must be no more
than 44 inches above the floor. A window well will be required or the grade will need to
be modified to meet this requirement.
2. The conformance with other applicable rules and regulations of the Town of Avon.
3. The type and quality of materials of which the structure is to be constructed.
4. The design of site grading and drainage to minimize impacts to adjacent sites, rights-of-way
and easements.
Although the driveway design utilizes the Town's snow storage easement, the architect
and the staff agree this is the best solution for this development. As stated above, staff would
like the applicant to move the driveway out of the easement to the extent it is possible
without changing the building location.
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.
Although the building is sited somewhat across the slope, the grading modifications are
moderate with cuts of about four feet to the finished building grade.
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.
The colors are "stronger" than others in the neighborhood and may not be compatible.
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.
Staff Recommendation
Approve with conditions.
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Recommended Motion
"I move to approve the proposed final design for the Brill Residence for Lot 74, Block 1,
Wildridge Subdivision as depicted on the application and plan set dated April 6, 1999 with the
following conditions:
1. All slopes shall conform to the 2:1 maximum. Final grading and driveway location to be
approved by staff.
2. Applicants shall re -submit more subdued colors for approval by the Planning and Zoning
Commission.
3. Retaining walls shall not exceed four feet in height within setbacks.
4. The design of retaining walls exceeding four feet in height require a stamp by a professional
engineer.
5. Disturbed areas shall be re -vegetated with native bushes such as Sagebrush and Serviceberry
at a density equal to 30 percent of the natural brush coverage in addition to the native grass
seeding.
6. The site plans shall indicate the setbacks from the property lines to the roof overhangs and
walls. All dimensions shall match the scaled distances.
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 submitt ,
Karen Griffith, AICP
Town 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
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kris Evans, Chair
Attest:
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Sue Railton, Secretary
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