L38 B2 BMBC Duplex DesignTown of Avon
Final Design staff ortRep
March 5, 1996 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting
Report date March 1, 1996
Project type Final Design, Residential Duplex
Legal description Lot 38, Block 2, Benchmark at Beaver Creek
Subdivision; Continuation of Final Design Review
Zoning RD (Residential Duplex)
Introduction
This project was first presented for Final Design Review to the Planning & Zoning Commission
on February 6, 1996. The Commission tabled the project to a later date. The applicant is now
returning to the Commission with revised plans in response to the Commission's and staff's
concerns.
The following is a summation of the Commission's main concerns from the February 6, 1996
meeting:
1. The use of the T-111 siding. Though the Commission members expressed general approval of
the proposed specific use of this material, some members had concern with setting a precedent
by approving this material. The Commission encouraged the applicant to explore the use of an
alternative siding material.
2. The front door styles and the general aesthetics of the two enbyways. The Commission
desired to see cut sheets of the proposed front doors and alternative designs for the
entryways.
I Substitution of the landscape planter between the two units. The Commission members
generally recommended substituting ground level landscaping for the planter to soften the
transition from the paving to the building.
4. The height of'the building. The Commission expressed concern over the potential non-
conformance of the building's height based upon staff's inability to confirm the height with the
provided elevations.
Siding color. The Commission generally expressed disfavor for the proposed siding color and
recommended a color of a slightly darker tone. The Commission did, however, comment
favorably on the proposed trim and stucco colors.
6. Proposed lighting fixtures. The Town of Avon's Design Criteria call for the minimization of
light pollution and light trespass. The Commission stated it wanted to see cut sheets of the
proposed fixtures and revised elevations showing the locations of all outdoor light fixtures.
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The attached letters from the applicant dated February 15, 1996 and February 26, 1996 detail the
applicant's responses to the issues listed above. Staff feels these proposed solutions are all
suitable to these issues. In particular, the new submitted elevations indeed show the proposed
building to be within the designated height limitations.
The applicant has also submitted a revised site plan that depicts the access moved slightly to the
southwest. This change was made to address staff's concern over the project's parking and
maneuvering space. We, however, contend that this new site plan still fails to resolve our original
concerns. Specifically, the lack of sufficient maneuvering space could create a situation in which
vehicles leaving the residence would back onto West Beaver Creek Boulevard. Also, the design
uses a significant portion of the 10' Slope Maintenance, Drainage and Snow Storage Easement for
maneuvering space. The Town desires to keep this easement clear of such uses, except for the
throat of the driveway, to accommodate the possible future expansion of the adjacent public
roadway.
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.
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.
3. The compatibility of the design to minimize site impacts to adjacent properties.
4. The compatibility of the proposed improvements with site topography.
5. The visual appearance of any proposed improvement as viewed from adjacent and neighboring
properties and public ways.
6. The objective that no improvement be so similar or dissimilar to others in the vicinity that values,
monetary or aesthetic will be impaired.
7. The general conformance of the proposed improvements with the adopted Goals, Policies and
Programs for the Town of Avon.
Staff Recommendation
Staff still maintains its recommendation for denial of this project. Though the applicant has
provided satisfactory solutions to the six aesthetic issues listed above, the overriding issue is that
the functionality of the design does not meet the Town's design standards. This design does not
provide adequate parking and maneuvering space and encroaches into the 10' Slope Maintenance,
Drainage and Snow Storage Easement.
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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.
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Planning & Zoning Commission Action
❑ Approved as submitted
❑ Denied
d 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):
1. The Dine sidi'na be chanced to cedar
Resubmit •u•Iptp color PlPyationsfor 1" building, including tr m and g. •g
The shrijLbPry be augmented • 5 gallons
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Jack Hunn,
Sue Railton, Secretary
Town of Avon Community Development
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