L21 B3 WR Duplex DesignTown of Avon
Final Dort Staff Rep
January 19, 1999, Planning & Zoning Commission meeting
Report date January 15, 1999
Project type Residential Duplex
Legal description Lot 21, Block 3, Wildridge Subdivision
Zoning Wildridge Planned Unit Development (PUD) — 2 units
Address 4250 Wildridge Road West (Burkhard Duplex)
Introduction
The applicant describes the proposed duplex as "avoiding a style of architecture that seems to be
from another time or place, but one that feels at home in both Wildridge and in the Colorado
mountains". Unit 1 is quite large measuring nearly 4,000 square feet while Unit 2 is nearly 3,000
square feet. Exterior building materials will primarily consist of wood siding accented by square
cut logs, red trim, and colored concrete to match the surrounding soils and rock. Please see the
attached document titled "Development Intent" for more information.
The site faces west and is quite steep with slopes across the building pad of approximately 25%.
Primary views are to the south and west.
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: Complies with the allowed residential use.
Density: Two dwelling units comply with the allowable density.
Lot Coverage: The proposed 11.3% of building coverage conforms to the 50% maximum.
Setbacks: No proposed encroachments. However, the structure is proposed extremely close to
the front yard setback. Extreme care will be required during construction to ensure that the
structure does not encroach upon this setback.
Easements: No proposed encroachments; and proposed grading in the 10' Slope Maintenance
and Snow Storage Easement is acceptable.
Building Height: The largest determined height of 32 on Unit #1's west elevation complies
with the 35' maximum limit.
Grading: Conforms with the maximum of 2:1 slope guideline. However, staff has a concern
with the amount of disturbance above the driveway (see consideration #5).
Parking: Unit 1's two garage and four surface parking spaces and Unit 2's two garage and
two surface parking spaces exceed the required six total 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 generally suitable, though staff recommends
landscaping be added to the north and east of Unit 2 to provide a complete landscape solution
for the entire project.
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.
It is unclear how the colored concrete will be applied. Staff recommends that a sample
providing color and texture be provided for staff approval.
4. The design of site grading and drainage to minimize impacts to adjacent sites, rights-of-way
and easements.
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.
The structure works well to step with the site's topography. However, the cut above the
driveway creates a large area of disturbance. Staff believes that a series of small retaining
walls could reduce the expanse of this cut. Otherwise, this area should be fully re-vegated
with indigenous seed and native shrub plantings at their natural density.
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 sole use of wood siding and the large flush gable end may cause Unit 1's west elevation
to appear disproportionately tall. To lessen the perceived height staff suggests providing a
base material such as color concrete, stucco or stone. Additionally, the main gable should
provide a minimum 18" overhang as required by the P&Z's Rules, Regulations and
Procedures.
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
Staff recommends approval with conditions based upon the project's overall compliance with the
above Design Review Considerations.
Recommended Motion
"I move to approve the final design approval for the proposed duplex on Lot 21, Block 3,
Wildridge Subdivision, as depicted on the application and plan set dated January 13, 1999 with
the following conditions:
1. Additional landscaping be added to the north and east of Unit 2 requiring staff approval.
2. A base material of stone, stucco, or colored and textured concrete be added to Unit 1's west
elevation.
3. The large gable on Unit 1's south elevation provide a minimum overhang of 18 inches.
4. The large cut area above the driveway be revised to reduce the area of disturbance.
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5. A concrete sample providing color and texture be provided for approval
6. Extreme care will be required during construction to ensure that the structure does not
encroach upon this setback.
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.
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Planning & Zoning Commission Action
❑ Approved as submitted
❑ Denied
❑ Approved with conditions (noted below)
2 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):
Signa, e--
Date
Chris Evans, Chair
Attest:
Date J—
Sue Railton, Secretary /
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