L42 B3 WR Design ModTown of Avon
Final Design Staff Rortep
November 7, 1995 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting
Report date
Project type
Legal description
Zoning
Introduction
November 3, 1995
Modification to Design for meter location
Lot 42, Block 3, Wildridge Subdivision
PUD
The applicants request a modification to the final design of their duplex to allow an electric meter
on a pedestal. According to the applicant, Holy Cross Electric directed them to move the meter to
a separate pedestal to allow better access for their meter readers. The applicants moved the meter
at their own expense. They did not realize that Holy Cross's direction was contrary to the
Town's design regulations which specifically require that meters be located on the homes.
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.
It is the general policy of the Design Review, Procedures, and Regulations to require that
utility structures be screened from view. The establishment of a separate meter pedestal is
contrary to the 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 mounting of the meter on a separate wooden pedestal that is not completely screened has
been considered an inappropriate treatment for meters in this architecturally controlled
community. The practice has been to mount the meters on buildings and/or inside a meter
door.
3. The compatibility of the design to minimize site impacts to adjacent properties.
The meter is visible from neighboring properties and the road and would be more compatible
if mounted on the building as was originally specified.
4. The compatibility of the proposed improvements with site topography.
There appears to be no topographical constraint to Holy Cross obtaining access to the meter
on the duplex building.
5. The visual appearance of any proposed improvement as viewed from adjacent and neighboring
properties and public ways.
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The meter is within plain view of the roadway and adjacent properties and needs to be
screened to be consistent with the treatment of other meters and utilities within the
neighborhood.
6. The objective that no improvement be so similar or dissimilar to others in the vicinity that values,
monetary or aesthetic will be impaired.
Not applicable
7. The general conformance of the proposed improvements with the adopted Goals, Policies and
Programs for the Town of Avon.
Goal 11 of the Comprehensive Plan is to ensure a high quality visual image of the Town
through both public and private sector activities. The policy of locating meters on buildings
helps to promote a high quality image from roadways and neighboring property and should be
discouraged.
Staff Recommendation
Based upon the above criteria, staff cannot recommend approval of establishing a separate utility
pedestal for the electric meter.
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.
Respectf lly submitte ^
Karen Griffith, AI P
Town Planner
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Planning & Zoning Commission Action
❑ Approved as submitted
❑ Denied
O 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. Two additional shrubs to be placed that will be approved by staff.
Signed:
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Jack Hunn, C air
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Sue ton, Secretary
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