L19 B3 home DesignTown of Avon
Final Design Staff ortRep
September 3, 1996 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting
Report date August 30, 1996
Project type Single -Family Residence
Legal description Lot 19, Block 3, Wildridge Subdivision
Zoning Planned Unit Development (PUD) - 2 units
Address 4214 Wildridge Road West
Introduction
The applicant is proposing a large single-family residence (5,540 square feet). The architecture
features a variety of gabled dormers and a number wood decks and balconies. Exterior materials
will consist of cedar siding with cedar trim supported by a combination of stone veneer and
stucco at the ground levels.
The lot is relatively steep, sloping down to the southwest from the proposed building site. Access
from Wildridge Road West is difficult, requiring extensive retainage and an unusually long
driveway.
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.
• Allowed use: Conforms with the allowed residential use.
• Density: Single-family use conforms with this lot's two (2) dwelling unit designation.
• Lot Coverage: The proposed 11% of building coverage conforms with the 50%
maximum.
• Setbacks: No proposed encroachments.
• Easements: No proposed encroachments and the proposed grading and retainage in the
10' Slope Maintenance and Snow Storage Easement is acceptable.
• Building Height: The largest dimensioned height of 30' on the west elevation conforms
with the 35' maximum limit.
• Grading: The proposed slope grades currently exceed the maximum of 2:1 slope
guideline. The applicant is working with staff to solve these grading issues and staff is
confident that tenable solutions exist. The proposed driveway grades conform with Town
standards.
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• Parking: The two (2) garage and the two (2) surface parking spaces conform with the
required three (3) spaces.
• 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 suitable.
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 materials appear to all be high quality, durable and low maintenance as
encouraged by the Planning & Zoning Commission's Design Guidelines. All proposed colors
are either natural or earthtone (please refer to sheet "A5" of the plan set).
Element Material Color
• Siding (ground level) - Stucco Salt White
- Stone Veneer Wyoming Moss Rock
• Siding (upper levels) Channel Rustic Cedar Olympic Stain #901
• Fascia Rough Sawn Cedar Olympic Stain #901
• Trim Rough Sawn Cedar Olympic Stain #901
• Windows (unknown) (unknown)
• Garage Doors (unknown) (unknown)
• Shutters Wood (unknown)
• Exterior Decks (unknown) (unknown)
• Roof Composite Shingles - "Celotex" Weathered Wood
Presidential Timberline or
equivalent (40 year min.)
The submitted application did not include cut -sheets for any of the exterior light fixtures.
Staff recommends that these cut -sheets, plus additional information for the items listed as
"unknown" be provided for staff approval.
3. The compatibility of the design to minimize site impacts to adjacent properties.
Due to this proposed project's location on the site and its relatively low height, both the solar
and view corridors of neighboring properties should not be unnecessarily effected. No
setback encroachments are proposed.
4. The compatibility of the proposed improvements with site topography.
A slight ridge exists the length of this lot rising from the southern property line to the north.
The residence would be placed just to the west of this ridge. This orientation should provide a
pleasant street appearance while also providing solar access and views from both the
residence's great room and master suite. The garage is slightly canted from the main portion
of the residence to accommodate a more direct approach of the driveway.
Access onto this site is difficult due to the significant bank created by the road cut of
Wildridge Road West. In order to design the driveway to Town of Avon standards, retaining
walls are required. Additionally, the driveway uses a switch -back to achieve enough length to
provide acceptable grades.
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Overall, this proposed development appears to work well with the site's topography.
5. The visual appearance of any proposed improvement as viewed from adjacent and neighboring
properties and public ways.
This proposed residence should present a positive street appearance. The use of stone and
stucco on the ground level and cedar siding above provide a balanced design. The various
gabled dormers add interest to the structure's roofline.
6. The objective that no improvement be so similar or dissimilar to others in the vicinity that
values, monetary or aesthetic will be impaired.
This proposed residence is similar in style and mass to other residences in the immediate
vicinity as well as the rest of the Wildridge Subdivision. The residence is compatible to other
existing structures and should not negatively affect either the monetary or aesthetic values of
other properties in the vicinity.
7. The general conformance of the proposed improvements with the adopted Goals, Policies and
Programs for the Town of Avon.
This proposed residence generally conforms with the adopted Goals, Policies and Programs
for the Town of Avon.
Staff Recommendation
Staff is currently reviewing a revised site plan meant to address concerns regarding the proposed
grading for this project. Staff feels that the final resolution of these grading issues will not
significantly alter the project's overall design. Therefore, based upon this project's general
conformance with the above Design Review Criteria, staff recommends approval of this project
with conditions.
Recommended Motion
Approve Lot 19, Block 3, Wildridge Subdivision as depicted on the plans dated "Received"
August 6, 1996, with the following conditions:
1. The grading plan be approved by staff.
2. All flues, flashing and galvanized metal will be painted to match surrounding materials.
3. All meters will be placed upon the building.
4. An automatic irrigation system will be installed.
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
U 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 grading plan be approved by staff.
2. All flues, flashing and galvanized metal will be painted to match
surrounding materials.
3. All meters will be placed upon the building.
4. An automatic irrigation system will be installed.
5. The proposed colors be brought back for Planning and Zoning Commission
approval.
6. Additional landscaping be added to the south side of building, and be
brought back for Planning and Zoning approval.
Signed: G
Date 3 l
Jack Hunn, Chair
Attest:
Date -6h
Sue Railton, Secretary
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