L1 RS Design ModPlanning & Zoning Commission
Staff Report
Submitted for the May 16, 1995 meeting
Date
Review Type
Project Type
Location
Zoning
Allowed Use Category
Introduction
27 April, 1995
Final Design
Design Modification: Retaining wall
Lot 1, Riverside Subdivision
PUD
Residential
Phase III of the Eaglebend Apartments are under construction. Last week the applicant informed
Town staff that the topography shown on the original site base map was not entirely accurate,
particularly on the east end of the project. As a result, the boulder retaining wall supporting the
parking lot must be increased in height; consequently, a portion of the wall must be redesigned.
The proposed change is to increase the height to as much as 8 feet, using a wooden tie wall for
the higher portions, rather than a boulder wall.
Staff Comments
The additional height of the redesigned wall will be mitigated by two factors:
1) the tie wall will be stepped, with planting on the ledge;
2) the stand of large evergreen trees screen the wall from across the river.
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.
I 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.
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May 16, 1995 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting
Recommended Action
Approve the retaining wall redesign.
Recommended Procedure
1. Introduce Application
2. Applicant Presentation
I Commission Review
4. Commission Action
If you have any questions regarding this or any other project or community development issue,
please call me at 949-4280 (extension 129), or stop by the Community Development Department.
Respectfully submitted,
Michael Matzko
Director of Community Development
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May 16, 1995 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting
Planning & Zoning Commission Action
Approved as submitted ('� Approved with recommended conditions ( )
Approved with modified conditions ( ) Continued ( ) Denied ( )
Withdrawn ( ) Conceptual, No Action ( )
Date 6 / Sue Railton, Secretary v/,`
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