L34 B2 BMBC Multifamily DesignAvon Planning & Zoning Commission
Final Design Review
Staff Report Submitted for the June 6, 1995 meeting
Date June 3, 1995
Project Multi -family
Zone District RHD
Legal Description Lot 34, Block 2, Benchmark at Beaver Creek
Introduction
This project is a 26 -unit townhome/condominium development. It was presented to the
Commission earlier this year; at that time, the buildings were essentially all against the north
property line. On the current plan, one building is placed on the south side of the parcel. Parking
is shared between this project and the adjacent property owner,
Design Review Considerations
The Commission's Procedures, Rules & Regulations, Section 6. 10, provide the framework for
evaluation of this project. Additional guidelines and regulations are contained within (but not
limited to) the Comprehensive Plan, the Design Guidelines, the Zoning Ordinance and the
Subdivision Regulations.
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 Comments
The relocation of the building to the south seems to be an improvement by creating a more
visually interesting project from the street as well as some enclosure within the project. The site's
triangular shape and existing Greenbriar limit development options. With the exception of creating
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some north -facing garages and entryways, the proposed solution seems to work well, given those
constraints.
Staff Recommendation
Approve as presented.
Procedure
1. Introduce Application
2. Applicant Presentation
3. Commission Review
4. Commission Action
If you have any questions regarding this project or any community development matter, 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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Planning & Zoning Commission Action
Cf Approved as submitted
❑ Approved with conditions
❑ Denied
❑ Tabled
❑ Withdrawn by applicant
Conditions (if applicable)
The Commission approved
Signed
Jack Hunn, Chair
Attest
Sue Railton, Secretary
Date
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