L34 B4 WR Home Design (2)Town of Avon
Final Design Staff Rortep
September 16, 1997 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting
Report date September 12, 1997
Project type Single Family Residence
Legal description Lot 34, Block 4, Wildridge Subdivision — Smiley
Residence
Zoning Planned Unit Development (PUD) — 2 units
Address 5081 Wildridge Road East
Introduction
On September 2, 1997, the Commission conducted a Concept Review of this proposed single-
family residence. The project received generally favorable comments.
The proposed residence is on one level and contains 5,500 square feet of living area, plus a 2 -car
garage. Exterior materials consist of naturally rusted metal and colored concrete. The overall
form of the structure is low, with a flat roof and pitched gabled roof accents.
The lot straddles a ridge making it quite prominent within the neighborhood. The site's front
(north) half was leveled during the construction of Wildridge Road. The residence would be
located below this bench on a slope of approximately 20%.
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 to this lot's two dwelling unit designation.
Lot Coverage: The proposed 14% of building coverage conforms to the 50% maximum.
Setbacks: The residential structure dose not proposed any encroachments. However, the walls
of the entry gate appear to encroach into the side yard setback.
Easements: No proposed encroachments and proposed grading in the 10' Slope Maintenance
and Snow Storage Easement is acceptable.
Building Height: The largest scaled height of 31 feet on the south elevation conforms to the
35 -foot maximum limit.
Grading: Most proposed grades conform to the maximum of 2:1 slope guideline, with the
exception of the drainage swale near the parking apron. Grading for this area must conform
to Town standards. The proposed driveway grades conform to Town standards.
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Parking: The two (2) garage and the two (2) surface parking spaces exceed 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: Proposed landscape materials appear suitable. However, staff landscaping
should be provided for the project's southern elevations. Large indigenous shrubbery, such as
Service Berry, is suggested. Additionally, an automatic irrigation system should be installed
to reduce water consumption and better ensure landscape material survival.
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 exterior materials consist of naturally rusted metal and colored concrete. Town
design guidelines state that these material types will only be permitted by specific
Commission approval. These proposed materials are unique to the subdivision, but do seem
to meet the criteria of being high quality, durable, and low maintenance. Furthermore, the
applicant states that these materials are meant to "blend" with this site's natural surroundings,
to which staff agrees. Staff is, however, concerned with the potential reflectivity of the
copper flashing, fabricated metal, chimney caps and scuppers as well as the aluminum
sunscreens. The applicant should provide evidence as to the lack of reflectivity of these
proposed materials.
3. The compatibility of the design to minimize site impacts to adjacent properties.
The proposed project will have minimal site impacts upon adjacent properties.
4. The compatibility of the proposed improvements with site topography.
The proposed structure is designed to follow the site's downward sloping ridge. Placing the
structure higher on the site would reduced site disturbance, however, this would increase the
structure's visibility.
5. The visual appearance of any proposed improvement as viewed from adjacent and neighboring
properties and public ways.
The project's visual compatibility in terms of its proposed materials and overall design
constitute the major design review considerations. As mentioned above, staff supports the
proposed materials. In terms of the structure's proposed architecture, the predominately flat
roof accented with steeply pitched gabled elements is unique to the neighborhood. However,
staff believes that its low profile and responsiveness to the site's topography creates a
compatible design to both its particular site as well as the surrounding 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.
Staff believes the proposed structure will be a compatible addition to the Wildridge
neighborhood. However, staff feels strongly that the introduction of private security gates
into the neighborhood present a variety of problems. The use of security gates for individual
residential projects will impede emergency and fire response affecting not only to these
particular projects, but potentially produce fire spread to other properties during periods of
high fire danger. Secondly, staff believes the use of individual security gates diminishes the
appearance of an inviting neighborhood, and instead increases the feeling of a separate
collection of residences.
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7. The general conformance of the proposed improvements with the adopted Goals, Policies and
Programs for the Town of Avon.
Generally conforms to the adopted Goals, Policies, and Programs for the Town of Avon.
It should be noted that the combination of the extremely long narrow driveway, the private
security gate, the lack of on-site maneuverability for fire \ rescue apparatus, and the distance
of the nearest fire hydrant will hinder emergency or fire response. To help mitigate this
concern it is strongly suggested that sprinkler, detection, and monitoring systems be installed.
Staff Recommendation
Based upon the project's general conformance with the above design considerations, staff
recommends approval of this project with conditions.
Recommended Motion
Approve the Final Design of the single-family residence for Lot 34, Block 4, Wildridge
Subdivision, as presented on the plans dated "Received" September 10, 1997, with the following
conditions:
1. The security gate be eliminated.
2. The entryway wall be removed from any setback.
3. An automatic irrigation system shall be installed for the purposes of water conservation and
increased landscape material survival.
4. Copper flashing, fabricated metal, chimney caps, and scuppers as well as the aluminum
sunscreens require staff approval.
5. All meters will be placed upon the building.
6. It is strongly suggested that sprinkler, detection, and monitoring systems 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
Y 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):
The entryway wall and security gate be removed from any setback.
2. An automatic irrigation system shall be installed for the purposes of water conservation and
increased landscape material survival.
3. Fabricated metal, chimney caps, and scuppers as well as the aluminum sunscreens require
staff approval.
4. Landscaping on the south side of the property requires staff approval.
5. It is strongly suggested that sprinkler, detection, and monitoring systems be installed.
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