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PZC Packet 020210Staff Report N:_ _77) MINOR MODIFICATION AVON C O L O R A D O February 2, 2010 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting Report date: Project type: Legal description: Zoning: Address: Prepared By: Introduction January 29, 2010 Modification to Final Design Approval Lot 13, Block 3, Wildridge Subdivision PUD 4121 Little Point Jared Barnes, Planner 1 3Z The Applicant, David Forenza of Forenza Contracting, representing the property - owners, Advanced Home Technologies, is proposing a modification to the Final Design Approval for Lot 13 Block 3 of the Wildridge Subdivison. The Applicant is requesting to modify the approved stucco colors on Lot 13 only. The previously approved stucco colors are "Sociable" (SW6359) and "Intricate Ivory" (SW6350). The proposed stucco colors are "Interactive Cream" (SW6113) and "Totally Tan" (SW6115). A Final Design application for the construction of two (2) duplex structures, on Lots 12 & 13 Block 3 of the Wildridge Subdivision, was reviewed and approved with conditions by the Commission on November 20, 2007. A Building Permit application was subsequently submitted that included unapproved changes to the exterior of the building. A Minor Project application was approved by the Commission on August 1St 2008 for the aforementioned modifications. The approved changes were limited to the location of windows, doors and exterior building materials. Another Minor Project application was approved by the Commission on the October 6t", 2009 and included the removal of the chimneys, the addition of exterior privacy screens, and modifications to window and material placement. The most recent modification to remove the louvers from both halves of the duplex on Lot 13 was approved by the Commission on November 3rd, 2009. Attached to this report is a vicinity map (Exhibit A). Samples of the approved and proposed colors will be provided at the meeting due to the lack of accuracy in reproducing the samples. Staff will also provide a full size set of approved plans at the meeting for your review. Design Review Considerations According to the Town of Avon Residential, Commercial, and Industrial Design Review Guidelines, Section 7, the Commission shall consider the following items when reviewing the design of this project: Town of Avon Community Development (970) 748-4030 Fax (970) 949-5749 Lot 13, Block 3, Wildridge Subdivision — Design Modifications �M, February 2, 2010 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting Page 2 of 3 N� 0' N 1. The conformance with setbacks, massing, access, land use and other provisions of the Town of Avon Zoning Code. • Allowed use: The current proposal does not affect the use on the property. • Density: The current development is in compliance with the density and this application does not alter the number of units. • Lot Coverage: The lot coverage will not be affected by this application. • Setbacks: The proposed modifications will not affect setbacks or easements. • Easements: As stated above, the proposal will not affect the platted easements. • Building Height The proposal will not change the overall height of the project. • Grading/Drainage: There are no modifications to the approved grading or drainage. • Parking: There are no modifications proposed that will alter the approved number of parking spaces. 2. The general conformance with Goals and Policies of the Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan, and any sub -area plan which pertains. The proposal complies with the Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan. 3. Whether adequate development rights exist for the proposed improvements. As stated above, no modifications to the approved density are proposed and adequate development rights exist for the property. 4. The Minor Project is in general conformance with Sub -Sections A through D of the Residential, Commercial, and Industrial Design Guidelines. A. Site Development: o All of the proposed modifications appear to be in compliance with this section of the Design Guidelines. B. Building Design: o The Applicant is proposing to modify the approved stucco colors on the throughout all elevations on the duplex structure. The previously approved stucco colors are "Sociable" (SW6359) and "Intricate Ivory" (SW6350). The proposed stucco colors are "Interactive Cream" (SW6113) and "Totally Tan" (SW6115). The "Totally Tan" color will be applied to the banded stucco, while the "Interactive Cream" color will be applied to the smooth stucco. Staff has determined that the revised earthtone colors are compatible with the building and adhere to the Design Guidelines. C. Landscaping: o There are no modifications to the approved Landscaping plan for the project. Town of Avon Community Development (970) 748-4030 Fax (970) 949-5749 Lot 13, Block 3, Wildridge Subdivision — Design Modifications f February 2, 2010 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting Page 3 of 3 D. Miscellaneous o None of the proposed modifications will be affected by this portion of the Design Guidelines. 5. The compatibility of proposed improvements with site topography, to minimize site disturbance, orient with slope, step building with slope, and minimize benching or other significant alteration of existing topography. The proposed improvements will not affect this review criterion. 6. The appearance of proposed improvements as viewed from adjacent and neighboring properties and public ways, with respect to architectural style, massing, height, orientation to street, quality of materials, and colors. Staff has determined that the proposed modification will not affect the architectural style of the duplex on the subject property 7. The objective that no improvement be so similar or dissimilar to others in the vicinity that monetary or aesthetic values will be impaired. No monetary or aesthetic values will be impaired with these modifications. 8. The general conformance of the proposed improvements with the adopted Goals, Policies and Programs for the Town of Avon. Staff finds the proposed modification to color of the stucco conforms to the Town of Avon's adopted Goals, Policies and Programs. Staff Recommendation Staff is recommending APPROVAL of the application as proposed on Lot 13, Block 3, Wildridge Subdivision with the finding that it adheres to the Design Guidelines. Recommended Motion "I move to APPROVE the proposed modifications with the finding that the colors adhere to the Design Guidelines." Attachments A. Vicinity Map B. Approved and Proposed Color Samples Town of Avon Community Development (970) 748-4030 Fax (970) 949-5749 r -n Exhibit B f•. ��� a a �~` `ter �. � � � .. i, i 4• �r ,M.V �•� ,r\ ��� h.a * i + ya `4a \a..-� � �,'t. ��',tj 4 .�� f a •L ;� • � ' + '� ;. i T r� , till n c`A \r v- i1+j + •� ' i �y !:!'' `' •r � ` i i'ti �i-.-+ev. ,�y ►`, � r;�• �t�� �.1 ♦fir �, a r�'�1.. 14 s �ti `�: ` i.. �f . u' �tt.� �k .r "ICY`! . _ �, i :��! FID b ��''� � -:.a ;: . _<�,: •• :,�; P A Staff Report Pu Z• _7 /rI FINAL DESIGN PLAN AVOW C O L O R A D O February 2, 2010 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting Report Date Project Type Legal Description Zoning Address Prepared By Introduction January 29, 2010 Three New Single Family Residences Lot 9, Block 5, Wildridge Subdivision Planned Unit Development (PUD) 1015 Wildwood Road Jared Barnes, Planner I ,Ti& Jeff Manley of Martin Manley Architects (the Applicant) representing the owner of Lot 9 Block 5 Wildridge Subdivision (the Property), submitted a Final Design application and Preliminary Plat for three (3) single-family homes with shared driveway access off Wildwood Road. At the Commission's July 7th, 2009 meeting the Applicant received Final Design approval for two (2) four-plex structures and a detached garage on this Property; however, after submitting for a building permit, the property owner decided to explore alternative development opportunities and configurations. Background and Process At its November 3rd, 2009 meeting, the Commission made the determination that eight single- family structures would be permissible on the Property, which has an "8 Unit" maximum density designation according to the governing Final Plat/PUD. The Commission determined that building type and configuration is not explicitly specified on the Wildridge PUD and the 8 -unit designation only defines the permissible maximum density for the Property. The Commission's interpretation was made with the caveat that a design incorporating single-family structures would be subject to a design review to determine compliance with the Design Guidelines and relevant zoning and subdivision regulations. At their November 17th, 2009 meeting, the Commission reviewed a Sketch Design for the Application. This Sketch Plan showed eight (8) single-family residences built in two (2) phases. During that review the Commission made the following comments concerning the proposed design: the structures' lack of architectural interest, the desire to see more visual differentiation among the three structures, and the importance of having the project blend with the existing terrain and landscape. The current application is for Final Design approval for three single family condominium units in Phase I only. A Preliminary Patio Home Subdivision Plat for Phase I has also been submitted. The necessity for the Preliminary Plat is due to the Project's inability to meet the zoning and subdivision requirements for single-family homes on separate lots including lot size, street frontage, setbacks, easements, and street standards. The Applicant is proposing a patio home subdivision (similar to a condominium plat) as a method of developing the lot without having to comply with those requirements. Town of Avon Community Development (970) 748-4030 Fax (970) 949-5749 Lot 9, Block 5, Wildridge Subdivision — Wildstar Residences Final Design February 2, 2010 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Page 2 of 7 The Property is 1.539 acres and fronts W. Wildwood Road on both the eastern and western sides of the Property. The Property slopes uphill from west to east with the steepest portions of the lot adjacent to the Property lines and public ROWS. In addition to typical setbacks and easements, the Property is further restricted from development by a roadway cut and fill slope easement that runs parallel to the property lines on the east and west sides of Lot 9, Block 5, Wildridge. The Applicant is proposing a phased development plan comprised of at least two phases, with Phase 1 including the three (3) single-family units proposed with this application and all required improvements as depicted on the concurrent Preliminary Plat (Attachment E). A common driveway provides access to each unit and an emergency vehicle turnaround. Units 1 and 2 measure approximately 2,000 square feet each, and Unit 3 measures approximately 2,200 square feet. These are gross residential floor areas that do not include garage space. Included with this report are a Vicinity Map (Attachment A), Engineering Comments dated 1/27/10 (Attachment B), Light Fixture cut sheet (Attachment C), Photographs of the surrounding developments (Attachment D), and reduced plan sets containing a site plan, floor plans, and elevations (Attachment E). Design Review Considerations According to the Town of Avon Residential. Commercial, and Industrial Design Review Guidelines, Section 7, the Commission shall consider the following items when reviewing the design of a residential development: 1. Conformance with setbacks, massing, access, land use and other provisions of the Town of Avon Zoning Code. • Allowed use: The proposed single-family residential use is permitted as a by -right use according to a Planning and Zoning Commission interpretation that building type was not specified in the PUD or on the final plat. • Density: The Property is zoned for a maximum of eight (8) units. • Lot Coverage: Maximum site coverage allowed under the Wildridge PUD is fifty percent (50%). The project is proposing five percent (5%) building lot coverage and 16% imperious surface coverage (i.e., driveways and buildings). • Lot Size & Setbacks: The required setbacks are a twenty-five foot (25') front yard setback measured off of W. Wildwood Road on both the east and west sides of the Property and a ten foot (10') side yard building setback on both the north and south sides of the Property. The buildings are within all standard setbacks for the entire property. As stated earlier, the Applicant is proposing to subdivide the Property in a patio home subdivision (similar to a condominium plat). If approved, this type of subdivision would allow the proposed development to circumvent subdivision standards for single-family lots including a 7,500 square feet minimum lot size twenty-five feet (25') of street frontage for each Lot, building setbacks and easement (25' front yard and 10' side and rear yards and 7.5' respectively), and minimum street standards for the proposed access road (50' Right -of -Way width). The most significant modification to these requirements is the proposed building separation. If the buildings were located on a single family lot they would be separated by at least twenty feet (20') (two 10 ft side yard setbacks). In this case, the units are platting on building footprint lots with an eight foot (8') separation between each unit. This separation is inconsistent with standard single-family home Town of Avon Community Development (970) 748-4030 Fax (970) 949-5749 Lot 9, Block 5, Wildridge Subdivision — Wildstar Residences Final Design I February 2, 2010 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Page 3 of 7 Am design practices in the Wildridge PUD and comprise the solar access, snow storage and drainage requirements for the project. Easements: This Property is encumbered by three easements. A Utility and Drainage Easement borders both the north and south property lines, and Slope Maintenance, Drainage, and Snow Storage Easement borders the east and west property lines. A roadway cut and fill slope easement runs parallel to the property line, but varies in depth from north to south across the Property. This sizable restrictive easement ranges in width from twenty feet (20) to fifty-eight feet (58') with a majority of the length of the easement at or above a width of fifty feet (50'). The easement is for the Town's benefit for the purpose of maintaining Wildwood Road. • Building Height: The building heights of the three residences are: Unit 1: twenty-seven feet (27'), Unit 2: twenty-seven feet (27'), and Unit 3: thirty-three feet (33').The maximum building height permitted is thirty-five feet (35). • Grading/Drainage: All existing and proposed grades are indicated on the site plan. • Parking: Based on their size, each residential unit requires two (2) on-site parking spaces. The Applicant has proposed three (3) parking spaces for each unit; two (2) garage spaces and one (1) driveway space. The proposed project is considered a multi- family development due to the number of units accessed off of a single driveway and is therefore required to have a minimum of two (2) additional guest parking spaces located on the Property. A wider section of the driveway has been provided to accommodate these two guest parking spaces. 2. General conformance with Goals and Policies of the Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan, and any sub -area plan which pertains. The Comprehensive Plan includes two planning principals for District 24: Wildridge Residential District which are relevant to this application:... a. Special care should be taken to ensure that all structures are compatible with one another and in harmony with the natural surroundings; and b. Site buildings of varying size along the street to maximize sun exposure, protect views, be compatible with existing surrounding development, and break up building bulk. The Property is located in a multi -family enclave in Wildridge. Although the PUD does not specify that this Property could not be developed with single-family units rather than multi- family buildings, it is clear by the topography of the site and the surrounding structures, that the Property was intended for multi -family development that limited the building mass to avoid steep slopes and kept the structures on the street for maximum solar exposure. In this case the homes are only separated by eight feet (8) — and are not staggered in location or size to encourage solar access. Furthermore, the true separation of the proposed structures is reflected by the roof overhangs which are two feet (2) from one another. 3. General conformance with Sub -Sections A through D of the Residential. Commercial, and Industrial Design Guidelines. A. Site Development: o Site Design: The minimum requirements of the Design Guidelines state: Town of Avon Community Development (970) 748-4030 Fax (970) 949-5749 Lot 9, Block 5, Wildridge Subdivision — Wildstar Residences Final Design February 2, 2010 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Page 4 of 7�� Site layout and proposed improvements shall consider the use of passive and active solar use. 6. Buildings on sloping lots shall be designed to step with the existing grade. The three units do include windows on their south facing elevations, but fail to provide adequate solar access between the structures. The structures are within eight feet (8') of one another and contain portions of roof overhangs between the units are only two feet (2') apart. This diminished building separation severely limits the amount of solar exposure to the wall planes between the proposed structures, particularly Unit 2, which has both side elevations entirely blocked by the adjacent units. The site plan also fails to protect the natural grade of the Property by placing the homes on a graded -out bench instead of terracing the homes up the slope with the natural grade. o Site Access: A single access point into the Property from W. Wildwood Road is provided at an appropriate location. The driveway follows the natural contours of the site as much as possible but the width of the driveway creates the need for a greater number of retaining walls. The driveway grade is four percent (4%) for the first twenty feet (20') off Wildwood Road and range between three percent (3%) and eight percent (8%) for the remainder of the access. The current proposed driveway is sufficient for fire access and turnaround, but the conceptual full build- out plan lacks sufficient access to the future phases. o Parking and Loading: The proposed design provides sufficient parking for the project, and the location of the two (2) guest spaces is acceptable. Staff does have concerns about the lack of additional parking for guests and the likely use of the hammerhead for additional guest parking. Accordingly, signage will be required prohibiting parking in this area. o Site Grading and Drainage: The proposed grading and drainage for Phase 1 does meet the Town's minimum standards. The proposed plans may need to be revised to ensure adequate construction site access. However, the conceptual full build -out plan contains potential grading and drainage issues for future phases. From the preliminary drawings provided, it appears that there is inadequate drainage for the site at build out which could create future impacts on Phase I. o Snow Removal and Storage: The snow removal and storage plans meet the minimum requirements of accommodating on-site snow storage. However, due to the amount of site disturbance and location of the access driveway, Staff expects that this project will create snow removal and storage impacts on adjacent properties. The snow storage areas, as shown on the site plan, are abutting Lot 10 property lines and will impact this property. In comparison, the snow storage and removal requirements for the approved four-plex project did not impact the adjacent properties due to a greater amount of open land area surrounding the buildings. Town of Avon Community Development (970) 748-4030 Fax (970) 949-5749 Lot 9, Block 5, Wildridge Subdivision — Wildstar Residences Final Design FWWR February 2, 2010 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Page 5 of 7 Less site disturbance, fewer buildings in Phase I and a staggered building configuration would reduce these potential impacts on adjacent properties. The conceptual build -out plan for all eight (8) units on the Property also appears to have limitations on the ability to remove and store snow in Phase I. Due to the conceptual location of the future structures and roadway, it is likely that snow removal from the driveway in Phase 2 will be pushed down onto and impact the three (3) structures in Phase 1. o Water and Sewer/ Trash Storage: Trash container storage will be located within each unit garage. B. Building Design: o Building Height: As stated earlier, all of the proposed structures comply with the maximum height requirements of the Wildridge PUD. o Building Materials and Colors: Stucco is the primary building material for all three (3) units. The proposed stucco colors are: "French Vanilla" (STO 10609), "San Juan" (STO 2088), and "Suede" (STO 01006). Other building materials include wood fascia trim, timber belly bands, asphalt shingles, wood decking, and aluminum clad windows and doors. Portions of the south, east, and west elevations on Unit 2 include areas of wood siding that helps break up the fagade. The Design Guidelines require a residential building to use a minimum of two (2) materials on the building elevations. The intent of this requirement is to utilize a variety of exterior building materials in a substantial manner to create varied and high-quality design. As evidenced by the photographs of surrounding properties contained in Attachment D, a majority of the structures in Block 5 utilizing stucco as a base material with wood siding on the upper levels. The proposed building elevations should be modified to include a secondary and prominent building material similar to the surrounding properties, in order to help breakup the large expanses of stucco, provide a greater level of architectural interest as requested by the Commission at Sketch Review, and further comply with the architectural standard of the immediate surrounding neighborhood. A color/material board will be available for review at the meeting. o Exterior Walls, Roofs, and Architectural Interest: In accordance with the Guidelines, a greater variety of exterior building materials and a more substantial use of secondary exterior building materials are required to create a more architecturally interesting design. The Design Guidelines also recommend that no single wall plane should exceed seventy percent (70%) of the elevation at any exposure. The purpose of this guideline to break up wall massing and provide opportunities for varied exterior materials to ensure architectural interest. The proposed designs for Units 1 and 3 do not comply with this requirement. The east elevation of Unit 1 contains a single wall plane that is approximately seventy-four percent (74%) of the entire elevation, while the east elevation of Unit 3 contains a single wall plane that is approximately eighty-six percent (86%) of the entire elevation. The proposed designs must be revised to demonstrate compliance with this requirement. Town of Avon Community Development (970) 748-4030 Fax (970) 949-5749 Lot 9, Block 5, Wildridge Subdivision — Wildstar Residences Final Design February 2, 2010 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting o Outdoor Lighting: Page 6 of 7 �IY There is one (1) type of exterior light fixture being proposed in compliance with the Town's Guidelines. The proposed fixture is a full cut-off wall sconce that utilizes forty (40) watt bulb and can be seen in Attachment C. The Applicant has not specified the number or location of fixtures per unit. The minimum building code standards is one (1) light fixture per exterior door. This would result in four (4) to five (5) fixtures per unit. C. Landscaping: o Design Character: The Landscape Plan (Sheet L1.1) includes: eight (8) evergreen trees between eight feet (8') and ten feet (10') tall, twenty-nine (29) deciduous trees with a minimum three inch (Y) caliper, twenty-eight (28) evergreen shrubs and twenty- nine (29) native deciduous shrubs dispersed throughout the site. In addition to the plantings, native groundcover is being proposed, as a reseeding method. The proposed design uses drought tolerant plant materials that are consistent with plantings throughout the Wildridge Subdivision. These plantings have been located around proposed structures and in front of some of the retaining walls to provide screening. Staff has determined that the retaining walls to the south of the driveway and to the east of the hammerhead area should be designed to include a greater amount of landscaping for screening purposes. o Irrigation/Watering: The Landscape Plan indicates that a permanent automatic irrigation system (with rain sensor) will be installed. Approximately twelve percent (12%) of the landscaped area is to be irrigated. The irrigated area is in compliance with the Guidelines, which permit up to twenty percent (20%) irrigated area. o Retaining Walls: The proposed development requires a number of retaining walls to meet final grade requirements for construction. The proposed retaining walls vary in height between two feet (7) and six feet (6) and are stepped where space allows for it. Retaining walls over four feet (4') in height must receive a stamped approval from a Colorado Licensed Professional Structural Engineer. Additionally, all required structural calculations must be approved by the Town Engineer prior to construction. Given the number of retaining walls on the site and their visual impact, the Landscape Plan should be revised to ensure a greater level of plantings adjacent and in between the retaining walls. D. Miscellaneous: o Signs: One community identification/address sign is proposed to be installed on a large boulder near the entrance from the W. Wildwood Rd. A subsequent sign design application will be required for anything more than an address marker. 4. The compatibility of proposed improvements with site topography, to minimize site disturbance, orient with slope, step building with slope, and minimize benching or other significant alteration of existing topography. The proposed site design, for both Phase I and full build -out scenario creates more site disturbance then what was approved with the two (2) four-plex units. The conceptual full Town of Avon Community Development (970) 748-4030 Fax (970) 949-5749 Lot 9, Block 5, Wildridge Subdivision — Wildstar Residences Final Design February 2, 2010 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Page 7 of 7 AV o N build -out plan proposes development on the entire portion of the site not encumbered by the eastern roadway cut and fill easement. As is apparent on the "full build -out conceptual site plan" (Sheet PH), the entire site except the area encumbered by the roadway cut and fill slope easement on the northeastern side of the property, is proposed to be developed with impervious structures and paved surfaces. 5. The appearance of proposed improvements as viewed from adjacent and neighboring properties and public ways, with respect to architectural style, massing, height, orientation to street, quality of materials, and colors. The proposed design is not compatible with the types of buildings and density located on adjacent and surrounding properties. The adjacent and neighboring properties are all multi- family structures, with the exception of Foxx 4 which was developed with two duplexes. These surrounding structures all have greater separation between buildings and employ a greater variety of building materials than the proposed development. 6. No improvement should be so similar or dissimilar to others in the vicinity that monetary or aesthetic values will be impaired. The proposed development includes eight (8) single-family structures with substandard building separations that are not found anywhere in Wildridge including this particular neighborhood. These conditions are inconsistent with the aesthetic values in the vicinity and therefore inconsistent with this guideline. 7. The general conformance of the proposed improvements with the adopted Goals, Policies and Programs for the Town of Avon. As stated throughout this report the proposed design does not comply with or conform to the goals, policies and programs for the Town of Avon. Staff Recommendation Staff is recommending DENIAL of this Final Design application for Lot 9, Block 5, Wildridge Subdivision, subject to the criteria and corresponding findings listed in this report. Furthermore, Staff recommends any future design application submitted for this lot include enough engineering for future phases to ensure that the Property can comply with all relevant and applicable standards of the Zoning Code and Subdivision Regulations at full build -out of the Property. Recommended Motion "/ move to deny this Final Design application for construction on Lot 9, Block 5, Wildridge Subdivision, with the FINDING that the design is not in conformance with the Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan, Title 17 (AMC) and the Town of Avon Design Review Guidelines." 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All retaining walls over four feet in height require submittal and approval of engineered structural plans stamped by a licensed professional engineer prior to issuance of a building permit. Walls must be designed to accommodate Phase 1 and Phase 2 anticipated drainage and loading, in particular, the walls to the west of Unit 1. Those walls must be designed to accommodate vehicular loading from the Phase 2 driveway as well as the drainage required from a large snow storage area atop the wal Is. 2. The unit spacing, less than 10 feet, will require the exterior walls that face one another to be fire rated. Please see Chief Building Official for more information. 3. Additional erosion and sediment control measures may be required during construction at the discretion of the Town of Avon Building Department if found to be inadequate. 4. Approval of water and sewer services or main lateral extensions (if applicable) must be received from Eagle River Water and Sanitation District prior to building permit issuance. 5. Provide a detail and riprap sizing calculations for the proposed drainage structure on the retaining walls. Note that it should prevent erosion despite rapid snowmelt from the snow storage areas on the site. Phase 2 and Future Submittal Comments: 1. A copy of the proposed Declarations and Covenants for the property must be reviewed and approved prior to Final Plat approval. 2. Phase 2 appears to have inadequate snow removal, snow storage, and drainage. For example, snow will be plowed from the driveway down onto the Phase I buildings as shown. No snow storage is called out in this area. Any snow storage shown on subsequent submittals must comply with design guidelines and have adequate dimensions. Also, snow storage atop any retaining walls must be included in design loading calculations and requires additional drainage infrastructure. 3. Town of Avon Design Guidelines specify a 20 -foot minimum driveway width for multi -family units. The conceptual Phase 2 plan shows a 14 -foot driveway width servicing four units. CADocuments and Settings\jbarnes\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\01-K2\WildstarEng Comments rev 1-27- 10.doc Approval and issuance of a building permit for Phase 1 does not constitute approval of Phase 2. A formal submittal will be required at that time. 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Background Last year the Town Council hired Clarion Associates, a planning consultant firm with offices in Denver, to assist the Town in preparing a comprehensive revision to Sections 16 (Subdivisions) and 17 (Zoning) of the Avon Municipal Code (AMC). The focus of the unified land use code update has been: ® Raising the standards for development quality as directed in the Comprehensive Plan and identified through public participation in the code update process; ® Introducing more efficiency, predictability, and transparency into the development review process; and ® Making the regulations more user-friendly. The first draft of the Revised Code will be complete by January 30, 2010. ZAC will resume its _ review of the document in February. The review will include a discussion of the guiding policies - used in this process and "design testing" the regulations to ensure that they are effective in addressing their intended purposes. A ZAC report with findings and recommendations will be presented to the Planning & Zoning Commission in March. We expect to have a draft document for Council review by May. FirstCom eof UC ZAC Review P&Z Review Council Review Begins 9 ra""' ''s§ Council Adoption Januaryftof Feb -March, 2010 March -May, 2010 May, 2030 The proposed revisions are intended to reflect the numerous community goals stated in the Town's planning documents, as well as early input from the Town Council and other focus group members. The review process described above will provide the necessary public scrutiny of the document and will result in further refinement of these regulations. i h`e ovvn lii`s.r limt with ml ,rlCar; s_si {_,a: t,;,ll b Onlpletr� of io tlj;? tlrsi, d e fi ;3 l ode Is complete. v'ta ? Will assurn"a Corlb'd Over the pros"-si; and revisions, Wiiho3_ i additional assistance from Clarion. Key Revisions 1. Formatting and Organizational Chsgnges The Town's current zoning and subdivision regulations are contained primarily in Titles 16 (Subdivisions) and 17 (Zoning). In order make the land use code more user friendly the Revised Code is a unified code that combines and integrates subdivision regulations and procedures with zoning regulations and procedures. For example, one Chapter contains the procedures for subdivision plats as well as rezoning, and applies the same common procedural steps to both types of applications to the maximum extent possible. In addition, the code material has been organized into chapters by substantive topics. As a result of these simple formatting changes we have eliminated redundant provisions; corrected conflicting provisions and consolidated zoning district regulations into one section of the Revised Code. 2. Uniform Baseline Development Standards Currently, project design is negotiated with each development application, which has resulted in a somewhat uneven application of standards. The Town does employ design guidelines that address residential, commercial and industrial uses, but they seem to have fallen short of achieving town goals. In addition, key sustainability issues are not being addressed in current development process. In response to these issues, the Revised Code includes baseline development standards with mandatory applicability and enforcement provisions for a broad range of basis site design aspects (e.g. parking, landscaping, site layout, mobility, connectivity, and architectural design). Example of a Baseline Design Standard. Mixed -Use Buildings in Commercial Zone Districts Structures with a vertical mix of uses are required along major street frontages, as well as adjacent to major public spaces, where a high level of activity and visibility is desirable. If a limited portion of a structure's ground level will be devoted to retail or restaurant space, such space shall be located along those fagades adjacent to or most visible from primary street - frontages or major pedestrian walkways. Sustainability concepts have been included in a separate section of the development standards, addressing topics such as alternative energy production, water quality and transportation. Under the new regulations, most new development will be required to achieve a certain sustainability score based on a point system that awards points for using sustainable site planning and development techniques. Sustainability Type of Sustainability Feature Points for Classification Provision a. Construction Construction staging plan provides plan for recycling or Waste Reduction and salvaging at least 50 percent of non -hazardous 3 Recycling construction/demolition debris. 2 hilaintenane requirements and ell orcefI1611t iYiraaSu"reS have also added to ensur=e that both the baselin=e and negodal d desirin ele- en's � i a prgl,-:�.:ti are rnain,.._i lrl,Dd to �t:e�91de1is7> �r;35=...�tEa�� at the time of approval. 3. Updated Public Benefit Process The Town has recognized that the current PUD process does not provide a predictable or consistent method for ensuring that community goals are being achieved by new development projects. The current process is ad hoc, with each zoning case taking on a life of its own. The developer navigates this system with little guidance and public benefits may or may not coincide with the town's most pressing community priorities. In contrast to this ad hoc approach, the Revised Code includes a development bonus program which creates baseline requirements for achieving increased entitlements. The baseline requirements (i.e., provision of attainable housing, public parking, or community recreation) are based on community priorities and goals as define in the Comprehensive Plan and other policy documents. Additional FAR or building height is only granted as a development incentive tied to an identified community goal. Example of Baseline Development Bonus Requirement. At least 50% of a Development Bonus shall include for -sale residential units with a deed restriction limiting the use and ownership of the property to full-time residential use as the principal residence of the owner and without restriction on the price of the initial sale or subsequent resale. The development bonus program is intended to provide a more predictable and equitable process for developers and more direct and meaningful benefits to the town. The Town Council will continue to have the discretion to modify the proposal or negotiate additional public benefits on a project specific basis. In addition, the development bonus will not be limited to PUD applications. Any commercial development project will be eligible to participate in the program. This change supports the Town's desire to limit PUD applications as discussed below. 4. Modernized PIID Process -- Currently, PUD approvals are used for the majority of development projects in the Town. While this approach has provided more flexibility in development design, it has also resulted longer, more time consuming review processes, and multiple exceptions and variances to development standards such as building setbacks and building heights. The Revised Code limits the use of PUD development review to major (10 acres or more) and/or unique projects that have measurable impacts on the community or are located in especially important locations such as the Town Center. Projects that do not meet the size and impact criteria are processed through standard zone district approval, subject to the district use and dimensional standards and applicable development standards. The PUD will be established as an Overlay Zone, which will be only be used to modify platting requirements such as streets standards, lot standards, building setbacks, etc. The underlying zoning will control permitted uses and densities. The intent of the amended PUD is to ensure that large tracts of land are master planned in a cohesive manner while encouraging innovative site planning concepts such as clustered development and open space preservation. PUCs will be required to Coirply with the new design standards and sustainability re<luiremenis and additional eniiels nenis or bonus _f„itie Axill lie Subject to iFl boou development program. 5o updated Zoning District ReguiaUons The town's ten basis zone districts and district -specific development standards such as setbacks, site coverage and density have also been updated in the Revised Code. A number of changes — both major and minor — have been made to the district line-up and standards, including the addition of three new mixed-use districts. In response to recommendations in the East Town Center Plan, development in the commercial zone districts will be based on a Floor Area natio (FAR) measurement rather than by height, setbacks and lot coverage, as is currently the case. The FAR regulations are not intended to change the nature of development in the Town. Rather, they are intended to have a more qualitative impact on the form and location of new development on a lot and its appearance from the street. Example: Under the currently regulations, a project in the Town Center district is restricted by a 50% lot coverage requirement, 25 ft setbacks, and a 80 ft height limitation. The result has been under -developed sites with surplus surface parking oriented to the street. The project is not required to create a pedestrian -oriented site plan or address any particular community goal for the improving the Town Center's walkability and public access. Under the new regulations a mixed-use development in the Town Center district would have zero setbacks, an 80 ft height limit and up to 80% lot coverage if certain site and building design principles were met. The design standards would implement the mixed use standards described in the Comprehensive Plan, including the location of parking areas, the use of the pedestrian -scaled building features and a mix of land -uses to ensure vibrancy at the ground level. Recommendation Staff recommends continuing with the review process of the Revised Code as described herein. _- A public outreach program is also recommended to ensure that the proposed revisions have been afforded sufficient public scrutiny and that the regulations are effective in addressing their intended purposes.