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TOWN OF AVON
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 99-6
SERIES OF 1999
A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING TO THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF AVON THAT THE
TOWN AMEND THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION’S RULES, PROCEDURES, AND
REGULATIONS TO PERMIT FINAL DESIGN REVIEW APPLICATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
OF DETACHED UNITS ON MULTI-FAMILY LOTS BASED ON SEVEN DESIGN REVIEW CRITERIA.
WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Plan Policy A1.1states that “development and redevelopment will
be of a scale and intensity appropriate for the neighborhood in which it is located”; WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Plan Policy A1.3 states “Flexible Zoning such as Planned Unit
Developments (PUD) should be encouraged where it results in more effective use of the land. However,
such flexible zoning will only be allowed where it provides a benefit to the community and is compatible
with surrounding development. Variations from standard zoning must be clearly demonstrated and will
be permitted only as needed to achieve effective development. WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Plan Policy A1.5 states that “the community include a wide range
of residential uses including large-lot single family and duplex, small-lot single family and duplex, multi-
family and vertically integrated residential; WHEREAS, Policy F1.1 states that “future development and redevelopment shall minimize
degradation of the environment, particularly in sensitive natural areas. WHEREAS, in some cases multi-family lots with four or more units could be more effectively
developed as detached units in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan and the Planning and Zoning
Commissions Rules, Procedures, and Regulations
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends
that the Town Council of the Town of Avon adopt an amendment to the Planning and Zoning Commission Rules,
Procedures and regulations setting forth design review criteria for the review of developments proposing detached
units on multi-family lots. Design review applications for the entire development would be required along with
concurrent submittal of preliminary subdivision plans for design review based on the following criteria:
1. The design would be more compatible with the topography, including minimizing site disturbance,
compared with a multifamily project on the same site.
2. The number of driveway cuts would not substantially increase.
3. The design would be more compatible with the surrounding development including character,
density, development pattern and lot size.
4. Impacts on views would be minimal.
5. Building site coverage would not increase.
6. Satisfaction of Design Review Criteria and Code Requirements.
7. The burden of proof is on the applicant.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT, The Planning and Zoning Commission
hereby recommends that one deed-restricted unit or other acceptable alternative be required for each
multi-family lot approved for development with detached units.
ADOPTED THIS 19th DAY OF JANUARY, 1999
Signed:
_____________________________________ Date: ___________________
Chris Evans, Chair
Attest:
_____________________________________ Date: ___________________
Sue Railton, Secretary