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Avon Veil Shops approved with reduced driveway and masonry waivers; petitioner to refine rear elevation
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Summary
The planning commission approved DPR 25‑20 for Avon Veil Shops (two retail buildings, ~29,400 sq ft), granted waivers reducing driveway access points on US‑36, allowed reduced masonry percentage with a condition to add rear articulation, and approved the DPR subject to staff conditions.
Avon’s planning commission approved DPR 25‑20 for Avon Veil Shops, authorizing two retail buildings totaling about 29,400 square feet along US Highway 36 and granting two waivers: (1) to reduce the number of driveway access points along the divided highway and (2) to allow less than the 80% masonry requirement on the front façade in favor of a high‑quality mix of materials.
Staff and the petitioner described plans to consolidate and formalize existing historic access patterns by combining five parcels and replacing four older access points with two controlled driveways and internal access easements. The fire department reviewed the proposal and supported the two‑access approach, requesting the easternmost drive be exit‑only with mountable apron design and signage to discourage inbound movements.
The applicant confirmed use of durable, high‑quality exterior materials (masonry, cast stone, fiber‑cement panels and accent materials) and committed to provide clearer elevation legends and material samples for staff review. Commissioners conditionally approved the masonry waiver and required the petitioner to provide revised rear elevation articulation so the back of the building meets overlay requirements.
The commission then approved the development plan review subject to the staff report conditions and the petitioner’s commitment on rear facade articulation and materials. Staff included standard conditions to address access easements, a secondary plat to combine parcels, and final landscape and signage details.
