contracted landscape architect’s review letter dated April 25, 2017.

Ron Reim asked the nature of the landscape architect’s comments.

Anna Krane informed Ron that the comments relate to the location of tree protection fencing.

Chairman Lichtenfeld commented that the site plan looks good. He asked if the owner had any issue with staff’s comments.

Ms. Deem stated that the owners will comply.

Ms. Deem stated that the owners will comply.

12 Hearing no further questions or comments, Ron Reim made a motion to approve the site plan per staff recommendations. The motion was seconded by William Liebermann and unanimously approved by the members.

The architectural aspects of the project were now up for review.

Anna Krane explained that the existing home has a primary building material of red brick with accent materials of painted wood and limestone. The home features white, double-hung casement windows and grey-slate roof shingles. The proposed addition will be constructed of materials to match the existing building. An open, covered porch is proposed along the east side of the existing house. The porch will be constructed of red brick to match the house with an architectural sheet metal roof, copper in color. The porch foundation will be covered with limestone and concrete stairs with a metal railing will lead from the porch to the side yard. Extending from the covered porch along the side of the addition and into the rear yard is an open, uncovered porch. The existing topography of the site slopes down toward the rear yard. Again, limestone will be used to cover the exposed foundation. As the grade drops, a brick and metal railing system will be added along the porch. The uncovered porch will feature an outdoor cooking area and an outdoor fireplace. The uncovered porch wraps west around the rear of the proposed addition. Along the rear elevation, the basement level is at grade. A new concrete patio will be poured at basement level. The proposed uncovered porch extends approximately 2.5-feet beyond the rear yard setback. In the R-1 zoning district, open, uncovered porches are allowed to encroach into a rear yard setback up to 12-feet. The proposed encroachment is less than the maximum allowed. The proposed rendering on sheet A003 shows a roof over the northeast corner of the open porch. This roof is not being proposed as a part of the current application. A covered porch is not permitted to encroach into a rear yard without a variance and therefore the applicant has chosen to remove the roof from the proposal as depicted in the site plan and architectural elevation drawings. The proposed building addition will include a finished basement, first floor and second floor. The addition will be constructed of red brick and feature architectural elements at the gable roof ends to match the existing front elevation. Limestone will be used as an accent material. A fireplace and chimney will be constructed along the east elevation. White double-hung casement windows will be used to match the existing house along with slate roof shingles. A small, one-story bump out along the northern elevation will be clad in painted wood siding with an architectural sheet metal roof, copper in color. The existing basement, side entry, 3-car garage located on the western elevation will be extended 3-feet 9- inches, up to the side yard setback. The addition will be clad in painted wood siding with an architectural sheet metal roof, copper in color. Red brick and accent materials of limestone and wood siding are common in the Carrswold neighborhood. Together, the accent materials will not exceed 23 percent of any elevation. According to Architectural Review Guidelines, primary building materials of brick or stone should make up at least 75 percent of any elevation. The proposed use of primary and accent building materials meets the requirements outlined in the Architectural Review Guidelines. Staff is of the opinion that the proposed building materials are compatible with the existing structure and with the neighborhood character. There is an existing u-shape asphalt driveway in the front yard and an asphalt driveway along the west property line

A 40 seat outdoor dining area is proposed along the Forsyth Boulevard frontage that will be considered by staff at a later time. The applicant is also proposing

14 the addition of a walk-in cooler at the rear of the building, which will be reviewed under the building permit process. The applicant describes the restaurant as “a quick serve casual dining establishment serving Mediterranean food.” The restaurant will be open seven days a week, 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Delivery service from the restaurant is not proposed. Deliveries to the restaurant will be made two or three times a week in the morning to the rear of the building. Trash will be stored in existing dumpsters located in the rear of the building. The applicant will participate in a recycling program. The property includes eight off-street parking spaces, which can be accessed off of the alley from Forsyth Boulevard. The applicant proposes using five spaces for employee parking and leaving three spaces for patron parking. Because the restaurant is less than 3,000-square-feet and located in the Central Business District, off-street parking is not required. The property includes 8 off-street parking spaces and the applicant has proposed to use 5 of those spaces for employee parking. Public street parking is provided along Maryland Avenue and Forsyth Boulevard. In addition to the street parking, 3 on-site parking spaces will be available for use by patrons. Planner Krane continued by indicating that staff is of the opinion that the proposed restaurant meets the requirements contained in the regulations governing conditional uses. The restaurant space is comparable in size to other restaurants and adequate public parking will be available along the street and on site. The proposed hours of operation and method of deliveries are consistent with other restaurants in this area. Based on the information regarding the operation of the restaurant as provided by the applicant, staff is of the opinion that the proposed restaurant will be compatible with surrounding uses and recommends approval with the condition that there be no outdoor music or speakers to amplify music or similar audio.

Chairman Lichtenfeld asked about the cooler; noting that there was an exit door there.

Mr. Levine stated that the exit door will remain; a new door will be added to access the cooler from the interior (there will be no access to the cooler from the exterior).

Chairman Lichtenfeld asked if one parking space will be lost as a result.

Mr. Levine replied “no”.

Hearing no further questions or comments, William Lieberman made a motion to recommend approval of the conditional use permit to the Board of Aldermen per staff recommendation. The motion was seconded by Craig Owens and unanimously approved by the members.

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William Lieberman asked if exit issues are something this Commission can address or if those types of issues are addressed during the permit process.

Chairman Lichtenfeld stated that he was simply curious.

The motion was seconded by Craig Owens and unanimously approved by the members.

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William Lieberman asked if exit issues are something this Commission can address or if those types of issues are addressed during the permit process. Chairman Lichtenfeld stated that he was simply curious.

15 Having no further business before the Commission this evening, the meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m.

_______________________________ Recording Secretary