A 50.14-square-foot sign of the same design and materials will then be installed above the building entrance at 8300 Maryland Avenue. Both

2 signs will be reverse/halo illuminated with warm white LED lights. Susan noted that single tenant office buildings are permitted one 25-square-foot wall sign on each building elevation with street frontage. The proposed signs exceed the allowable size and therefore a sign modification is requested. Susan stated that the proposed signs are made of high quality materials and are consistent with the design and materials of the existing buildings; however, they do not meet the requirements of the Sign Ordinance. According to the Sign Ordinance, modifications should only be granted due to unusual conditions of the building or site. Each building has two street frontages and is therefore each is permitted two 25 square foot signs. The modification will result in single signs larger than permitted; however, the proposed signs are approximately the same size (8300 Maryland Avenue) or smaller (8400 Maryland Avenue) than the 50 square foot combined signage permitted per building. The proposed signs are appropriately sized given the large size of the buildings. Staff is of the opinion that the proposed placement, size, design and materials of the signs is appropriate in consideration of the characteristics of the building and site, and staff supports granting the requested sign modification and approval with the condition that the applicant secure a sign permit prior to installation.

Mr. Hrdlicka commented that the proposal is pretty straightforward. He asked if there were any questions.

Chairman Lichtenfeld commented that he agrees with staff’s report.

Hearing no questions or comments from the remaining Board members or from the audience, Chairman Lichtenfeld called for a motion.

Ron Reim made a motion to approve the proposal as requested per staff recommendation. The motion was seconded by Craig Owens and unanimously approved by the Board.

EXTERIOR ALTERATION – COMMERCIAL – 7610 WYDOWN BOULEVARD

Zoe Robinson, proposed tenant/restaurant owner, was in attendance at the meeting.

Susan Istenes explained that the subject property is located on the north side of Wydown Boulevard between Forest Court and Westwood Drive and has a zoning designation of C-1 Neighborhood Commercial District. The property contains a one-story commercial building, most recently occupied by Yo My Goodness. In conjunction with an interior renovation of the building [to accommodate a new restaurant], the applicant proposes to make the following alterations to the front façade

3 Based on the City’s Bicycle Parking Regulations the proposed restaurant is required to provide one bicycle rack; however, the applicant requests that this requirement be waived. A bicycle rack cannot be accommodated on site in accordance with the Bicycle Parking Regulations due to the footprint of the existing building. The public sidewalk directly in front of the restaurant is intended to be used as outdoor dining. Three existing bicycle racks are located across the street at Wydown Park, +/- 110 feet from the restaurant entrance. For these reasons staff has approved the request to waive the requirement for one bicycle rack. The proposed changes to the front façade are relatively minor and are consistent with the design and materials used on adjacent commercial buildings and staff recommends approval as submitted. Ms. Robinson referred to the pictures she provided that depict the proposed storefront door/ windows. Pepe Finn asked if the doors open out. Ms. Robinson indicated that she believes they do. She stated that on a day like today, she will leave them open to bring the outside in and in the winter, will have one locked and use the other for the entry door. A brief discussion regarding controlling the inside temperature during the winter took place. Ms. Robinson stated that the awning will have curtains that will help block the cold air. Sherry Eisenberg asked if there is a mechanical screen currently on the building. Ms. Robinson replied “yes”, noting that it is 8-feet back from the building edge so it’s not highly visible.

4 Chairman Lichtenfeld told Ms. Robinson that the City appreciates her opening up a 3rd restaurant. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW – ADDITION TO SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE – 8121 PERSHING AVENUE

Paul Fendler, project architect, was in attendance at the meeting. Susan Istenes explained that the existing 2-story home measures 2,157 square feet and was constructed in 1938. The existing detached garage measures 382 square feet and was also constructed in 1938. The proposed project consists of the demolition of an existing one-story building addition, the construction of a 2-story 823-square-foot addition to the rear of the home, and an 84-square-foot addition to the west side of the detached garage. The height of the addition is +/- 21 feet from average existing grade to the mid-point of the roof. The roof of the addition will be clad in fiberglass shingles to match existing. White double-hung windows are proposed to match existing. The existing home has brick on the first floor and lap siding on the second floor. The primary building materials for the home addition are brick and white Hardie Board lap siding. The home addition is not visible from the street and will incorporate the same design and materials found on the existing home. The amount of Hardie Board lap siding will cover 50 percent of each elevation. The Architectural Review Guidelines limit the use of accent materials to 25 percent of each elevation and gives the Architectural Review Board authority to grant a modification to exceed 25 percent siding, up to a maximum of 30 percent.

The amount of Hardie Board lap siding will cover 50 percent of each elevation. The Architectural Review Guidelines limit the use of accent materials to 25 percent of each elevation and gives the Architectural Review Board authority to grant a modification to exceed 25 percent siding, up to a maximum of 30 percent. The detached garage will measure +/- 10 feet tall as measured from grade to the mid-point of the roof. A single white garage door is proposed. The detached garage addition will be constructed of brick. The existing roof will be removed and a new roof clad in asphalt shingles is proposed. Hardie Board lap siding will be used on the gable ends on the north and south elevation. The building materials will match those on the home. The amount of Hardie Board lap siding will cover 58 percent of the south elevation. The Architectural Review Guidelines limit the use of accent materials to 25 percent of each elevation and gives the Architectural Review Board authority to grant a modification to exceed 25 percent siding, up to a maximum of 30 percent. The total amount of Hardie Board lap siding on the north and south elevations is the same; however, the percentage is higher on the south façade because the garage door is excluded from the calculation. The existing driveway will remain in place. A low Versa-lok retaining wall is proposed around the rear patio and will not be visible from public view. No permanent fences are proposed.