The minutes were then approved, as amended, after having been previously distributed to each member. CONCEPTUAL REVIEW – TOWNHOUSE PROJECT – 121 NORTH BRENTWOOD BOULEVARD

Notice of this request was sent to property owners within 200 feet of the subject property.

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Michael Rechan, developer, and Paul Doerner, project architect, were in attendance at the meeting.

Susan Istenes stated that she will provide a project summary. The 14,926-square-foot property is located at the southwest corner of North Brentwood Boulevard and Westmoreland Drive, has a zoning designation of R-2 Single-Family Dwelling District and is located in the Clayton Gardens Urban Design District and was originally developed and used as a single family residential structure, however; over 30 year ago, the ground floor use was converted into a medical office and the second floor was used for residential purposes. The most recent medical tenant vacated the premises in 2011 and the building was recently demolished. Adjacent land uses and zoning designations are summarized in the following chart:

Directi on Current Land Use Future Land Use Plan Base Zoning District Overlay Zoning District North & West Single Family Single-Family R-2 Single Family Clayton Gardens South Commercial (Retail)

Commercial C-1 Neighborhood Commercial Maryland Gateway East Office (YWCA) Multi-Family (25- 45 Units Per Acre) R-4 Low Density Multi Family None East Multi-Family (Maryland Walk) Commercial Planned Unit Development (PUD) None

The proposed project consists of the construction of a four unit townhome building. Each unit has access to two underground parking spaces accessible by the rear alley. The building is constructed primarily of brick with siding accents. The roof is clad in asphalt shingles, charcoal in color. Black clad casement windows are proposed. The building measures 40- feet 10-inches, as measured from average existing grade to the mean elevation of the roof. The adjacent single-family home is +/- 15 feet shorter. To provide a transition in height between the two, the subject building is shown set back 15 feet from the property line. Susan noted that townhomes are not a permitted use in the R-2 Zoning District; therefore, a rezoning to R-4 Low Density Multi-Family Dwelling District will be required. There are no pre-established criteria which the Board, or the Plan Commission when rendering a recommendation, must utilize in assessing a proposed rezoning. The decision to rezone property is a legislative judgment of the Board of Aldermen, taking into consideration the recommendations of the Plan Commission and the general guidance of the City's Master Plan. The Clayton Master Plan was adopted in 1975 and was last updated in 1989. The Plan includes goals and objectives for the future development of the City, including a Future

The Clayton Master Plan was adopted in 1975 and was last updated in 1989. The Plan includes goals and objectives for the future development of the City, including a Future

Notice of this request was sent to property owners within 200 feet of the subject property.

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Land Use Plan. The Master Plan designates the subject property as “single-family” on the Future Land Use Plan. The design of the project is not under consideration as part of the rezoning; however, if approved, it will be examined through the Site Plan Review and Architectural Review processes. Susan stated concluded by stating that staff recommends that the Plan Commission/Architectural Review Board consider the proposal and provide input. This is conceptual review only and therefore any comments made in this report or at the meeting, by either the developer or the Board/Commission members, are not binding.

Mr. Rechan stated that they seek to rezone the property from R2- to R-4. A rendering of the property was shown and Mr. Lauren provided a background of the history of the property. He stated that he has lived on Westmoreland since 2003 and has had his company in Clayton since 2009. He stated that he is currently working on his 9th project. He stated that they are proposing 4 units, ranging in size from 3,500 square feet to 4,500 square feet, although 9 or 10 units could be accommodated. He stated that the building is 3-stories with tuck under garages. He stated that lot coverage is 8,186 square feet; or 54.85% (55% permitted). He stated that for the past 30 years, the property was used as a medical office. He stated that when he purchased the property, the building had been vacant for 4 years. He stated that due east is a 17 story condo building; the next property, R-4, is the YWCA; the property to the northeast (corner) is a 3-story multi-family building; to the south is an alleyway; to the west is a single family residence (8110 Westmoreland); and a single family residence at 141 North Brentwood. He informed the members that their architect has some visuals to present. He added that this property is a commercially oriented an active corner and that this modest density proposal seems responsible and is contrary to the letter about maximizing the density.

Mr. Doerner began a PowerPoint presentation. The first slide showed a color site plan. He noted that these units are designed to accommodate 50-60 year old couples; all units have elevators, open kitchens and a family room.

Slides depicting the building across the street were shown, noting the handsome Georgian building with black iron balconies.

Elevation slides were also shown. Mr. Doerner noted that this building is set 14-feet from the house next door; the Code would only require an extra 3 foot setback. He stated that they adjusted the elevation of the 3rd floor to give it more of a half story look and the corner is only 2-stories to fit in with the house next door.

Note: Kevin O’Keefe arrived (5:45 p.m.).

A slide depicting the proposed plantings was shown.

A slide depicting a color rendering of the building was shown.