The new plans increase the impervious coverage to 53.5 percent, which is below the maximum allowable impervious coverage of 55 percent. The proposed impervious coverage for the required front yard is 19.4 percent which is below the allowable 45 percent. The existing storm water runoff, according to the MSD 15 year, 20 minute calculation, is 0.42 cubic feet per second (CFS). The proposed runoff is 0.47 CFS, which represents an increase in 0.05 CFS. To mitigate the increase in storm water runoff, downspouts on the front of the home will be piped to a dry well in the front yard. Downspouts on the rear of the home will be piped to a pop up bubbler in the rear yard. The Public Works Department has reviewed the site plan and finds the storm water plan acceptable. The proposed landscape design features a variety of understory trees, ornamental grasses and shrubs that are appropriate for the size of the site and character of the neighborhood. The landscape plan shows the removal of 44 caliper inches of deciduous trees, all of which require replacement, and proposes 44.5 caliper inches of new deciduous and broadleaf evergreen trees. The City’s contracted landscape architect is of the opinion that the proposed trees are suitable for the site. Two existing street trees are shown to be protected and preserved per City guidelines; however, the plans indicate that regrading will occur within the trees’ critical root zones.

The City’s contracted landscape architect is of the opinion that the proposed trees are suitable for the site. Two existing street trees are shown to be protected and preserved per City guidelines; however, the plans indicate that regrading will occur within the trees’ critical root zones. To avoid potential damage to the street trees, it is recommended that re-grading be avoided within the critical root zones and that the site and landscape plans are revised accordingly. Exterior lighting is proposed at all doors and the garage. All exterior lights will be 75 watts or below. Susan stated that the proposed home is compatible with surrounding homes in the neighborhood. Storm water will be adequately managed on site,

The motion was seconded by Ron Reim and unanimously approved by the members. The architectural aspects of the project were now up for review. Susan Istenes indicated that the basic massing of the proposed home is articulated on all sides with windows, doors, accent materials, brick banding and variations in roof forms. As measured from the mid-point of each roof, the 2-story home to the west (7412 Buckingham Drive) is +/- 3 foot shorter than the proposed home, and the 2-story home the east (7424 Buckingham Drive) is +/- 1 foot taller than the proposed home. The primary building material is red brick with taupe stucco accents. The proposed roof is clad in architectural asphalt shingles, charcoal blend in color. Black casement windows are proposed. A 9-foot wide exposed aggregate driveway is proposed along the eastern property line and will lead to an at-grade, rear-entry garage with a raised garage door painted taupe. A low stacked stone retaining will is proposed along the east side of the driveway. Samples of the brick, window, roof and cast stone were presented, as was a color rendering. Chairman Lichtenfeld commented that overall, it’s a very nice house, but it has a very high peak. He asked if it could be pulled down.

12 Ms. Strutman stated that the height is 27-feet, 7-inches; below the 30 feet allowed. She added that there are varying roof heights in the neighborhood. Craig Owens commented that the pitches match. Ron Reim stated that if it were cut off it wouldn’t affect the space that can be occupied. Pepe Finn asked for a comparison between this house and the adjacent houses. A contextual drawing was presented. Ms. Strutman informed the members that they are 1 foot higher than the house to the west and 3 feet higher than the house to the east. She reminded that they sloped the sides down. Being no further questions or comments, Mark Winings made a motion to approve as submitted. The motion was seconded by Ron Reim and unanimously approved by the Board. Chairman Lichtenfeld asked when they plan to break ground. Mr. Mehlman indicated as soon as their permit gets issued. SITE PLAN REVIEW/ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW – NEW CONSTRUCTION – SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE – 210 TOPTON WAY

John Faulk, project civil engineer, was in attendance at the meeting. Also in attendance was Paul Doerner, project architect. Susan Istenes explained that the proposed project consists of the demolition of an existing one- story home and the construction of a 4,034-square-foot (excluding the basement) single-family residence with an attached, rear-entry, below-grade garage. The height of the proposed residence is 29 feet 10.5 inches as measured from the average existing grade to the mean height of the roof.