The HVAC units are located at the rear of the home and screened by evergreen landscaping. Trash will be stored in a 52-square-foot trash enclosure located adjacent to the detached garage and screened by a wood fence and gate. The existing impervious coverage on site is 59.4 percent. The plans decrease the impervious coverage to 48.6 percent, which is below the maximum allowable impervious coverage of 55 percent. The existing storm water runoff, according to the MSD 15 year, 20 minute calculation, is 0.79 cubic feet per second (CFS). The proposed runoff is 0.74 CFS, which represents a decrease in 0.05 CFS, and therefore on site storm water mitigation is not required. Downspouts from the home will be piped to two pop-up emitters in the front yard. Downspouts from the detached garage will be piped to a pop-up emitter in the rear yard. The Public Works Department has reviewed and approved the storm water management plan. The landscape plan shows the removal of 76 caliper inches of trees, 39 of which requires onsite replacement. The landscape plan proposes 41 caliper inches of new deciduous and broadleaf

8 evergreen trees. The City’s contracted landscape architect reviewed the plans and has the following recommendations: i. Add a note to the plan specifying whether the lawn will be seeded or sodded. ii. Add more variety of shrubs to the front and rear yard foundation landscaping. iii. Consider a different tree species instead of Hornbeam. iv. Revise the tree chart to show that trees 6, 7 and 8 will be impacted. v. Note on the plans that trees 7 and 8 will be root pruned on the driveway side. Exterior lighting is proposed at the front of the home and the detached garage. All exterior lights will be 75 watts or less. Susan stated that the proposed home is compatible with surrounding homes in the neighborhood. Storm water will be adequately managed on site, and the landscape plan provides for a variety of new trees that are suitable for the area. The height, setbacks, and impervious coverage as proposed are in conformance with the requirements of the R-2 Single Family Dwelling District and the project has been conditionally approved by the subdivision trustees. Staff is of the opinion that the project meets the criteria for site plan approval and recommends approval with the following condition, to be approved by staff prior to the issuance of a building permit:

That the applicant submit a revised landscape plan which addresses the following: a. Add a note to the plan specifying whether the lawn will be seeded or sodded. b.

9 Susan Istenes explained that the height of the proposed residence is +/- 29 feet 2 inches as measured from the average existing grade to the mean height of the roof. The two-story home to the north (6330 Alexander Drive) was constructed in 1931 and is +/- 5 feet taller than the proposed home (as measured from the mid-point of each roof). The one-story home to the south (6344 Alexander Drive) was constructed in 1956 and is +/- 13 feet shorter than the proposed home (as measured from the mid-point of each roof). According to the applicant, the hip roof provides a transition in height and scale between the proposed home and the adjacent one-story home. The primary building material for the proposed home is red brick. The roof is clad in grey asphalt shingles and white double-hung windows are proposed. A new exposed aggregate driveway is proposed along the south side of the home and will lead to an 814-square-foot detached garage with two white garage doors. The height of the garage is +/- 17 feet 5 inches as measured from the average existing grade to the mean height of the roof. The primary building materials of the garage are red brick and Hardie Board siding. The roof is clad in grey asphalt shingles and white double- hung windows are proposed. No permanent fences or retaining walls are proposed.

The roof is clad in grey asphalt shingles and white double- hung windows are proposed. No permanent fences or retaining walls are proposed. Susan stated that the project as proposed is in conformance with the requirements of the R-2 Single Family Dwelling District, the Architectural Review Guidelines, and has been conditionally approved by the subdivision trustees. Staff is of the opinion that the design and materials are compatible in terms of mass, height, and design with existing nearby homes and recommends approval as proposed. Jim Bulejski presented a color rendering to the members. He stated that they placed the home a little further to the left to respect the home on the right; adding that it helps balance the streetscape. He asked if there were any questions. Chairman Lichtenfeld asked how the side yard setback is calculated when there is a jog in the property line. Louis Clayton informed Chairman Lichtenfeld that the measurement from the property line is followed. Ron Reim commented that here, the taller house is an improvement. Mr. Bulejski stated that having the one story porch helps. Ron Reim commented that it’s a nice design. Samples of the brick and roofing material were shown. Chairman Lichtenfeld asked about the stone. Mr. Bulejski stated that it will likely be cast stone. Josh Corson commented that he likes the brick sample better than it appears on the rendering.