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January 20, 2015 — Meeting Minutes
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All other aspects of the project remain the same. Susan stated that the project as proposed is in conformance with the requirements of the R-1 Zoning District and the Architectural Review Guidelines. Staff is of the opinion that the proposed amendments are consistent with the other features of the previously approved design. Brentmoor Park Trustee approval has been submitted and staff recommends approval with the condition that the applicant amend their building permit to reflect all approved changes.
Mr. Williams indicated that the home is currently under construction, noting that the entire house was demolished and is being rebuilt. He stated that the owners want to remove the existing 720 square foot pool house and asphalt drive. He noted that the existing pool and terraces are not really properly oriented so the owners want to install new ones in a new location.
Sally Cohn asked if the new garage will be able to be accessed from the front.
Mr. Williams replied “no”; adding that the primary home has an attached garage.
Jim Liberman asked who the previous architect was for this project.
Mr. Williams replied “Paul Fendler”.
Mark Winings commented that the original application preceded his appointment to this Board.
Mr. Williams presented a sample of the proposed clay tile roofing material, stucco and windows, noting that everything will match. He stated that the house is Spanish Santa Barbara style.
Sally Cohn commented that the pool house is a nice, modern structure which this Board doesn’t see very often.
Being no further questions or comments, Jim Liberman made a motion to approve per staff recommendation. The motion was seconded by Sally Cohn and unanimously approved by the Board.
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garage will be +/- 18.5 feet tall as measured from grade to the peak of the roof. The primary
12 building material is stucco, and the roof will be clade with clay tile. Three custom wood plank garage doors are proposed. The design and materials of the garage will match the home.
wood deck, bathroom, kitchenette, and outdoor hot tub/spa.
Being no further questions or comments, Jim Liberman made a motion to approve per staff recommendation. The motion was seconded by Sally Cohn and unanimously approved by the Board.
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Sally Cohn referred to the nice article that was in the January 11th edition of the New York Times about parklets. She asked where they will be.
City Manager Owens indicated that the City budgeted for the construction of one and wants to give it a try (on Central Avenue); a lot of proposals came in and a company from California was chosen. He stated that the City is looking for a simple design and expects installation in the spring.
Sally Cohn asked if the City is afraid of “funky” as that’s a way to attract young people. She asked the cost of the parklet.
City Manager Owens replied “$28,000”, noting that it would be movable.
Jim Liberman asked if the City approved the project at the northwest corner of Gay and Maryland Avenues.
Louis Clayton stated that the use is approved; the ARB only had to review the signage, which was approved.
Mark Winings commented that he’s not sure how he feels about receiving for the record written comments from people who don’t come to these meetings.
Susan Istenes stated that the comments could be directed to staff for a summary to be provided by staff or the comments could simply be noted and summarized for the record as the members are not obligated to read comments in their entirety.
Mark Winings stated that he feels uncomfortable/awkward reading comments during the meeting that he receives and although public input is a benefit, he feels comments made in person at the meeting holds more weight.
Jim Liberman stated that he feels that comments that are made once the meeting begins shouldn’t be accepted.
Chairman Lichtenfeld stated that this is a good discussion to have. He indicated that when Helen DiFate called him, he advised her to send her comments to City staff; he agreed that the doors should close at 5:30 like Jim said.
Susan Istenes informed the members that the first meeting in February is cancelled due to the lack of agenda items and that a Request For Proposal (RFP) has been posted for architectural services on contract.
Being no further business this evening, the meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
Susan Istenes informed the members that the first meeting in February is cancelled due to the lack of agenda items and that a Request For Proposal (RFP) has been posted for architectural services on contract. Being no further business this evening, the meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
14 ______________________________ Recording Secretary