With respect to driveways, the City’s Architectural Review Board Guidelines read as follows:

To eliminate the appearance of "a sea of concrete", the driveway should be exposed aggregate, brick pavers or stamped concrete. Aprons are to be constructed to the Department of Public Works standards.

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Flat concrete is not a permissible material for driveways. Since the adoption of the Architectural Review Board Guidelines in 1996, the city has required new driveways to be constructed of exposed aggregate, brick pavers, or stamped concrete. Driveways and retaining walls that are non- conforming to the Architectural Review Board Guidelines, upon reconstruction, widening or extension, could only be replaced in conformance with the architectural standards in place at the time. This is consistent with the non-conforming provisions of the Zoning Regulations which serve to eliminate non-conforming situations over time, taking advantage of the opportunity to bring them up to adopted standards when they are changed to a significant degree. To allow the continuous replacement of a non-conforming driveway would only serve to perpetuate the existence of an undesirable single family residential driveway surface theoretically forever, or until a property owner voluntarily brings the surface up to current standards. Existing non-conforming driveways may be repaired and maintained without being required to upgrade to an approved material. To preserve and enhance the visual appeal of the City’s residential neighborhoods, staff is of the opinion that when replaced, non-conforming driveways should be constructed with an approved material and therefore, recommends denial of the request as submitted.

Mr. Frankel informed the Board that they moved into this house in 1983 and they want the new driveway to be similar to what’s there now; noting a change in grade in the western part of Davis Place. He noted that the curbs in Davis Place have turned brown. He referenced the “sea of concrete” language in the ARB Guidelines and stated that’s not the case here. He indicated there have only been a couple of cases such as this that have come before this Board since 2005. He noted that he is not asking for asphalt; he is asking for concrete which is what is there currently.

Chairman Lichtenfeld commented that concrete tends to darken. He noted that there have been a number of driveway replacements and that he wants to be consistent with his inconsistencies that he is okay with flat concrete, realizing that this very issue is up for discussion later this evening. He commented that it may be a good idea to table this until the next meeting.

Joanne Boulton agreed; noting that it would be better to continue this rather than to vote it down.

William Lieberman agreed; stating that it would be logical to table this request, especially if this Board is inclined to deny it. He added that he would vote to approve the request and questioned the owner’s timeline.

Craig Owens voiced his concern about consistency; noting that Mr. Frankel attended the last meeting (when the Crotzer’s application for driveway replacement was heard). He stated that City staff receives quite a number of inquiries about this issue.

Hearing no further questions or comments, Chairman Lichtenfeld called for a motion.

Scott Wilson made a motion to continue consideration of this request to the next meeting pending further conversation. The motion was seconded by Joanne Boulton and received the following

Scott Wilson made a motion to continue consideration of this request to the next meeting pending further conversation. The motion was seconded by Joanne Boulton and received the following

3 vote of the Board: Ayes: Craig Owens, Joanne Boulton, William Lieberman and Scott Wilson. Nays: Chairman Lichtenfeld.

ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW – NEW CONSTRUCTION – DETACHED GARAGE – 9 EAST BRENTMOOR

Alvah Levine, project architect, was in attendance at the meeting. Also in attendance was Doug Holtzman, owner.

Director Istenes explained that the existing 2-story home measures 9,450 square feet in area and was originally constructed in 1915. There is an existing attached garage and breezeway that measures 2,255 square feet. The proposed project consists of the addition of a new, 4-car freestanding 1,664 square foot garage, placed on top of an existing paved area along the north side of the property. The existing home is comprised of light tan stone with wood Tudor style accents. The proposed garage has a white, single ply flat roof and the height measures 11-feet 6- inches to the roof line and 13-feet 11-inches to the top of the parapet. Four (4) single panel garage doors surrounded by an EIFS surround with an 8-inch by 16-inch keystone header are proposed along the south elevation. The detached garage walls will be constructed of EIFS/Stucco and painted a light grey/green to match the existing home. The corners of the building will be accented with inset stones. A walk-through wood door is proposed along the east elevation and two aluminum storefront windows with black frames and insulated glass will be located along the west elevation (street). The windows and doors are accented with EIFS surrounds and stone keystone headers. The top of the roof is accented with a raised EIFS cornice and EIFS bands and stone coping. On September 1, 2016 the applicant received a 17-foot 5-inch variance from the required 66.75 foot front yard setback and a 3-foot, 9-inch variance from the required 5 foot rear yard setback to place the garage in the proposed location. The existing driveway will remain in place. An existing 8-inch wide wall, 12-feet in height is located along a portion of the north property line and will screen the garage from public view from the north. The new HVAC unit will be located on the north side of the garage and will be screened by the existing 12-foot wall and the walls of the garage and will not be visible from the street. The project as proposed is in conformance with the requirements of the R-1, Large Lot Single Family Dwelling District. Staff is of the opinion that the proposed garage is compatible with the design and materials of the existing home and the other homes within the neighborhood and recommends approval as requested.

Mr. Levin presented photos of the existing carriage house and explained that new extensive renovations to the house began in the early 2000s and were completed by the current owner, who collects sports cars and needs a place to store them. He stated that the garage will be built on top of the existing tennis court and that the existing 120-foot long wall will be used for the back wall of the garage. He stated that a variance was granted by the Board of Adjustment for the placement of the garage; needed because this is a corner lot. He noted that they are duplicating materials.

Joanne Boulton asked if material samples were brought to the meeting for presentation.