ALSO IN ATTENDANCE

Stephanie Karr, City Attorney Susan M. Istenes, AICP, Planning Director

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

CAROLYN GAIDIS – MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF 9/21/2020, AS SUBMITTED AND 10/05/2020, AS AMENDED.

2 OLD BUSINESS

92 ABERDEEN PLACE – ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD – EXTERIOR ALTERATION/RENOVATION

Director Susan M. Istenes summarizes the following staff report: “This item was continued from the meeting of October 5. On October 7, the applicant submitted a landscape plan to the City. The plan shows one existing tree to be removed, however the species is not identified. The plan also shows the addition of a variety of trees, shrubs, annuals and perennials that will compliment the design of the new pool house and garage and are suitable for the area.

The 53,540 square foot site is located on the west side of Carrswold Drive and backs up to Wydown Boulevard on the south. The property has a zoning designation of R-1 Large Lot Single Family Dwelling District. The proposed project consists of the construction of a single-story pool house/lounge and detached garage addition. The existing attached garage will be converted to living area.

There are multiple properties in the surrounding area with accessory structures. The proposed pool house meets the side and rear yard setback requirements for accessory structures. The lot is 224 feet deep on the north side and the garage addition is setback approximately 170 +/- feet from the front property line. The proposed location is screened from the north, south and east by the existing solid fence. The proposed pool house/lounge and garage is similar in style and uses the same building materials as the existing house. Staff is of the opinion that the proposed pool house and garage addition is compatible with the neighborhood character.

Total lot impervious coverage is limited to 55 percent in the R-1 Zoning District. The proposed project will increase impervious coverage on site to 37.09 percent, which remains below the maximum allowed. Accessory structure footprints are limited to 35 percent of the required rear yard. The proposed pool house footprint covers approximately 27.5 percent of the required rear yard.

The primary building material of the proposed pool house is off white brick veneer to match the existing house. The roof materials are proposed to be asphalt and will match the existing color used on the principal structure. The garage and pool house will be connected to the main house by a covered breezeway with roof shingles to match the existing. The breezeway will utilize brick columns and a planter wall made from the materials of an existing retaining wall on site, which will be relocated. Wood clad white casement windows will be installed, and picture windows will be installed in the proposed dormers above the garage doors. The garage doors will be 10 panel doors, white in color. Multi-panel sliding glass doors will provide access to the pool deck from the pool house. The doors will match the finish of the window frames. Pool equipment will be stored inside, and an air conditioning unit will be located to the rear of the garage and screened by an existing wood fence. Staff is of the opinion that the proposed design and materials are compatible with the existing house and neighborhood character.

The applicant is proposing to add a spa on the south side of the existing inground pool which is in the rear yard. It will be surrounded by a stamped, concrete pool deck. There is an existing solid wood fence along both sides and the rear property lines that will remain. The applicant is proposing to modify an existing stone retaining wall to align it with the building wall of the proposed pool house. Staff believes the material of the retaining walls is compatible with the existing house on the property.

The project as proposed is in conformance with the requirements of the R-1 Large Lot Single Family Dwelling District and the Architectural Review Guidelines. Staff is of the opinion that the proposed pool house and garage is compatible in terms of mass, height and design with the existing house and surrounding neighborhood.

The project as proposed is in conformance with the requirements of the R-1 Large Lot Single Family Dwelling District and the Architectural Review Guidelines. Staff is of the opinion that the proposed pool house and garage is compatible in terms of mass, height and design with the existing house and surrounding neighborhood.

3 STAFF RECOMMENDATION IS TO APPROVE AS SUBMITTED.

THOMAS ROOF – APPLICANT

TR – Addresses the Board and explains the project and offers to answer questions.

CAROLYN GAIDIS – MOTION TO APPROVE AS SUBMITTED

RICHARD LINTZ – SECOND.

BOARD UNANIMOUSLY VOTES TO APPROVE WITH STAFF RECOMMENDATION. 7-0

8125 FORSYTH BOULEVARD – ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD – NEW HOTEL

Director Susan M. Istenes summarizes the following staff report: “The information in this update reflects the change in design that was submitted by the applicant based on comments provided at the September 21, 2020 ARB meeting. The changes to the design and materials of the building are as follows: