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January 20, 2015 — Meeting Minutes
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Jim Liberman commented that it is a good-looking, huge home. He asked about energy conservation.
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Mr. Rechan stated that they will be using an excellent grade of windows and insulation, but they don’t plan on using solar panels.
Jim Liberman asked if they are considering a geo-thermal unit.
Mr. Rechan replied “no”; they plan to use a Lennox high efficiency unit.
Jim Liberman asked if the property is sold.
Mr. Rechan replied “yes”.
Chairman Lichtenfeld commented that he had doubts at first when the three lots were created but all three houses are very elegant and diverse; not carbon copies of each other. He’s very happy with the result.
Sally Cohn agreed.
Being no further questions or comments, Ron Reim made a motion to approve as submitted. The motion was seconded by Jim Liberman and unanimously approved by the Board.
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW – REVISION TO PREVIOUSLY APPROVED PLANS – SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE – 10 EAST BRENTMOOR PARK
David Williams, project architect, was in attendance at the meeting.
Susan Istenes explained that this is a request for review of the design and materials associated with proposed revisions to previously approved plans. The 1.76-acre property is located in the Brentmoor Park Subdivision and has a zoning designation of R-1 Large Lot Single Family Dwelling District. On July 1, 2013, the Architectural Review Board approved the design and materials associated with proposed exterior alterations and construction of multiple additions, a 394-square-foot porch and portico and an 895-square-foot attached garage. On August 15, 2013, a building permit was issued for the project and on September 17, 2013, an amendment to the building permit was approved administratively to allow the existing home to be torn down and reconstructed entirely per the approved plans. The home is currently under construction. The applicant now proposes changes from the original approved plans, which require approval from the Architectural Review Board. The proposed changes are summarized below. The applicant is proposing the following amendments to the design and materials that were approved by the Architectural Review Board on July 1, 2013:
Two existing street trees will remain. The City’s contracted landscape architect is of the opinion that the proposed trees are
9 suitable for the site and that the existing street trees to remain are shown to be protected and preserved per City guidelines. Exterior lighting is proposed at the front doors, garage doors and rear doors, and will not exceed 75 watts. 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, shrubs, and groundcover that is suitable for the area. Additionally, the height, setbacks, and impervious coverage as proposed are in conformance with the requirements of the R-4 District and the project meets the criteria for site plan approval and staff recommends approval as submitted.
Mr. Faulk indicated that drainage will be handled via three bubblers along Kingsbury Boulevard and two along Brentwood Boulevard. He noted that the project results in a reduction of impervious coverage.
Chairman Lichtenfeld noted that this is the highest of the three (divided) lots. He asked Mr. Faulk to address water flow from this lot onto the lot to the south that is now being developed.
Mr. Faulk stated that water will be piped to the pop-up emitters and water sheets in all directions.
Ron Reim asked the location of the nearest inlet.
Mr. Faulk indicated that he did not know the location of the nearest inlet, noting that all houses’ gutters drain to the street. He stated that water will be forced to the gutter line and rise to meet the sidewalk; water should not flow onto the driveway of the property to the south. He noted that the driveway is higher than the street.
Sally Cohn referred to the note on the plan regarding boring. She asked if it will be boring or trenching, noting that most of the utilities are there; sanitary line (being constructed now) and the gas line (next to tree).
Mr. Rechan stated that he doesn’t think it will be an issue as they are coming in at an angle.
Jim Liberman asked about the pool.
Mr. Faulk stated that the pool is one foot higher than the surrounding grade.
Jim Liberman asked where the pool equipment is located.
Mr. Faulk stated it’s on the back corner of the lot.
Ron Reim asked if the pool equipment will be screened.
Faulk stated it’s on the back corner of the lot. Ron Reim asked if the pool equipment will be screened.
10 Louis Clayton replied “yes”, just as the HVAC equipment will be screened; behind an 8- foot privacy fence.
Sally Cohn asked if there is an apartment above the garage.
Mr. Doerner indicated that it is only studio space; not an apartment.
Ron Reim asked if there will be a bathroom.
Mr. Doerner indicated that there would be no bathroom.
Being no further questions or comments, Ron Reim made a motion to approve the site plan as submitted. The motion was seconded by Josh Corson and unanimously approved by the members.
The architectural aspects of the project were now up for review.
Susan Istenes explained that this is a request to review the design and materials associated with the proposed construction of a 4,352-square-foot (excluding the basement) single-family residence. The height of the proposed residence is 32-feet 1-inch as measured from the average existing grade to the mean height of the roof. A 495-square-foot, 20-foot tall detached garage is proposed with access from Kingsbury Boulevard. Susan noted that properties in Old Town are diverse in terms of mass, height, and materials. The proposed home has a symmetrical design, and the massing is articulated on all sides with windows, patios, accent materials, and variations in roof forms. The proposed home is approximately the same height as the home under construction to the south. The primary building material is gray brick with minor stone accents. The roof is clad in asphalt shingles, slate in color. Black double-hung clad windows are proposed. An exposed aggregate driveway is proposed off Kingsbury Boulevard that will lead to a 495-square-foot, 20- foot tall detached garage with a black paneled garage door. The garage materials match the home. No retaining walls are proposed as part of this project. An 8-foot tall wood privacy fence is proposed in the rear yard. The top two feet of the fence will be lattice. The project as proposed is in conformance with the requirements of the R-4 District and the Architectural Review Guidelines. Staff is of the opinion that the proposed home is compatible in terms of mass, height, and design with existing nearby homes and recommends approval as submitted.
Mr. Doerner presented a color rendering to the members. Elevation drawings were also presented. He noted the two nice front elevations as this is a corner lot.
Samples of the proposed roof (black asphalt shingles), painted brick (teal), stone and a color sample of the cladding were presented.
Jim Liberman commented that it is a good-looking, huge home. He asked about energy conservation.
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.