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April 18, 2016 — Meeting Minutes
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Susan Istenes explained that this is a request for the construction of an 850-square-foot, 2-story addition above the existing below grade garage. The 29-foot, 2-inch addition will be visible from the street and will incorporate the same design and materials found on the existing home
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Mr. Fendler commented that they have black windows.
Chairman Lichtenfeld asked about the proposed materials.
Mr. Fendler stated that the addition will incorporate painted brick and the windows and roof will match existing.
Ron Reim asked if storm water will be redirected.
Mr. Fendler replied “no”.
Chairman Lichtenfeld commented that there will be no change to the footprint.
Mr. Fendler concurred.
Hearing no further questions or comments and hearing none from the audience, Chairman Lichtenfeld called for a motion.
Ron Reim made a motion to approve as submitted. The motion was seconded by Sherry Eisenberg and unanimously approved by the Board.
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW – ADDITION/EXTERIOR ALTERATION – SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE – 228 TOPTON WAY
Lauren Strutman, project architect, was in attendance at the meeting. Also in attendance were Bruce and Michelle Bryan, owners.
Susan Istenes explained that this is a request for approval of the design and materials associated with a proposed project consisting of the following additions totaling 1,090 square feet and alterations:
The primary building material for the proposed home is brown brick with beige Hardie board lap siding accents. The proposed roof is clad in “weathered wood” colored architectural asphalt shingles. “Sea Foam Green” aluminum windows are proposed. A 9-foot wide exposed aggregate driveway is proposed on the east side of the home that leads to a rear-entry, at-grade attached garage with a beige garage door. A new fence is not proposed at this time. A low Versa-Lok Mosaic retaining wall is proposed along the west side of the driveway. Susan stated that staff is of the opinion that the design and materials are compatible with nearby homes and recommends approval as submitted.
Ms. Fumagalli presented a color rendering as well as a brick and roofing sample to the members. She indicated that they addressed the height issue that was the cause of denial at a previous meeting by dropping the house down by 2 feet. She added that the fascia on this house is now lower than the house on the right and also the floor level of this house is 3-inches lower than that of the house on the right.
Chairman Lichtenfeld asked if all zoning requirements are either being met or exceeded.
Ms. Fumagalli replied “yes”. She referred to the streetscape drawing. She stated that the civil engineer lowered the garage by a foot and the basement by a foot. She noted that the 2nd floor plate lines are at 7-feet and that the sloped ceilings help with height as well.
Josh Corson commented that it looks good.
Mark Katzman, 8301 Kingsbury Boulevard (directly across the street from the subject property) asked to see the plans of the proposed home. He asked how height is measured. He commented that it looks out of place.
He asked how height is measured. He commented that it looks out of place.
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Chairman Lichtenfeld informed Mr. Katzman that it meets the ordinances and that Clayton Gardens has been subject to many new homes and that this one provides sufficient separation, provides a step-down and design techniques to make it fit-in.
Ms. Fumagalli presented samples of the proposed Hardie board (Navaho Beige), asphalt shingles, window trim & brick (Richards Brick-Brown Tweed) to the members.
Chairman Lichtenfeld asked if the brick will be oversized.
Ms. Fumagalli replied “no”.
Mr. Katzman stated that he didn’t like the green trim and asked if he has any say on the colors used on the home.
Chairman Lichtenfeld informed Mr. Katzman that he has a right to comment; noting that there will only be 2.5-inches of the green trim on either side of the windows.
Mr. Katzman stated it will upset him to see that green every day. He stated that he is a photographer and is tuned in to colors.
Chairman Lichtenfeld commented that the house is quite nice and was revised to fit in; he believes it fits in with the future of the neighborhood and has no issue with the proposed colors or materials.
He asked if there were any other questions or comments.
None were received.
Hearing no further questions or comments, Josh Corson made a motion to approve as proposed. The motion was seconded by Craig Owens and unanimously approved by the Board.
Chairman Lichtenfeld asked when the plan to start construction.
Mr. Manlin (developer/builder) indicated they hope to begin within 30 days.
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW – ADDITION TO SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE – 36 CRESTWOOD
Paul Fendler, project architect, was in attendance at the meeting.
Susan Istenes explained that this is a request for the construction of an 850-square-foot, 2-story addition above the existing below grade garage. The 29-foot, 2-inch addition will be visible from the street and will incorporate the same design and materials found on the existing home
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raised two feet (variance approved by the Board of Adjustment on April 4, 2016).