SITE PLAN REVIEW/ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW – NEW CONSTRUCTION – SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE – 205 BRIGHTON WAY

David Volz, civil engineer and Edward Stevens, project architect, were in attendance at the meeting. Susan Istenes explained that the proposed project consists of the demolition of an existing one- story home and the construction of a 2,676-square-foot (excluding the basement) single-family

2 residence with an attached, rear-entry, at-grade garage. The height of the proposed residence is 26 feet 10.5 inches as measured from the average existing grade to the mean height of the roof. The plans show the HVAC units located at the south side of the home and screened by evergreen landscaping. Trash will be stored in a 32-square-foot trash enclosure located at the end of the driveway. The trash enclosure will be screened by a wood fence and gate. The Clayton Gardens Urban Design District limits impervious coverage to 40 percent of the total lot area and allows an increase in impervious coverage based on the garage placement. For this project, the allowable impervious coverage may be increased to 55 percent for the inclusion of an attached, at-grade, rear- loading garage. The existing impervious coverage on site is 53.7 percent. The new plans decrease the impervious coverage to 50.9 percent, which is below the maximum allowable impervious coverage of 55 percent. The existing storm water runoff, according to the MSD 15 year, 20 minute calculation, is 0.57 cubic feet per second (CFS). The proposed runoff is 0.56 CFS, which represents a decrease in 0.01 CFS, therefore, storm water mitigation is not required. All downspouts will be piped to two pop-up bubblers in the rear yard and one in the front yard. The Public Works Department finds the storm water plan acceptable. The proposed landscape design features a variety of understory trees, ornamental shrubs and perennials that are appropriate for the size of the site and character of the neighborhood. There is 5 feet of exposed brick below the windows on the front façade of the home. The City’s contracted landscape architect recommends more vertical plantings at the foundation wall and behind the other proposed smaller plantings to soften the expanse of exposed brick. No trees will be removed from the site, and the plan proposes 25- caliper-inches of new deciduous and broadleaf evergreen trees. One existing street tree is proposed to be removed and replaced with two new street trees. The Public Works Department is of the opinion that the street tree is in good condition and therefore does not approve of its removal. An existing 30-caliper-inch Magnolia on site will be impacted during construction, and is shown to be protected and preserved per City guidelines. Exterior lighting is proposed at the rear exterior doors and at the garage. All exterior lights will be 75 watts or less. Susan noted that the height, setbacks, and impervious coverage as proposed are in conformance with the requirements of the R-2 Single Family Dwelling District and the Clayton Gardens Urban Design District. Storm water will be adequately managed on site, and the landscape plan features a variety of understory trees, ornamental shrubs and perennials that are appropriate for the size of the site and character of the neighborhood. Staff is of the opinion that the project meets the criteria for site plan approval and therefore recommends approval with the condition that the applicant submit a revised landscape plan showing additional vertical plantings at the foundation wall and behind the other proposed smaller plantings to soften the expanse of exposed brick on the front façade, and the protection and preservation of the existing street tree.

Mr. Volz presented a site plan to the members, noting that the house features a rear entry garage. He pointed out the locations of the HVAC & trash enclosure and noted that the street tree will be saved. A storm water flow graph depicting current flow and proposed flow was shown. He indicated that storm water flow will be reduced. He stated that a 1-2 foot tall wall will separate the driveways.

Chairman Lichtenfeld asked if the new driveway will be lower than the adjacent driveway.

He stated that a 1-2 foot tall wall will separate the driveways. Chairman Lichtenfeld asked if the new driveway will be lower than the adjacent driveway.

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Mr. Volz replied “slightly”. He then showed the members the location of the pop-up bubblers .

Being no further questions or comments, and after verbal notification that the street tree is to remain, Ron Reim made a motion to approve per staff recommendation. 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 properties located west of Forsyth Boulevard in Clayton Gardens have traditionally been developed with one-story ranch homes with a strong horizontal orientation. The basic massing of the proposed home is articulated on all sides with windows, doors, accent material, and variations in roof forms. The home to the south (201 Brighton Way) was constructed in 1947 and is +/- 11 feet shorter than the proposed home (as measured from the mid-point of each roof). The home to the north (209 Brighton Way) was constructed in 1960 and is +/- 8 feet shorter than the proposed home (as measured from the mid-point of each roof). As required by Section 410.385 of the Clayton Gardens Urban Design District, to avoid tall, blocky building forms, new structures shall incorporate a transition in height and scale through one of six possible techniques. For this project, the following permitted techniques are used: