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April 4, 2016 — Meeting Minutes
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shrubs to screen the HVAC units.
Mr. Fendler indicated that the addition won’t be visible from the street and that the materials will match existing.
Mark Winings asked if this Board’s authority goes beyond the 30%.
Susan Istenes replied “yes”, noting the compatibility issue.
Mark Winings commented that the addition would look funny constructed of something else.
Chairman Lichtenfeld noted that the existing house contains more than 50% siding.
Ron Reim stated that more than 30% of a siding material [stucco] has been before.
Chairman Lichtenfeld commented that the grading is not affected by this project.
Mr. Fendler concurred.
Ron Reim asked if the HVAC units will meet setback requirements.
Mr. Fendler replied “yes”.
Hearing no further questions or comments and hearing none from the audience, Ron Reim made a motion to approve per staff recommendation. The motion was seconded by Mark Winings and unanimously approved by the Board.
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW – ADDITION/EXTERIOR ALTERATION – SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE – 844 AUDUBON
Ted & Shannon Quinn, owners, and Donna Boxx, project architect, was in attendance at the meeting.
Susan Istenes explained that the 12,697-square-foot site is located on the northeast corner of Audubon Drive and Hillvale Drive, and has a zoning designation of R-2 Single-Family Dwelling District. The existing one and a half story home was built in 1920 and measures 3,463 square feet. The project consists of a major renovation to the existing residence and multiple additions totaling
6 654 square feet. The proposed additions and alterations are located at multiple locations around the home as listed below:
A low Versa-lok retaining wall is proposed around the rear patio and will not be visible from public view. No permanent fences are proposed. The existing HVAC units are located on the west side of the home, and are shown to be screened by deciduous shrubs. The applicant has agreed to revise the plans to provide 100 percent opaque evergreen shrubs in lieu of the proposed deciduous shrubs. A 40-square-foot trash enclosure is located on the west side of the detached garage and will be screened by a wood fence and gate. Susan stated that the project as proposed is in conformance with the requirements of the R-2 Single Family Dwelling District. The amount of Hardie Board lap siding used on the home and the south elevation of the detached garage exceeds the 25 percent permitted by the Architectural Review Guidelines; however, staff is of the opinion that given the existing design and materials of the existing home; the proposed design and materials meet the spirit of this requirement and are compatible with the existing home and on other homes in the
5 neighborhood and that staff recommends approval with the following condition, to be approved by staff prior to the issuance of a building permit:
elevations. A new and expanded exposed aggregate driveway and retaining walls are proposed. The existing tuck under, rear loading garage will remain. The height of the home with the new additions is 26- feet 8-inches as measured from average existing grade to the peak of the roof. The additions will be constructed of stucco to match the home. The roof of the additions is clad with stone-coated steel that has the appearance of clay tiles. A standing seam metal roof is proposed on the rear elevation above the garage and on the one-story sunroom. Brown wood casement windows are proposed to match the home. The existing concrete driveway will be replaced with a new exposed aggregate driveway. The driveway will lead to a rear loading garage with a brown carriage style garage door. The plans show the HVAC units located at the rear of the home and not visible from public view. Trash and recycling receptacles will be stored adjacent to the garage and will not be visible from public view. Two tiered retaining walls are proposed adjacent to the driveway and will be constructed of Versa-Lok Mosaic modular blocks in a weathered finish. No permanent fences are proposed. Susan stated that the project as proposed is in conformance with the requirements of the R-2 Single Family Dwelling District and the Architectural Review Guidelines. Staff is of the opinion that the proposed design and materials of the additions and alterations is consistent with the existing design and materials on the home and recommends approval as requested. Ms.
Staff is of the opinion that the proposed design and materials of the additions and alterations is consistent with the existing design and materials on the home and recommends approval as requested. Ms. Boxx presented a roof sample to the members. She noted that they are proposing steel (Gerard panel) that will not be damaged by hail. She stated that they have addresses of other homes that have used this roofing material. Ron Reim asked if they are replacing the entire roof. Ms. Boxx replied “yes”. Chairman Lichtenfeld stated that they “win the prize” for having the most complicated residential roof he’s ever seen. Ms. Quinn informed the members that the roofing material they are proposing, which is light compared to tile, has a 100 year warranty. Pepe Finn complimented them on this project; she said she has been in this house and it has been neglected.