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ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW – ADDITION TO SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE – 110 TOPTON WAY

Jim Bulejski, project architect, was in attendance at the meeting. Susan Istenes explained that the existing two-story home measures 3,896-square-feet and the proposed project consists of demolition of a previous rear addition, construction of a new 670-

2 square-foot rear addition with a below grade garage, a front porch with brick wall, a new exposed aggregate driveway, a rear yard retaining wall, a rear yard patio, painting the existing brick light grey, replacement of various sections of trim and siding, new shutters and a new front door. Exterior alterations will impact all four elevations of the existing home. The existing home has a primary building material of red brick with a secondary material of white siding. The home features white, double-hung casement windows and grey asphalt roof shingles. The proposed alterations include painting the brick and exposed concrete foundation a light grey color. Topton Way features multiple homes with painted brick or a primary building material color other than red brick. The UDD requires a stepped foundation so that no more than 1-foot of concrete foundation is exposed. The existing concrete foundation does not comply with the regulation and has areas of more than 1-foot exposure along the both side elevations. By painting the exposed foundation, it will blend with the brick and staff believes that the visual impacts would be mitigated. Staff is of the opinion that the proposed painted brick and concrete is compatible with the neighborhood character and meets the regulations of the UDD. The proposed rear addition will be mostly brick, size and shape to match the existing masonry. The existing home features white siding in the area under the gable roof and on the dormers. The existing siding will be replaced with white hardi- board lap siding. The area under the roof line of the proposed addition will also feature white hardi- board lap siding. Homes in the Clayton Gardens UDD are restricted to brick as a primary building material and one accent material that shall not exceed 25 percent of any elevation. Siding is used in the neighborhood as a secondary material, most often seen under gable roof ends. The proposed siding will exceed 25 percent on both side elevations; however, the siding is all located on dormers or above the gutter line. It is staff’s opinion that the siding is compatible with the neighborhood character and the style of the existing house.

The new front porch will extend approximately 8-feet from the front wall of the home. Uncovered front porches or patios are permitted to encroach into the front yard a maximum of 10 feet. The proposed porch will feature brick columns and a decorative metal railing, adding character to the existing home and creating depth along the front elevation. While front porches are not found on the majority of homes along the block, the proposed porch will add uniqueness to the existing home, while still being compatible with surrounding properties. Impervious coverage on the lot will be increased with the proposed project. Existing front yard impervious coverage is approximately 18.8 percent. Existing total lot impervious coverage is 49 percent. In the Clayton Gardens UDD, front yard coverage is limited to 30 percent and total lot coverage is limited to 40 percent with additional coverage allowed based on the location of the garage. Total lot coverage allowed on the subject property is increased to 50 percent with the inclusion of a below-grade, rear entry garage. Proposed front yard coverage is approximately 26 percent, which is below the maximum allowed. The proposed total lot coverage is 51.9 percent, which is above the maximum allowed. The applicant should reduce total lot coverage to meet the maximum allowed. The A/C units will remain in the existing location along the north elevation. The equipment will be screened from the public right-of-way and adjacent properties by landscaping. Trash will be stored within the proposed garage. The applicant is proposing a new exposed aggregate driveway and a white, carriage style garage door. A stamped concrete retaining wall is proposed along the driveway at various heights to replace an existing concrete retaining

The applicant is proposing a new exposed aggregate driveway and a white, carriage style garage door. A stamped concrete retaining wall is proposed along the driveway at various heights to replace an existing concrete retaining

3 wall. The proposed stamped concrete wall will be painted light grey to match the house. A 3-foot tall cedar shadowbox fence is proposed along the east end of the driveway on top of the retaining wall. The fence will match the existing rear yard fence. The project as proposed is in conformance with the requirements of the R-2 Single Family Dwelling District, the Clayton Gardens Urban Design District and the Architectural Review Guidelines, with the exception of total lot coverage. Staff is of the opinion that the design and materials of the alteration are compatible with the neighborhood and recommends approval with the following conditions, to be completed prior to the issuing of permits: