He added that the entire Davis Place Subdivision contains a variety of homes and lots over and less than 7,500 square feet (noting that this is a point of information only). Hearing no further questions or comments, Josh Corson made a motion to approve per staff recommendations. The motion was seconded by Ron Reim and received unanimous approval of those who voted (William Liebermann abstained from this vote). ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW - 8500 MARYLAND AVENUE (THE BARTON) – PUBLIC ART

David Braswell, Covington Realty Partners, owner/developer, was in attendance at the meeting. Anna Krane explained that the subject property is located at the southwest corner of Maryland Avenue and Gay Avenue and has a zoning designation of Planned Unit Development. On May 12, 2015, the Board of Aldermen approved plans for a 273,500-square-foot, five-story building located on top of a two-level parking structure. The building is currently under construction and will contain 4,526-square-feet of ground floor retail and live/work units, 229 residential units and 352 parking spaces. A public art piece to be located along Maryland Avenue was approved as part of

4 the public benefits package for the Planned Unit Development. Covington Realty Partners has commissioned artist Beth Nybeck to create a new sculpture to be located near the intersection of Maryland Avenue and Gay Avenue. The proposed sculpture is called ‘Beloved’ and features two stainless steel figures. The exterior will be a polished finish with interior steel support structures. The sculpture will measure 13-feet in height, 8-feet in width (at widest point) and will be mounted to the pavement at grade. Protocol for the approval of public art is for the Public Art Advisory Committee (PAAC) to review and make recommendations to the Architectural Review Board regarding specific art pieces. The Architectural Review Board has the final decision. The PAAC has reviewed the sculpture and recommends approval with one alteration. The original site plan showed the proposed sculpture being located above grade in the planter bed. The PAAC recommended shortening the planter bed in order to mount the sculpture directly on pavement at grade and the applicant accepted the recommendation and provided revised plans with this application. Planner Krane stated that staff recommends approval. Mr. Braswell presented a model of the proposed art piece, noting its height of 13-feet. Chairman Lichtenfeld asked if the piece is solid. Mr. Braswell replied “no”. Chairman Lichtenfeld asked if it could be dented. Mr. Braswell replied by stating “not in most cases”. A brief discussion regarding the sculpture’s proximity with the planter base and monument sign ensued. Chairman Lichtenfeld commented that is a nice-looking art piece.

5 roof line, various windows and doors. 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 Hardi-board siding. The home features white, double-hung casement windows and grey/black asphalt roof shingles. The proposed alterations include painting the brick and exposed concrete foundation a light taupe color. Brighton Way features multiple homes with painted brick or a primary building material color similar to the taupe proposed. Gaps or holes created by alterations to window locations and sizes will be infilled with brick to match the size and pattern of the existing brick. New dark wood stained board and batten shutters are proposed on all four elevations. Homes in the Clayton Gardens UDD are restricted to brick as a primary building material. The UDD also 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 exposed along the side and rear elevations. By painting the exposed foundation, it will blend more 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 primary building material regulations of the UDD. The new front porch extends approximately 6-feet from the front wall of the home, encroaching into the front yard setback a maximum of 5-feet as allowed by the zoning code.

Staff is of the opinion that the proposed painted brick and concrete is compatible with the neighborhood character and meets the primary building material regulations of the UDD. The new front porch extends approximately 6-feet from the front wall of the home, encroaching into the front yard setback a maximum of 5-feet as allowed by the zoning code. The proposed porch will add character to the existing home and create 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. The existing roof has gable ends at each side elevation with brick below the roof line. The proposed alterations include rotating the roof line at the northern end of the house, creating gable ends on the front and rear elevations, while maintaining the existing gable end on the south side elevation. The proposed roof change will increase the building height from approximately 15-feet 6-inches to 17-feet 7-inches (as measured from existing grade to the mid- point of the roof). The proposed building material for the area under the new gable ends is light taupe Hardi-board and batten siding. Siding is used in the neighborhood as a secondary material, most often seen under gable roof ends. The proposed board and batten siding is a different application than the commonly found horizontal siding. The proposed siding will be the same color as the painted brick and will not exceed 18 percent of any elevation.