The minutes were approved, after having been previously distributed to each member. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW – ACCESSORY STRUCTURE (POOL HOUSE) – SINGLE- FAMILY RESIDENCE – 320 DEMUN AVENUE

Matt Shaver, project architect, was in attendance at the meeting.

2 Susan Istenes explained that the applicant is proposing the construction of a pool, a deck and a 565 square foot pool house. The height of the pool house is actually 10.5 feet; however, the structure is built into the side of a hill and when measured from the average existing grade to the top of the flat roof, as code states, the height is approximately 5 feet. The proposed pool house is a minimum of 5 feet from the side property line and a minimum of 10 feet from the rear property line, in conformance with setback requirements for accessory structures. The subject lot has unique topography in the rear yard, which slopes up from the back of the house to the rear property line. Because the structure is built into the side of the hill, it will not be very visible from adjacent properties. The proposed location is screened from the north, south and east by the existing solid fence. The proposed pool house is similar in style to the existing house. Total lot impervious coverage is limited to 55 percent in the R-2 Zoning District. The proposed project will increase impervious coverage on site from 42 percent to 48.4 percent, which remains below the maximum allowed. Accessory structure footprints are limited to 35 percent of the required rear yard. The proposed pool house footprint covers 27.3 percent of the required rear yard. The primary building material of the proposed pool house is cedar lap siding, stained grey. Natural concrete is proposed as the accent material for the remainder of the exposed walls. The proposed flat roof will feature green roof trays and a wood deck. Dark bronze, aluminum casement windows are proposed. The existing house is primarily grey stucco and features modern design elements. The proposed pool house also features modern design characteristics and will not be highly visible from adjacent properties. The applicant is proposing a 9 foot by 12 foot in-ground pool in the rear yard with a concrete pool deck. A fire pit and two wood decks are also proposed. There is an existing solid wood fence along both sides and the rear property lines that will remain. The applicant is proposing an additional cedar screen fence along the southern wood deck to provide additional screening of the pool area. The applicant is proposing concrete retaining walls to support grade around the pool house and lawn areas. The concrete retaining walls will match the exposed concrete of the pool house and will vary in height. The retaining walls are used to preserve a higher grade along the property lines and create flat areas at a lower grade interior to the site. The exposed side of the concrete walls will be visible from the subject property and will not be visible from adjacent properties. Director Istenes concluded by stating that the project as proposed is in conformance with the requirements of the R-2 Single Family Dwelling District and the Architectural Review Guidelines and that staff is of the opinion that the proposed pool house is compatible in terms of mass, height and design with the existing house and surrounding neighborhood and therefore, recommends approval as submitted.

Mr. Shaver began a PowerPoint presentation. Slides depicting the existing house/property were shown as well as an aerial photo. He indicated that they tried to retain as much yard as possible, noting that the rear yard is relatively small. He added that the topography slopes up at the rear yard (10 feet from the back of the house to the rear property line).

Slides depicting the site plan, sun study, diagram, footprint and a 3D sketch were shown.

Mr. Shaver explained that the roof of the pool house will be green (a colored site plan shown) and will be accessible from the back of the building. In addition, the privacy fence will remain. A slide

In addition, the privacy fence will remain. A slide

3 depicting the floor plan was shown. Mr. Shaver informed the members that a civil engineer was engaged to address coverage and drainage.

Chairman Lichtenfeld asked about water flow.

Mr. Shaver indicated that the goal was to redirect the water to the current drainage flow.

Chairman Lichtenfeld informed Mr. Shaver that drainage onto adjacent properties should not increase as a result of the project; water needs to remain on the property. He asked that Mr. Shaver verify that with the civil engineer.

Mr. Shaver agreed.

Chairman Lichtenfeld asked if the 9 X 12 pool is an exercise pool.

Mr. Shaver replied “no” adding that it’s a plunge pool.

Chairman Lichtenfeld commented that it’s a creative design on a tight site.

Scott Wilson asked if the fence on the south elevation will remain.

Mr. Shaver replied “yes”.

Scott Wilson asked if the Trustees have approved the project.

Mr. Shaver indicated that they have reached out and have received support from two neighbors.

Scott Wilson referred to a letter that was received from a neighbor about this proposal.

Craig Owens asked Mr. Shaver to address the points raised in the neighbor’s letter.

Mr. Shaver indicated that if someone is sitting on the roof of this pool ho use, then he/she could see over the 6-foot fence, similar to the neighbor’s deck situation; however, the two structures will be occupied differently. He added that the neighbor’s deck is on the second story of their home and that their property is 2-feet higher as well.

Chairman Lichtenfeld commented that considering this is a densely populated City, most people can see into their neighbor’s property.

William Liebermann stated that this is a thoughtful design and he’s glad to see this property continue to improve.

Chairman Lichtenfeld noted that if this were a 2-car garage, it could have a pitched roof.