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June 5, 2017 — Meeting Minutes
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Dubois stated that there is a slight decrease in run-off. Joanne Boulton asked where the sump pump will be located.
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Mr. Dubois indicated it will be in the basement; likely on the south side.
Joanne Boulton asked the reason for a sump pump.
Mr. Dubois stated that it’s common to install one now as it’s harder to install one later.
Joanne Boulton asked if the basement is going to be finished.
Mr. Dubois replied “eventually”.
William Liebermann commented about the decrease in coverage.
Anna Krane reminded the members that the property is in an Urban Design District.
Hearing no further questions or comments and hearing none from the audience, Ron Reim made a motion to approve per staff recommendations. The motion was seconded by Will Liebermann and unanimously approved by the members.
The architectural aspects of the project were now up for review.
Susan Istenes explained that the homes located along Langton Drive in the Clayshire neighborhood are predominately one story, making the impact of new two-story development on neighborhood character greater. The basic massing of the proposed two-story home includes one-story sections and is articulated on all sides with windows, doors and landscaping. The proposed house features a hip roof, which is common in the neighborhood and matches the roof style of the existing homes to either side. The existing home to the north (625 Langton Drive) was constructed in 1951 and is +/- 11.92 feet shorter than the proposed home (as measured from the mid-point of each roof). The existing home to the south (633 Langton Drive) was constructed in 1949 and is +/- 14.92 feet shorter than the proposed home. As required by Section 410.385 of the Clayshire 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. The applicant has implemented two of the permitted strategies to mitigate the height difference to the north and south. According to the applicant, the following permitted technique is being used to mitigate the height difference to the north: “Increasing the side yard setback one foot for every five feet the height of the structure exceeds the height of the adjacent structure at the side yard.” The required side yard setbacks are 8 feet and a minimum 10 foot setback on the north side would be needed to meet the mitigation technique. The proposed setback is 22 feet on the north side. The following permitted technique is used to mitigate the height difference to the south: “Stepping down to meet the approximate height of the adjacent structure.” The existing home to the south is one story. The southern section of the proposed home is one story. The two story section of the proposed home is approximately 22 feet from the southern property line. Clayshire has traditionally been dominated by the use of standard size brick in a variety of red
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coverage deficiency.
The applicants had nothing to add.
Chairman Lichtenfeld asked about drainage.
Mr. Dubois stated that there is a slight decrease in run-off.
Joanne Boulton asked where the sump pump will be located.
The two story section of the proposed home is approximately 22 feet from the southern property line. Clayshire has traditionally been dominated by the use of standard size brick in a variety of red
6 tones. The primary building material for the proposed home is red brick and light tan stucco will be used as an accent material. Stucco will not make up more than 25 percent of any elevation. The house will also feature a limestone band and window trim. The roof will be clad in asphalt shingles, grey in color and black casement windows are proposed. A 10-foot wide exposed aggregate driveway is proposed along the north property line leading to a 3-car garage on the north elevation. A privacy fence is proposed to enclose the rear yard. The project as proposed is in conformance with the requirements of the R-2 Single Family Dwelling District, the Clayshire Urban Design District and the Architectural Review Guidelines. The use of height changes and façade relief adds variation to the building massing and makes the proposed house blend more with existing nearby homes. Staff is of the opinion that the design is compatible in terms of mass, height, and design with the existing neighborhood character and recommends approval as submitted.
Samples of the brick, limestone and architectural shingles were presented. Mr. Dubois stated that the windows will be Anderson and will have black trim.
Will Lieberman asked if the windows are vinyl or aluminum.
Mr. Dubois indicated that they are plastic.
Chairman Lichtenfeld asked about windows in the neighborhood.
Mr. Rathikindi indicated many neighboring homes have wood windows.
Joanne Boulton asked about the 2nd floor loft.
Mr. Dubois stated it is an all-purpose gathering space.
Chairman Lichtenfeld stated that the house looks good and will fit in the neighborhood well.
Joanne Boulton commented that she likes the step down features.
Hearing no further questions or comments and hearing none from the audience, William Liebermann made a motion to approve as submitted. The motion was seconded by Scott Wilson and unanimously approved by the Board.
Chairman Lichtenfeld asked when they plan to start construction.
Mr. Dubois indicated that they hope to begin in a couple of months.
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW – EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS – 8025 BONHOMME AVENUE (CLAYTON ON THE PARK)
Dubois indicated that they hope to begin in a couple of months. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW – EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS – 8025 BONHOMME AVENUE (CLAYTON ON THE PARK)
7 Jeff Davis, project architect, and Mark Rubin, Koman Group, were in attendance at the meeting.
Susan Istenes explained that the subject property is located at the northeast corner of Brentwood Boulevard and Bonhomme Avenue. The proposed project consists of alterations to the existing hardscape and landscape along the southern portion of the property, fronting Bonhomme Avenue. The proposed plan includes saw-cutting the existing drop-off area pavement in front of the building and then sandblasting and staining the existing concrete. The stain color has not been determined. The proposal also includes installing new up-lighting and bollard lighting for the drop-off area. A new pedestrian walkway and seating area, also in colored concrete, will be installed under the front arcade and adjacent to the drop-off area. The new sidewalk will extend west of the new drop- off area to new steps and paving south of the existing fountain. A new pedestrian walkway will also be added from the southwest corner of the property leading to the front entrance. The walkway is proposed as decomposed granite chat, lined with a concrete and wood seat wall and landscape beds. The applicant is proposing to remove and replace the existing landscaping within the drop-off area and the landscape bed west of the drop-off area. City standard streetscape is proposed along Bonhomme Avenue. The applicant is also proposing a large letter “C” to be located in the new walkway. The letter would measure 6-feet tall by approximately 6-feet wide. As proposed, the letter is being treated as a ground sign and would need to meet the requirements of the City’s Sign Ordinance. The existing ball-ground sign located in the southwest corner of the property is to be removed and the “C” will replace the existing ground sign. The existing ball located in the landscape bed within the drop-off area is marked to remain. The applicant is requesting three parking spaces on Bonhomme Avenue be designated as 30 minute tenant parking; however, this Board does not have the authority to consider such a request, therefore the applicant will have to contact the City’s Public Works Department. Director Istenes noted that the proposed new granite chat walkway will open the building façade at the intersection, creating a more inviting environment for pedestrians. Additional seating areas will increase the function of the space and encourage more activity and use. The plans divide the proposed project into “Phase A” and “Phase B.” The project type and scope does not qualify for phased approval by the City and is considered as one project, with all elements to be completed at one time. “Phase A” and “Phase B” as noted on the plans does not designate a timeline or an order of completion and should be removed from the plans. The City’s contracted landscape architect has reviewed the landscape plan and finds that an attractive planting design of trees, shrubs, perennials and groundcovers is proposed. The existing caliper inches on site are 135 with 44 caliper inches being removed. For commercial property, replacement of all caliper inches removed is required. The proposed plan has a deficiency of 15 caliper inches and two street trees. The landscape plan meets the requirement for native trees at 58.3 percent native. Some minor revisions to the plan and tree chart are required prior to the issuing of building permits. The Public Works Department has reviewed the plans and is generally accepting of the proposal with some changes requested. The number of street trees and lights proposed is acceptable; however, the trees should be shifted to provide adequate spacing between trees and lights. The standard is for street trees to be spaced 22 feet from tree to tree and street lights to be spaced 44 feet from light to light (11 feet spacing between trees and lights). Additional revisions are required to ensure that proposed alterations in the right of way meet the City’s streetscape standards for location of irrigation lines and conduits, wayfinding signs and ADA