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8 there is no more tree root encroachment. He added that this is plan provides a very large paved driveway. Ron Reim concurred. Mark Winings asked about construction. Susan Istenes explained that a 6-foot high opaque construction fence with a lockable gate will be required. Mark Winings asked about a dumpster. Susan Istenes stated it will be within the construction fence. Being no further questions or comments, Ron Reim made a motion to approve the site plan with all three staff recommendations and that the site plan be modified to keep encroachment around the tree no closer than exists currently. The motion was seconded by Craig Owens and unanimously approved by the members. The architectural aspects of the project were now up for review. Susan Istenes explained that the proposed additions and detached garage will be highly visible from both Maryland and Jackson Avenues. The basic massing of the proposed additions is articulated on all sides with windows, doors, accent materials and variations in roof forms. The primary building material for the proposed additions is brick. “Fossil” and “sandstone” colored Hardie panels and trim is used above the gutter line on the gable ends and roof dormers. The proposed roof of the additions will be clad in architectural shingles, weathered wood in color. “Fossil” colored double-hung and casement windows are proposed. The brick, roof and windows will match the existing materials on the home.
building permit issuance, to be refunded only if after an inspection by the City’s contracted landscape architect one year after the occupancy permit has been issued, the tree is found to be in good or fair condition. If the tree is determined to be in poor condition, it is to be replaced, and any replacement less than 26-inches is to be paid into the City’s Forestry fund. Mr. Marshall asked the members if they had any questions. Pepe Finn asked how the $3,120 works relative to the bond. Susan Istenes explained that caliper per caliper inch replacement would be required for the loss of the 26 caliper inch Sycamore, so if one year after occupancy the tree is found to be in poor condition, all 26 caliper inches would have to be replaced on site; either by planting 26 new caliper inches of tree or anything less than that payment into the Forestry fund at a cost of $120/caliper inch would be required for tree planting somewhere in the City. Chairman Lichtenfeld commented that they much prefer the preservation of the existing tree. He asked if there will be two, 2-car garages once this project is complete. Mr. Marshall replied “yes”. He informed the members that he has no problem complying with staff recommendations. Hank Winkleman, 7405 Maryland Avenue, stated that he appreciates the bond as that Sycamore is a wonderful tree. He then questioned construction techniques as there is limited curb space in this location.
Hank Winkleman, 7405 Maryland Avenue, stated that he appreciates the bond as that Sycamore is a wonderful tree. He then questioned construction techniques as there is limited curb space in this location. He noted that the new front porch is a significant change to the existing porch. Chairman Lichtenfeld commented that everyone is concerned about the tree; noting that the driveway goes near the tree. Mr. Winkleman stated that the tree gets its water from the open space. Mr. Marshall indicated that the owners want to preserve the tree. Chairman Lichtenfeld reiterated that the new driveway comes close to the tree and suggested that it not encroach any more than it does now, by moving the curve as far to the north as possible so
The proposed roof of the additions will be clad in architectural shingles, weathered wood in color. “Fossil” colored double-hung and casement windows are proposed. The brick, roof and windows will match the existing materials on the home. The proposed detached garage is located at the northwest corner of the property and is 19 feet 11 inches tall as measured from average grade to the mid-point of the roof. The building materials and design will match those on the home. Hardie panels and trim are used above the gutter line on the gable ends and roof dormers, and will amount to 30 and 45 percent of the north and south elevations respectively. According to the applicant, the detached garage was designed to match the attached garage and create a “book end” effect for the driveway court. The total amounts of Hardie panels and trim on the north and south façades are the same; however, the percentage is higher on the south façade because the garage door is excluded from the calculation. For purposes of applying the Architectural Review Guidelines, staff is of the opinion that the proposed Hardie panels and trim are closely related to stucco in appearance. The Architectural Review Guidelines state that whenever 15 percent or more of the homes within a neighborhood are constructed with stucco, the amount of stucco used for new construction may exceed 25 percent per elevation. The Maryland Terrace Subdivision is split between University City and Clayton.
The Architectural Review Guidelines state that whenever 15 percent or more of the homes within a neighborhood are constructed with stucco, the amount of stucco used for new construction may exceed 25 percent per elevation. The Maryland Terrace Subdivision is split between University City and Clayton. Based on a windshield survey conducted by staff, of the seven homes located in Clayton, one home (16.6 percent) uses stucco as an accent material. If all 59 homes located on