These configurations of single-family properties with their side yards adjacent to commercial properties are common on the blocks adjacent to Clayton Road in Davis Place and Maryland Avenue in Clayton Gardens and in many cases there are existing front yard fences in place that do not conform to the zoning requirements. The proposed design and materials of the fence is not consistent with the requirement in the zoning regulations for a 4-foot “ornamental or decorative” fence; however, an ornamental or decorative fence would not likely provide the opacity needed to adequately screen the adjacent parking lot, dumpsters, and commercial building. If a fence was installed on the adjacent commercial property, it could be up to 8 feet tall and located up to the front property line without requiring approval by the Architectural Review Board. Louis concluded by stating that 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. Staff is of the opinion that the design is compatible in terms of mass, height, and design with existing nearby homes and recommends approval as submitted. Ms. Strutman presented a color rendering to the members. Also presented were samples of the proposed brick (taupe), cast stone and roofing material. Joanne Boulton asked about the proposed fence. Ms. Strutman stated that it is an 8-foot wood fence; 6-foot solid and 2-feet of lattice. Joanne Boulton asked if there will be sight line issues for the parking lot to the south. Mr.

Joanne Boulton asked if there will be sight line issues for the parking lot to the south. Mr. Volz stated there should be no sight line problems because it ends at the right-of-way as does the fence currently in place.

The roof of the addition will be clad in grey fiberglass shingles to match existing and standing seam metal. White double-hung windows are proposed to match existing. The existing home has stone on the first floor front elevation, brick on the first floor side elevations, and white siding on the second floor. The primary building materials for the home addition are brick painted “sandstone” and white Hardie Plank lap siding. The addition will incorporate similar design and materials found on the existing home. The amount of Hardie Plank lap siding will cover 56 percent of the rear elevation, 42 percent of the west elevation, and 44 percent of the east elevation. The Architectural Review Guidelines limit the use of accent materials to 25 percent of each elevation and gives the Architectural Review Board authority to grant a modification to exceed 25 percent siding, up to a maximum of 30 percent. The existing driveway will remain in place. No new retaining walls or permanent fences are proposed. HVAC units will be located on the west side of the addition and screened by an existing wood privacy fence. A +/- 40-square-foot trash enclosure is located on the west side of the home and will be screened by a wood fence and gate. Louis stated that the project as proposed is in conformance with the requirements of the R-2 Single Family Dwelling District.

A +/- 40-square-foot trash enclosure is located on the west side of the home and will be screened by a wood fence and gate. Louis stated that the project as proposed is in conformance with the requirements of the R-2 Single Family Dwelling District. The amount of Hardie Plank lap siding used on the addition exceeds the 25 percent permitted by the Architectural Review Guidelines; however, staff is of the opinion that given the existing design and materials of the