Susan Istenes explained that this is a request for review of the site plan associated with the proposed construction of a new 4,060 square foot single family residence (excluding basement) with a below grade, front entry garage. The existing 3,712 square foot home is to be

2 demolished. The height of the proposed residence is 32-feet 11 7/8-inches as measured from the average existing grade to the mean height of the roof. The 8,008-square-foot property is located on the east side of North Central Avenue between Pershing Avenue and Maryland Avenue and has a zoning designation of R-3 One and Two Family Dwelling District. Geothermal heating and cooling is proposed and therefore no HVAC units will be located outside the building. A generator and pool equipment are proposed in the rear yard and will be screened by a new retaining wall and an existing wood privacy fence. Trash will be stored in a 52-square-foot trash enclosure located beneath the front terrace adjacent to the garage. The existing impervious coverage on site is 62.1 percent. The new plans decrease the impervious coverage to 54.5 percent, which is below the maximum allowable impervious coverage of 55 percent. The proposed impervious coverage for the required front yard is 48.7 percent which is above the allowable 45 percent. In instances where an applicant can demonstrate just cause, the Plan Commission has the authority to approve a modification of up to an additional 5 percent of the impervious coverage requirements. The Plan Commission has historically approved similar requests for projects in Old Town primarily due to the narrowness of the lots and the prevalence of front-entry garages. The applicant has not submitted justification for this request. The existing storm water runoff, according to the MSD 15 year, 20 minute calculation, is 0.52 cubic feet per second (CFS). The proposed runoff is 0.49 CFS, which represents a decrease in 0.03 CFS, and therefore, onsite storm water mitigation is not required. Downspouts will be piped to pop-up bubblers in the front and rear yard. The rear yard pop-up bubbler should be relocated at least 10 feet from the rear property line. The Public Works Department has reviewed the site plan and finds the storm water plan acceptable. The proposed landscape design features a variety of understory trees, ornamental grasses and shrubs that are appropriate for the size of the site and character of the neighborhood. The landscape plan shows the removal of 48 caliper inches of deciduous trees, of which 24.5 caliper inches require replacement. The landscape plan proposes 26 caliper inches of new deciduous trees. The City’s contracted landscape architect is of the opinion that the proposed trees are suitable for the site and the existing trees to remain are shown to be protected and preserved per City guidelines. The Public Works Department has approved the applicant’s request to remove an existing 30-caliper-inch street tree and requires a payment of $7,926 to the City’s Forestry Fund. The City Forester recommends that the new street tree be a 4-caliper-inch Swamp White Oak rather than the proposed Red Maple. Exterior lighting is proposed at all doors and the garage. All exterior lights will be 75 watts or below. Susan stated that the proposed home is compatible with surrounding homes in the neighborhood. Storm water will be adequately managed on site, the landscape plan provides for a variety of new trees, shrubs, and groundcover that is suitable for the area and that the height and setbacks as proposed are in conformance with the requirements of the R-3 One and Two Family Dwelling District. The project meets the criteria for site plan approval and therefore, staff recommends approval with the following conditions:

building permit. (Susan noted that the $8,338 amount listed in the staff report is incorrect); and

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