The minutes were then approved, as amended, after having been previously forwarded to each member. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW – ADDITION TO SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE – 7635 CARSWOLD DRIVE

James Dolan, homeowner, and Samantha Saunders, project architect, were in attendance at the meeting.

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Susan Istenes explained that the proposed project consists of the construction of a 216-square-foot two story addition and a 330-square-foot deck/carport. The existing home has a primary building material of beige brick with an accent material of white siding. The home features white casement windows and grey asphalt shingles. The proposed rear addition will be constructed of grey-beige stone veneer and white wood lap siding. White lap siding will not make up more than 25 percent of any elevation and will not be featured on the front elevation. According to the Architectural Review Guidelines, brick and stone are approved primary building materials and should make up at least 75 percent of all elevations. Together, brick and stone will account for 75 percent of the rear elevation and white lap siding will account for 25 percent. The rear elevation currently contains an existing bump-out constructed of white lap siding. The siding proposed on the rear addition will match the existing siding. The proposed siding will have minimal visibility from the right of way along Carswold Drive, but will be highly visible from adjacent properties. The subject property abuts Forest Park Parkway to the north and therefore only has residential properties to the east and west. A wood deck is proposed along the north side of the addition. The deck will be at the height of the first floor and the existing driveway footprint will remain below. Small amounts of wood siding used as an accent material on additions are common in the Wydown Forest neighborhood. The addition is located in the rear yard and will not been seen directly from the street. The addition is located in an area that is currently impervious with the exception of a small section of greenspace located under the proposed deck stairs. The proposed addition and deck will slightly increase total lot impervious coverage from approximately 39 percent to approximately 42 percent. The project does not include any work in the front yard and therefore does not impact front yard impervious coverage. Lots in the R-2 zoning district are allowed a maximum of 55 percent impervious coverage for the total lot. The proposed project is below the maximum coverage allowed. The applicant is proposing to re-grade a portion of the existing concrete driveway in the rear yard, but is not proposing to alter the existing driveway footprint. The driveway will be re-graded to allow for clearance of cars below the proposed deck. The mechanical equipment is currently located along the northern elevation and will remain in the same location. Currently, there is not any screening around the equipment. The addition of wood fence screening is proposed. The applicant proposes storing trash containers under the deck stairs with screening provided by wood lattice fencing. Director Istenes continued 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 staff is of the opinion that the design and materials of the addition are compatible with the neighborhood and therefore, recommends approval as submitted.

A color rendering and sample of the stone proposed for the addition was presented.

Chairman Lichtenfeld asked how the addition is being supported.

Ms. Saunders indicated that the columns are steel.

Joanne Boulton asked staff if the Code allows stone to be used with brick.

Saunders indicated that the columns are steel. Joanne Boulton asked staff if the Code allows stone to be used with brick.

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Susan Istenes replied “yes”.

Scott Wilson asked if the garage is going to remain.

Ms. Saunders replied “yes”. She added that the driveway will be re-graded (by 4-6 inches) to meet clearance.

Scott Wilson commented that the south neighbor sheds water toward this property.

Ms. Saunders stated that they are not going any lower than the existing lowest point.

Scott Wilson complimented the architect on the drawings.

A brief discussion regarding the decking ensued. Mr. Dolan indicated that the deck is waterproof. Ms. Saunders stated that it can be slightly sloped towards the north to allow for run-off away from the house.

Ron Reim suggested that they re-think the clearance.

William Liebermann commented that he likes that they are re-using the existing residence.

Chairman Lichtenfeld stated that the project fits in with the neighborhood.

Hearing no further questions or comments and hearing none from the audience, Ron Reim 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 begin construction.

Mr. Dolan replied “as soon as possible”.

SITE PLAN REVIEW/ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW – NEW CONSTRUCTION – SINGLE- FAMILY RESIDENCE-629 LANGTON DRIVE

Venkatasreedhar Rathikindi, owner, was in attendance at the meeting. Also in attendance was Gabe Dubois, project architect.

Susan Istenes explained that the 12,000-square-foot site is located on the west side of Langton Drive, north of Edinburgh Drive and has a zoning designation of R-2 Single Family Dwelling District and is located in the Clayshire Urban Design District. The existing home will be demolished and a new house will be constructed on the lot. The proposed project consists of the construction of a 3,420-square-foot single-family residence with an 864-square-foot attached