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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-29-1995 DRB Minutes DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MINUTES - AUGUST 29, 1995 MEMBERS PRESENT: Cliff Chisholm Mara-Gai Katz Paul Gleye Ed McCrone Walt Willett John DeHaas STAFF PRESENT: Georgiann Youngstrom Derek Strahn VISITORS PRESENT: Thor Arnold 1 more Project Review - Kundra COA Z-95110 Historic Preservation Officer and Historic Preservation Planner Strahn reviewed the project. He stated the project would consist ofthe construction of a new 20 ' X 2818" detached garage with an attached 818" X 14 ' 8" greenhouse. He stated that the proposed project is generally appropriate and acceptable within the rather eclectic context of this Conservation Overlay District neighborhood. He noted that the site residence was recently moved to the location and has been substantially altered over the years . Historic Preservation Planner Strahn stated that the garage is generally compatible with other historic buildings in the neighborhood. He noted that while stuccoed exteriors and metal roofs were not a common historic feature of this residential neighborhood, examples of both are now found within the vicinity. Historic Preservation Planner Strahn stated that staff condition #1 is typical . He stated that condition #2 addresses using the metal roofing material which was option "B" in the applicant ' s plans . He said this roofing materialA will better connect the out building with the existing structure and) in talking with the applicant, the metal roof is their preferred option. Historic Preservation Planner Strahn stated that staff recommends approval of the project by the DRB. Paul Gleye stated that the garage height is 241 . He asked how tall the house is . Thor Arnold sta-ed the house is 25 ' 811 . Historic Preservation Planner Strahn stated that the applicant had sent a letter in regard to his original plan which was for an outbuilding at 2516" . Paul Gleye stated that he thinks the original plan would look much bette-- and be more appropriate and in harmony with the house. Cliff Chisholm stated that the original application was still lower than the main house. Thor Arnold stated that in reading the R3a zone code there is a 24 , height limitation of buildings in that district and that was the only reason the applicant made a change. He said he would have preferred the 8 : 12 roof pitch as in the original . Cliff Chisholm stated that he knew the zoning code has been redone and was not sure what the requirements are. Planner Dave Skelton read from the zone code which indicated that a pitch of 8 : 12 could have the height of 321 . Mara-Gai Katz stated that the materials on the south elevation look like the original house. Thor Arnold stated that the original house simply has masonite siding. He then described the proposed project of straw bail construction with stucco layers on the lower part. He noted that the upper part isQpother material in order to break up the look of the building soA noto be perceived as a big building. Cliff Chisholm questioif the applicant has talked to the Building Department about this type of construction. Thor Arnold stated he has and that Kurt Albrecht, Building Inspector is reviewing the plans . Paul Gleye moved, seconded by Ed McCrone, to approve the project with the condition that it not exceed the height of the home. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote of the members present.