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DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
TUESDAY,DECEMBER 10, 1996
ITEM 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ATTENDANCE
Chairperson Cliff Chisholm called the meeting to order at 3:05 p.m.
Members Present: Members Absent:
Mari-Gai Katz Roger Cruwys
Walt Willett Kim Walker
Ed McCrone
Cliff Chisholm
Paul Gleye
Rich Noonan
ITEM 2. MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 26, 1996
MOTION: Since there were no corrections or additions to the minutes, Chairperson
Chisholm moved, Ms. Katz seconded, that the minutes be accepted as written. The motion
carried 5-0.
ITEM 3. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Boodles Restaurant COA#Z-9697 - (Strahn)
215 East Main Street
- A Certificate of Appropriateness Application to allow the renovation of
the front facade in conjunction with an interior remodel
Chairperson Chisholm inquired if there had been any requests to remove this item from the
consent agenda, or if any of the Board members or the applicant wanted the item discussed.
MOTION: There being no requests, he moved, Mr. Willett seconded, that the application be
approved as per the Staff report. The motion carried 5 - 0.
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ITEM 4. PROJECT REVIEW
A. Marty COA/DEV #Z-9696 - (Strahn)
413 North Wallace Avenue
A Certificate of Appropriateness with Deviations Application to allow the
construction of a front porch; the addition of a gabled dormer and two windows
on the south elevation; and the demolition of an existing shed and its replacement
with a new garage.
Mr. Bruce Marty joined the DRB. The Chairperson introduced the application and
explained the procedure. Planner Strahn explained the project and the deviations - 1) from non-
conforming uses, Section 18.50.160, to allow the expansion of a non-conforming structure and 2)
from side yard setbacks, Section 18.18.050, to allow the garage to encroach about 2' into the side
yard setback. He noted that the house was constructed in the nineteenth century before modern
zoning standards were in place and the lot has also been subdivided at some point in time. He
continued that the garage is in a dilapidated state and is braced inside and out. He also noted that
Staff is in support of the deviations with one condition-the standard building permit condition.
Mr. Willett inquired why the garage is being proposed in the side yard setback when there
is ample room for it in the back yard. Planner Strahn noted that the encroachment is being
requested to preserve as much back yard as possible. Mr. Marty noted that the garage is 4' wider,
2'on each side, than the present shed. He continued that there is parking beside the garage, and,
if it were moved, he would loose one parking space.
Mr.Noonan noted that there is approximately 21' between the garage as shown and the
property line and inquired if there would really be a loss in parking spaces. Discussion ensued on
parking space requirements. Chairperson Chisholm noted that the variance criteria is based on
hardship, but deviations are not. He continued that if the project fits the pattern of the
neighborhood, it is usually approved. Mr. Noonan noted that he is in support of the application,
however,he felt that moving the garage T wouldn't cause the loss of a parking space.
Ms. Katz commented the additional space beside the garage may be needed for snow
storage and she is in favor of the application.
Chairperson Chisholm suggested modifications to the front porch. Mr. Willett suggested
that the side porch trim match the front porch trim.
MOTION: Mr. McCrone moved, Mr. Willett seconded, to recommend approval of this
application with Staff's condition. The motion carried 6 - 0.
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