Design Review Committee Minutes
October 5, 2022
4. CONTINUED ITEMS
4.1. Design Review No. 5077-22 - 529 S. Grand Street Duplex Unit. (Continued from September 21, 2022.)
The following spoke on behalf of the project:
Doug Ely, Architect; Tom Aldrich, Project Designer; and Mike Vukovich, Property Owner.
The following spoke in opposition to the project:
Mark Wallace, Anne Wallace, Tony Trabucco (representing Old Towne Preservation Association), Sue Vaurs, Diana Zdenck, Patti Ricci, and Tara Klasna.
The Committee Members discussed the following:
• Ribbon Driveway
• Placement of trash can storage and air conditioner condensers • Consideration of design hierarchy and simplification of design • Fence height and style
• Landscaping
• Need for design sensitivity in relation to neighboring residents • Historic neighborhood development pattern
• Fiber cement siding as an acceptable material
A motion was made by Committee Member Fox, seconded by Committee Member Farfan, to make a final determination and approve the project with conditions presented in the staff report and the addition of the following conditions:
1. The existing fence at the front north side on the existing structure shall be reconstructed at a height of 4-feet with more pronounced rhythm of wood pilasters and top rail to create a more craftsman styling with landscaping planted in a manner to provide screening of the new unit.
2. A pad of pavers or concrete shall be added adjacent to the north side of the existing garage to accommodate six trash carts.
3. The fiber cement siding shall have a smooth finish.
4. The attic vents shall be simplified, rectangular vents to create more of a subordinate condition and distinction between the historic residence and new unit.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aves: McDermott, Fox, and Farfan
Noes: Skorpanich, and Imboden
Absent: None
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:07 p.m.
The next Regular Design Review Committee meeting will
be held on Wednesday,
ctober 19, 2022 at 5:30 p.m., in the Council Chamber.
Anna Pehoushek
Assistant Community Development Director