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PlanningBoard | 2005-07-25 | 4 | 9. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS 9-A. Variance, V04-0002, and Major Design Review, DR03-0146 - Alvin Wong - 2708 Lincoln Avenue (DB). The applicant requests a Major Design Review approval for the partial demolition of an approximately 842-square foot, two-bedroom, single-story cottage and reconstruction to provide approximately 1, 114-square feet, four-bedroom, two-story, single-family residence, which includes partially covered off-street parking for two-tandem vehicles. Variances are required to permit the following: 1) The structure would be built to within 3-feet from the northwesterly side property line, where a minimum 5-foot setback is required; 2) The structure would cover approximately 51-percent of the site, where the maximum permitted main building coverage is 48-percent for residences with attached garages; and 3) The front porch would be relocated and covered and would be setback approximately 7-feet from the front property line, where 20-feet is the minimum required front yard setback. The site is located within an R-1 (Single-Family Residence) Zoning District. Staff member Dennis Brighton summarized the staff report and recommended approval of this item. The public hearing was opened. There being no speaker's slips for this item the public hearing was closed for Board discussion. In response to an inquiry by Board Member Kohlstrand regarding a discrepancy in the square footage stated on the public notice, Mr. Brighton responded that staff used the initial application which requested an addition of roughly 1100 square feet of space. He explained that the proper wording should have been a total of roughly 1800 square feet. The acting Planning & Building Director, Gregory J. McFann, was aware of the discrepancy and determined that the item should be able to go forward with the minor alteration. In response to an inquiry by Board Member McNamara regarding the second variance for lot coverage, Mr. Brighton stated that the difference in lot coverage related to the provision of covered parking which allowed for a higher lot coverage. He explained that the proposed parking is partially covered and the building forms somewhat of a carport over the parking area. Board Member McNamara then asked whether a carport constituted covered parking. Mr. Brighton responded in the affirmative. In response to second inquiry by Board Member McNamara regarding the proposed height of this building relative to surrounding buildings, Mr. Brighton responded that the garages on both sides are one story structures. The surrounding structures are two stories and one on Pearl Street has a two story high gable, so they're compatible in story height. The maximum height allowed in the R-1 zone in 30 ft. Board Member Piziali advised that the window schedule called for wood and the plans indicated a fiberglass frame window by integrity, Mr. Brighton responded that either window type is allowed. Planning Board Minutes Page 4 July 25, 2005 | PlanningBoard/2005-07-25.pdf |