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PlanningBoard | 2012-07-09 | 3 | 9-A 1521 Versailles Avenue - PLN12-0009 - Applicant: Michael Murphy & Jolene Murphy-Yang - An application for a Variance and Design Review to expand an existing single family home. Andrew Thomas, Planning Services Manager, gave brief presentation. Board member Ezzy Ashcraft stated that no landscaping plans were included with the application and stated that the Board cannot make findings on items they haven't seen. Mr. Thomas stated that the findings can be modified. Michael Hartigan, architect and resident, is concerned that house appears to be a duplex but does not offer the required amenities for multiple units, such as off street parking and private open space. Gayle Johnson, neighbor, stated that the house has been an eyesore for years and they are happy to see an improvement. He expressed concern regarding the parking issues that will arise if the home is converted into a duplex. Lois Chase, concurred with the previous speakers' comments stating that traffic and parking are a major concern in the neighborhood. Richard Rutter, architect and member of the Architectural Preservation Society, stated that two units can be created very easily by blocking off the interior stairway. He stated that the project does not conform to the guides for residential designs provisions for adding stories for that style home. Christopher Buckley, Alameda Architectural Preservation Society, concurred with neighbors' concerns that building will become a duplex, stated concern with the reduction of the front and rear yard setbacks. He stated that the variance findings cannot be made existing house has existed for many years. He requested that the applicant not replace the existing old growth wood siding with cement fiber siding and stated that new siding should visually match the existing siding. He requested that detailed information regarding the type of vinyl windows as well as the vertical sections showing the proposed windows be provided prior to approval so Board can determine if the windows match the existing windows. Mike Murphy, applicant, stated that the house is their primary residence, and the proposed designs are to provide on the first floor and comfortable living space for his ill father in-law. Board member Ezzy Ashcraft asked the applicant if they intend to get rid of the old growth redwood siding and what type of windows will be installed. He stated that a majority of the wood siding needs to be replaced because of rot and damage but they would like to keep the same style of the design. He stated that the Approved Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 7 June 25, 2012 | PlanningBoard/2012-07-09.pdf |