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PlanningBoard | 2014-08-25 | 2 | 7.A. Design Review Application - PLN14-0153, 2905 Madison Street. Construction of a new 2,927 sq. ft. two-story, single family house that is approx. 30' in height. The house includes 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, and an attached two-car garage on the front elevation. The exterior features a stucco facade and porch on the front elevation. A patio and deck are also proposed on the rear elevation. The project is located on a vacant lot within an R-1 zoning district. Mr. Allen Tai, Senior City Planner, provided a brief review on the project. Ms. Angelica Aquino, staff, provided an overview and presentation. Vice President Henneberry asked about the average square footage of the split level homes in the neighborhood. Ms. Aquino stated she thought it was about 1,600 square feet. President Burton reported the average square footage of the area was 1,126. Board member Zuppan asked about the 6' set-back allowance. Ms. Aquino stated the setback is 5'. President Burton asked about the 2.5' window recess. Ms. Aquino stated that it is in the design guidelines. Mr. Clifford Mapes, owner, stated hearing the neighbor comments made the previous two changes requested, upon the third request for changes he asked this Board hear the plans. He asked for neighbors to sign a petition to approve his building, and he submitted that to the Planning Board. He reported more changes are workable, but he wanted the Board to weigh in regarding the roof, porch, and garage. He stated that a single car garage is a thing of the past. He feels he is within the guidelines and asked for them to approve his project. Mr. John Campbell, Architect, has worked with staff and the project has evolved. Tandem parking and lowering square footage will be too significant to change the plans again. He is limited with staff recommendations. Public comment: Mr. Jerome Harrison, neighbor, stated that he has lived in the area for 25 years and the proposed house will be grotesquely large in comparison to the neighborhood. He also stated that the signatures obtained on the petition were not from the immediate neighbors. Mr. Paul Liu, neighbor, stated that he lives adjacent to the property and objects to the project and the size mainly. He stated his home is 1,200 square feet and is one of the larger homes currently in the area. He feels there will be privacy and sun shading issues that will impact his home. He stated that the project seems out of character for the Approved Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 7 August 25, 2014 | PlanningBoard/2014-08-25.pdf |