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PlanningBoard | 2014-11-10 | 6 | Mr. Robert Brockman, owner of the property, said that the house on the left has put a third car garage, and has no windows in the front of the property on the first floor. President Burton said he appreciates how people want to improve their homes, but need to be sensitive to the design elements of our city. He believed that the current design is massive and not sensitive to massing and proportion with regards of other houses in the area. Mr. Thomas said that the city attorney has concluded that project is over 3200 square feet. A third parking space is required at 3000 square feet. Board Member Alvarez-Morroni noted that when this situation is presented to the Board it's usually because the neighbors are opposed. In this case, there are no neighbors. Mr. Thomas warned that if the building permit is granted, the City will be hearing from the neighbors. Staff usually hears from them after the fact. Board Member Zuppan asked Mr. Thomas if there is too much garage parking, the code requires that there be more parking installed outside the house. Mr. Thomas replied that city code dictates if the total envelope of a house is over 3000 square. feet, there is another parking space required. Board Member Zuppan said she thinks that the third parking space is unnecessary. Theoretically, they are in compliance with everything else. They have the right to expand their house within the legal limits. She said she thinks that the solution is to meet the design requirements, which are not being met currently. Mr. Thomas agreed, saying that the Board should send the contractors back to find a solution. Board Member Knox White agreed with Board Member Zuppan. He made a motion to continue the item for staff and applicant to work together to a solution. There are places to narrow and setback the property. It's no longer looking like a ranch-style. Board Member Alvarez-Morroni seconds. The motion carried 7-0. 8. BOARD ELECTIONS: Board Member Alvarez-Morroni Nominates Vice President Henneberry for President. Board Member Köster names President Burton for President. President Burton says he is not interested for the post. Board Member Zuppan nominates Board Member Knox White for Vice-President. He says he is respectfully not interested. Vice President Henneberry is named President, by a vote of 5-2. Approved Regular Meeting Minutes Page 6 of 7 November 10, 2014 | PlanningBoard/2014-11-10.pdf |