Architectural & Historic Board of Review

Town Hall 27 East Main Street

Agenda — 17 items

1. I. Call To Order
2. II. Roll Call ▶ jump to 0:09
3. III. Public Comment ▶ jump to 0:22
4. IV. Consent Applications ▶ jump to 12:11
5. V. Old Business ▶ jump to 12:14
6. B. 136 Hudson Street (Historic District) Addition (Bedroom, Laundry, Family Room & Screened Porch) Submitted by Fred Margulies, Architect a) At the February 28, 2024 AHBR meeting, the Board requested the assistance of Perspectus to review the proposed plans. b) Perspectus provided a report (in the attachments). The applicant did submit changed to the proposed design based on the report comments. c) Staff notes the consultant recommended the addition inset from the east elevation to allow the existing house to be distinguished from the addition. The current design does not include this change. Additionally, the existing material is wood and the applicant is proposing hardi on the addition, causing a material change on the same wall plane. Suggest the addition be inset to address this comment. d) The consultant recommends a simplified window design. Staff recommends a more simplified double hung window for all elevations. e) The consultant recommends the clerestory type windows be redesigned to show two or three one over one double hung windows evenly spaced out. Staff notes the current design will match the existing high windows. f) The Architectural Design Standards state siding should be blended across a fa�ade, rather than patch areas. Revise plans to note new siding will be feathered in at the east elevation where the side door will be removed. AHBR 24-65 continued Pass ▶ jump to 12:14
7. VI. New Business ▶ jump to 27:17
8. A. 7778 Valley View Road Accessory Structure (Pool house, 2,000sqft) AHBR 23-977 approved as amended Pass ▶ jump to 27:22
9. B. 7659 Hudson Park Drive Addition (256sqft, Covered Deck) AHBR 24-61 approved as amended Pass ▶ jump to 34:13
10. D. 7585 N. Vinemont Ct. Addition (Covered Deck, 288sqft) Submitted by Kevin McCausland, McCausland Landscapes a) This case was tabled at the February 28, 2024 AHBR meeting. The Board requested the applicant explore a different privacy screen wall that would be more compatible with an open-air concept in order to not be required to incorporate a foundation to match the house. Additionally, the Board requested the rake boards be more consistent on all elevations. b) The applicant has revised the elevations to show a half privacy railing as well as a more consistent rake board design. AHBR 23-1109 continued ▶ jump to 42:16
11. E. 1727 Mayflower Lane Addition (Attached Garage) Submitted by Timothy Raggets a) Staff notes this case went to the February 28, 2024 AHBR meeting. Staff had comments regarding the massing of the addition as well as creating significant wall spans and lowering the roof height in order to encourage a strong main mass and secondary subordinate wings. b) Staff notes the applicant submitted revised plans to depict a lower roof height and the second story portion of the addition to be inset; however based on the revised elevations staff has additional comments. c) The Architectural Design Standards state large expanses of blank wall are to be avoided. Fenestration placement should be at a maximum of approximately every 12 feet. Revise the left and right elevation to meet this requirement. d) The Architectural Design Standards state the design of any building shall be judged in reference to its site and the character of its surroundings, not as an independent object. Doors and windows on the public faces of a building should be arranged so that they are regulated by a system of (invisible) parallel and perpendicular lines. Question the tall garage door on the front elevation and if it meets the intent of the design standards. e) Staff notes the LDC district regulations and the Architectural Design Standards do not permit garage doors to face the street. The existing doors are permitted to remain; however, the significant expansion in door height is comparable in surface area to a third bay and does not comply with the regulations. Incorporation of additional garage doors has typically required a variance request to the BZBA. AHBR 24-135 continued ▶ jump to 54:27
12. VII. Other Business ▶ jump to 65:32
13. A. 200 Laurel Lake (Informal Review) New Construction (Seven new villas) AHBR 7126 discussed ▶ jump to 65:36
14. B. Minutes of Previous Architectural & Historic Board of Review Meeting: February 14, 2024 AHBR 2-14-2024 approved Pass ▶ jump to 89:22
15. VIII. Staff Update discussed ▶ jump to 89:35
16. IX. Adjournment adjourned Pass ▶ jump to 90:08
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