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1957 Norton Rd (Informal)
New House (Single Family Dwelling)
Submitted by Matthew Neff
a) Section I-2 (b) of the Architectural Design Standards state that new buildings and alterations shall respect the existing context and framework. Staff notes the overall design is not compatible with the existing architectural framework of this area. Suggest incorporating gabled roofs, a more prominent and central front entryway, and window and door trim to be more compatible.
b) Staff is still studying determinations of lot lines based on the proposed orientation (rear yard vs. side yard, etc), which appear to not align with the definitions and intent.
c) Question if the house design could be rotated 90 degrees with a front entry garage and the driveway along the west side of the property to significantly reduce impacts to wetlands and wetland setbacks.
d) The Land Development Code requires the front setback to be within the average of the two adjacent properties and not differ by more than ten percent from the average of the front yard setbacks existing on the two properties immediately adjoining the subject property, unless approved by the Architectural and Historic Board of Review. If one or more of the adjoining properties is vacant, the front yard setback shall be fifty feet. The proposed house would have a front yard setback of 180 ft. Staff notes the property to the west has a front yard setback of approximately 300 ft. The property to the east has front yard setback of 840 ft; however, this is a flag lot with only 60 ft of street frontage. The next home has an approximate 35 ft setback.
e) Section IV-4 (b)(2) of the Architectural Design Standards state “The front face of the main body must sit forward at least 18" from the front face of the wings.” Staff notes the proposed wing is in line with the main mass. Revise the massing to meet this requirement.
f) Section III-1 (g)(8) of the Architectural Design Standards states “large expanses of blank wall are to be avoided. Fenestration placement should be at a maximum of approximately every 12 feet.” incorporate additional fenestration to meet this requirement.
g) Section IV-4 (c) of the Architectural Design Standards states that all roofs in all the wings must be of the same shape as the main body, but they may have a different pitch or orientation. Roofs shall not intersect a wall so as to cause a valley. Staff notes that a flat roof is proposed for the garage wing while the main house has a shed roof.
h) Section IV-4 (b)(2) of the Architectural Design Standards states the building shall have a typical window used for most windows. Staff notes a mix of different window types and sizes. Revise the overall window design to meet this requirement.
i) Section IV-4 (f)(4) of the Architectural Design Standards states Exposed foundation walls may not be constructed of unparged concrete block or concrete. Verify proposed foundational material.