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1280 Connecticut Woods Drive
New House (Single-Family Dwelling)
Submitted by Chris Coblentz
a) Verify grade line is accurately depicted on submitted elevations.
b) The Land Development Code states that except for new residential development on lots fronting arterial roads, the front setback shall 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. Staff notes the proposed home would have an approximate 500 ft setback while the adjacent home has an approximate 200 ft setback; however, the AHBR could consider the proposed setback based on the shape and size of the lot.
c) Section IV-(f)(1) of the Architectural Design Standards states that details in the main body must be consistently applied throughout all sides of the main body. Revise proposed window grid pattern to meet this requirement.
d) Section IV-(e)(4) of the Architectural Design Standards states that the building shall have a typical window used for most windows. Question the proposed transom windows on the left side elevation and how they relate to the main mass.
e) Section IV-4 (g)(1) of the Architectural Design Standards states that roofs on projections should match the roof material of the building (unless both roofs are flat) and to the extent possible, shall be same kind of roof. Natural finish metals such as copper, terne coated steel, or lead may be substituted for any roofing material. Staff notes that a metal roofing material is proposed.
f) Section III-1(g)(8) of the Architectural Design Standards state that large expanses of blank wall are to be avoided. Fenestration placement should be at a maximum of approximately every 12 feet. Question if additional fenestration is needed on the left side elevation to better meet this re...
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