A.
Addition (352 Sqft Garage Expansion)
Submitted by Len Huddleston
a) This case went before the Board on 8/9/2023 and 8/23/2023 as informal
reviews in order to get a general direction from the Board on massing
requirements.
b) 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. The existing
garage is forward of the main body and the applicant is proposing to
extend the existing garage by 16 feet. Staff notes the Board seemed
acceptable of the proposed massing during the informal reviews.
c) The Board requested the applicant provide documentation of the factors of
a practical difficulty on the property. The applicant has provided this
documentation. The AHBR can review in determining a special exception.
Attachments:
Ms. Kirkovich introduced the proposed garage extension, noted AHBR previously conducted
an informal review on August 9, 2023, reviewed the staff comments and other work done by
the applicant.
Mr. Len Huddleston, LDS Contractor, and Mr. Paul Milcetich, homeowner, were present for
application.
The Board, applicant and staff reviewed the issues from the previous meeting including: The
HOA prohibits detached garages,a large setback violation is created if the garage is placed in
the rear yard, and the cul-de-sac has forward garages as a typical design.
The applicant noted that the proposed design fits into the design of the neighborhood, the
actual setback violation is only about two-feet, and the value of the neighborhood will be
enhanced by the improvement made to this house. The hardships noted by the applicant are:
The inadequate size of his garage for his vehicle which will be mitigated by the proposed
garage, having the vehicle off the driveway will make it safer for his children and be better for
his neighborhood.
The Board and applicant discussed the design and setbacks of the proposed garage, the
percentage of two and three car garages in the neighborhood, that the lot is heavily wooded,
that a BZBA variance will be needed for the side yard, and that one tree will be removed.
Board members also noted the proposed garage seems to fit with the general design of the
neighborhood.
Discussion of day and time of site visits
B.
A motion was made by Mr. Workley, seconded by Ms. Kenney, to establish the Tuesday
following an AHBR meeting, at 3:00 pm, as the day and time site visits are conducted,
with the backup day being Wednesday at 3 pm. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Aye:
5 - Mr. Caputo, Ms. Kenney, Ms. Marzulla, Mr. Ray and Mr. Workley
