I.
Preserve of Hudson Townhomes
New Residential Construction (29 Unit Townhomes - District 3)
Submitted by Hanna Cohan
a) Staff notes this case was reviewed at the May 8, 2024 AHBR meeting. The
applicant is proposing a 29-unit townhome project that is proposed to be
setback 500-feet from Darrow Road and will be accessed via a private
drive.
b) The Board discussed ways the applicant could include different variety
amongst the building units. Different window/door design and
configurations were discussed as well as the color pallet. Staff notes the
applicant depicted a different bay window configuration on the “American
Farmhouse” concept, a different window design on the “Cottage” concept,
and included a railing feature on the “traditional concept”. Additionally,
the applicant implemented different color pallets to further create variety
between the building units and depicts bay windows on the side elevations.
c) Staff notes the units 24-29 is a six-unit building. Revise the design to
incorporate more variety between the units. Submit a color rendering for
the six-unit building.
d) Staff notes the elevations depict siding extending to the ground.
Incorporate exposed block masonry foundation with variety between units
and buildings.
e) Submit specification sheets of proposed siding material. Suggest a
hardi-board or similar.
f) Submit specification sheets for the proposed windows and roofing
materials.
g) Section IV-11(d)(2) of the Architectural Design Standards state “The
materials used on a dwelling unit must be applied consistently on that
dwelling unit on all sides.” Incorporate shutters at the side and rear
elevation typical windows.
h) Label building height.
i) Submit a roof plan.
j) Submit plans for the proposed pavilion.
k) Submit unit typical cross sections to depict the amount of relief and
detailing proposed as dormers, bump outs, roof overhangs and openings.
l) Farmhouse
· Suggest have the front elevation end units adjusted so the massing
does not match each other
· Suggest incorporating another wall material such as smooth
paneling or painted brick
· Suggest revising the second-floor bay window
· Revise the side elevations to incorporate one square window and one
full size window per bedroom to reduce the open space without
openings.
· Incorporate varied porch column designs
· Incorporate additional variety in the bay configuration
· Suggest some relief in the rear elevations. This could be address with
a mix of bump out headers, 1-2ft bump out for garage with shed roof,
small balcony at second floor, and/or bumping out second floor
