Attachments:
Mr. Hannan introduced the application by noting that a modified staff report with a clarification was distributed
to the Commissioners, and this application is for a Basic Development.
Mr. Sugar introduced the revised Concept Plan Review for a townhome development at 86 Owen Brown Street
in District 5 and reviewed the revisions.
Mr. Adam Fishman, Fairmount Properties, described: The location of the proposed development, the
redevelopment of the area, that this revised plan is based on the previous comments from PC, the reduced density
from 21 units to 18 units, that all the buildings will be out of the floodplain, that sanitary sewers and water issues
are being addressed, that adequate on-street parking has been developed, that the historic village core is being
protected, that Veterans Trail will be extended through the property with an interior courtyard which will be open
to the public, that the proposed units will preserve the feel of the surrounding historic homes, that existing
impervious surfaces will be removed and replaced with a landscaping, that detention and water quality controls
will improve the function of Brandywine Creek, that the new plan will have two curb cuts, that the project will be
innovative and unique with the transformative use of industrial and business units into residences, and the designs
with attention to details will bring quality to the area.
The Commissioners, applicant, and staff, discussed: An approximate cost of $275 to $325 per square foot, with a
sale price of around $800,000 per unit, an anticipated start date of the spring of 2026, with a build time of 16
months, that Fairmont properties plans to develop the property with the use of a general contractor, that parking
on Morris Road may be a safety issue, that a designated delivery area would be at the expense of greenspace, and
the possibility that buildings 1, and 16, be rotated to face Owen Brown.
Ms. Meltzer, architect, stated that the side elevations will be developed to fit in with the streetscape on Owen
Brown Street.
The Commissioners discussed that less than half of the units have elevators making them less friendly to empty
nesters, which Mr. Fishman stated is caused by the smaller size of the units, that the façade heights will vary, that
staff is having ongoing discussions with state agencies regarding various approvals, the various build phases, and
how the public is considered during the build phases.
Mr. Dave Pietrantone, Riverstone Survey, noted that some of the soil is unsuitable and will require removal and
replacement, and that discussions are ongoing with the EPA and Summit County regarding storm water issues
with hopeful resolution in the spring of 2026.
The Commissioners, applicant, and staff discussed: The Commissioner’s concern regarding the proposed 10-foot
path and its proximity to the units and adjacent homes, that pump station discussions are ongoing with the
County, that fire response will primarily occur from the public streets, that net density calculations will need to
be finalized, that a total of 30-feet is allowed for two curb cuts, the possibility of an on street designated delivery
area during designated times, the possibility of more empty nester units, that about half of empty nesters desire
first floor living, and that the final site plan approval should be based on the sanitary sewer program of Summit
