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MONITORING ISSUE - 920 E. HALLAM ...............................................................................................
MEADOWS.TRUSTEE TOWNHOMES - UNIT 3 - MINOR REVIEW - Pl~IBLIC HEARING ........ 2
331 WEST BLEEKER - CONCEPUTAL - PUBLIC HEARING ............................................................ 5
819 E. HOPKINS - CONCEPTUAL - ON-SITE RELOCATION - VARIANCES - PUBLIC
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Chairperson Jeffrey Halferty called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
Commissioners in attendance: Michael Hoffman, Derek Skalko, Valerie
Alexander and Neill Hirst. Teresa Melville was excused.
Staff present: Intern, Katie Ertmer
Kathy Strickland, Chief Deputy Clerk:
Chris Bendon, Senior Planner
Sarah Oates, Planner
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Michael informed the HPC that he attended the city COUncil meeting
regarding the Holland HOuse de-listing. He was mostly concerned by the
lack of any statem~n~ by any councilmen that historic preservation is
important, and is an in, ferest that competes with economic viability of our
lodges.
Michael feels, our historic preservation process doesn't work well for
operating lodges that are existing and operating out of historically
designated Propertl se.~r_that-arepi'0posed for designation. Our limitations
are extreme. ~We are charged with enforcing regulations tMt are very clear-
cut. /-
Valerie said it was her ~nderstanding that council chose to de-list due to
inaccuracies in the documentation and inventory and the 46 vs. 50-year
discrepancy.
Mic, hael also relayed to the council that he feels some other process needs to
be~ established for our historic lodges.
Jeffrey said he was disappointed in the outcome of the Holland house and
ultimately it will threaten the longevity of the Holland house. The Holland
house is a valuable asset to this town and a pioneer in the ski industry, ski
on, and ski off. We are also loosing the Sardy hoUse from a bed and
breakfast to a time-share. Jeffrey also agreed that we need to look at some
of our standards.
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Monitoring issue
Sarah Oates, planner presented the approved plans and the change order that
the was submitted to the Building Dept. for a retaining wall that will run
along the east portion of the lot adjacent to 920 W. Hallam. Jeffrey and
staff are bringing this to the board to see what kind of imPacts will occur on
the historic resource. There Will be a foOter and a 2-½ foot exposed
retaining wall.
Jeffrey relayed that he is the monitor. There is a grade change and the
concrete retaining wall might be too ridged and will impact the vieTM from
the front of the house.
Valerie asked why the applicant needs the retaining wall and did they
submit a grading plan? Sarah said no grading Plan was submitted. Jeffrey
said there is a significant drop in grade toward the river and there are
drainage issues. Sarah said the applicant also requested raising the grade
and staffrelayed that the request would have to go to the full HPC board so
the applicant presented the wall as an alternative.
Jeffrey said the floor level shOUld remain as low as it can so it does not
impact the historic resource.
Derek said when you physically look at it directly you will just read the cut
line. If the wall was done is a successful finish it would not have a great
impact on the historic resource.
Valerie suggested the applicant research a trench drain or a more substantial
foundation drain that WOuld be less visible.
Michael suggested the wall have an unobtrusive coloration.
Jeffrey suggested a clad stone on the side to look more natural.
MEADOWS.TRUSTEE TOWNHOMES - UNIT 3 ~ i~NOR REVIEW
- PUBLIC HEARING
Sworn in - William Lukes, architect
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Katie said the proposal is make changes to windows and a door. They want
to remove the kitchen window and replace the south facing door with a half-
height door and remove the east-facing door that leads from the outside
entry to the laundry room and several windows to the west elevation. Staff
found the proposal consistent with changes that have been done on some of
the other townhomes and recommends approval.
Bill said there are no changes in mass or volume. The main change is on the
front side, which faces Meadows Road. The change is to replace an opaque
painted door, which is the main entry door with a partial glazed rail and
style type painted wood door with sidelights. The carport has a door into
the storage and laundry room and they are proposing to remove it and make
it an indoor access and replace it with tongue and groove siding. On the
south side which is a party wall there is an existing door that goes into the
mechanical space and they are proposing to reduce that door to a half size
door. On the rear elevation is where most of the changes are occurring.
There are 8 units that are part of the historic Bayer Construction and there
are three other townhomes that were constructed in the 90's. The original
Bayer design had one small window that was placed quite low and down in
the comer of the living room wall. There are no other windows in that wall.
The new president will live in the proposed unit. The goal is to provide
significantly more glazing on this side, which is the primary view over
looking Castle Creek. There is an existing window and the proposal is to
add a couple similar proportioned windows. On the north side the proposal
is to remove a window in the kitchen~ The windows will all be white which
is the trim color throughout. All the materials will match the existing.
Questions & Clarifications
Valerie asked if the new door replacement on the east elevation would be
the exact same size, as the door exists today? Bill said the door width is the
same but the sidelight would take up ten inches of space, which is now wall.
The sidelight will have three panes of glass with a white ipainted frame.
Neill asked what year the buildings were built. Bill replied in 1966. Katie
said they fall under the category of Herbert Bayer.
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Neill asked staff how the changes relate to our guidelines 3.2 and 3.5. Katie
said they are using materials that are the same. This is a more modem
architecture and changes have been done on other units. Modem
architecture has different standards. The proposed changes offer more light.
Michael said the signature of the Bayer architecture is the street facing
fagade. Bill said the west facades were treated as not a faqade.
Chairperson, Jeffrey Halferty opened the public hearing.
David Brown said he has worked on this project in previous years and what
is being proposed is very sympathetic to the Herbert Bayer composition.
Chairperson, Jeffrey Halferty closed the public hearing.
Derek relayed that the proposal is sympathetic to what is going on with the
Herbert Bayer architecture. Some of the changes with make the units better
and more usable.
Michael relayed that guideline 3.2 saYs when enclosing an historic window
the opening in a key character defining faqade is inappropriate as is a new
window opening. Michael agreed that the key fa¢ade is toward the street
and he would consider this a rear wall.
Valerie agreed that most of the revisions to the architecture are occurring on
the rear wall and the architect did a good job in accommodating those
changes. The only issue not compliant with is in guideline 3.2, which states
that the original opening should not be increased to receive a larger window
or door on a primary fafade. The door on the primary fa!jade is being
enlarged. At the site visit those doors are tucked way back under the
carport, so although the applicant may not be compliant it can still be seen
as a minor change. Valerie said she is not sure how this should be handled.
Jeffrey said there are additional openings that the architect is applying for
on the primary facade. It is underneath the carport.
Valerie said these are modest changes and tucked behind the carport.
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Jeffrey said the design and original character of that wall is a very flat-
shingled surface. The only reason he agrees with the rewisions is because
they are not perceived from the campus or street. The east elevation is the
faqade that the general public sees and it should be protected. The
homeowners architectural committee approved the changes. The language
or fcnes~ation should remain consistent with other revisions in the future.
MOTION: Valerie moved to approve Resolution #6, 2003 approving an
application for minor development for 31 Meadows Trustee, Unit 3 of the
Ttrustee townhomes at the Aspen Meadows; second by Derek. Motion
carried 4-1.
Valerie, yes; Derek, yes; Michael, yes; Neill, no; Jeffrey, yes.
Neill informed the board that this has been a disheartening and
disappointing presentation by staff and discussion by this commission.
Philosophically it is very disturbing.
331 WEST BLEEKER ' CONCEPUTAL - PUBLIC HEARING
Affidavit of posting entered as Exhibit I. Letter regarding covenants
entered as Exhibit II.
Sworn in: Christopher Berry, Mitch Haas, David Brown.
Katie said the site was approved for an Historic Landmark Lot Split in Nov.
2002. The applicant involves the construction of a new single family home
on the new lot. The neighboring property has an historic Queen Ann style
house on it. The maximum allowable Square footage is $1,800 and that is
what the applicant is proposing. Staff finds that the project is compatible in
height and scale and is setback slightly from the historic resource. There are
several concern about the walkway and material palate. The width of the
proposed walkway is 6 ½ feet wide, which is significantly wider than an
historic walkway. The prominence of the proposed brick material and
wood siding on historic structure seems too dominant. Staff recommends
approval for conceptual.
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Mitch Haas said this is a vacant lot. The walkway can be narrowed down.
The building next door is a Queen Ann style. Miter feels the material
palate will not detract or compete with the Queen Ann building given the
degree of preservation that is taking place on the historic structure. Anyone
who looks at the historic building will know it is historic on its own right.
David Brown, architect said this is going to be perceived as subordinate to
the Queen Ann next door. The faqade of this house is sel: back th_tee or four
feet from the faCade of the Queen Ann. There is an 18-inch sandstone
wainscoting base around the house. The landscape architect has not been
brought in yet so revisions can be made to the walkway.
Jeffrey asked the applicant for a street elevation. David Brown said he had
none and didn't think about it due to the dominance of the trees.
Valerie said the board is used to seeing a full street elevation.
David said they are trying not to mimic or copy any of the banding and
materials on the Queen Ann.
Derek said at Final if we have a drawing of the Queen Aun and an
explanation of the relationship it would be helpful.
Neill said he agreed with Derek as it is hard to visualize what is going on.
Derek asked what was the height of the metal batten cap ,on the chimney?
David said it is two feet above the ridge and the ridge sits; around 128 feet.
Katie said the height of the chimney was brought up at the staff meeting and
it meets the zoning requirements.
Valerie asked what the height of the existing Queen Ann is and what was
the height of the proposed new structure. David said they do not have
survey information about the Queen Ann. David said the height of the new
building is 23 feet to the third point of the roof. The ridge goes to about 30
feet. Valerie asked if it is taller or shorter than the existing structure?
David said without survey information he cannot answer correctly.
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Jeffrey asked the applicant if there is a ridge height cap in that zone? David
said he doesn't think it's capped. Mitch said the height is 25 feet to the
middle point andwe are at 23 feet. David said it is 19 to top of the plate and
we are looking at 30 or 31 feet to the ridge.
Chairperson, Jeffrey Halferty opened and closed the public hearing.
Valerie said she is disappointed because she is not able to compare the new
structure with the existing Queen Ann. It is critical when we are trying to
discuss mass and scale. She was on the site and a lot of conceptual things
are working. She has no concern with the material palate at this time.
Generally it is similar in shape and size and massing. It is setback seven
feet from the face of the Queen Ann, which is great.
Michael said he feels he has the same disadvantage as other members
mentioned. A streetscape is necessary tS see how this proPosal works with
the historic structure. He stated he is prepared to make a motion to continue
the hearing to allow the applicant time to provide the additional
information.
Jeffrey requested that the remainder of the board members make their
comments before a motion is made.
Neill said he finds it difficult when we are supposed to see relationships and
make judgments on relationships to historic structures when the historic
structure is absent. It should be a requirement before the applicants are
even allowed to come before the commission. Neill said he would vote
against the project for lack of information.
Derek said he did go to the site and actually made a little mockup. He feels
the massing is good and the height OK but the problem is we need some
kind of study showing the relationship of the historic structure with the new
proposed structure.
Jeffrey said typically when we look at a lot split we review front elevations.
Also a survey to show the relationship to the Queen Ann. Jeffrey said he
has some concern with the two story wall massing. The stone band and
some accents are helping to pull the sale down from the 19-foot plate height.
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The Queen Ann has a defining porch element that comes down as an
inflection to bring the scale down to a human scale. He also echoed some of
staff's concerns regarding the material palate. The architecture is Ok and is
starting to work. The north and south elevation are pretty straightforward
but when you get to the side elevation there is a lot ofthlngs happening.
Chapter 11 deals with new buildings on landmark properties.
Chris Berry asked for clarification of the elevation fi.om the Queen Ann side
which would be the west side of the house. What are the concerns with that
elevation? Jeffrey said the Queen Ann has that sloping porch element.
Another concern is the two-story wall of brick with the sandstone. The plate
height is a little too high. Restudy the ridge height. The interpretation and
new architecture will make this a good project.
MOTION: Michael moved to continue the conceptual development and
public hearing on 331 W. Bleeker to .4pril 9th. ~4dequate information should
be submitted for the board to compare the new construct,!on with the
historic structure; second by Derek. ,4[[ in favor, motion carried 5-0.
Neill said he would like to know the ridge and plate heights of the historic
house.
819 E. HOPKINS - CONCEPTUAL L ON-SITE ~LOCATION 2
VARIANCES - PUBLIC HEARING
Sworn in: Rally Dupps, Miter Haas
Katie informed the board that the 500 square foot bonus l~las been
withdrawn. The FAR proposed for the project is 9,000 sq~uare feet and that
needs confirmed. They are also asking for Residential Design Standard
variances but the public notice is for April 9th SO a decision cannot be made
tonight. This may be more of a worksession but the community
development director recommended to proceed with the hearing.
Miter said we are here for conceptual. Whether we have 9,000 square feet
or not is irrelevant. The proposal requires two residential design standard
variances. They are noticed for the 9th and can be heard separately. The
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standards do not have to be heard by HPC they can be heard by separately
by P&Z or DRAC.
Katie relayed that staff reviewed the application and the applicants did not
meet two of the residential design standards and they did not request
variances from those standards. The standards not in compliance are
inflection and front entry. A public hearing is scheduled for April 9th.
Mitch said this is not a worksession, it is the first part of the public hearing.
Chris Bendon recommended that HPC cover the points that are in their
jurisdiction.
Kathy suggested that the HPC hear the public comments since this was a
noticed public hearing.
Katie said HPC has to approve the residential design standards. Miter said
he disagreed.
Michael suggested we hear the applicant but no part of the hearing will be
complete until after April 9th when the entire application has been noticed
properly.
Jeffrey said conceptual is pretty major in this project and the board desires
not to piece meal projects.
Neill said where in our discussion do we cross the boundary unwillingly
into the other area. Mitch said we simply do not discuss the Residential
Design Standards.
Rally said this is a very complicated project, the tree etc. amd he would
appreciate what the HPC has to say.
Chris said if you are going to take public comments then you need to open
the public hearing and continue it until April 9th.
Jeffrey reminded the applicant that our design standards are very much
congruent with the residential design standards.
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Katie said the historic structure is to be relocated to the east and construct a
multi-family to the west and south of the historic building. The applicant is
proposing to restore the historic house to its Sanb°m footprint and its
original conditiOn. They are proposing demolition to a non-historic portion
of the building. The applicant is also requesting to demolish the shed at the
rear of the property. They were also given direction by the Parks Dept. to
retain the historic cottonwood tree. Staff has minimal concerns about the
reStoration of the historic house which are typically addressed at final or
after some exploratory work is done regarding the materials, siding, porch
columns, roof materials etc. The structure was log then expanded into a
miner's cottage.
Guidelines: Guideline 11.3 talks about larger masses being separated by
smaller modules, staff feels the mass needs to be broken up more to be
more sympathetic to the historic resource.
Guideline 11.4 & 9 talk about the scale of the front elevations and the
building components. Staff finds that the front elevation :is out of scale with
the one story historic structure. Staff finds that the four unit building is a
separate building even those it is part of the complex. The guideline clearly
talks about defining Primary entrances to new buildings. There is not a
clearly defined entry at the front of the new proposed structure. There is
also concern with the front porch element. Historic porches are typically
not two story elements. Staff feels moving the structure to the east doesn't
meet the standard regarding diminishing historic architectural or aesthetic
relationship of adjacent designated properties. The building to the west of
this site is listed on the inventory. The proposal is to put a two story large
building between the two historic structures, which diminishes that
relationship between the two historic homes. Staff finds t]hat the partial
demolition to the rear of the existing house to be appropriate because that is
not an historic piece to the house and not on the Sanborn map. There is
concern about the demolition of the shed. Staff recommends continuation
of the meeting.
Mitch said there are several goals in the project: One the client, the cotton
wood tree that sits in the center of the property and the historic building.
The main concerns from staff are at the front of the prope~y and they deal
with massing, where the front door is and the size of the porch and whether
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it is as true historic type porch. Flipping the site plan might address all of
the needs. It also addresses the massing concerns. To do that the tree
doesn't work. We also talked about taking the other historic building and
incorporating it into this project as the .owner is in the process of purchasing
that building as well. That might make it more palatable ilo the HPC. We
could then put in a more sensitive addition that this commission might
accept and we would restore the historic front portion of the building.
Mitch also stated they are providing three deed restricted units on this
property. The property is zoned residential multi-family, which allows a
one to one FAR. They have 9,000 square feet to work with while
preserving an historic house and tree. They have five units and according to
the code they could have more. What the does the commission think about
flipping the project. Rally does not want to remove the tree but they are
forced to if the only answer is flip flopping the plan because they are
convinced that there is no other answer to address all the massing etc.
Rally said they incorporated recommendations from the last worksesson.
They broke up the massing by eliminating some flat roofs and articulating
the different buildingseven further with pitched roofs. Rally handed out a
plan that flip-flops everything and also shows the streetscape elevation.
Rally said when he site visited the shed on a previous application the
evidence was inconclusive as to its age. The Sanborn map shows the shed
in a different footprint and a different location. ObvioUsly Something
happened after 1904.
Questions & Clarifications:
Neill inquired about the structure on stilts. Rally explained that it is the
master bedroom for Unit 1.
Michael said at one of the worksession the Community Development
Director suggested that perhaps the neighborhood has changed to the extent
that it doesn't make sense to retain the historic structure on-site and that it
may make more sense to move it somewhere else. Rally said he has had a
long history with HPC and he is a preservationist. He is here to preserve the
buildings where they are. Moving them off-site does not accomplish a
community goal.
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Valerie asked if there was an opportunity to modify the print in the flipped
version to accommodate the tree and still meet your FAR needs. Rally said
he studied that but in understanding the affordable housing component and
the clients needs and space required for the cottonwood lhe could not find a
solution to preserve the tree. Rally said all most all of the parking
requirements would be handled on-site off the street. There is only one that
is not met.
Jeffrey asked Rally as a preservationist if he really feels the shed is not an
integral part of the site. Rally said he feels it is nOt. There is very little that
he finds historic about the shed. The shed is not visible from the street it is
not really something that you can enjoy that is clearly historic.
Neill asked Mitch and Rally why they didn't ask council to cut the tree
down? Mitch said we considered it but we think there maybe another path
to preserve it and do everything, The plan is to restore the house and bring
it back to its glory.
Aaron Reed, City forester relayed that the tree is significant in the code
because of its age and location and position in the neighborhood. There are
not a lot of cottonwoods in this area. Staff feels that there is enough room
on the property for both the tree to co-exist plus a reasonable structure. The
code clearly spells out that we cannot take away the economic enjoyment of
the property. It is a large property and we would like to preserve it as
possible. The health of the tree is excellent. This is not an overly mature
cottonwood. It is still actively growing and producing new leaves. Aaron
estimated the tree to be about 65 to 70 years old.
Valerie asked the level of severity of root pruning can the tree take and how
manly sides. Do you have to do a 180 degree of roof pruning and how far
into the canopy can you get? Aaron said as you begin to :remove viable
portions of the root system you will see some comparable reduction in the
canopy and the health of the tree overall. Preferably you would never take
away more than 20% of a tree's root system at one time in order to allow it
to continue to grow. There are some instances in which you can take more
if you provide a long extensive maintenance program and provide a viable
growing area for the roots to move into. We have worked with this group to
come up with a plan. We feel it is important to come to some compromise
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for the viability of the tree and the project. The proposed plan is beyond the
20%. We maybe flexible to pruning the lodge pole pines but that would
have to be reviewed.
Chairperson, Jeffrey Halferty opened the public hearing.
Paula Brodin stated that she represents 10 people in the audience that have
lived in this are for over 25 years and they are against the density of the
project. The also object to the removal of the tree. The project dwarfs the
little house. There is no open space left. We thought the area was zoned for
four units.
Jerry Goldman said when the property came up for sale 5 years ago he got a
sheet to see how it was zoned and at that time it was zoned for a maximum
of three multi-family buildings, either one single or two tmmes. Has the
zoning changed on that.
Chris Bendon said the zoning has not changed. The allowable density
depends on the level of affordable housing built on the project. The
preliminary drawings look like Willits Lane and it is not an attractive
project to have to look out onto. It is more dense than so:me of the places in
the neighborhood.
George Woods said he has lived here since 1984~ His overall reaction to the
project is that it looks likes an attempt to crowd every bit of housing into an
area to the detriment of the neighbors and neighborhoOd. He highly agrees
that some development should occur to restore the property. George asked
the applicant what the legal occupancy would be on the proposed structures.
How many people could be legally housed in this project.
Mitch said the whole Property has ten bedrooms and you could assume two
people per bedroom.
Chris said there is no limit on occupancy other than fire code compliances.
George Woods also asked how many permits would they receive to park on
the street? Katie said they are only asking for one street parking on the
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street. The other six required spaces are housed in the garage at the rear of
the property.
Mitch said the city would be obliged to issue one street-parking permit for
residence. George said they normally issue one more per unit guest. Mitch
said there could be 6 on'site spaces and possibly 10 street parking permits.
Chairperson, Jeffrey Halferty closed the public hearing.
Comments:
Derek said he is concerned about the public comments. He is not in favor of
flipping the units and in doing so we run the risk of loosing the tree. By
doing this you will compromise the little house. He is also concerned about
the pruning process of the trees and its visual effect.
Neill relayed that the project is over whelming for the historic slzucture and
takes on a character of a crowded apartment complex. Density vs. the
breathing space of the historic structure is a primary concern and so is the
massing of the buildings. In Particular, the master bedroom architecture and
position of the porch and balcony and everything about it is detrimental to
the historic resource.
Michael said the property and an historic house and an historic tree both
valued by the community. The result is a huge problem for the developer
and architect. The solution does not meet our guidelines. Guideline 11.3
having to do with mass and scale has not been met. He totally agreed with
staffthat the current plan does not do that. 11.4 states that a front elevation
should be designed similar in scale as to the historic building. In the
worksession we talked extensively about the master bedroom on stilts. The
result is having the density crammed into half the lot and it doesn't work.
We are charged with enforcing and interpreting our regulations. Michael
found it perplexing that the community development direc~tor suggested
moving an historic building off site. He also said he feels City Council
would endorse that idea.
Valerie said she sympathizes with the situation in tackling all the different
problems and goals. She feels the density is acceptable but the guidelines
need to be met. The way the density has been arranged on the site and its
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relationship between mass and scale with the historic structure, particularly
the master bedroom does not seem to be subordinate to the historic
structure. The master bedroom porch is awkward and void. It does not
fulfill the guidelines especially the relationship of porch and front door and
the orientation to the street. With the re-working of the relationship of the
new multifamily structure to the historic structure that c~m happen with
tapering down of buildings. The building on the east side is OK.
Derek said he is well aware of what the guidelines say and this is a multi-
familY area. It is a one to one ratio on that site. Another ipoint, being and
advocate ofinfill it is providing 3 affordable house units. Sometimes when
we review our guidelines we loose the bigger picture.
Neill said the HPC has no power to approve the density and zoning and the
number of people, it is done through the Planning & Zoning commission
and city council. Sometimes people loose why this commissiOn exists when
they continually naught away at our guidelines. We need to respect some
things that are old and beautiful.
Jeffrey said echoes many of the commissioners comments. This is a very
difficult site as applicants. There are three major components; house, the
out even in its new configuration and the trees. Plus you have a zone that is
multi-family that allows a lot of FAR. The.re are only so many ways that
you can mass and change the form ora structure. On the flip-flop scheme it
is the closest because it places the new historic structures in scale new to
one another. He would like to see that with an alteration of the footprint to
make the tree survive as well and potentially the historic out building. The
neighbors have very valid points. Mass, scale and inflection is very much
part of our review standards. Jeffrey also said he appreciates the amount of
work the applicant has done to re-vitalize the historic resource. It is an asset
to the community. On the flip-flop it puts volume When volume needs to be.
Preservation of the tree would make this a fantastic project.
Mitch said density drives itself. You have so many bedrooms offi'ee market
and once you provide that number of bedrooms that can only be 40% of the
total mount of bedrooms on the property so you have to come up with 60%
of your total development in affordable housing so you end up with more
bedrooms in affordable housing. We only have four bedroom of free market
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in two units so it requires us to provide all these bedrooms in affordable
housing, which in turn requires more density. The code :further said it 50%
of your units are deed restricted you have to have so marty more units. We
are not at the maximum density.
Valerie said she is in favor of the flip-flop plan with modifications. Neill
said Rally is capable of doing the flip-flop but it might not meet his client's
demands. Michael said if it were feasible he would look at the design.
MOTION: Michael moved to continue the public hearing, and conceptual
development on 819 E. Hopkins until April 9, 2003; second by Neill. All in
favor, motion carried.
MOTION: Jeffrey moved to adjourn; second by Neill. Ali in favor, motion
carried.
Meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m
Kathleen J. Strickland, Chief Deputy Clerk
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