The applicant will be required to plant a 15 gallon replacement tree with a mature height of approximately 30 feet. The arborist report includes construction protection measures for the remaining trees on the site including a Heritage fir tree at the left front of the property. Protection measures for several trees on adjacent properties have also been included in the report. The residence would have stucco siding and chimneys, a wood shake shingle roof, wood casement widows, a wood front door, aluminum garage doors, copper gutters and downspouts, wood shutters and planter boxes. A colors and materials board will be available at the meeting.
Staff feels that the proposed residence is well designed and detailed.
The architect has submitted a letter, Attachment D, noting that five of the existing 14 houses on the street are two-story and four of those have dormer elements that are repeated in the proposed residence. The letter also states that the proposed roof is wood shake to match 12 of the existing homes on the street. The Commission may wish to consider the privacy impacts, design and possible mitigation measures for the proposed second floor balcony. The balcony is relatively large and the proposed wrought iron railing does not appear to enhance the design quality and consistency of the proposal. The Commission may also wish to discuss the impact of the three proposed chimneys and their visual relationship to the character of the neighborhood, as well as the wood burning capability of the three proposed fireplaces.