Architectural Review Board (ARB)

ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD AGENDA August 6, 2019 3:00 p.m. Pre-meeting to begin at 2:30 p.m. #1 Joe & Lindsey Serrano Changes to previously approved project 5625 Pembroke Lane #2 Mike & Tracy Jackson New circle drive 2311 W. 69th Terrace #3 Michael & Chasitie Walden New koi pond & patio; railings; 6535 Wenonga Terrace mechanical equipment location #4 Chris & Stephanie Cooch Replace pool and patio; new spa, 5630 High Drive patios, outdoor kitchen, and landscaping * Variance required The Mission Hills Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) provides that the BZA shall determine whether or not an ARB decision was reasonable based upon the evidence presented to the ARB and the record of the ARB proceedings. Testimony at the BZA hearing will be limited to a discussion of the evidence presented to the ARB. No new evidence will be considered. #1 Joe & Lindsey Serrano 5625 Pembroke Lane The Serranos are returning to the ARB with change to their previously approved project. Summary of Property: • Character Area: Neighborhood Estates • Location of Common Green Space: Front • Any Special Frontages: None Summary of Project: The original project include a screened porch with full height screens. The Serranos are now proposing a half wall design with screens above. They are also proposing to replace the previously approved screen doors with two pairs of French doors. A small Martini balcony is proposed at one of the sets of doors rather than providing stairs to grade. Ordinance Compliance: There are no conflicts between the proposed project and the City of Mission Hills Code of Ordinances. Design Guideline Review: There are no conflicts between the proposed project and the City of Mission Hills Design Guidelines. August 6, 2019 #2 Mike & Tracy Jackson 2311 West 69th Terrace The Jacksons are proposing a new circle drive. Summary of Property: • Character Area: Suburban • Location of Common Green Space: Front • Any Special Frontages: None Summary of Project: The ARB had approved a circle drive in June on the condition that the City Arborist determine that the City tree would not be damaged by the new drive. The City Arborist indicated that the City tree would be harmed by the approved drive placement. The newly proposed circle drive connects to an existing direct drive and is a consistent 11 feet wide for the full length and is to be constructed of concrete. 67 feet is being provided between curb cuts and the interior green is 35 feet deep. The Jacksons are proposing an alternative drive plan which puts the new drive portion a little over 1 foot from the side property line, and under the drip line of the City tree. Ordinance Compliance: There are no conflicts between the proposed project and City ordinances. Design Guideline Review: Section 2.5 on pages 72 through 75 of the Design Guidelines provides specific recommendations for the Suburban character area. Subsection G.b suggests that circle driveways have a minimum of 80 feet between curb cuts and an interior green at least 40 feet deep. The proposed driveway has a slightly shallower interior green. Discussion is recommended. August 6, 2019 #3 Walden Residence 6535 Wenonga Terrace The Waldens are returning to the ARB with information requested by the ARB at a previous meeting. They are also proposing a new koi pond in their rear yard. Summary of Property: • Character Area: Neighborhood Estates • Location of Common Green Space: Front • Any Special Frontages: None Summary of Project: When the house was originally approved, the Waldens had not finalized the design for the guardrails at the various decks and balconies around the house. They are now returning to the ARB with an iron railing design. The Waldens have also finalized the location of the home’s HVAC equipment and generator. They will be located on a pad directly behind the 2-car garage. In addition to the equipment and railings, the Waldens are proposing a new koi pond and patio in their rear yard. The pond will need to be less than 2 feet deep to not be considered a pool. Even so, the pond is located within the rear yard fence and meets all the required setbacks for a pool. A new patio is located next to the pond. It is bluestone, to match the existing patios, and includes a walkway connection to the existing patios. New landscaping has been provided around the pond, including a new rain garden. Ordinance Compliance: There are no conflicts between the proposed project and the City of Mission Hills Code of Ordinances. Design Guideline Review: There are no conflicts between the proposed project and the City of Mission Hills Design Guidelines. August 6, 2019 #4 Chris & Stephanie Cooch 5630 High Drive The Cooches are proposing to replace their existing pool and patio in their rear yard. The project includes a new spa, patios, an outdoor kitchen, and extensive landscaping. The proposed project is a substantial construction matter and was noticed as such. Summary of Property: • Character Area: Neighborhood Estates • Location of Common Green Space: Front • Any Special Frontages: None Summary of Project: The new pool is located in the same location as the previous pool and is similar in size. A large pool deck encircles the pool and connects to a new spa located to the side of the pool. A future pergola is proposed on the opposite side of the pool. It is not clear if any of this work will be included as part of this project. The outdoor kitchen is located on one of the new patios, attached to an existing covered patio. It is a simple stone counter with a built-in grill. Ordinance Compliance: There are no conflicts between the proposed project and the City of Mission Hills Code of Ordinances. Design Guideline Review: There are no conflicts between the proposed project and the City of Mission Hills Design Guidelines. August 6, 2019  Lot Information Zoning: R-1(25)/LS-3 Lot Area: 20,996 SF Lot Width: 148’ Ordinance Allowable/Required Proposed Maximum Height 35’ No Change Minimum Front Yard: Average of Adjacent No Change Minimum Side Yard (Left): 10’ 11.13’ Minimum Side Yard (Right): 10’ 14.7’ (Existing) Minimum Combined Side Yards: 24.625’ 25.83’ (25% of Mean Lot Width) Minimum Rear Yard: 42.7’ (At Closest Point) 42.7’ (20% of Mean Lot Depth) Lot Coverage: 5,305 SF 3,973 sf (74.9% of Max) Existing Lot % max Address Lot Area LC by Ordinance Coverage used 5924 High Drive 20,783 2,821 5,305 53.18% 5920 High Drive 21,330 3,410 5,401 63.13% 5931 High Drive 20,307 3,369 5,220 64.54% 2110 Stratford Road 27,616 2,808 6,463 43.45% Average 56.08% 50% Increase 84.11% 5924 High Drive 20,783 Proposed = 3,973 5,305 74.90% Allowable Lot Coverage reduced by 150% Rule = 4,462 89.04% August 6, 2019