Architectural Review Board (ARB)
Regular MeetingMission Hills, KS · August 4, 2020
Agenda
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD AGENDA
August 4, 2020
3:00 p.m.
Pre-meeting to begin at 2:15 p.m.
#1 CONSENT AGENDA
A. Tom Bauer – 6439 Ensley Lane Replace driveway, front walk, and equipment pads
B. David & Lisa Skolnick – 6923 Belinder Avenue Replace front windows
C. Tom & Teresa Walsh – 2101 W 59th Street Eave extension over door
#2 Jeff & Dee Dee Cooper Replace window
5650 Mission Drive
#3 Chuck & Wendy Zoog Changes to previously approved project
1910 W 69th Terrace
#4 Ted & Peggy Murray New outdoor kitchen
2700 Verona Terrace
#5 Justin & Sarah Brown Screened patio and outdoor kitchen
6501 Sagamore Road
#6 Niles & Lindsay Jager * Metal roof over existing arbor
6920 Overhill Road
#7 Tom & Nikki Meier Garage addition and new front portico
2321 Guilford Lane
#8 Andy Wolff Replace and enlarge patio and paver deck
2200 Tomahawk Road
#9 Ryan & Lindsay Sullivan Pool house addition
6610 Wenonga Terrace Continued from July 21st ARB mtg
#10 Joe & Jeanne Brandmeyer New residence
6600 Wenonga Road CONT’D TO AUG 18TH
#11 Adam & Michelle Colombo New residence
6515 Belinder Avenue CONT’D TO AUG 18TH
#12 Paul Reicherter & Jessica Jellison New residence
6716 Cherokee Lane CONT’D TO SEP 1ST
*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 Consent agenda
A. Tom Bauer 6439 Ensley Lane
The Bauers are proposing to replace their existing driveway, front walk and equipment pads.
Summary of Property:
• Character Area: Suburban
• Location of Common Green Space: Front & Side
• Any Special Frontages: None
Summary of Project:
All of the various items are being replaced in kind, with the following exceptions: The driveway will
be reinstalled with brick borders, a side parking area will be added next to the existing driveway,
the front walkway will be moved 2 feet west into the front yard, and the front porch will be topped
with brick.
The revised walkway is not dimensioned, but would be limited to 5 feet wide to avoid a variance.
Ordinance Compliance:
There are no conflicts between the proposed project and the City of Mission Hills Code of
Ordinances.
Design Guideline Review:
Section 2.7.2 B 2 on page 103 of the Design Guidelines suggests that driveways should not
exceed 12 foot in width within 30 feet of the curb. The Bauer’s driveway is approximately 12 feet at
the curb, but gradually widens as it approaches the house. At approximately 30 feet from the curb,
the side bump-out starts and widens the driveway 10 approximately 25 feet at the house.
August 4, 2020
B. David & Lisa Skolnick 6923 Belinder Avenue
The Skolnicks are proposing to replace two windows at the front of their home.
Summary of Property:
• Character Area: Suburban
• Location of Common Green Space: Front
• Any Special Frontages: None
Summary of Project:
Both of the existing windows are a pair of clear-view casements. The Skolnicks are proposing to
replace each window with a single clear-view casement.
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 4, 2020
C. Tom & Teresa Walsh 2101 West 59th Street
The Walshes are proposing an eave extension at the east side of their home
Summary of Property:
• Character Area: Neighborhood Estates
• Location of Common Green Space: Front & Side
• Any Special Frontages: None
Summary of Project:
The eave extension is in keeping with the architectural style of the home and adds approximately
18 square feet of roofed area.
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.
Lot Information
Zoning: R-1(25)/LS-5
Lot Area: 40,668 SF
Lot Width: 206’
Ordinance Allowable/Required by Ord Proposed
Maximum Lot Coverage: 8,473 SF 7,108 SF
Minimum Greenspace: 65% (26,434 SF) No Change
August 4, 2020
#2 Jeff & Dee Dee Cooper 5650 Mission Drive
The Coopers are proposing to replace a single window at the rear of their home.
Summary of Property:
• Character Area: Neighborhood Estates
• Location of Common Green Space: Front
• Any Special Frontages: None
Summary of Project:
The existing window is a pair of casement windows with leaded glass. The Coopers are proposing
to replace the window with a fixed clear-view window in the same opening. Nearly all of the
home’s existing windows are double-hung with Colonial muntin patterns.
Ordinance Compliance:
There are no conflicts between the proposed project and the City of Mission Hills Code of
Ordinances.
Design Guideline Review:
Section 2.7.1 D. on page 96 of the Design Guidelines recommends that window style and muntin
pattern be consistent throughout a house. Discussion is recommended.
August 4, 2020
#3 Chuck & Wendy Zoog 1910 West 69th Terrace
The Zoogs are returning to the ARB with changes to their previously approved project.
Summary of Property:
• Character Area: Suburban
• Location of Common Green Space: Front
• Any Special Frontages: None
Summary of Project:
The Zoogs are proposing to replace all of their existing windows. The back was previously
approved with black frames. The front is proposed as white frames. All windows will have the
same 6 light muntin pattern.
Ordinance Compliance:
There are no conflicts between the proposed project and the City of Mission Hills Code of
Ordinances.
Design Guideline Review:
Section 2.7.1 D. on page 96 of the Design Guidelines recommends that window style and muntin
pattern be consistent throughout a house. Discussion is recommended.
August 4, 2020
#4 Ted & Peggy Murray 2700 Verona Terrace
The Murrays are proposing a new outdoor kitchen on one of their existing patios.
Outdoor kitchens are substantial construction matters as defined by Code section 5-103.75 and
was noticed as such.
Summary of Property:
• Character Area: Suburban
• Location of Common Green Space: Front
• Any Special Frontages: None
Summary of Project:
The outdoor kitchen is a freestanding structure that consists of a stone wall, wood cabinets, and a
stainless steel grill. The cabinets will be topped with a stone countertop.
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 4, 2020
#5 Justin & Sarah Brown 6501 Sagamore Road
The Browns are proposing a new screened patio and an outdoor kitchen.
Outdoor kitchens are substantial construction matters as defined by Code section 5-103.75 and
was noticed as such.
Summary of Property:
• Character Area: Suburban
• Location of Common Green Space: Front
• Any Special Frontages: None
Summary of Project:
The screened patio is located at the rear of the house near the center of the property. The porch
has a minimal structure and is enclosed on two sides by retractable screens. The remaining side
includes a stone fireplace. The roof is a low slope membrane roof that ties into an existing similar
roof.
The outdoor kitchen is located behind the new fireplace. It is encircled by a low limestone wall that
is topped with a cut stone countertop.
An existing non-conforming patio will be resurfaced as part of the project.
Ordinance Compliance:
The project is in violation of Code Section 5-120.D which requires, on lots less than 16,000 sq. ft.
(LS-1), that patios have a minimum side yard setback of 15 feet. The existing patio to be
resurfaced is approximately 13 feet from the side property line. However, Code Section 5-128.C.1
allows the replacement of certain existing nonconforming structures without a variance from the
Board of Zoning Appeals as long as the area in variance is not expanding.
Design Guideline Review:
There are no conflicts between the proposed project and the City of Mission Hills Design
Guidelines.
Lot Information
Zoning: R-1(10)/LS-1
Lot Area: 11,132 SF
Lot Width: 80.43’
Ordinance Allowable/Required by Ord Proposed
Minimum Side Yard (Left): 10’ 12.6’ (existing)
Minimum Side Yard (Right): 10’ 12.5’ (existing)
Combined Side Yards: (25%) 20.1’ 25.1’
Minimum Rear Yard: (20%) 27’ (At closest point) 29’
Minimum Greenspace: 60% (6,679 SF) 7,308 SF (65.7%)
August 4, 2020
#6 Niles & Lindsay Jager * 6920 Overhill Road
The Jagers are proposing a new standing-seam metal roof over an existing arbor.
Summary of Property:
• Character Area: Suburban
• Location of Common Green Space: Front
• Any Special Frontages: None
Summary of Project:
The existing arbor is located at the rear of the house atop an elevated deck. The new roof will add
slope to the arbor and tie into to the existing rear roof.
Ordinance Compliance:
The project is in violation of city code section 5-120 D which requires decks be located at least 20
feet from the side or rear property line. The existing deck and arbor are non-conforming structures.
The new roof is also non-conforming being located 10’-2” from the side property line. A variance
of 9’-10” is required.
Design Guideline Review:
There are no conflicts between the proposed project and the City of Mission Hills Design
Guidelines.
*Variance required.
August 4, 2020
#7 Tom & Nikki Meier 2321 Guilford Lane
The Meiers are proposing a garage addition and a new front portico.
Summary of Property:
• Character Area: Neighborhood Estates
• Location of Common Green Space: Front
• Any Special Frontages: None
Summary of Project:
The garage is proposed to extend 4 feet to the east. An existing standing seam metal roof eave
will be reconstructed over the new garage addition. The new garage walls appear to be cedar
shakes match the existing house. The plans call for wood brackets to be incorporated into the wall
surface. It is not clear how that will work or how the wall will transition to the existing masonry wall
at the front of the house. Clarification is required.
The new front porch is located at the center of the main mass and consists of a mansard style roof
supported on columns.
As part of the project, the Meiers are requesting the option to infill the space between two dormers
at the front of the house. The new walls would be set back from the front of the existing dormers.
All materials and fenestration would match the dormers.
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 4, 2020
#8 Andy Wolff 2200 Tomahawk Road
The Wolffs are proposing to replace an existing patio and deck at the rear of their home with a new
larger patio and paver deck.
Summary of Property:
• Character Area: Neighborhood Estates
• Location of Common Green Space: Front
• Any Special Frontages: None
Summary of Project:
The proposed patio and deck are located at the rear of the house. At the west end of the deck is a
new paver patio that is located at the same height as the existing garage. Going east, the deck
steps down on to a new paver patio that extends 12 feet to the east of the house. A new cedar
privacy fence/wall is proposed at the corner of the patio. The height of the proposed fence has not
been indicated. Clarification is required.
Ordinance Compliance:
There are no conflicts between the proposed project and the City of Mission Hills Code of
Ordinances.
Design Guideline Review:
Section 2.7.3 A on page 106 of the Design Guidelines recommends that LS 1 & 2 lots have a
minimum greenspace of 60% of the lot area. The enlarged patio decreases the greenspace by
185 square feet. Taking it from 10,605 square feet to 10,420 square feet. Neither measurement
meets the recommendation. Design Guideline has not been met.
Lot Information
Zoning: R-1(10)/LS-2
Lot Area: 17,822 SF
Ordinance Allowable/Required by Ord Proposed
Maximum Lot Coverage 4,767 SF 2,809 SF (No Change)
Minimum Greenspace: 60% (10,693 SF) 10,420 SF (58.5%)
August 4, 2020
#9 Ryan & Lindsay Sullivan 6610 Wenonga Terrace
The Sullivans are proposing an addition to their existing detached pool house.
This project was continued at the June 23rd ARB meeting so the project could be redesigned to
eliminate the Design Guideline issues.
Summary of Property:
• Character Area: Neighborhood Estates
• Location of Common Green Space: Front
• Any Special Frontages: None
Summary of Project:
The Sullivans’ existing pool house includes a terrace at the north side. They are proposing to
extend the pool house over this terrace. The existing stone terrace wall will remain. All materials,
detailing and fenestration matches the existing pool house.
Ordinance Compliance:
There are no conflicts between the proposed project and the City of Mission Hills Code of
Ordinances.
Design Guideline Review:
Section 2.4 on pages 64 through 67 of the Design Guidelines provides specific recommendations
for the Neighborhood Estates character area.
Subsection E suggest that detached accessory buildings, located in the primary landscape area,
be limited to 1 story with 10 foot eaves. As proposed, the eave height of the new addition is 13.6
feet. This recommendation has not been met.
Section 2.3 A on page 107 of the Design Guidelines recommends LS-4 lots maintain a minimum
greenspace of 65%. As designed, the property will have 48.4% greenspace. Discussion is
recommended.
Lot Information
Zoning: R-1(20)/LS-4
Lot Area: 28,188 SF
Lot Width: 124.67’
Ordinance Allowable/Required by Ord Proposed
Detached Accessory Building Maximum Height: 24’ 20.5’ (At neighbor’s side)
Detached Accessory Building Minimum Side Yard: 10’ 10’
Detached Accessory Building Maximum Area: 720SF (By DG) 541 SF
Minimum Greenspace: 65% (18,322 SF) 13,656 SF (48.4%)
August 4, 2020
#10 Joe & Jeanne Brandmeyer 6600 Wenonga Road
The Brandmeyers are proposing a new 2-story home with a 4,743 sq. ft. footprint. The footprint
consists of 3,492 sq. ft. of first floor space, a 995 sq. ft. 3-car garage, and 256 sq. ft. of covered
porches. An additional 2,717 sq. ft. are proposed on the second floor.
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 main mass of the house is two stories with a strong central vertical mass. The main mass is
flanked on both sides by 1 ½ story side wings. The house is sided primarily with stone. The main
mass employs cut stone veneer while the wings have a rubble veneer.
The new first floor elevation is similar to the previous house. The main floor sits approximately
even with the home to the right and approximately 3 feet lower than the home to the left. The main
ridge is approximately 4.6 feet higher than the home to the right and approximately 2.3 feet higher
than the home to the left.
Windows are a combination of fixed and casements, all with minimal muntin bars. At the front of
the house, windows stack from the first to second floor. The window remains formal on the sides
and rear of the house.
The roof has slate shingles with most having a 15/12 pitch. Nearly every main ridge is capped with
a flat roof area. The smaller dormers have copper barrel roofs. A large skylight is proposed at the
center of the house.
A concrete driveway is proposed at 12 feet wide at the entrance and stays nearly the same width
throughout. The AC unit is located on the southwest side of the house. No enclosure, other than
topography, is proposed.
Ordinance Compliance:
There are no conflicts between the proposed project and the City of Mission Hills Code of
Ordinances.
Design Guideline Review:
Section 2.3 on pages 64 through 67 of the Design Guidelines provides specific recommendations
for the Neighborhood Estates character area.
Subsection A suggests that the main mass of the house should be between 40% and 50% of the
lot width. At 35 feet wide (27%), the main mass is narrower than recommend. This section goes
on to suggest that the depth of the main mass should be 25% of the lot width not to exceed 25 feet.
The nature of the side wing relationships hides the depth of the main mass. Roof forms would
suggest that the depth is approximately 30 feet deep which is less than 25% of the lot width but
deeper than the recommended 25 feet. Discussion is recommended.
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Subsection D suggests that rear wings located in the primary or secondary building areas can be
up to 2 stories and 30 feet tall providing that their height is less than the main mass. This
recommendation has been met. This section goes on to suggest that rear wings should have a
width clearly less than the main mass and should not exceed 50% of the main mass width. The
rear wing presents itself having a large central rear wing that is slightly smaller than the main mass.
This wing is flanked on both sides by additional sides/wings. Discussion is recommended.
Section 2.6.4 on page 89 of the Design Guidelines provides recommendations for lot coverage.
The section suggests that lot coverage be limited and should not exceed an increase of 50% over
the average percentage maximum lot coverage that is being used by the neighboring properties.
This recommendation has been met.
Section 2.7.1 F on page 99 through 100 provides recommendations concerning massing
aberrations. As proposed, the house has blocky proportions that have been disguised by the
layout and roof forms. Discussion is recommended.
Section 2.7.2 A on page 101 recommends garages be set behind the façade of the main house
mass. This recommendation has been met. Section 2.7.2.B on page 102 recommends drives to
be no more than 12 feet wide at the front property line. This recommendation has been met.
Section 2.7.3.A on page 106 recommends that LS-4 properties have a minimum of 65%
greenspace. This recommendation has been met.
Section 2.6.4.A on page 89 discourages overbuilding by suggesting that homes avoid reaching
more than 2 minimum/maximum setbacks or limits. As proposed, the house touches the maximum
height, comes within inches of the left side and rear setbacks, and nearly at the maximum for both
lot coverage and greenspace. Discussion is recommended.
PRP Recommendation:
See the attached Professional Review Panel recommendation.
Lot Information
Zoning: R-1(20)/LS-4
Lot Area: 27,751
Lot Width: 129’
Ordinance Allowable/Required by Ord Proposed
Maximum Height: 35’ 34’
Minimum Front Yard: 75’ 75’
Minimum Side Yard (Left): 15% = 19.4’ 20.5’
Minimum Side Yard (Right): 15% = 19.4’ 20.1’
Minimum Rear Yard: (30%) 64’ (At closest point) 65.5’
Minimum Greenspace: 65% (18,038 SF) 18,286 SF = 66.7%
Existing Lot
Address Lot Area LC by Ordinance % max used
Coverage
6600 Wenonga Rd 27,751 2,597 6,485 40.05%
6632 Wenonga Rd 40,903 4,788 8,492 56.38%
6550 Wenonga Rd 23,612 3,901 5,797 67.30%
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6548 Wenonga Rd 24,751 2,877 5,989 48.03%
6549 Wenonga Rd 35,390 3,724 7,679 48.49%
6551 Wenonga Rd 25,249 3,428 6,073 56.45%
6601 Wenonga Rd 32,377 2,415 7,219 33.45%
Average 50.02%
50% Increase 75.03%
6600 Wenonga Rd 27,751 Proposed: 4,743 6,485 72.72%
Recommended Lot Coverage as reduced by 150% Rule: 4,866 97.0%
August 4, 2020
#11 Adam & Michelle Colombo 6515 Belinder Avenue
The Colombos are proposing a new 1-story home with a 5,363 sq. ft. footprint. The footprint
consists of 3,728 sq. ft. of first floor living space, an 899 sq. ft. 3-car garage, and 544 sq. ft. of
covered porches. An additional 1,373 sq. ft. of unfinished spaces is included in the footprint. The
project includes a swimming pool and an auto-court driveway.
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 main mass of the house is one story with a central vertical mass. The main mass is flanked on
both sides by one story side wings. The house is sided primarily with brick and has a stone base
and water table.
The new first floor elevation is less than one foot higher than the previous house. The main floor
sits approximately 2 feet higher than the right and approximately even with the home to the left.
The main ridge is approximately 5.6 feet higher than the home to the right and approximately 3.3
feet higher than the home to the left.
Windows are a combination of clear-view fixed and casements. Several horizontal clearstory
windows are indicated as well.
The roof is standing seam metal throughout and utilizes several roof pitches. The dominate roof
pitch is 15:12 at all of the gables.
A concrete driveway is proposed at 12 feet wide at the entrance and widens into an auto-court
near the house. A significant hammerhead is indicate at the rear of the garage.
The AC units and generator are located in a mechanical yard behind the garage.
The house forms a U shape in plan. The pool is proposed at the center of the lot partially inside
the U. It is surrounded on all sides by a new terrace. A retaining wall is proposed at the southeast
corner.
Ordinance Compliance:
There are no conflicts between the proposed project and the City of Mission Hills Code of
Ordinances.
Design Guideline Review:
Section 2.3 on pages 64 through 67 of the Design Guidelines provides specific recommendations
for the Neighborhood Estates character area.
August 4, 2020
Subsection A suggests that the main mass of the house should be between 40% and 50% of the
lot width. At 60 feet wide (41%), the main meets this recommendation. This section goes on to
suggest that the depth of the main mass should be 25% of the lot width not to exceed 25 feet. At
33 feet deep, the depth of the main mass is less than 25% of the lot width, but over the 25 foot
recommended maximum. Discussion is recommended.
Subsection D suggests that rear wings located in the primary or secondary building areas can be
up to 2 stories and 30 feet tall providing that their height is less than the main mass. This
recommendation has been met. This section goes on to suggest that rear wings should have a
width clearly less than the main mass and should not exceed 50% of the main mass width. This
recommendation has been met.
Section 2.6.4 on page 89 of the Design Guidelines provides recommendations for lot coverage.
The section suggests that lot coverage be limited and should not exceed an increase of 50% over
the average percentage maximum lot coverage that is being used by the neighboring properties.
This recommendation has been met.
Section 2.7.2 A on page 101 recommends garages be set behind the façade of the main house
mass. This recommendation has been met.
Section 2.7.2.B on page 102 recommends drives to be no more than 12 feet wide at the front
property line. This recommendation has been met.
Section 2.7.3.A on page 106 recommends that LS-6 properties have a minimum of 70%
greenspace. This recommendation has not been met.
Section 2.6.4.A on page 89 discourages overbuilding by suggesting that homes avoid reaching
more than 2 minimum/maximum setbacks or limits. This recommendation has been met.
PRP Recommendation:
The Professional Review Panel has not yet completed their review.
August 4, 2020
Lot Information
Zoning: R-1(30)/LS-6
Lot Area: 44,547 SF
Lot Width: 145’
Ordinance Allowable/Required by Ord Proposed
Maximum Height: 35’ 29.5’
Minimum Front Yard: 100’ 100’
Minimum Side Yard (Left): 15% = 21.75’ 28.25’
Minimum Side Yard (Right): 15% = 21.75’ 21.75’
Minimum Rear Yard: (30%) 91.5’ (At closest point) 122.25’
Minimum Greenspace: 70% (31,183 SF) 31,057 = 69.72%
Existing Lot
Address Lot Area LC by Ordinance % max used
Coverage
6515 Belinder Ave 44,547 4,403 9,011 48.86%
6501 Belinder Ave 40,586 4,133 8,446 48.93%
6509 Belinder Ave 40,582 5,995 8,446 70.98%
6525 Belinder Ave 36,610 4,414 7,862 56.14%
6535 Belinder Ave 35,006 3,905 7,621 51.24%
6601 Belinder Ave 43,825 3,332 8,909 37.40%
Average 52.26%
50% Increase 78.39%
6515 Belinder Ave 44,547 Proposed: 5,363 9,011 59.52%
Recommended Lot Coverage as reduced by 150% Rule: 7,064 75.92%
August 4, 2020
#12 Paul Reicherter & Jessica Jellison 6716 Cherokee Lane
The Reicherter-Jellisons are proposing a new 2-story home with a 5,091 sq. ft. footprint. The
footprint consists of 2,875 sq. ft. of first floor space, a 1,200 sq. ft. 4-car garage, and 1,016 sq. ft. of
covered porches. An additional 2,875 sq. ft. are proposed on the second floor. The project includes
a circle driveway and full tennis court.
The proposed project is a substantial construction matter and was noticed as such. The project
was continued at the May 12th and June 9th meetings so that revised drawings could be reviewed
by the Professional Review Panel. Those drawings have not been submitted.
Summary of Property:
• Character Area: Neighborhood Estates
• Location of Common Green Space: Front
• Any Special Frontages: None
Summary of Project:
The main mass of the house is two-stories using a horizontal massing style. The main mass is
flanked on the left by a single-story wing. The garage is part of the main house as it is under the
same primary roof structure; however, a breezeway separates the garage from the house. The
house is sided primarily with lap siding. Field stone is being indicated for inset areas and exposed
foundations. Due to the slope of the property, a large amount of the rear foundation is exposed.
The new first floor elevation is approximately the same as the previous house. The main floor sits
approximately 2 feet lower than the home to the right and approximately 6 inches higher than the
home to the left. The main ridge is approximately 2 feet higher than the home to the right and
approximately 2 feet higher than the home to the left. Both adjacent homes are also 2-story with
comparable eave lines.
Windows are a combination of fixed and casements, all with minimal muntin bars. At the front of
the house, windows stack from the first to second floor. The window arrangement remains fairly
formal at the sides and rear. All of the windows have extensive trim including cast stone sills at
windows in walls clad with stone.
The roof is standing seam with most having a 9/12 pitch. An eyebrow roof is proposed at the
second floor line. These roofs will have a 4/12 pitch.
A concrete driveway is proposed at 12 feet wide at the entrance and does not significantly widen
near the house. The internal green spaces is 80 feet wide and 40 feet deep.
At the rear of the house, a large sport court is proposed. A stone clad retaining wall will encircle
the entire court to create a level playing area. Please note, the sport court encroaches into the
floodplain so KDHE and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will be required to review the project.
The AC Units and generator are proposed at the right (north) side of the house. No enclosure,
other than topography, is proposed.
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Ordinance Compliance:
There are no conflicts between the proposed project and the City of Mission Hills Code of
Ordinances.
Design Guideline Review:
Section 2.3 on pages 64 through 67 of the Design Guidelines provides specific recommendations
for the Neighborhood Estates character area.
Subsection A suggests that the main mass of the house should be between 40% and 50% of the
lot width. At 95’-10” feet wide (64%), the main mass is wider than recommended, however this is
not uncommon with horizontal massing styles because the side wings are incorporated into the
main mass, the ARB might find this acceptable. This section goes on to suggest that the depth of
the main mass should be 25% of the lot width. This recommendation has been met.
Subsection B suggests that front wings have a width clearly less than the main mass with the total
of all wings being less than 50% of the main mass width. This recommendation has been met.
Subsection G recommends that circle driveways have a minimum of 80 feet between curb cuts and
the interior green should be no less than 40 feet deep. This recommendation has been met.
Section 2.6.4 on page 89 of the Design Guidelines provides recommendations for lot coverage.
The section suggests that lot coverage be limited and should not exceed an increase of 50% over
the average percentage maximum lot coverage that is being used by the neighboring properties.
This recommendation has been met.
Section 2.7.2 A on page 101 recommends garages be set behind the façade of the main house
mass. This recommendation has not been met.
Additions to the Design Guidelines, adopted on March 9, 2020, recommend that LS-5 properties
have a minimum of 65% greenspace. As proposed, only 57% greenspace has been provided.
This recommendation has not been met.
PRP Recommendation:
The Professional Review Panel has not yet completed their review.
August 4, 2020
Lot Information
Zoning: R-1(25)/LS-5
Lot Area: 39,314 SF
Lot Width: 149’
Ordinance Allowable/Required by Ord Proposed
Maximum Height: 35’ 33.75 Above Average Grade
Minimum Front Yard: 50’ 50’
Minimum Side Yard (Left): 22.35’ 24.3’
Minimum Side Yard (Right): 22.35’ 22.7’
Minimum Rear Yard: (30%) 105’ >150’
Minimum Greenspace: 65% (25,554 SF) 57% (22,504 SF)
Existing Lot
Address Lot Area LC by Ordinance % max used
Coverage
6716 Cherokee Lane 39,314 2,035 8,261 24.63%
6700 Cherokee Lane 30,571 2,378 6,936 34.28%
6708 Cherokee Lane 34,576 5,136 7,556 67.97%
6728 Cherokee Lane 38,530 3,497 8,147 42.93%
6709 Cherokee Lane 30,623 3,758 6,945 54.11%
6715 Cherokee Lane 26,170 5,487 6,226 88.13%
6727 Cherokee Lane 23,478 3,163 5,774 54.78%
Average 52.41%
50% Increase 78.61%
6716 Cherokee Lane 39,314 Proposed: 5,091 8,261 61.62%
Recommended Lot Coverage Limit as reduced by 150% Rule: 6,494 78.39%
August 4, 2020
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