Architectural Review Board (ARB)

ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD AGENDA October 11, 2022 3:00 p.m. Pre-meeting to begin at 2:30 p.m. #1 Michael & Michele Belzer Replace windows 6331 Ensley Lane #2 Brian & Reagan Wittek Changes to previously approved project 6600 Willow Lane #3 Mark & Amy Thompson† Landscape plan / Swimming pool / Patio / Fireplace 3728 West 65th Street *Variance required. † Substantial Construction 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 Michael & Michele Belzer 6331 Ensley Lane The Belzers are proposing to replace 8 windows. Summary of Property: • Character Area: Suburban • Location of Common Green Space: Front • Any Special Frontages: None Summary of Project: At the front of the house, the Belzers are proposing to replace a quintuple casement with a triple casement in the same opening. They are also proposing to replace a pair of casements with a new triple casement. These proportions seem inappropriate and should be verified. At the side of the house, they are proposing to replace a pair of casements with a single unit. The pair of casements above the garage are also indicated to be changed to a single casement. At the rear of the house, the three lights of a bay window are being replaced. Below the bay, a large picture window with flanking French casements is now proposed as a large picture window with flanking single casements. All of the proposed windows are fiber construction with sandstone finish, which matches the existing house. Similarly, all of the windows are proposed with Colonial grille patterns on the interior only. Please note that all existing windows only have grilles at the interior. 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 muntins be simulated divided lites with muntins applied at the exterior, at the insulated air space, and at the interior of the window. The proposed windows only have muntins on the interior face. This recommendation has not been met. October 11, 2022 #2 Brian & Reagan Wittek 6600 Willow Lane The Witteks are returning to the ARB with changes to their previously approved project. They are proposing a new single-car garage at the side of their exiting garage and various window changes. Summary of Property: • Character Area: Suburban • Location of Common Green Space: Front • Any Special Frontages: None Lot Coverage Review: • Existing Main Floor: 2,887 sf • Proposed Garage: 251 sf • Total Lot Coverage: 3,138 sf Summary of Project: At the June 21, 2022 meeting the Witteks were approved for a new garage addition and window changes. They are now proposing to change the windows on the side of the garage from a single window centered in the elevation to two windows evenly spaced across the elevation. At the rear of the house, they are now proposing a new patio door in an existing projecting bay. 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(16)/LS-2 Lot Area: 16,937 sf Lot Width: 120.0’ Ordinance/Design Guideline Allowable/Required Provided Maximum Height: 35’ No Change Minimum Side Yard (Left): 10’ 11’-9” (Existing) Minimum Side Yard (Right): 10’ 18’-3” (Proposed) Minimum Combined Side Yards: 25% = 30’ 29’-11” Minimum Rear Yard: (At closest point) 20% = 28.25’ No Change Minimum Greenspace: 60% = 10,162 sf 9,883 sf = 58.4% Drainage Study Required if any answer below is “Yes” Yes/No Is the project adding 1,000 sq. ft. or more of impervious surface? No Will the project cause the greenspace to be less than recommended by the Design Guidelines? Yes EXCEPT NO STUDY REQUIRED IF: 1) replacing existing impervious surface in approximately same footprint, and Yes 2) project will not decrease existing greenspace on site No Is there a documented drainage issue for this property? *See the Mission Hills website for drainage study requirements – www.missionhillsks.gov *The Architectural Review Board may require the drainage study be submitted before they act on the proposed project. October 11, 2022 #3 Mark & Amy Thompson 3728 West 65th Street The Thompsons are returning to the ARB to present their landscape plan as required. They are also proposing changes to the circle drive and the new swimming pool, patio, and outdoor fireplace in the rear yard. Swimming pools and outdoor fireplaces are substantial construction projects, and the project was noticed as such with the new house. Summary of Property: • Character Area: Suburban • Location of Common Green Space: Front • Any Special Frontages: None Lot Coverage (Roofed Structures) Review: Main floor living area: 3,985 sf Main floor garage area: 1,015 sf Covered porches: 1,405 sf Total Lot Coverage: 6,405 sf Summary of Project: The proposed patio is located on axis with the rear of the house with the pool centered in it. A stone retaining wall encloses the patio on three sides. The outdoor fireplace is located at the center of the patio. A set of yard steps connect the existing upper terraces to the new proposed pool patio. The circle drive area is being reduced. Ordinance Compliance: There are no conflicts between the proposed project and the City of Mission Hills Code of Ordinances. Greenspace Review: Lot area: 38,578 sf House Footprint: 6,405 sf Driveway & Front Walks: 4,785 sf Existing Patios, Walls and Walkways: 1,710 sf New Pool Patio and Walls 525 sf Yard Steps: 65 sf Remaining Greenspace: 25,088 sf 65% Design Guideline Review: Section 2.5 on pages 72 through 75 of the Design Guidelines provides specific recommendations for the Suburban character area. Section 2.7.3.A on page 106 recommends that LS- 5 properties have a greenspace no less than 65% of the lot area. This recommendation has been met. October 11, 2022  Lot Information Zoning: R-1(30)/ LS-5 Lot Area: 38,578 sf Lot Width: 156.5’ Ordinance/Design Guideline Allowable/Required Provided Maximum Height: 35’ (30’ by DG) 27.1’ Minimum Side Yard (Left): 15%=23.48’ 27.5’ Minimum Side Yard (Right): 15%=23.48’ 25.3’ Minimum Combined Side Yards: N/A Minimum Rear Yard: (At closest point) 30%=73.3’ 77.1’ Patio Minimum Side Yard: 20’ 23.8’ Patio Minimum Rear Yard: 20’ >68’ Maximum Lot Coverage Limit: 8,154 by ordinance 6,405 Minimum Greenspace: 65%=25,076 sf 25,088 sf = 65% Drainage Study Required if any answer below is “Yes” Yes/No Is the project adding 1,000 sq. ft. or more of impervious surface? Yes Will the project cause the greenspace to be less than recommended by the Design Guidelines? No EXCEPT NO STUDY REQUIRED IF: 1) replacing existing impervious surface in approximately same footprint, and 2) project will not decrease existing greenspace on site Is there a documented drainage issue for this property? No *See the Mission Hills website for drainage study requirements – www.missionhillsks.gov *The Architectural Review Board may require the drainage study be submitted before they act on the proposed project October 11, 2022