Architectural Review Board (ARB)

ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD AGENDA July 11, 2023 3:00 p.m. Pre-meeting to begin at 2:30 p.m. #1 Consent Agenda A. Mission Hills Country Club – 5400 Mission Drive Replacing lights B. Timothy & Susannah Sotos – 2504 W 70th Terrace Changes to previously approved project #2 Bret & Erin Knighton Porcelain tile roof 2040 W 59th Street #3 Robin & Lori Ames † New pool & patio 2921 W 68th 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 Consent Agenda A. Mission Hills Country Club 5400 Mission Drive The Club is proposing to replace the lights at their existing racket courts #4 & #5. Summary of Project: They are proposing to replace the existing fixtures on the existing poles. The number of fixtures remains the same. Photometric information provided shows that there will be 0 lumens at the property line. Ordinance Compliance: There are no conflicts between the proposed project and the City of Mission Hills Code of Ordinances. July 11, 2023 B. Timothy & Susannah Sotos 2504 W 70th Terrace The Sotos are returning to the ARB with changes to their previously approved pool project. Summary of Property: • Character Area: Suburban • Location of Common Green Space: Front & Side • Any Special Frontages: None Summary of Project: On November 29, 2022, when the Soto’s project was originally approved, the ARB did so with conditions. They were required to move the pool to be 20’-2” from the rear property line, to increase the greenspace by 1 percent, and to plant evergreens along the north side of the pool equipment. The proposed plan eliminates the pool in its entirety and reworks the patio. The proposed retaining wall and stairs in the rear yard have been removed from the project scope. They are proposing to expand the drive area along the north side yard. The overall greenspace has been improved from 52.9% to 57% Since all ARB requirements have been met, this project has been placed on the Consent Agenda. Ordinance Compliance: There are no conflicts between the proposed project and the City of Mission Hills Code of Ordinances. Greenspace Review: Lot area: 18,998 SF Lot Coverage: 3,639 SF (Pergola area is part of patio) Driveways & walkways: 2,881 SF Patios, walkways, and walls: 1,652 SF Remaining Greenspace: 10,826 SF = 57% Design Guideline Review: 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 2.7.3.A on page 106 recommends that LS-1 and 2 properties have a greenspace no less than 60% of the lot area. This recommendation has not been met. Discussion is recommended. Lot Information Zoning: R-1(16)/LS-2 Lot Area: 18,998 sf Ordinance/Design Guideline Allowable/Required Provided Patio Minimum Rear Yard: 20’ 22.0’ Patio Minimum Side Yard: 20’ > 35’ Minimum Greenspace: 10,059 SF = 52.9% 60% = 11,399 SF 10,826 SF = 57% July 11, 2023  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 Yes Guidelines? EXCEPT NO STUDY REQUIRED IF: 1) replacing existing impervious surface in approximately same footprint, and 2) project will not decrease existing greenspace on site Yes 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. July 11, 2023 #2 Bret & Erin Knighton 2040 W 59th Street The Knightons are proposing a new porcelain tile roof. Summary of Property: • Character Area: Neighborhood Estates • Location of Common Green Space: Front & Side • Any Special Frontages: None Summary of Project: The product selected has the look of weathered wood. This is not a product that the ARB has reviewed in the past. Ordinance Compliance: There are no conflicts between the proposed project and the City of Mission Hills Code of Ordinances. July 11, 2023 #3 Robin & Lori Ames 2921 West 68th Street The Ameses are proposing a new pool and patio in their rear yard. 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 proposed pool is located at the rear of the house. An existing patio will be extended and enlarged to incorporate the new pool. An existing walkway will be removed to make way for the proposed pool. The new pool equipment is proposed at the east side of the house, in the new patio, near an existing porch. Ordinance Compliance: There are no conflicts between the proposed project and the City of Mission Hills Code of Ordinances. Greenspace Review SF Lot Area: 19,735.53 House Footprint: -3,689.09 Driveway & Front Walkway: -2,762.84 Side Porch -32.41 Patios, Pool & Walkways: -1,329 AC -10.55 Total Greenspace: 11,911.64 Design Guideline Review: Section 2.7.3.A on page 106 recommends that LS-1 and 2 properties have a greenspace area no less than 60% of the lot area. This recommendation has been met. Lot Information Zoning: R-1(16)/LS-2 Lot Area: 19,735 SF Ordinance Allowable/Required by Ord Proposed Pool Minimum Side Yard: > 34’ East Side 20’ > 31’ West Side Pool Minimum Rear Yard: 20’ 29’-8” Minimum Greenspace: 60% = 11,841 SF 11,911.64 = 60.4% Drainage Study Required if any answer below is “Yes” Yes/No Is the project adding 1,000 sq. ft. or more of impervious surface? Yes Will the project cause the greenspace to be less than recommended by the Design Guidelines? Yes Will the project cause the greenspace to be within 3% of what is recommended by the Design Yes Guidelines? July 11, 2023