Architectural Board of Review

Architectural Board of Review Minutes Monday, February 5, 2024 8 A.M. Via Conference - Zoom Members Present: Sandra Madison, Chair Hans Walter, Vice-Chair James Neville, Member Others Present: Daniel Feinstein, Senior Planner Kelly Beck, Planning Specialist The meeting was called to order by Daniel Feinstein, Senior Planner at 8:05 a.m. * * * * Approval of the January 16, 2024 Meeting Minutes Approved. * * * * #21299 - 3746 Pennington Road - Door to Window Alteration. Matt Perkins, Mentor Window, explained they are replacing the double hung window pair on the rear of the existing addition. The owner would like a 2 lite slider, but they are able to replicate the existing. They are also proposing to remove the second story door and alter it to a double hung window. The siding below that new window will be infilled with matching siding. Mr. Neville said the siding infill area below the new window must have the siding toothed in so that it does not appear as a repair. Mr. Walter asked the size of the new window. Will it be the same height and have grids like the adjacent window? Mr. Perkins said the same height window from sill to header is possible. They can also add matching grids. Mr. Walter said the proposed slider window is not typical and not acceptable for the aesthetics of this house. Mr. Neville said there should be grids on the new windows on the addition as well. It is an enclosed living space, and should look like the rest of the house. Approved with the following conditions: 1) first floor double hung replacement with grids; 2) second floor window to match the height of the adjacent window and have grids to match; and 3) tooth in new aluminum siding below the new second floor window. Submit revised plans for administrative review. * * * * #21300 - 17911 Scottsdale Boulevard - Window Alterations. Igor Abramovsky, Genesis Construction Group, said they propose to replace all the windows on the house with a beige color window. They will match the style and grid pattern including the diamond grids, which will be black grids. The existing diamond pane leaded glass casement windows on the front façade are damaged beyond repair. Mr. Feinstein asked if there is a simulated diamond grid pattern for the front windows to match the diamond panes. Mr. Neville asked if there are diamond grids available in grey. Ms. Madison said she is concerned with a wider sash for the new windows and how that affects the patterns, as well as the color against the brick. The wider beige sash will be very visible. Mr. Walter said he is concerned with the window color of the proposal due to the dark brick color on this house. A brown window would be preferred. Approved dark brown color windows. Also approved the almond color window replacement with the condition that the wood trim on the house (fascia) is painted the window sash color. Submit revised quote and color sample picture at the house for administrative review. * * * * #21301 - 3577 Chelton Road - Porch Alteration. Robert Bonner, owner, said this is a century home and the porch is deteriorated. He proposes to replace the porch including the rail, posts, and flooring. The Board commented this is a very nice house and front porch. What is the brick panel proposed at the base of the piers as noted on the plans? Melva Williams-Argaw, designer, said this is a pre-engineered brick panel. Architectural Board of Review 02/05/2024 Page 2 of 8 Mr. Feinstein noted the existing masonry step is proposed to be replaced with a wood step. He asked if a brick color sample of the pre-engineered panel is available. Ms. Williams-Argaw showed the brick panel sample. There was discussion regarding the appropriateness and longevity of a brick panel application at this location. Mr. Neville asked about the wood for the steps. What finish will this wood have? Mr. Bonner said the new hardwood will be oiled every other year to maintain its original color. He said it would not be a problem to use full brick for the base of the piers. The Board agreed they would have more confidence in the longevity of the work if brick is used. This is a very nice porch replacement project. Approved with the condition that a full brick base is used at the columns bases. Submit revised plan for administrative review. * * * * #21302 - 3710 Stoer Road - Solar Panels. Matt Sako, Power Up Renewable Energy, said the engineers had moved all the panels to the rear roof as requested by staff. Mr. Feinstein noted those plans had not been received. What is the color of the panels? Where will the lines from the panels go? Mr. Sako said the panels and racking are black. The lines go into the attic then out the side of the house. The Board agreed a brown line set cover is most appropriate. Like the darkest brick color on the house. Approved with the condition that all the solar panels are moved to the rear roof. Submit revised plans for administrative review. * * * * #21303 - 3272 Enderby Road - Porch Alteration. James Dumphy, Great Day Improvements, said the owners are looking to increase the function of this room. The new room will be for 3-seasons and have tempered glass throughout. The knee wall is glass and the windows above are slider windows. The room remains within the same footprint. Architectural Board of Review 02/05/2024 Page 3 of 8 Mr. Feinstein said the current room has colonial detailing. Is there a reason for the all glass design and slider windows? Mr. Dumphy said they use tempered glass rooms. It is not normal for them to add window grids to this type of room construction. Mr. Neville said he does not believe grids will help. The existing room façade has an order, with windows all the same width and a rhythm to the architecture and it relates to the house. All these proposed windows are different sizes. There is no regularity and the design appears disorganized. Mr. Dumphy said their rooms are custom manufactured to maximize airflow. The window sizes can be reconfigured. He said they also build rooms that utilize solid knee walls and a more traditional design. The Board agreed something closer to a full knee wall with double hung windows would be better design option for this house. Continued in order for the applicant to study traditional colonial knee wall and window porch designs. * * * * #21304 - 3558 Lee Road - Signage. Mr. Feinstein explained the business location and that the sign would be reviewed by the Board of Zoning Appeals on February 6, 2024 due to the size of the sign. Mirza Veljkovic, Central Graphics, explained the Ohio Contemporary Ballet is looking for a larger sign as there is no identification on the exterior of this very long wall. This sign would increase the visibility of the entry to the studio from the parking lot. Mr. Walters noted the low sign location may not be visible due to a handicap parking space in front of the proposed new sign location. Mr. Feinstein noted this sign is designed to find the entry door for those already in the parking lot. Mr. Neville said he would like to see it higher on the building wall so it is not blocked by a car or van. Continued for further review. The Board suggested the sign have an alternative location higher or above the entry for better visibility. * * * * Architectural Board of Review 02/05/2024 Page 4 of 8 #21305 - 18230 Shelburne Road - Window Alteration. Matt Yopko, Gunton Corporation, said some of the existing windows do not close correctly. This home has some windows with different patterns than others. These windows have a large vertical grid vertically through the center of each sash. There was discussion regarding new grid pattern options of the larger front windows. Approved Plan B with the exception of the second floor window over the door. This window should be revised to be a picture window with a large, 2 inch, horizontal grid to give the appearance of a meeting rail so the grid pattern matches the original window. Submit revised quote for administrative review. * * * * #21306 - 15900 South Park Boulevard - Resubmission: New Garage. Mr. Feinstein explained the replacement garage design that the Board approved is currently under construction. Some changes have been made. Kevin Robinette, architect, said this is a 3 car garage with changes due to interior work. The owner believed the roof massing was too large with the west facing dormer, so that has been eliminated. There is a change to the north façade second floor, reducing windows, adding a flower box, and changing the posts on the first floor. Mr. Neville and Ms. Madison agreed the roof massing is better as is the post configuration. Mr. Walter asked about the west facing windows on the second floor. They look haphazard. Ms. Madison asked why one window is larger than the other two. Joe Kubic, homeowner, said they are installing light fixtures on the side elevation second floor like those already on the house, which will make the windows appear more regular. The planter box proposed match those on the front façade of the house. Mr. Walter said he is surprised there is a step back of the roof near the rear of the east elevation. Why is the roofline configured in this way? Mr. Robinette said there is no need for the second floor space on this side and the configuration takes advantage of first floor supports. This side faces the neighbor’s garage and is not readily visible. Mr. Walter said the east elevation is now less cohesive. The window composition is less clear. Why are there additional doors? Mr. Robinette said the window placement is based on the interior changes to the plans and the first Architectural Board of Review 02/05/2024 Page 5 of 8 floor door provided a needed exit. Continued for the applicant to submit the following: 1) study a more balanced second floor widow placement and sizes; 2) clarification of roof articulation and step back on the rear and east elevation; 3) photo of the proposed window box; 4) photos of the front of the house; and 5) updated drawing showing where the lights will be located on the garage façade. Submit revised drawings for Board review. * * * * #21307 - 17616 Parkland Drive - Window Alteration. Jessica Powell, Woodland Design, explained this 80’s/90’s addition is at the rear of the house. They propose a change to the window configuration on the rear, along with additional windows in a bathroom on the second floor. She explained the size, types, and locations. Mr. Neville noted all these changes fit in nicely with the house design. Approved. * * * * #21308 - 18200 Parkland Drive - Addition. Window Alteration. George Clemens, Clemens Architecture, said there is currently an addition next to an addition. They propose to create a larger addition to connect the spaces. They will retain the single story roofline. They may change the material, but would come back for that. They are replacing a bay window with French doors. Mr. Neville asked if a decorative railing is possible on the flat roof. Dr. Sherine Ghafoori, homeowner, said they have had interior damage with railing elements on other past houses in Shaker Heights. She would prefer not to have a railing on this flat roof. Ms. Madison said when the pitched roof element is removed, they must make sure to repair the brick and mortar. Mr. Clemens said they will also need to repair/replace where the door is removed. Mr. Walter noted the head height changes from the entry door to the windows. Can these be redesigned to coordinate better? Mr. Clemens said the sill has to be above the counter. It will benefit the room and the proportion to keep the newly proposed window head height. He will work to address the levels of the windows and adjacent house elements. Mr. Walter asked if the panel next to the window could be raised to coordinate. Architectural Board of Review 02/05/2024 Page 6 of 8 The Board approved of the design direction. The Board suggested the window heads or trim details be re-designed to relate to the door more closely, or the door head be raised to relate to the window head. The trim around the windows should be adjusted to relate better to the windows themselves. * * * * #21309 - 3427 Tuttle Road - Sign: Boom’s Pizza. Mr. Feinstein said there are compliance questions as far as zoning and the sign ordinances. There are new plans that were just submitted this morning. AJ Suever, designer, said they propose to paint the area above the windows black. The yellow color is the only color being added to the existing canopy. There is a canopy being added to the south elevation at the entry door location. The Market Hall, the parking lot, and the parking garage all combine to create movement from the south. Mr. Feinstein noted that if the main entry does not face the street a zoning variance is required. Ms. Madison asked what the yellow portion is. Is it paint? Ms. Suever said it is a yellow reflective strip. Mr. Walter asked if the new south-facing canopy should be the entire width of the window opening, not just the entry area. Ms. Suever said the current canopy proposal is the width of the vestibule. Jonathan Bennett, tenant, explained the vestibule has its own interior lighting scheme. He does not think they would gain anything from additional canopy width. They studied the way people move and the south entry is better. Mr. Walter asked if the lighting fixture spacing on the west façade could be the same on the south side. The southern entry does not establish itself as the main entry. It needs something more. Mr. Neville and Ms. Madison agreed. Ms. Suever said they propose two primary signs. One projecting sign at the corner which is internally illuminated and matches their Lakewood, OH location design, and a large window sign. The large window sign conceals a reach in cooler on the interior. There is a secondary sign on the canopy over the main entrance, along with a vinyl graphic on the entry door. The lower vinyl banding in the Tuttle facing windows conceal the legs of the patrons. Mr. Bennett said there are high-top tables adjacent to the windows and legs will be very visible without the vinyl on the windows. Architectural Board of Review 02/05/2024 Page 7 of 8 There was discussion regarding the vinyl graphics on the bottom of the storefront windows and the location of an interior bolt graphic in the southern interior vestibule. They could move that bolt closer to the window which might help make that entry more visible. There was discussion regarding the site and sign locations. Continued for the applicant to consider the following: 1) altering the design of the signage to better emphasize the new south facing entry; 2) discuss with staff any zoning variances needed for the sign package; 3) study the new canopy width in relationship to the entry door; 4) study the proposed vinyl graphics lower infill. Submit revised plans for Board review. * * * * #21310 - 22870 Canterbury Lane - Pavilion. David Novak, contractor, explained this proposal includes a pavilion, a pool, and hardscape in the rear yard. The hip roof of the pavilion will have a synthetic slate to match the new house roof. The chimney will match the house brick. The structure has open sides. Approved the general design direction of the structures. Submit revised plans for Board review which include the rear elevation, materials, and color selections. * * * * Other Business 2939 Attleboro—Preliminary Review. George Clemens Architects. Discussion held. The Board suggested removing/altering the circular window on the rear of the new addition; reducing the size of the lites on the “orangery” section of the connector. * * * * There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 12:45 p.m. The next meeting will be February 20, 2024. _________________________________ _________________________________ Sandra Madison, Chair Hans Walter, Vice Chair Architectural Board of Review Architectural Board of Review Architectural Board of Review 02/05/2024 Page 8 of 8