Windover Heights Board of Review

Town of Vienna 127 Center Street South Vienna, Virginia 22180 p: 703.255.6341 TTY 7111 Meeting Minutes Windover Heights Review Board Tuesday, July 2, 2019 7:30 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS-VIENNA TOWN HALL The Windover Heights Board of Review met in regular session at 7:30 PM on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 in the Council Chambers at the Vienna Town Hall, 127 Center Street, South, Vienna, VA. Roll Call Members Mary McCullough, Carey Sienicki, and Susan Stillman were present with Michael Cheselka as acting chair. Theresa Bachmann is absent. Also in attendance, representing town staff, was Andrea West, Planner (Permits & Design Review) of the Department of Planning & Zoning. Meeting Minutes Review of meeting minutes were tabled. 1. Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to construct a new single family detached residential dwelling on the property located at 222 Lovers Lane NW, Docket No. WHBR-03-19, in the RS-16, single-family detached residential zoning district; filed by 222 Lovers Land, LLC, Inc., owner, and JDA Custom Homes, Inc., builder. Attending and representing the application were Myra Pagano and Christina Rice with JDA Custom Homes, Inc. Ms. Pagano stated that the application is for construction of a new single-family home. Samples of colors and materials were passed around for review with the explanation that the house will be constructed out of the following materials: Mountain Ridge stone façade with hardie fiber cement plank in board and batten and shingle siding. The main roof will be in Heather Blend with a smaller bronze metal roof. The structure will be painted using Benjamin Moore Texas Leather with white, Chantilly Lace for the trim and exterior doors. There will be two, 2-car garages, with an open deck and screened porch along the back. A masonry fireplace is shown along the side. Ms. Sienicki asked to clarify the garage arraignment and whether there will be two levels. Ms. Pagano answered yes, explaining that one level will be at the basement level with the other at the main level. A brief discussion followed regarding grade transitioning out of the lot. Ms. Stillman asked if there will be a retaining wall. Ms. Pagano answered yes, stating that it will be situated between the two driveways, delineating between grades. Town of Vienna Page 1 Printed on 3/18/2020 Windover Heights Review Board Meeting Minutes July 2, 2019 Ms. McCullough asked about the view. Ms. Sienicki responded that the driveway will slope off the side having a big transition of grade. Ms. Stillman asked if the basement level will be the same color as the basement garage. Ms. Pagano answered that it is typically painted the same color as the house. Plantings will be installed to break up the view. Ms. McCullough asked if it will be open beneath the porch and patio. Ms. Pagano answered yes, stating that the deck and porch will be on the main level, creating a walkout basement. Ms. Stillman asked if the hardy plank, except the trim, will be painted the same color as the foundation. Ms. Pagano answered yes, with a stone façade along the front. Chairman Cheselka stated that it will be important to treat the concrete with primer before painting it. He suggested a concrete stain for longevity. Additionally, he asked if the metal roof will be powder coated. Ms. Pagano answered yes. There being no further comment, Chairman Cheselka called for a motion. Ms. McCullough made a motion that the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to construct a new single family detached residential dwelling on the property located at 222 Lovers Lane NW, Docket No. WHBR-03-19, in the RS-16, single-family detached residential zoning district be approved. Ms. McCullough noted she had spoken with the neighbor who had no comments about the plans. Chairman Cheselka agreed, stating his appreciation of the applicant’s handling of the project with the neighbors. He has heard many positive comments from neighbors that the applicants have been very detail oriented in their communications. There being no further comments, Chairman Cheselka called the question. Motion: McCullough Second: Sienicki Vote: 4-0 Absent: Bachmann New Business Ms. McCullough announced that this will be her last meeting, stating that she enjoyed working with the board and getting to know everyone. Chairman Cheselka thanked Ms. McCullough for her service. Adjournment There being no further discussion the meeting adjourned at 7:45 pm. Respectfully Submitted, Andrea E. West Staff Liasion & Board Clerk Town of Vienna Page 2 Printed on 3/18/2020 Windover Heights Review Board Meeting Minutes July 2, 2019 THE TOWN OF VIENNA IS COMMITTED TO FULL COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT STANDARDS. TRANSLATION SERVICES, ASSISTANCE OR ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS FROM PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE TO BE REQUESTED NOT LESS THAN 3 WORKING DAYS BEFORE THE DAY OF THE EVENT. PLEASE CALL (703) 255-6304, OR 711 VIRGINIA RELAY SERVICE FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED. Town of Vienna Page 3 Printed on 3/18/2020