CITY OF AURORA OHIO Architectural Board of Review Meeting Minutes December 8, 2016 The Architectural Board of Review met for a scheduled meeting on Thursday, December 8, 2016 in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Vice Chairman Crystal Lavy called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m. ROLL CALL: Present: Absent: Also Present: Lauren Broderick Melissa Coleman Crystal Lavy, Vice Chairman Nathan Barrett, Chairman Denise Januska, Director, Planning, Zoning, & Building Division Marie Lawrie, Secretary AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: None DECLARATION OF OATH: Ms. Lavy administered the oath to all those in attendance who wished to speak during the meeting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: To adopt the minutes of the November 10, 2016 meeting, as submitted Ms. Broderick moved for approval; Ms. Coleman seconded, and the motion carried, 3-0, on a roll call vote.
City of Aurora - 2 - Meeting Minutes OLD BUSINESS: PAUL BIZJAK 839 NAUTILUS TR ADDITION- REVISED Matt Ross, Architect along with Paul Bizjak, the home owner was in attendance to answer questions. This project was originally approved on June 23, 2016. The project proposed to add a 1,200 square foot addition which includes a first floor master suite, a new foyer, and a 2 nd story addition with a balcony and deck. The revision included a change in roof material from asphalt shingles to a standing seam metal roof and a slight change to the roofline. The front door will be metal to match the roof. The siding was changed to horizontal redwood cedar. The stone to grade and direct vent fireplace will be faced with a cultured stone. To approve the project as revised NEW BUSINESS: JOE DESERIO 610 CLUB DR S/L 249 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE Joe Deserio, homeowner was on hand to present the project. He was seeking approval to erect a 3,569 square foot, two-story house within the Barrington subdivision. This home features a 4-car, side-loading garage, and a great room with a direct vent fireplace, as well as a first floor master suite. The project was reviewed for Residential Guideline compliance. The stone wraps were discussed. The stone wrap on the front elevation dining room will return at wainscot height on both sides. The front elevation stone wrap will return at wainscot height to the front porch. All other wraps were in compliance. The unit passed the similarity comparison. Finishes were presented and noted on the plans including Rich Espresso siding and Bucks County Southern Ledgestone. To approve the plans with stone wraps on the front elevation as noted on the plans PULTE HOMES 120 BRIGHTON DR S/L 64 CONDO Jamey Heinzman, of Pulte Homes was present at the meeting. She was seeking approval to construct a 4,925 square foot, one-story elevation 19, Reflection model condo within the Clubside Manor section of the Barrington subdivision. This unit features a 2-car, front-loading garage, a rear elevation covered porch, and a café. There are no plans for a fireplace. The unit was reviewed for Residential Guideline compliance. The project passed similarity comparison. Color package 6 was presented and noted on
City of Aurora - 3 - Meeting Minutes the plans including Portico siding and Aspen Ledgestone. To approve the plans as submitted Ms. Coleman moved to approve, Ms. Lavy seconded, and the motion carried, 3-0, on a roll call vote. Yeas: Ms. Coleman, Ms. Lavy, Ms. Broderick PRESTIGE HOMES 550 CLUB DR WEST S/L 8 HOUSE Perry Bourn and Elaine Schmidt, both of Prestige Homes attended the meeting. They were seeking approval to erect a 4,079 square foot, one-story home within the Barrington Subdivision. This home features a 4-car; side-load garage, and a rear elevation covered porch. There is no fireplace planned for this unit. The project was reviewed for Residential Guideline compliance. The windows of the garage did not have grids in them. All other windows in the rendering had grids. The unit passed the similarity comparison. Finishes were presented and noted on the plans including Eldorado Grandview Ledgestone. The home will be full stone. To approve the plans with grids added to the garage windows Ms. Coleman moved to approve, Ms. Broderick seconded, and the motion carried, 3-0, on a roll call vote. Yeas: Ms. Coleman, Ms. Broderick, Ms. Lavy RYAN HOMES 15 RON LN S/L 15 CONDO Stu Kocian and Kandra Brooks of Ryan Homes were on hand to answer questions. They were seeking approval to construct a 4,154 square foot, one-story elevation A, Brentwood model condo within the Sheffield Estates section of the Lakes of Aurora. This unit features a 2-car; front-load garage, a walkout basement, and a rear elevation sunroom and fireplace. This unit was reviewed for Residential Guideline compliance. The unit was too similar to another unit within the comparison area. It was agreed that the builder would ask the homeowner to change the siding to Flint, Island Pearl, or Dover White. The finishes that were presented and noted on the plans included Sandy Tan siding and Conestoga Ledgestone. The approval will be pending until a change is made that allows the unit to pass similarity comparison. To approve the plans PENDING a change that allows the unit to pass similarity comparison Ms. Coleman moved to approve, Ms. Lavy seconded, and the motion carried, 3-0, on a roll call vote. Yeas: Ms. Coleman, Ms. Lavy, Ms. Broderick
City of Aurora - 4 - Meeting Minutes RYAN HOMES 26 RON LANE S/L 18 CONDO Stu Kocian and Kandra Brooks of Ryan Homes presented a second project. They were seeking approval to erect a 3,062 square foot, two-story elevation M, Calvert model condo within the Sheffield Estates section of the Lakes of Aurora. This unit features a 2-car; front-load garage, and a rear elevation sunroom. There is no fireplace planned for this home. The unit was reviewed for Residential Guideline compliance. The condo passed the similarity comparison. Colors and materials were presented and noted on the plans including Natural Almond siding, Pebble Clay board and batten, and Conestoga Ledgestone. To approve the plans as submitted RYAN HOMES 464 DANBURY DR S/L 29 CONDO Stu Kocian and Kandra Brooks of Ryan Homes presented a third project. They were seeking approval to construct a 4,014 square foot, one-story elevation B Brentwood model condo within the Sheffield Estates section of the Lakes of Aurora subdivision. This unit features a 2-car; front-load garage, front elevation oval louvers and stone arch windows, and a rear elevation fireplace. This unit was reviewed for Residential Guideline compliance. This unit was too similar to 472 Danbury Drive sub lot 31. There was discussion about tabling the project to give the homeowner time to make a change that would pass the similarity comparison. To table the plans The builder then stated that 472 Danbury Drive had sold before this unit and requested approval for this condo and to table 472 Danbury Drive. Finishes were presented and noted on the plans including Flint siding and PA Sierra Ledgestone. To remove this item from the table Ms. Broderick moved to approve, Ms. Lavy seconded, and the motion carried, 3-0, on a roll call vote. Yeas: Ms. Broderick, Ms. Lavy, Ms. Coleman
City of Aurora - 5 - Meeting Minutes To approve the plans as submitted RYAN HOMES 472 DANBURY DR S/L 31 CONDO Stu Kocian and Kandra Brooks, of Ryan Homes presented a fourth project. They were seeking approval to erect a 4,627 square foot, two-story elevation A Brentwood model condo within the Sheffield Estates section of the Lakes of Aurora. This unit features a 2-car; front-load garage, and a rear elevation master suite with sitting room, and a second story bonus room. A rear elevation fireplace is planned for this home. The unit was reviewed for Residential Guideline compliance. Colors and materials were presented and noted on the plans including Flint siding, Bucks County Ledgestone. The condo did not pass the similarity comparison. To table the plans RYAN HOMES 547 SHEFFIELD CT S/L 2 CONDO- REVISED Stu Kocian and Kandra Brooks, of Ryan Homes presented a final project. They were seeking a revised approval to erect a 4,227 square foot, two-story elevation A Brentwood model condo within the Sheffield Estates section of the Lakes of Aurora. This unit was approved on October 27, 2016 with the front elevation garage left side brick to return full height to front porch. After the approval the homeowner requested a change. A second story bonus room was added to the project. This also added windows to the right elevation second story. To approve the revision
City of Aurora - 6 - Meeting Minutes MISCELLANEOUS: Finding of Facts, Aurora Inn, 30 Shawnee Trail, Electronic Monument Sign To approve the Findings of Fact Ms. Coleman moved to approve, Ms. Broderick seconded, and the motion carried, 3-0, on a roll call vote. Yeas: Ms. Coleman, Ms. Broderick, Ms. Lavy Farewell to Crystal Lavy Ms. Lavy announced that this was her last meeting. She has served on the Board for 8 years. She declined to be reappointed. She stated that she feels honored to have served and worked with multiple Mayors, Law Directors, Board Members, and Secretaries. The Board thanked her for her leadership over the years. They stated that they appreciated her and enjoyed getting to know her and working with her. Ms. Broderick stated that volunteerism is important for the community and becoming a lost art. ADJOURNMENT: Ms. Lavy moved; Ms. Broderick seconded, and the meeting adjourned at 8:03 p.m. on a unanimous voice vote. Crystal Lavy, Vice Chairman Marie Lawrie, Secretary