CITY OF AURORA ARCHITECTURAL BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING MINUTES August 8, 2013 The Architectural Board of Review met in a scheduled meeting on Thursday, August 8, 2013, in Council Chambers of City Hall. Chairman Crystal Lavy called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. ROLL CALL: Present: Absent: Also Present: Greg Barrow Lauren Broderick James Mehallis Crystal Lavy Chris Holecek Ken Liang Dave Riedel Rich Wehrenberg Vikki Harris, Secretary Ms. Lavy administered the oath to all those in attendance who wished to speak during the meeting. AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: There were no amendments to the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: To approve the minutes of the June 27, 2013 meeting as printed. To approve the minutes of the June 27, 2013 Work Session as printed. OLD BUSINESS: BRIAN POZNIAK 282 S. CHILLICOTHE ADDITION Mr. Mehallis moved; Mr. Barrow seconded, and the motion carried 4-0, on a roll call vote.
MEETING MINUTES PAGE 2 Joe Stutzman, Joe Stutzman Builders, represented the applicant. He requested approval for the construction of a 293 square ft. addition. The addition received approval through the Landmark Commission on July 25, 2013. Materials will match the existing windows, roof and siding and have a cement block foundation. DREES HOMES 220 YORKSHIRE (S/L 24) COLOR REVIEW Mr. Barrow moved, Mr. Mehallis seconded; and the motion carried 4-0, on a roll call vote. Alicia Verner, Drees Homes, represented the applicant. A discussion of materials ensued. The materials were determined to be too similar to another home on S/L 26. To table the plans. DREES HOMES 79 YORKSHIRE (S/L 7) COLOR REVIEW Ms. Broderick moved, Mr. Mehallis seconded, and the motion carried 4-0, on a roll call vote. Yeas: Ms. Broderick, Mr. Mehallis, Mr. Barrow, Ms. Lavy Alicia Verner, Drees Homes, represented the applicant. A discussion of materials ensued with colors and shades being noted on the plans. DREES HOMES 60 YORKSHIRE (S/L 37) SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE Mr. Mehallis moved; Mr. Barrow seconded, and the motion carried 4-0, on a roll call vote.
MEETING MINUTES PAGE 3 Alicia Verner, Drees Homes, represented the applicant. She requested approval for the construction of a 6, 920 square ft. two-story residence within the Yorkshire Estates subdivision. The plans were reviewed in conjunction with the similarity rule. Ms. Verner mentioned the roof line had been revised to meet the similarity rule. A discussion of materials ensued with colors and shades being noted on the plans. Mr. Barrow noted that the quoin was missing from page 6.04 and would need to be added. To approve the plans with the addition of quoin wrap on page 6.04 DREES HOMES PROPOSED NEW HOME DESIGNS Mr. Mehallis moved; Ms. Broderick seconded, and the motion carried 4-0, on a roll call vote. Yeas: Mr. Mehallis, Ms. Broderick, Mr. Barrow, Ms. Lavy Alicia Verner, Drees Homes, presented 2 proposed new home designs called the Harper and the Rowan. Drees currently has models in West Hampton and North Royalton. These are new floor plans with less formal and more family living gathering space. They would have a 2 car side entry garage with the option of a front entry carriage garage. Having the carriage garage enables the homes to appear wider and look better on the lot. In addition, it saves 10 feet of extra depth by placing the garage in this location. Ms. Lavy indicated that the Residential Guidelines for the City state that garage doors cannot be front facing. Several suggestions were offered to Ms. Verner on how to make the plans work to meet the Guidelines and still be able to offer the new home designs. NEW BUSINESS: ANNA LAVERGNE 310 FOX RUN TRAIL ADDITION Justin Kapela, Form-A Architects, represented the applicant. Theo and Anna Lavergne were also in attendance to answer questions. They requested approval for the construction of a 1,320 sq. ft. single story addition to an existing structure within the Highland Farms subdivision. The Board of Zoning Appeals granted 2 variances for the front and rear yard setbacks on July 10, 2013. The addition will add on a new garage to the left side of the house and convert the existing garage into a 1 st floor master suite/guest suite. The whole house will be resided with white vinyl. All other finishes will match the existing materials and colors. A lengthy discussion took place regarding design options.
MEETING MINUTES PAGE 4 RICK HERRERA 349 N. BISSELL ROAD REVISED FRONT ELEVATION Scott Ferry, Scott Ferry Building Company, represented the applicant. He requested approval for a revised front elevation adding a stone façade and columns to an existing residential structure. To approve the revised front elevation plan. Ms. Broderick moved for approval; Mr. Barrow seconded, and the motion carried 4-0, on a roll call vote. Yeas: Ms. Broderick, Mr. Barrow, Mr. Mehallis, Ms. Lavy RICHARD GARNER 674 WHEATFIELD EXTERIOR ALTERATION-PORTICO Tom Barrett, Corridon Builders and Remodelers, represented the applicant. He requested approval for the construction of a 60 sq. ft. roofed front stoop on a residential structure within the Old Barn subdivision. Materials used will match the existing home. CHRIS DILLEN 960 CRACKEL ROAD BEDROOM ADDITION & GARAGE Jim Yarmus, Yardman s Home Improvements, represented the applicant. He requested approval for the construction of a 480 sq. ft. garage addition and a 420 sq. ft. bedroom addition. Materials used will match the existing home. It was noted that more information was requested from Mr. Yarmus in order to receive building plan approval from the City Architect. Mr. Yarmus was aware and will be submitting the requested information to the Building Department office. SUNNY LAKE PARK 885 E. MENNONITE ROAD BOATHOUSE/CONCESSION STAND Jim Kraus, Parks and Recreation Director, represented the applicant. He requested approval for the construction of a 3,000 sq. ft. boathouse replacement building at Sunny Lake Park and a 624 sq. ft. concession stand/restroom addition located across the road near the baseball fields. Ray DelaMotte, Architect from Brandstetter Carroll Inc. was also in attendance to answer questions. A discussion of materials ensued with colors and shades being noted on the plans. To approve the plans as submitted pending color choice via e-mail on the concession stand.
MEETING MINUTES PAGE 5 JOE FAMALGELTTO 429 ELDRIDGE ROAD STORAGE BARN Darlene and Joe Famageltto requested approval for the construction of a 396 sq. ft. storage shed with a roofed porch to replace an existing storage shed. The shed will be placed in the same location as the existing one. A discussion of materials ensued with colors and shades being noted on the plans. Materials will match the existing home. The homeowners requested a metal roof since the lot is heavily wooded and is prone to moss accumulation on a shingled roof. Picture evidence was presented showing the current shed s roof. Ms. Lavy stated that given the location and that the lot is heavily wooded, she would not be opposed to the metal roof since it would be more durable and require little maintenance. To approve the plans with the addition of shutters to the porch side to match the existing home. Ms. Broderick moved for approval; Mr. Mehallis seconded, and the motion carried 4-0, on a roll call vote. Yeas: Ms. Broderick, Mr. Mehallis, Mr. Barrow, Ms. Lavy ARTISTIC DESIGN HOMES 268 BONNIE LANE(S/L 98) SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE Justin Kapela, Form-A Architects, represented the applicant. He requested approval for the construction of a 3, 150 sq. ft. two-story residence within the Walden subdivision. A discussion of materials ensued with colors and shades being noted on the plans. MISCELLANEOUS: A discussion of Public Work Session Rules took place to familiarize everyone with the Sunshine Laws. Work Sessions should be treated the same way as a regularly scheduled meeting and must have an agenda, minutes and requires public notification. A discussion took place regarding the guidelines for adding an alternate member to the ABR vs. tightening the rules for missed meetings. The members agreed to discuss in more detail at the next meeting as a miscellaneous item. The members agreed to discuss the Residential/Commercial Guidelines at the next meeting when more members are present. ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Mehallis moved, Mr. Barrow seconded, and the meeting adjourned at 9:49 p.m. Crystal Lavy, Chairman Vikki Harris, Secretary