This document is a request for permission to demolish parts of an existing home at 415 La Jara in order to construct a new addition. Specifically, the request is to demolish over 80% of the roof, over 50% of two street-facing facades, and nearly 70% of the overall exterior walls. The proposed addition would be a single-story 4,600 square foot addition while retaining the original 1,000 square foot structure built in 1930. City staff and the Architectural Review Board have reviewed the plans and found the proposed addition to be compatible with the neighborhood without compromising the historical significance of the existing home.

1. Case # 669F
Significance and
Compatibility Review
415 La Jara
Presented By: Jason Lutz
Community Development Services Director
City Council Meeting
Agenda Item #5
June 12, 2017

2. CASE NO. 669F
 John Grable, AIA, applicant, representing William D. and
Sue H. Balthrope, owners, for the significance and
compatibility review of the proposed replacement
structure located at 415 La Jara under Demolition Review
Ordinance No. 1860 in order to demolish 82.1% of the
existing roof, demolish 52.3% of the street-facing façade
on the east side at La Jara, demolish 84.6% of the street-
facing façade on the north side at Evans, and demolish
68.5% of the overall exterior facing walls of the existing
structure in order to remodel and add to the existing main
structure.

3. SUMMARY
 Requesting permission to demolish
several additions to the home.
 Additions were made throughout the
years.
 New construction would be a one level
4,600 square foot addition while retaining
the original home.

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BACKGROUND
 Zoned SF-A
 Located at the SW intersection of La Jara
and Evans
 On May 1, 2017, P&Z approved a replat,
of two lots and a portion of a third,
creating two new lots
 Council approved the replat on May 22,
2017

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POLICY ANALYSIS
LOT COVERAGE EXISTING PROPOSED
Lot Area 12,688 18,287
Main House Footprint 3,141 4,951
Front Porch 819
Side Porch 1
Side Porch 2
Rear Porch 90
Garage Footprint 815
Carport Footprint
Shed(s) Footprint
Breezeways 45
Covered Patio Structure
Other Accessory Structures 240 562
Lot Coverage / Lot Area 3,426 / 12,688 7,237 / 18,287
Total Lot Coverage (Max 40%) 27% 39.57%

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POLICY ANALYSIS
FLOOR AREA RATIO (FAR) EXISTING PROPOSED
Lot Area 12,688 18,287
Main House 1st Floor 3,141 4,951
Main House 2nd Floor 760 500
Garage 1st Floor 815
Garage 2nd Floor
Other Structures 240 562
FAR / Lot Area 4,141 / 12,688 6,828 / 18,287
Total FAR (45% or max 50% with bonuses) 33% 37.33%

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POLICY ANALYSIS
 21’ 2+” in height.
 The proposed addition complies with all
regulations concerning setbacks, height,
and looming standards.
 Building Materials
 Stucco & Glass
 Standing seam metal roof

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POLICY ANALYSIS
 Tree Removal
 2 trees to be removed (Non-heritage)
‒ 22” & 18” Elms
 1 tree to be relocated
‒ 8” Palm
 Original 1,000 sq. ft. structure built in 1930.
 Staff has reviewed the property and has not
found any evidence that the home has any
major historical significance.

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EXISTING
SITE PLAN

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PROPOSED
SITE PLAN

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Existing/Proposed Streetscape (La Jara)

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Existing/Proposed Streetscape (Evans)

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ARB RECOMMENDATION
 Held a public hearing on May 16, 2017.
 Found no significance in the existing
structure.
 Found the proposed addition to be
compatible.
 No one from the public spoke against the
project.

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PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
 Postcards were mailed to property owners
within a 200-foot radius of the property,
appropriate notice was posted on the City
website and a sign was posted on the
property.
 Responses received:
 Support: (10)
 Oppose: (0)

22. QUESTIONS?