Case #656F considers a request by applicant Catherine Nored, AIA to construct a two-story addition to an existing accessory structure located at 227 Bronson. The addition would increase the floor area ratio from 39% to 45% but comply with all other regulations regarding setbacks, height, and building materials. The Architectural Review Board recommended approving the addition as compatible at their March 21st public hearing.

1. Case # 656F
Compatibility Review
227 Bronson
Presented By: Jason Lutz
Community Development Services Director
City Council Meeting
Agenda Item #4
March 27, 2017

2. CASE NO. 656F
 Consider a request of Catherine Nored,
AIA, applicant, representing Ron & Alicia
Thomas, owners, for the compatibility
review of the proposed accessory
structure located at 227 Bronson under
Demolition Review Ordinance No. 1860
in order to construct a new two-story
accessory structure.

3. SUMMARY
 The applicant is seeking to construct a
2nd story addition to an existing
accessory structure.

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BACKGROUND
 Zoned SF-A
 West side of Bronson Ave., near the
intersection of Bronson, St. Dennis
Ave., and Encino Ave.

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POLICY ANALYSIS
LOT COVERAGE EXISTING PROPOSED
Lot Area 7,770 7,770
Main House Footprint 1,580 1,580
Front Porch
Side Porch 1 230 230
Side Porch 2
Rear Porch
Garage Footprint 530 595
Carport Footprint
Shed(s) Footprint
Breezeways 98 98
Covered Patio Structure
Other Accessory Structures
Lot Coverage / Lot Area 2,438 / 7,770 2,503 / 7,770
Total Lot Coverage (Max 40%) 31% 32%

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POLICY ANALYSIS
FLOOR AREA RATIO (FAR) EXISTING PROPOSED
Lot Area 7,770 7,770
Main House 1st Floor 1,580 1,580
Main House 2nd Floor 920 920
Garage 1st Floor 530 595
Garage 2nd Floor 410
Other Structures
FAR / Lot Area 3,030 / 7,770 3,505 / 7,770
Total FAR (45% or max 50% with bonuses) 39% 45%

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West Elevation

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East Elevation

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North Elevation

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South Elevation

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POLICY ANALYSIS
 20’ in height as measured from average
grade.
 2nd story addition complies with all
regulations concerning setbacks, height,
and looming standards.
 Building Materials
 Hardie Board & Batten
 Composition shingle roof

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ARB RECOMMENDATION
 Held a public hearing on March 21, 2017.
 Found the addition to be compatible.
 Approved of the request as presented.

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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: (1)
 Oppose: (0)

19. QUESTIONS?