HomeMy WebLinkAboutWATERFIELD FOURTH FILING - FDP190009 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 1 - RESPONSE TO STAFF REVIEW COMMENTS (3)Comment Number: 13 Comment Originated: 08/08/2018
12/04/2018: This comment is intended to be specifically to be applied to the
dimensions of the front porch - not the a Housing Model standard. The
applicant should respond to the attributes of the front porch only and not in the
context of needing three Housing Models for the Single Family Attached
Dwellings.
09/26/2018: For Lot Typical B, single family attached 2-story, there are two units
where the front porch could be lengthened without impacting privacy. As
discussed, these front porches are the only places for outdoor enjoyment for the
single family attached product.
08/08/2018: The response to Conceptual Review comment number eight is that
all front porches will have minimum dimensions of 7-feet by 9-feet. For the
single family attached units that do not front on a public street, why not simply
allow the length of the porch to reflect the entire width of the unit? This would
seem practical and allow for greater enjoyment of outdoor space.
Response:
Please see the below front elevation and front portion of the 1st
floor plan view in reference to the comment
about lengthening front porches on the interior 2-story, single family attached units.
As previously noted, all front porches will have minimum dimensions of 7-feet by 9-feet. As currently
shown, the front porch space is approximately 7’ x 11.5’. While exterior (or end) units allow for larger
porch sizes, the interior units do not for several reasons.
From an architectural and design standpoint, the smaller front porches on interior units allow for additional
articulation on the first floor of the building. By having smaller front porches on the interior units, the first-
floor roof line is broken up across the length of the building, adding both architectural interest as well as
further breaking up the monotony of a single linear first floor roof.
The smaller front porches on the interior units also serve a very practical function in that it allows the
physical space necessary to meet life safety codes for the egress window on the basement option. On rear
alley loaded homes such as this, the back portion of the home’s first floor is the garage, which is
unexcavated space, not allowing for an emergency egress in the rear. If the porch extended the full width
of the home (on interior units) there would be no available location for the egress window.
In addition to the front porch space for outdoor enjoyment, residents will also have the use of a small semi
private front yard space.