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HomeMy WebLinkAbout614 LESSER DRIVE CARRIAGE HOUSE - FDP190013 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 2 - PROJECT NARRATIVE614 Lesser Drive Carriage House Development Request Owner: Taliesen LLC P: 970-472-8100 Past Meeting Dates Conceptual Review 05/16/2019 Pre-submittal Review w/Coordinator 06/20/2019 Round 1 Staff Review Meeting 07/17/2019 This development request is to build a 1½ story carriage house at 614 Lesser Drive (parcel #9713115016) with a lot area of 5000 square feet in the neighborhood conservation buffer (NCB) zoning district. There is currently a single family residence that fronts Lesser Drive. The carriage house would be located at the rear of the lot along the rear setback, and would share access by means of an existing driveway that runs along the south side of the existing house that will provide access to 4 required off street parking spaces. The architectural form and placement of the carriage house on the lot is such that minimal impact to the privacy of the surrounding neighbors is a priority. There are two residential neighbors along the north and south property lines. The lot also abuts Houska Automotive to the rear. Architectural features such as windows and access are minimized along the north and south property lines, and the general orientation of the building maximizes the privacy for neighboring properties. The placement also allows for a common access and parking area between the two dwelling units, while also providing for separate, private yard spaces for each. Trash and Recycling services will be provided by normal curbside pickup. Building height is kept as low as feasible to allow for the 1½ story carriage house to include two habitable spaces for sleeping. Although larger in height than the one story existing house, the footprint is smaller than the existing.The height and massing of the carriage house is also similar to other 2-story houses across the street and nearby. The thoughtful design and intent of this development will enhance the purpose of the neighborhood conservation buffer (NCB) district, which defines a transition between residential neighborhoods and the high traffic, commercial zones of the City. Thank you for your consideration of the requested development. Sincerely, Mike Hutsell, HighCraft Builders, on behalf of the owner, Taliesen LLC