DRB26-1167

301 WEST SAN MARINO DRIVE

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Proposal

The applicant is requesting modifications to a previously approved Design Review Approval for the construction of a new two-story residence currently under construction, including additional variances and waivers. Specifically, the modifications relate to façades, roof deck setback reductions, solid fence/wall design waivers, a covered parking structure within required front and interior side setbacks, wider steps and walkways in required yards, and a wider driveway with reduced front setback. The project also includes material and finish changes from the originally approved design.

From the Letter of Intent

The project involves a new single-family residence previously approved by the DRB in October 2022 (DRB22-0833) and currently approximately 70% complete under Master Permit No. BR2308287. The applicant is now seeking architectural modifications to facade finishes, a new west-side fence design, and several variances related to the rooftop deck, fences, covered parking structure, access walkway, and driveway. The design follows a Tropical Modern Architecture style with a neutral color palette and long-lasting materials.

• Architectural modifications to facade finishes and exterior surfaces (West, South, North, and East facades) replacing approved materials with light grey paint similar to micro cement, oxidized micro cement, dark grey micro cement, and black tile
• New west-facing fence design along San Marino Drive transitioning into a handrail at the property walkway
• East side fence: solid full-height fence up to 7' max (+15.03' NGVD) on last 18'-5" at North-East corner for pool privacy
• North side (rear yard) fence: solid full-height fence up to 7' max (+15.03' NGVD) for pool privacy
• Rooftop deck modification with a 29.79 sq. ft. segment on the west facade reaching a 2'6" setback
• Covered parking structure expanding from approved 20'x20' to 24' wide, replacing canvas roof with lightweight permanent roof covering
• Access walkway width increase from allowed 60" (5') to between 6' and 8' facing San Marino Drive
• Driveway width increase from approved 20' to 23'-10" inside the property line
• Glass railings replacing previously approved metal railings
• Black wood entrance door replacing previously approved wood color cladding door

Staff Recommendation

Compliance Findings:

Key Issues

• Roof deck setback variance: proposed 2'-6" west setback where 10'-0" is required
• Covered parking structure front setback variance: 1'-6" proposed where 30'-0" is required
• Covered parking structure interior side setback variance: 5'-4" proposed where 7'-6" is required
• Steps and walkways width variance: 8'-2" proposed where 44" maximum is required
• Driveway width variance: 23'-10" inside property and 20'-0" from ROW where 15'-0" maximum is permitted
• Fence/wall design waiver: solid walls proposed without open pickets above 4 feet as required
• Lighting plan not submitted (Design Review Criteria i. not satisfied)
• Atypically narrow 50-foot wide corner lot creating practical difficulties
• Lot area of approximately 5,868 SF is below the 6,000 SF minimum required in RS-4 District
• Pool heat equipment in rear yard must comply with setbacks

Cover Sheet

Land Use Document

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Mailing Labels

Mailing Labels 07-09-26

71.12 KB

Staff Report

Staff Report and Draft Order 07-09-26

339.09 KB

Letter of Intent

Letter of Intent 07-09-26

286.01 KB

Narrative Response

Narrative Responses 07-09-26

120.1 KB

Architectural Plans

Plans 07-09-26

61.72 MB

Survey

Survey 07-09-26

1.13 MB

Checklist

Checklist 07-09-26

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