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•Architectural interest and contextual compatibility in building design. Larger interior yard set backs maintained. Primary residence renovation to maintain current streetscape appearance. •Cabinets, doors, and trim prefinished offsite, and more operable window area than required by Code to enhance indoor air quality. Exhaust fans with timers to reduce moisture problems. •Washers and dryers included in units reduce travel to laundromats. •Landscaping with plants selected for low water usage, ease of maintenance and aesthetic considerations, including many native plants, on all sides of building. 2.2.2 Responsiveness to adjacent historic structures. There are no adjacent historic structures. However, form of the building will honor the forms of residential structures. House on front of lot will be retained. 2.2.3 Use of higher quality materials that contribute to longevity. The Fenway will use high quality, 40-year plus rated roof shingles; Hardi brand cementitious exterior siding; vinyl windows; concrete parking area. A 100-year or longer life is anticipated for the building. 2.2.4 Prominent entry facing the public street. The existing house facing th East 14 Street is being retained. All entrances of new building will be at grade level on the west side for security and fire safety. 2.2.5 Number of units by which minimum density is exceeded or which incorporate three or more bedrooms to encourage families. The Fenway will have 6 units. In the R3 zone, this site is allowed to have a minimum of 5 units and a maximum of 14 units. All units incorporate three or more bedrooms. 2.2.6 Number of available ADA accessible units. No units will be ADA accessible. 2.2.7 Responsiveness to neighborhood character and safety in respect to height, mass, architectural detail, landscaping and open space. Setbacks have been exceeded, roofs hipped, and exterior materials, hips, gables, entry porches, covered balconies, residential style doors and windows, all serve to provide resonance with the neighborhood’s residential character. Allowable height in the R3 zone is 50 feet; The Fenway will be about 36 feet tall. The Fenway will include: well-lit parking area and entryways, private entry door at grade level, no entries facing the alley, and locked rooms for bicycle storage. The building is equipped with fire sprinklers. 2.2.8 Number of units designed for home ownership. No units are designed for home ownership. 2.2.9 Solicitation of comments from relevant neighborhood associations. By letter dated February 11. 2008, Deborah Healey, Chair of the West University Neighbors stated that, by unanimous vote of the Executive Board and Report and Recommendation / Exhibit B to Resolution No. _______ -- Page 2 of 3 08 Fenway MUPTE Resol - Ex. B, Report (00194835)