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•Traditional attic roof construction for gravity ventilation of heat build-up, <br />hip roof eaves for shade. <br />•Glazing area for excellent day lighting; south and west windows for solar <br />insulation in winter months; highly efficient insulation and weatherization. <br />•Time clock and occupancy sensors in parking area to control efficient <br />fluorescent light. Photocell exterior lights at common areas. Metered utilities for <br />each unit. <br />•Majority of parking under living units reduces “heat island” effect. <br />•Construction waste kept to minimum and recycled. Convenient tenant <br />recycling area. <br />•Architectural interest and contextual compatibility in building design. <br />Larger interior yard set backs maintained. Existing four-bedroom house <br />renovation to maintain current streetscape appearance. <br />•Cabinets, doors, and trim prefinished offsite, and more operable window <br />area than required by Code to enhance indoor air quality. Exhaust fans with <br />timers to reduce moisture problems. <br />•Washers and dryers included in units reduce travel to laundromats. <br />•Landscaping with plants selected for low water usage, ease of <br />maintenance and aesthetic considerations, including many native plants, on all <br />sides of building. <br /> <br /> 5.2.2 Responsiveness to adjacent historic structures. There are no <br />adjacent historic structures. However, form of the building will honor the forms <br />of residential structures. House on front of lot will be retained. <br /> <br /> 5.2.3 Use of higher quality materials that contribute to longevity. The <br />Fenway will use high quality, 40-year plus rated roof shingles; Hardi brand <br />cementitious exterior siding; vinyl windows; concrete parking area. A 100-year <br />or longer life is anticipated for the building. <br /> <br /> 5.2.4 Prominent entry facing the public street. The existing house facing <br />th <br />East 14 Street is being retained. All entrances of the new building will be at <br />grade level on the west side for security and fire safety. <br /> <br /> 5.2.5 Number of units by which minimum density is exceeded or which <br />incorporate three or more bedrooms to encourage families. The Fenway will have <br />7 units. In the R3 zone, this site is allowed to have a minimum of 5 units and a <br />maximum of 14 units. Therefore, minimum density is exceeded by two units. Six <br />of the seven units incorporate three or more bedrooms. <br /> <br /> 5.2.6 Number of available ADA accessible units. No units will be ADA <br />accessible. <br /> <br /> 5.2.7 Responsiveness to neighborhood character and safety in respect to <br />height, mass, architectural detail, landscaping and open space. Setbacks have <br />been exceeded, roofs hipped, and exterior materials, hips, gables, entry porches, <br />covered balconies, residential style doors and windows, all serve to provide <br />resonance with the neighborhood’s residential character. Allowable height in the <br />REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION / Exhibit B to Resolution No. ____ -- Page 2 of 3 <br />08 Fenway-Twenty Reapp. #1 MUPTE R R - Ex. B (00198949).DOC <br />