Item 5: Public Hearing on Ordinance Establishing Chambers Special Area Zone

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Top: One of the exemplary houses in the ETN. The roof slope is about 10: 12 with almost the entire 2nd floor contained within the roof volume. Bottom: The shallow slope roof is one element that detracts from the traditional character of the neighborhood. PROPOSED CLEAR & OBJECTIVE STANDARDS ROOF FORM: No current standards. Proposed standards: Primary building roofs shall have a min. slope of 6:12. ROOF CHARACTER Roofs in the ETN are generally gabled, with dormers providing windows to second Hoors. Larger homes use a "cascade" of roofs to break down the perceived mass of the dwelling. The positive mass and scale found in the neighborhood is in part due to the simple main roof forms and the prevalence of dormers and bay windows. Roof forms playa significant role in the perception of a house from the street. The occupiable volume of the roof is made more functional by adding dormers to increase usable space and to bring in light to upstairs rooms. To the street, dormers add variety and texture to the roofline of the neighborhood, while making larger homes seem smaller and more human scaled. GUIDELINES · Single main roof. ETN houses generally have a clearly dominant "main" roof with some secondary dormers or interesting gables. · Balanced roof. Gable roofs which are generally equal on both sides and form a balanced facade composition are encouraged. · Dormers. Provide dormers and bay windows to break up the mass of larger homes and make them more compatible with smaller neighboring buildings. J -l_nJ:lrTJ^t(1u 2:12 4:12 6:12 8:12 10:12 12:12 14:12 Diagram illustrates various roof pitches as a visual reference .