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Commission offers refinements on ADU, carport and breezeway at Evelyn Place concept review

3203833 · March 17, 2025
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Summary

At concept review commissioners generally supported an as-of-right accessory dwelling unit behind the garage at 8 Evelyn Place but urged redesign of a visible carport and more detail for the breezeway and roof heights to reduce streetscape impact.

Commissioners provided largely positive feedback on a concept proposal to build an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) behind an existing garage at 8 Evelyn Place, but asked the applicants to refine the carport and breezeway details so the additions are less visible from the cul-de-sac.

The homeowners, James and Sandy Beslady, said the ADU is intended to house an aging family member and provide accessible, independent living next to the primary residence. Architect Dan Ward and design consultant Ryan Kennedy presented a plan that sites the ADU behind the existing…

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