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ARB approves 443 Landscape Court design contingent on zoning compliance and porch finish
Summary
The board approved exterior design for 443 Landscape Court but conditioned the approval on verification of zoning compliance (floor‑area calculations/site coverage) and a finished vertical face for the front porch concrete slab.
The Architectural Review Board approved the design for 443 Landscape Court but made approval contingent on two items: (1) verification that floor‑area ratio (FAR) and site coverage calculations comply with zoning, and (2) finishing the vertical face of the front porch concrete slab with a hand‑rubbed finish, paint or similar treatment.
Applicant Nathan, representing Dynavoxes, told the board he had reviewed the work‑session comments and explained the site plan figure on the submitted drawings represented site coverage while the FAR figure was not complete on the worksheet. Nathan provided a calculated FAR of "31.7%" and said the house area (including half the garage) measured 2,530 square feet. He said the submitted worksheet was blank and staff would need to verify official FAR numbers.
Board members noted the FR worksheets and site plan areas did not match and directed the applicant to correct the submission with city planning staff. A motion to approve 443 Landscape Court included the condition that "the vertical face of the front porch concrete is to be finished either with a hand rub, extra, or painting, and that the approval is contingent on zoning compliance." The board voted in favor (three ayes recorded) and approved the design subject to the stated conditions.
Why it matters: The approval allows the applicant to proceed toward permitting while ensuring zoning compliance and that the porch finish will be durable and visually consistent with neighborhood standards. FAR and site coverage calculations determine whether a project is allowable or requires variances; the board emphasized the applicant must resolve calculation discrepancies with staff.
What's next: The applicant will coordinate with city planner Elliot (and staff) to correct and verify the FAR/site‑coverage worksheet and resubmit the corrected calculations. The applicant will also ensure the porch face receives the agreed finish before or as part of permit review.
