A proposal to construct a 5,380‑square‑foot, two‑story single‑family home with drive‑under parking at 1474 Boston Grill Road in the Hamlin Beach Community Historic District failed to secure a majority vote and was deferred to the next meeting.

Staff noted the property is on a flag lot of almost an acre, that the proposed house would have 25.15 percent impervious coverage, and that the nearest contributing resource (a 1935 house at 1495 Boston Grill Road) is roughly 560 feet away and would not have a sightline to the new structure. Staff recommended approval with the standard condition that major changes follow section 21‑5‑m.

Public comment included support from Craig Askew; no formal written opposition or support was recorded in the staff packet, though staff had received one general comment about trees and privacy. In the commission discussion several members said the house’s size and style were larger or different than many existing homes, while others said the property is remote on a flag lot and the design would not be visible from the right of way or contributing resources.

The vote resulted in a tie; under the commission’s rules a tie fails and the case was deferred to the next meeting so the applicant may revise the proposal or present again. The commission indicated it would bring the case back unchanged unless the applicant proposed changes; the applicant may also choose to resubmit revisions prior to the next hearing.