Huntington Woods planning commission approves three home additions, tables LaSalle second‑story proposal

The Huntington Woods Planning Commission approved site plans for three residential additions and tabled a separate second‑story request after finding submitted materials deficient.

Commissioners approved site plan reviews for additions at 1010 Hart, 10810 Hart and 13132 Ludlow, subject in each case to conditions requiring on‑site stormwater management and retention so runoff does not drain onto neighboring properties. Commissioners tabled the application for a two‑story addition at 10415 LaSalle after staff and commissioners identified missing plan elements and survey deficiencies.

The applicants for the approved projects presented plans showing no increase to the building footprints and described exterior materials and fenestration changes. Designer Robin Baloo told commissioners that the 1010 Hart property “was a small bungalow originally” and that the project replaces a burned second floor and will rebuild “over the existing footprint” without expanding the house. Staff said the Hart plan stayed under the maximum permitted house size and provided elevations and window placement for review.

For 10810 Hart, staff reported that lot and house dimensions comply with ordinance limits; commissioners emphasized the need for on‑site stormwater retention. Applicant Barry Chesterman, for 13132 Ludlow, said he sought “one bedroom and one bathroom on the second floor” to accommodate family needs; staff reported that the lot is substantially larger than neighboring parcels and the proposed house size is below the ordinance maximum.

The LaSalle application was presented by John DePore, representing homeowners. Staff said the submission showed multiple deficiencies: a survey missing required dimensions, a house‑size calculation above the permitted maximum under current bonus rules, and side‑wall fenestration that departs from design standards. Staff recommended revising the plans or tabling to allow a resubmittal. DePore said the intent was to build a second floor over an existing first‑floor addition and that there would be no footprint increase. Commissioners concluded the file needed additional materials and moved to table the matter so the applicant could resubmit plans and (if needed) pursue a size variance before the Zoning Board of Appeals.

Commissioners consistently conditioned approvals on management of stormwater on site. At the 1010 Hart presentation, a planning commissioner clarified that deck areas not covered by a roof are treated differently in lot‑coverage calculations; staff explained roofed area and rear‑yard coverage provisions. Multiple applicants were told to include drainage or topography reviews with final permit documents.

What happens next: for the tabled LaSalle item, commissioners asked the applicant to submit revised plans and the required survey before the commission will reconsider the request. Approved applicants are to incorporate the stormwater conditions into their building permit submittals.

Votes at a glance - 10415 LaSalle (site plan review, second‑story addition): Motion to table to allow resubmittal — approved (motion made and seconded; roll call not specified). Refer to Zoning Board of Appeals for any required size variance. - 1010 Hart (site plan review for addition): Approved subject to on‑site stormwater management to avoid discharging onto neighboring properties. - 10810 Hart (site plan review for addition): Approved with condition that stormwater be managed on site. - 13132 Ludlow (site plan review for addition): Approved with condition that stormwater be managed on site.

Commissioners and staff advised applicants to provide full, clear elevations and surveys with future submissions so the commission can evaluate fenestration, materials and drainage effects on adjacent properties.