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ADR asks redesign work for 47 Sylvan Lane: massing, sports court and floodway elevation are central concerns
Summary
Design review for 47 Sylvan Lane, a proposed demolition and rebuild within a floodway, drew ADR scrutiny on front massing, placement of a sports court and outdoor amenities within side-yard setbacks; staff and members asked the applicant to revise drawings and return.
The Ross ADR on May 20, 2025 reviewed a proposal at 47 Sylvan Lane to demolish an existing one-story home and construct a new two-story residence with a one-car garage, sports court, spa and other outdoor amenities. Staff asked the ADR to comment and provide a recommendation to Town Council.
Jason Yi, the project architect, described the irregular, narrow lot (about 21,584 square feet but nonconforming in width) and noted the property lies in a designated floodway. He said the new house would be elevated to meet FEMA regulations; the design locates living spaces above the base flood elevation and places outdoor amenities (deck, spa, sports court and turf area) at the rear. The architect said the buildable area is constrained by the creek, setbacks and an effective base flood elevation that…
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