Commissioners review addition at 3355 Carlisle Terrace; suggest simpler roof, sections and materials details

The Lafayette Design Review Commission provided feedback on a proposed addition and partial second‑story remodel at 3355 Carlisle Terrace during a study session. Staff said the project proposes a 992‑square‑foot first‑floor addition and a 1,118‑square‑foot second‑floor addition that would raise the home’s total to about 4,210 square feet and a ridge height of 28 feet 6 inches; the property is about 0.28 acres in an R‑20 zone.

Madison Leonard presented the item and said the existing home totals about 2,080 square feet and currently is nonconforming to front and side setbacks; staff recommended the owner consider merging the adjacent narrow parcel by lot‑line revision to meet the west side setback. Leonard said the study session was noticed and posted and that staff received no public comments. “Does the…