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Board grants project design approval for additions at 739 Alturas del Sol with material and landscape follow‑ups
Summary
The board approved project design approval for additions and exterior alterations at 739 Alturas del Sol, endorsing a revised proposal that highlights a central wood‑clad core framed by stucco and requested final material samples (wood/stain, roof, and railings) plus a modest front landscape plan to lessen the visual impact of the garage massing.
The Single Family Design Board on April 7 granted project design approval for alterations and additions at 739 Alturas del Sol, asking the applicant to return with material samples and a more detailed front landscape plan to soften the garage massing.
Why it matters: the project modernizes a three‑story residence with new decks and balconies and a material palette that juxtaposes a vertical wood‑clad central core with smoother stucco planes. Board members said the revised approach clarified the building’s composition but requested further refinement of material placement and additional planting details at the front of the garage and north covered patio.
Architect Chris Cottrell and owner Nancy Sweet described changes since the board’s previous hearing, saying the team had consolidated wood siding to a central three‑story element and simplified surrounding surfaces to stucco. The design adds small balconies to upper stories to capture ocean views on the canyon side and tightens the back covered deck with enclosed columns for a more grounded appearance.
Board comments agreed the revision improved coherence but asked the applicant to study breaking up the front garage massing with material changes or additional landscaping and to provide a final materials board (wood species/finish, metal roof color, railing finish) for consent‑level review. The board also suggested darkening exposed structural posts and trim to help the porch/read as subordinate to the tower element.
Motion and vote: the board moved to grant project design approval with conditions requiring return of a materials board and a landscape plan that offers screening/softening at the garage and north covered patio. The motion passed unanimously (Chair Lewis, Vice Chair Sherry, Board Member Grafaiti, Board Member Mosley voted yes). Staff noted the 10‑day appeal period for the decision.
