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Board grants project design approval for two‑story home at 2200 Carlton Way; requests darker roof sample and added screening
Summary
The Single Family Design Board granted project design approval on April 7 for a new two‑story house with an attached junior accessory dwelling unit at 2200 Carlton Way, and asked the applicant to supply a darker roof sample and to expand landscape screening at a narrow stair area.
The Single Family Design Board on April 7 granted project design approval for a proposed two‑story, 2,228‑square‑foot residence with an attached 353‑square‑foot junior accessory dwelling unit at 2200 Carlton Way, after the project received zoning relief from the staff hearing officer.
Why it matters: the project received two zoning modifications (front setback and open yard) from the staff hearing officer to allow the new house to occupy a footprint similar to the existing structure on a constrained lot. Final approval will follow completion of remaining landscape and stormwater details and consent‑level review.
Applicant Sean Lynch and project team presented refinements after prior board comments, including window and balcony detailing, reduced awning encroachments to match modifications, and a revised material palette emphasizing vertical siding, sandstone cladding for low walls and chimney, and galvanized corrugated roof material.
Board questions centered on the roof material and screening. Several members said the proposed corrugated galvanized roof should be shown in a darker finish or in a standing‑seam alternative to reduce perceived reflectivity and industrial appearance. Board members asked for physical samples or photos of the roof color. The motion adopted language requesting a darker color sample; the board also requested extended hedging and screening along a narrow north stair/yard interface and asked that any new hedging be shown at 15‑gallon sizes on the final landscape drawings.
Board member comments praised the revised massing, material choices, and efforts to minimize visible concrete; they also recommended additional planting to soften a stairwell wall visible to a neighboring property. The motion to grant project design approval and continue to consent for final approval included conditions that the applicant provide a sample of the roof color (or choose a darker finish or standing‑seam alternative), extend landscape screening to reduce visual impact at the north stair, and show new hedging at 15‑gallon size on the final plans.
Vote: Chair Lewis, Vice Chair Sherry, Board Member Grafaiti, and Board Member Mosley voted yes; motion passed unanimously. Staff noted the normal 10‑day appeal period and said that—if no appeal is filed—the applicant may proceed toward final permit submittal.
