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Design Review Board backs renovation direction for 739 Alturas Del Sol but asks team to retain signature 'Barry Berkus' details
Summary
The board continued concept review of modest additions and a covered deck at 739 Alturas Del Sol, asking the applicant to preserve defining architectural elements, provide material palettes, colorized elevations and a landscape plan before returning.
The Design Review Board on Feb. 24 reviewed a concept proposal to renovate and modestly expand the existing three‑story, 2,687‑square‑foot Barry Berkus‑era residence at 739 Alturas Del Sol and continued the item for additional detail on materials and historic design cues.
Owner Nancy Sweet and architect Chris Cottrell presented plans that keep the existing house footprint but fill several split‑level voids, remove a large masonry fireplace that currently blocks canyon views, and add a covered 525‑square‑foot first‑floor deck facing a canyon. The proposal would increase total floor area to about…
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