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Ross ADR hears 3 Quail Ridge exterior remodel, additions and driveway changes
Summary
An owner at 3 Quail Ridge asked the Advisory Design Review group for a recommendation to the town council on design review, a demolition permit and a hillside-lot permit for a 536-square-foot exterior addition and site work including a widened pervious driveway; ADR members and public commenters voiced support.
Jessica Fairchild, the project architect, presented plans for 3 Quail Ridge seeking ADR recommendation to the Town of Ross and related permits. The project proposes about 536 square feet of additions across two new two‑story portions, replacement of the existing T‑111 siding with painted cement board, new windows and doors, reduced decking in the front setback, and site work including new walls, walkways, spa installation and a widened driveway with a pervious surface. Fairchild said the additions are designed to match existing roof heights and to open views toward the forest preserve behind the property.
The proposal responds to structural issues—Fairchild said exposed beams are rotting and will be trimmed and the fascia and windows replaced—and to a request from the fire department to allow a pull‑off so emergency vehicles can maneuver. Members asked about story poles and driveway geometry; Fairchild clarified the poles are located at the corners of the building and said widening will improve turning so the owners can exit head‑first, though steep slopes remain.
During the public comment and ADR discussion several members, including Joey and Mark, praised the design and materials and said the revised deck placement reduces visible massing in the setback. No formal roll‑call vote on a recommendation appears in the transcript excerpt; the project was presented for ADR discussion and staff requested a formal recommendation to the town council.
The next step is for staff to compile the ADR’s comments and forward a recommendation and the meeting’s vote count to the town council as part of the permit and design‑review process.
