ASRB backs recommendation for barn and ADU at 300 Family Farm Road; driveway exception to go to Planning Commission

The Architectural and Site Review Board recommended the Planning Commission take up a second‑driveway exception for a proposed horse barn and accessory dwelling unit (ADU) at 300 Family Farm Road. Staff described the application as a formal design review responsive to prior conceptual comments and said the applicant incorporated several Livestock and Equine Heritage Committee suggestions including clarifying the ADU loft, removing an upper balcony and changing some stall doors from glass to wood.

Staff explained the property is about 6.5 acres in an SCP‑5 zoning district and that the driveway exception is needed because the driveway would serve three properties; the Planning Commission has authority to grant that exception. The application includes paddocks, turnout areas and a circular fire‑truck turnaround at the proposed driveway opening.

Applicant architect Carter Warr described the barn as a vernacular design with board‑and‑batten siding and a standing‑seam metal roof and said the ADU is intentionally integrated so the owner can live adjacent to the barn. Warr said the project team received technical comments from the livestock committee on ventilation, flooring, drainage and predator protection and will address code and building‑inspection requirements in the construction plans stage.

Board members praised the applicant’s responsiveness to committee recommendations and moved to recommend approval to the Planning Commission; the motion carried in roll call with recorded 'yes' votes by Chair Lindsey, Vice Chair Camara and Member Taft.

Next steps: the Planning Commission will review the second‑driveway exception and related entitlements; if granted, the applicant must submit construction plans and meet building, fire and health department requirements before permits are issued.