Brentwood board approves rear addition at 8515 Rosalie after neighbor raises storm‑sewer concern

The City of Brentwood Architectural Review Board on Oct. 17 approved a one‑story rear addition at 8515 Rosalie that will add a family room and master bedroom suite while keeping exterior materials and rooflines matched to the existing home.

Paul Turner, the project's presenter in the record, said the design keeps the addition within a 200‑square‑foot net increase in hard surface by removing an existing shed and patio. "It is a 1 story addition ... the overall hard square footage changes of the site will be 200 square feet or less," Turner said, describing plans for a rear stair to the backyard, matching siding and roofing, and replacing an unused single garage door with a pair of doors.

During the public‑comment period, Milton Mesco, who identified himself as living at 8514 Rosalie, told the board he is one house east of the applicant and raised concerns about an active storm sewer running across backyards that he said does not appear on MSD drawings. "It's there, trust me," Mesco said, arguing the sewer alignment could conflict with where electric utilities are planned to be moved underground. Board members responded that locating or altering storm infrastructure is beyond the Architectural Review Board's purview and suggested the neighbor raise the issue with utility or storm‑water authorities.

A board member advised the applicant to check the column placement by the new garage opening to ensure adequate turning radius for vehicles; Turner said he would consult his contractor about adjusting the column. After brief discussion the board voted to approve the application "as noted." The roll call recorded at least two 'Yes' responses during the exchange.