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ARB approves new residence at 8832 Moritz after discussion of MSD easement and drainage mitigation
Summary
The ARB approved plans to demolish the existing house and build a new residence at 8832 Moritz. The applicant said an MSD easement constrained the footprint; neighbors raised runoff concerns and the applicant described underground detention and a 9x9x3-foot infiltration trench.
The City of Brentwood Architectural Review Board voted to approve plans for a new house at 8832 Moritz after the applicant and neighbors discussed site constraints and stormwater mitigation.
John Solthaus of Kingbridge Homes told the board the property will be torn down and replaced with a narrower house to stay clear of an MSD easement that crosses the building line. Solthaus described exterior materials as natural stone on the front and gray vertical siding, and he said they kept the roof pitch down to better fit the block.
Neighbor Mike Conley, who lives directly behind the lot, presented photos and video of a recent storm, saying the backyard held water for hours and asking whether the new footprint and grade changes would send water onto adjacent properties. The applicant explained that any increase in impervious area above the existing condition will be handled with a rain garden or a gravel infiltration (French) trench and that gutters and roof runoff will pipe to underground storage. Solthaus said, "That's a 9 foot by 9 foot by 3 foot deep" trench to capture runoff.
Board members noted that hydraulic engineering and stormwater calculations are part of the building-permit and civil review processes; the chair also listed the city's thresholds for when an engineer is required. After clarifications about materials, setbacks and drainage mitigation, a member moved to approve the submission and the board recorded affirmative votes.
