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Board grants project‑design approval for 871 Summit Road after detailed review, requires gate and garage refinements
Summary
The Single Family Design Board approved project‑design for a large new residence at 871 Summit Road, accepting changes to massing and materials but imposing conditions including tree replacement (5:1), further study of gate and column proportions, garage upgrades, window/header consistency, and transportation/parking confirmation.
The Single Family Design Board voted March 23 to grant project‑design approval for a proposed two‑story house with detached three‑car garage at 871 Summit Road, subject to numerous conditions addressing materials, landscape mitigation, and entry details.
Architects described a plan to demolish an existing 1,142‑sq‑ft residence and replace it with a roughly 6,990‑sq‑ft home on a steep, heavily treed lot. Presenters said the design uses stone cladding, standing‑seam metal roofing and a combination of siding and stone to break up massing. Staff and the design team noted unpermitted tree removals earlier in the project’s history and explained a 5:1 replacement requirement for oaks, plus mitigation measures from a biological assessment.
Board members extensively questioned elevations, header and window alignment, the appearance and scale of gate columns, driveway materials and parking maneuvering, and how the project would read from public viewpoints and the neighboring golf course. Staff confirmed that transportation and zoning staff had reviewed the proposal for parking and access and that the project had an accepted biological assessment and mitigation measures.
The board moved to grant project‑design approval with conditions requiring a revised gate design and column proportions, confirmation that the garage and gate layout allow required vehicle maneuvering, upgraded garage finishes to match the main house, alignment of window head heights across elevations, submission of final exterior lighting (dark‑sky compliant) and final landscape details reflecting tree replacement and mitigation. The motion passed on a roll call vote; the staff noted the 10‑calendar‑day appeal period for the decision.
Board members also directed additional refinement of stone articulation and window lintel details to ensure the new house integrates with the hillside character and neighboring properties.
