Architectural Review Board approves new residence at 12315 Wildlife Trl with design conditions

Dan O'Connell, an architect with Fischer Homes, presented plans for a new house at 12315 Wildlife Trl at the Architectural Review Board's March 2 meeting.

Board members raised multiple design concerns about the front elevation. Mrs. Jaworsky said the siding above the single-car garage "felt disjointed," and Mr. Ivy said the front "seemed unbalanced" and that the fluidity from the front fell off on the sides. Mrs. Benes described the front as "messy" and lacking flow; O'Connell said the intent was to "give movement to the front of the house" and offered to expand stone across the single-car garage to improve cohesion.

The applicant disclosed the home is priced "over a million" dollars and described it as a five-story floor plan with the owner's suite on its own floor. Board members discussed details including trellis placement, a gable vent location and basement ceiling height; O'Connell said basement ceilings would be nine feet and that repeating the trellis on the single-car garage would appear "too busy."

After discussion, Mrs. Riney moved to recommend approval with conditions to: extend the roof overhang; place stone over the single-car garage and wrap it into the inside corner; and extend stone on the left elevation and enlarge the windows. Mrs. Benes seconded the motion. A voice vote carried and the Board unanimously approved the architectural review and authorized issuance of a building permit when all applicable codes and ordinances have been met.

The board did not receive any public comment on the item. The approval is a recommendation from the Architectural Review Board; issuance of a building permit remains subject to the applicant meeting all code and ordinance requirements.