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Commission gives mixed feedback but OKs concept direction for Coach House Homes Hilbert infill
Summary
The commission offered generally favorable concept feedback to Coach House Homes' 7‑lot Hilbert Avenue infill plan, asking the applicant to refine lot lines, consider a five‑foot tree lawn and required rear‑yard plantings while advising some commissioners they want a mix that includes single‑story homes.
Coach House Homes sought concept feedback March 2 on a proposed seven‑lot infill on 1.8 acres at W 59 N 367 Hilbert Avenue. Planner Mary said the latest revision brought the plan closer to RS‑5 standards by pulling lot lines back from the private street, adding a tree lawn option and proposing mandatory rear‑yard plantings to help blend new and old neighborhoods.
Applicant Kate Schley said the plan limits FAR to 0.36 and that garage/porch choices influence the perceived house sizes; she said builder‑imposed minimum garage sizes and enclosed porches can increase apparent footprint. Commissioners and neighbors praised improvements but reiterated concerns: several asked for a commitment to include at least one or two single‑story (ranch) houses for downsizing buyers; others asked for clearer snow‑storage plans and attention to driveway/garage presentations on corner lots.
Nearby residents spoke at public comment, emphasizing that new houses should better match neighborhood scale and asking the commission to require more context‑sensitive design. Mary and the commission recommended the applicant return with minor revisions; no binding vote was required for this concept review stage.
