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ADR gives conceptual guidance on 325 Upper Toyon: prioritize screening and covered parking or ADU/FAR tradeoffs
Summary
Architect Greg Godsey presented a conceptual lot‑line adjustment and house plus gym concept at 325 Upper Toyon. ADR members asked the team to prioritize covered parking, mitigate north‑side views with screening, and return with options showing FAR/parking tradeoffs including an ADU swap if needed.
At a conceptual session the ADR reviewed a proposed lot‑line adjustment and two new structures for 325 Upper Toyon: a main house and a smaller gym/guest building. Architect Greg Godsey explained the team pulled the two‑story portion of the main house back to keep much of the second level outside the 25‑foot north setback while still requesting variances for parking and some first‑level encroachments.
The principal debate focused on covered versus uncovered parking. The applicant noted a covered two‑car garage would count toward FAR and could trigger more stringent setbacks, while uncovered parking would avoid that FAR impact but could set a precedent. Board members proposed practical options: provide two covered spaces and take the FAR/settback tradeoff; reclassify the gym as an ADU (which can affect FAR accounting); or integrate covered parking into the main building massing. Several ADR members also asked for stronger north‑side screening to block views from the nearest neighbor. The board generally encouraged the applicant to return with clear alternative plans that show the parking arrangement, FAR accounting and the screening approach.
