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Board approves one‑story replacement home at 5975 SW 62nd Street, suggests fence and planting tweaks
Summary
Design Review Board recommended approval of a one‑story replacement home at 5975 SW 62nd Street and asked the applicant to reconsider fence design, diversify front-yard plantings and check oak‑tree spacings.
Staff presented DRB-twenty20, a one‑story replacement home at 5975 Southwest 62nd Street. Architect Pedro Suarez described a simple modern design with a front screen and a rear barbecue pavilion; staff noted corrected interior setbacks and compliance with RS‑3 landscape requirements, subject to a tree removal permit.
Board members raised mostly minor design and landscape items: change the arica palm if it does not contribute to the intended front-yard character; consider a more animated fence design rather than the straight pattern shown; adjust spacing of two oak trees in the front yard to avoid crowding at maturity; and consider raising the entrance drop ceiling to provide more separation above the arch. The applicant accepted most suggestions and will coordinate minor elevation and landscape tweaks. The motion to approve carried with recorded yes votes after the board confirmed required submittals (tree removal, erosion-control, correct zoning legend).
