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Board approves two‑story house on nonconforming lot, conditions set for live oak relocation
Summary
The Design Review Board approved a two‑story new construction at 6330 SW 68th St on a 9,302‑sq‑ft lot that does not meet RS‑3 minimum area, subject to conditions including live oak relocation and compliance with tree‑permit requirements.
The board approved DRB‑2025‑012, a proposal for a two‑story single‑family residence at 6330 Southwest 68th Street on a lot smaller than the RS‑3 minimum. Staff explained that section 20‑4.8(d) allows new construction on lots nonconforming by area if other standards are met; staff reported the proposed building coverage (27%), FAR (below 45%), and impervious coverage (44%) comply with applicable limits as presented.
The applicant team described an open, courtyard‑forward design and said they would keep building massing below the code maximums. Jessica (landscape presenter) described a mitigation plan adding over 5,500 sq ft of plantings and said the large live oak (tree #11) would be relocated to the front of the site under the staff condition and arborist recommendations. Board members praised the design but focused questions on technical details: locating drain fields relative to oak roots, installing root barriers (recommended 3 feet deep), and ensuring a qualified contractor for transplanting large specimen trees. One board member estimated moving a large oak might cost $15,000–$20,000 and urged careful contractor selection.
After discussion the board voted to approve the application with staff conditions, including the live oak relocation and compliance with the submitted tree removal permit. The applicant will return with required permit documentation and any revised drawings addressing root‑protection and drainage details.
