All right, so this is our property from a rendering standpoint as an overview, but these are the six single-family homes on Sharp Neck, right?
Those are the ones that have already been approved by way of zoning permit as of right, as well as a building permit, and in the midst of construction.
These are the six single-family homes right behind it.
And, again, all these properties have off-street parking with garages, you know, for the sharp-neck properties in the front with rear parking.
And then we're creating a sense of community with landscaping and such.
And, you know, given the size of the community, obviously there's going to be, like, commercial trash pickup given the amount of size of the units, the amount of units.
And we can agree to that in the form of proviso, but I don't think it's necessary.
but if need be, we can agree to that. And then these are the duplexes here, right? These are
the 16 unit of duplexes here. And then you can see here that we're actually set back,
I believe that is another 20 feet back here. And then this is a rendering of what we hope to be
the completed portion of the Sharknack Street properties. But you can see it's a mix of stone
as well as a mix of brick.
as well as a mix of brick and then here is the actual uh parking uh what's called curb cut
And then here is the actual parking.
where there's gonna be a carriage house here's a two unit but all the other ones are one unit but
you can even see from the architecture what my client trying to mimic was the brick was the stone
and also mixing some mansard roofs throughout and then this is just an interior portion and you can
see this is from if i guess if i was standing back you know my back to upsell which is way above us
because of the slope of the property uh these are the duplexes but you can even see the duplexes
they each have parking as well um and then even the the uh common areas like you know again what
we wanted to do is focus on adequate and nice landscaping but we also wanted to break up the
fact that we do have a dry vial throughout. So even the walkways were thought out with like some
brick in the walkways themselves to provide some definition for residents. And then this is the
site plan for the single families. So you can see there's one, two, three, four, five, six single
families. And here's the carriage house with the curb cut. And that's coming all up a sharp neck.
And then this is, I guess, a more wider view of the site plan, but here's the single families on Sharpneck, and then here's the single families which mimic those just behind us on Sharpneck, one single family, two single families, three single families, four, five, six.
What you can also see is that we do provide open area and a setback for these properties on Sharpneck, which is 10 feet.
But because it's within the easement area of this drive aisle, that's why we received that technical refusal on the notice of refusal.
And then in the back of the property, as you can see, like, you know, these are the duplexes.
There's two sets of building structures for the duplexes.
And then, again, we were very mindful that we're, you know, behind those properties on an upsell, which are way above us.
But, you know, we did also do a setback back here in the rear of the property.
so and then you can just see here from the sloping of of the property um like you know
we definitely have um some sloping from front to back for these from for these building structures
and then this is just again showing the property this is the front part on sharp neck street
again mixed between uh brick as well as stone and again we're set back on the third story
um and this is the uh the properties right behind us the single families on sharp neck as well as
can see they also mimic the properties that actually face sharp neck those single families
and then this is just the rear of these properties as well and you can see there's adequate parking
garages for all the single families and then these are the renderings for the duplexes and
you can see like we didn't change the quality of materials for those duplexes it's a slightly
different look but you have a mix between bricks and stone and lentils and you most importantly
have parking for each of the units and then my client wanted to really go full out here so
they did renderings on the inside of these properties as well so you can see and I have
the traditional floor plans but if you take a look at it this is first essentially these are
single families you know you have two car parking you have a little sunken den area and then if you
go up a flight of steps um you have an open floor area of a kitchen dining room and a living room
and then you also have like a a second and third floor uh with uh with bedrooms each of the single
All families, I believe, are, let me just confirm this, are approximately 2,800 square feet in size.
They're three bedrooms, four baths.
And then this is the traditional floor plans you would see from us in doing a presentation.
But my clients really want to show the quality of the interior and the properties.
but here you see the garage on the first floor the sunken den area behind it and then you can see
on the first first floor is the is the open floor plan of the living room dining room and kitchen
a lot of light and air from front to back and then you can see on the third floor are two bedrooms
And then you can see on the third floor are two bedrooms with a bath and a laundry facility.
with a bat.
And then on the upper floor, obviously, is the master suite.
And there's a roof deck associated with it.
And then this is the rendering, the interior renderings for the, let me just make it a little smaller, but not too small, for the duplexes.
So, I'm just trying to make it small enough so it fits on my screen, but I can't keep doing that.
Hold on.
Let's try it one more time.
So, you have, again, each unit would have its own parking spot within the garage area.
You would walk up a flight of steps, and you'll see this on the floor plans.
unit one is the first floor and the second floor. So unit number one also includes the rear part of
here, which is a bedroom, bathroom, and a storage area. And then on the second floor, when you come
up is where, you know, you can go to the right for unit number one, which includes a kitchen,
a living room, and a bedroom as well. And you go up another flight of steps is unit number two,
which, again, has a living room, a kitchen, and a bedroom.
And then for the fourth floor is multiple bedrooms for that second unit.
And then these are the traditional floor plans you would see as well from, like, you know, perspective of these duplexes.
Again, you have the garage here.
Each unit gets its own parking spot.
You go up to the second floor, and again, you would make a right into unit number one, and you go up another flight of steps for unit number two, which is the third and fourth floors.
So, you know, again, well-attended meeting that took place on July 22nd.
This is our proof of notice.
Our application for appeal that was filed on behalf of the applicant along the notice of refusal.
Our project information form, the deeds of property, and, you know, I think they did a change in the use based on the six single families that are in the front.
And then finally, a certificate showing no taxes are owed for any of these properties.
all right with that being said i'm going to unshare my screen just so everyone can see each
other right and then i can always go back and forth between the drawings but like i said there's
a lot going on here technically from you know from a zoning code perspective i think these are
unique circumstances i think my client did an excellent job of of of responsibly using this
property and shown what they're going to do planning-wise, but more importantly, they've
shown it by action with those six single families that they started construction with, you know,
as of right. I would ask that Mr. Harris virtually raise his hand. I have a few questions for him,
and then myself or Mr. Harris can answer any questions support may have. Thank you. Mr. Harris.
Jonathan Harris, please unmute yourself and wait for the chair.
Hi, Mr. Harris.
Hello, how are you doing?
I'm great. Could you please state your name and spell for the stenographer?
Yes, my name is Jonathan Harris, spelled J-O-N-A-T-H-A-N, last name Harris, spelled H-A-R-R-I-S.
Do you swear or affirm to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth?
Please proceed, Counselor.
Yes, Mr. Harris, you heard everything I had to state today about your zoning matter.
And is it true and correct?
And do you adopt as your own testimony?
Thank you.
Questions from the board?
I have a couple of questions, but I just want to say that the really appreciate the quality of the architecture that was done for this project, the quality of the materials, the way that it sort of fits in context with the neighbor, I think works.
Right. Thank you.
No question. Two questions. What's happening with the two legs at the end, at the back of the property that extend to either street? Are they just as just going to be horned off or what?
Warren Dolph or what? Two narrow strips, the narrow strip of property that goes from one street to the other.
two narrow strips
the strip
Yeah, coming from Magnolia and going to those driveways, essence you're speaking of, correct?
Okay. If I could, I also would like to bring in a business partner as well as co-owner on this project.
His name is Lenard Gay. He can speak also more in detail on the project as he's been there pretty much every day.
He's seeing this project as well. Would it be possible to have him bring Mr. Gay on, please?
Can we go back to the site plan? Yeah, sure.
Lenard Gay, if you're in the virtual audience, please raise your hand.
the dark gray please unmute yourself and wait for the chair
and mr gay could you please state your name and spell for the stenographer
mr gay
while we're waiting for uh i'm sorry hello
Hi, could you please state your name and spell for the stenographer?
Lenard Gay, L-I-N-A-R-D, last name Gay, G-E-Y.
Do you swear or affirm to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth?
All right, just stand by and we'll have a few questions.
As far as the, just to reiterate on that question, right now there will just be used as just walkways to the property.
Um, we haven't really, uh, came up with a better plan than that for those driveways, um, as the size doesn't really, uh, commit to much, uh, other than the walkway.
Yeah. John, those are more pedestrian, when you're saying driveway, you mean more pedestrian walkways.
Yes. Pedestrian walkway. I'm sorry.
Okay. So that's, that's a walkway that's going to be paved from side to side.
Correct.
What about how are you dealing with the pedestrian walkways out to the main street?
I see pads in front of the entrances into the units, which is a good thing.
I'm concerned about pedestrians who want to walk to the main street through this sort of through the carriage house entrance.
Is there a walkway there?
well we have a 25 foot driveway um which i believe give us we we to be quite honest i i
i haven't even um i i've been doing i've been on construction on that site every day
And I actually, to be quite honest with you, haven't even thought about that walkway as far as the driveway.
okay so so so like the project generally that's always a concern for me as pedestrians or
vehicular traffic and how do they how do they how do you separate them so um there really needs to
be some kind of pedestrians defined walkway out of what is really a parking lot where people are
living on right to get out to the main street if pedestrians or kids want to go in and out we want
to make sure that they're safe that's a that's a concern so and i didn't see it in the plan i know
that the architect here is thoughtful so that's something that yeah should be there if it's not
yeah so i yes that's clearly a you know an oversight on our part and given the size of the
of the driveways 25 feet i i think that's something i'm not the architect but i think that
given my experience i think it's something we could definitely accommodate yeah there's a
got it on uh this call would she be able to she's our architect i'm not sure yeah so i know that she
was traveling for she was traveling today she said that obviously she would try her best to be on so
i don't know if a god is on but you know yeah we we have spoke to her about that and what i
understand is there is like a different color walkway that is going to be um dedicated for
that reason um i'm not just sure exactly how that's going to be laid out on the uh on the
actual plans but um there was conversation of that that way pedestrians are um understand which
is you know what what's available to them to use thank you overall quality
i'm not sure if the board can hear me oh there you go hi could you please could could you please
state your name is spelled for the stenographer um good afternoon agatha reister with landmark
architectural design a-g-a-t-a-r-e-i-s-t-e-r you swear or firm to tell the truth the whole truth
Do you swear or affirm to tell the truth, the whole truth, nothing but the truth?
nothing but the truth i do
Proceed, counsel.
Given the nature of the width of the carriage house, we will implement a differentiation in the pavement materials just so the drivers and the pedestrian can basically see the designation between the walkable area and the drivable area just to keep people a little bit more safe.
safe. And also, we could as well implement any reflective mirrors that could be installed inside
the carriage house walls just to see any oncoming traffic as well, or pedestrians.
And just to piggyback off that, Agata, those are in the renderings somewhere, aren't they?
They were in the renderings for the rear portion, but as the board has noticed,
They were not implemented in the carriage house portion, which that's the area that is very important.
So we will add that to the scope of work.
Thank you.
Got it.
Other questions?
The size of the duplex units, you said that you gave the square footage and bedrooms and baths for the single family.
What about the duplexes, please?
1500 square feet for the 1500 square feet for the duplexes and they're each three bedroom uh
three bath units oh actually i'm sorry the unit number one the lower level unit is three bedrooms
three baths uh the upper level unit is three bedrooms two baths uh and in the carriage house
Each unit is two-bedroom, one-bath, and they're 1,100 square feet.
And am I reading this plan correctly that basically this will be – the other buildings are basically going to be landlocked?
It'll be all the time.
Yeah, it's completely landlocked.
And I think that's the issue is we have a 28,000-square-foot lot out – you know,
behind us on the sharp neck that's a magnolia street address with a letter r behind but yes
we completely we're landlocked in the sense of there's you know it's elevated behind us we do
have as mr johns pointed out we do have egress like a walkway to public streets in the rear
for pedestrian access so so my question would be about um what are we doing about uh access for
like emergency and fire vehicles I mean I know that's not necessarily part of what we look at
here but um again has there been thought about that and how that might be handled yeah so like
we have a 25 uh uh our width of our driveway in the front is 25 feet and then as you can see
there's a good flow and let me just uh share my screen again and i think it's just better with
the renderings more so but let me just try to do that but you see here even this this is like
basically there's good flow and even for you know trash pickup you know we created a community
within this community um that's open to the community it's not gated um but like you know
we try to have that flow created and i think maybe it's even better i think it's a rendering
above rendering you can see the amount of of flow here within the heart of that community which
would be more than sufficient for not just trash trucks but god forbid there's an issue with a