309 W 31st Street

The board's motion

Page 16 of 20 Arthur A. Mendonsa Hearing Room April 22, 2026 2:00 P.M. MINUTES APPROVE the request to construct an ADU at the property located at 309 West 31st Street, WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS, to be reviewed and approved by staff prior to starting the project, because the work is otherwise visually compatible and consistent with the standards: 1. Utilize Hardie Plank siding with a smooth finish. 2. Revise the plans to include the size of the muntin and clarify that the front façade has 30% transparency consistent with the historic district design standards. AND APPROVE the Special Exception request from the standards that reads: §7.11.10.a.xiii.1- Accessory Structures (including garages, carports and accessory dwelling units,) In addition to compliance with the Visual Compatibility Criteria and the Design Standards, accessory structures shall also comply with the requirements set forth in Sec. 8.7, Accessory Structures and Uses, and the following standards: New accessory structures shall be located in the rear yard. to allow construction of an ADU within the side yard rather than the rear yard because the Special Exception criteria are met.