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Supporting Documentation · Jul 1, 2026

06192026_PB 26 01 15 Ridgeway Avenue Planning Review 2

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Memorandum Page 6 of 8 than 4 feet in height. The Applicant shall confirm the height, material, and transparency of any proposed fences in order to determine compliance. b. Building Height: The elevations provided for both dwellings appear to depict a 2.5-story dwelling due to the attic space above the second floor. Applicant to provide attic plans in order to confirm that it meets the requirements for a half story. Information should also be provided regarding access to the attic. Further, the zoning table on Sheet 3 of the Subdivision Plan notes 2-story dwellings are proposed. Applicant to amend the zoning table to accurately reflect the proposed stories. c. Trees: Applicant to confirm that no trees will be removed as part of this subdivision application. Further, any future development which proposes tree removal will require a tree removal and replacement permit. d. Parking: On Lot 28.03 (the front lot), a dwelling with six bedrooms is proposed, requiring 3 parking spaces. On Lot 28.04, a dwelling with four bedrooms is proposed, requiring 2.5 parking spaces. Both lots include a two-car garage and driveway combination for parking which meet the standards set forth in § 25-12.2a2(c), which states that two-car garages must be a minimum of 20 ft. by 18 ft. Based on this standard, both lots are providing 3.5 off-street parking spaces, and are therefore, in compliance with the requirement. e. Steep Slope: Applicant has indicated on the Minor Subdivision plan that the slopes on the property are between 1.5 and 8%. This is under the threshold of what is considered to be a “steep slope.” f. Floor Plans: Since the previous review, the Applicant submitted revised floor plans which included the following changes: i. Basement plans were included for Lot 28.04 depicting a playroom, exercise room, theater, bar/pool area, an office, full bathroom, wine cellar, sauna, storage spaces, and mechanical rooms. ii. Basement plans were included for Lot 28.03 depicting a new finished basement area, new game room, new full bathroom, storage spaces, and a new mechanical room. Exterior access is provided for the basement along with a note that indicates this access is for emergency egress and no independent living facilities are provided at the basement level. iii. A note on both first-floor plans indicating that the proposed homes are intended to be single-family residences with

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gress and no independent living facilities are provided at the basement level. iii. A note on both first-floor plans indicating that the proposed homes are intended to be single-family residences with no capability or intent for subdivision into multiple dwelling units. iv. A measurement for overall height was added to the elevations for both properties. v. The spice kitchen was changed to a new pantry on the first floor of the structure on Lot 28.03.

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