The applicant, represented by Matt Amster from Burke Fernandez Lin and Tapenz, presented modifications to their proposed home design, which had been reviewed in October. The revisions aim to address the board’s previous concerns about the scale and transparency of the home’s front façade. Notable changes include reducing the height of louvers, increasing window size for greater transparency, and adjusting setbacks to enhance articulation and reduce perceived massing. The design team emphasized efforts to create a more cohesive and transparent aesthetic, aligning with neighborhood trends and neighboring properties under construction.

In the absence of a quorum, board members present could not make official comments or decisions but offered feedback on the revised design. Suggestions included introducing more greenery and potentially adding louvers to the property’s fence to soften its appearance. The applicant confirmed agreement with the staff’s conditions and expressed readiness to proceed with the formal hearing in February.