CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA

Planning Commission Report

July 13, 2016
To:

Chair Goodhue and Planning Commissioners

From:

Marc Wiener, AICP, Interim Community Planning and Building Director

Submitted by:

Ashley Hobson, Contract Planner

Subject:

Consideration of a Design Study (DS 16-235) referral to the Planning

Commission for the replacement of the existing composition shingle roof.

Recommendation:
Deny the Design Study (DS 16-235) application proposing to install composition-shingle roofing.
Application:
Block:
Location:
Applicant:

DS 15-235
118
Mission Street, 2 SE of 10th Avenue
Ross Roofing

APN: 010-075-010
Lot: 6
Property Owner: Barry Swift

Background and Project Description:

The project site is located on Mission Street, 2 parcels southeast of 10th Avenue and is developed
with a two-story residence with a mixture of horizontal board and shingle siding, wood windows,
and a mixture of wood and composition roofing shingles. The applicant is requesting to replace the
existing composition shingles with a similar composition shingle (Owens Corning Brand, Duration
Premium Shingles, Teak Color). This application has been referred to the Planning Commission for
a decision. A sample of the proposed roofing material will be available for review at the Planning
Commission meeting.
Staff analysis:
Roofing Material: The subject residence has a Gambrel-style roof with a large dormer on the front
elevation. The existing roof is a combination of composition shingles and natural wood shingles.

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DS 16-235 (Swift)
July 6, 2016
Staff Report
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When making a decision on finish materials and roofing, the City refers to the Residential Design
Guidelines included below.
Section 9.8 of the Citys Residential Design Guidelines states the following:
Roof Materials should be consistent with the architectural style of the building and with the context
of the neighborhood.
Wood shingles and shakes are preferred materials for most types of architecture typical of
Carmel.
Composition shingles that convey a color and texture similar to that of wood shingles may
be considered on some architectural styles characteristics of more recent eras.
Section 9.2 of the Citys Residential Design Guidelines states the following:
Building forms, materials, and details that contrast strongly within a single building or with
neighboring buildings are discouraged.
Avoid visual complexity. Too many different materials or excessive details create a busy
appearance and should be simplified.
The applicant is proposing to replace existing composition shingles in kind, however, portions of
the roof include wood shingles that would remain and there would be an inconsistency in roofing
material throughout the residence. In staffs opinion, this proposal is not compliant with the
Residential Design Guideline recommendation for consistency in finish materials. In addition, the
Guidelines only recommend composition shingles when appropriate for the style of the residence,
and in staffs opinion a wood roof is most appropriate for this residence. Staff recommends that
the Planning Commission deny the proposal for the composition shingle roof as it would be
inconsistent with Residential Design Guidelines 9.2 and 9.8.
Environmental Review: The proposed project is categorically exempt from CEQA requirements,
pursuant to Section 15303 (Class 3) New Construction or Conversion of Small Units. The project
includes the construction of one single-family residence and a detached garage in a residential
zone, and therefore qualifies for a Class 3 exemption. The proposed residence does not present
any unusual circumstances that would result in a potentially significant environmental impact.
ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment A Site Photographs

Attachment B Roofing Sample

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