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Brian Vodachon, who introduced the project materials for the applicant team, said the submission reflects changes the design team made in response to earlier board comments. The front of the project includes 11 single-family homes and six townhomes in the rear; Lots 1 and 7 (addresses 296 and 304 Thompson Street) were the focus of detailed elevation review.

Board members asked for clearer, annotated elevation sheets that specify which brick, stone and trim products will be used on each face of the buildings and requested a physical mock-up board that shows masonry, brick, and paint together. Members also gave design guidance on several architectural details: revise the raised pediment/angled parapet behind the main pediment (several board members recommended raising or reworking the pediment so the applied parapet behind it is not visually awkward), refine chimney caps so they read as masonry, and ensure roof and mechanical elements are not visibly intrusive.

The board also reiterated a council condition (noted on the project materials) that at least 50% of the detached homes must be unpainted brick or stone on all four sides; the applicant confirmed they plan to meet that requirement. The board deferred formal approval to allow the applicant to return with annotated elevation drawings, one consolidated material board, and exact sample cut sheets for masonry and trim.

Votes at a glance: Motion to defer approval of exterior elevations and material selections for Lots 1 and 7 and the six rear townhomes — passed 7–0.

The applicant said Lots 1 and 7 will be used as initial models, with townhomes and additional detached homes to follow in later phases. The board signaled it is broadly comfortable with the overall architectural direction but wants exact materials and annotated elevations before final sign-off to ensure the streetscape and masonry treatments read well at distance.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Alpharetta Design Review Board Meeting - February 21, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Design review board deferred approval of exterior elevations and final material selections for two front lots (296 and 304 Thompson St.) and six rear townhomes at the Kingsley development, requesting annotated elevations and physical material samples before final sign-off.","taxTitle","Alpharetta, Fulton County, Georgia","taxId",3991,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":74,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":75,"_41":76,"_43":77,"_45":78,"_46":79,"_48":80,"_50":81,"_52":82,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":83,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":84,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":55,"_72":55},6316145,"Henderson Commons to get new monument signs; DRB requires larger bases and LED strip lighting",3979,398000,4377000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2377574-40555f88453547e4831e3162f9248e23&start=398&end=4377","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2377574-40555f88453547e4831e3162f9248e23/thumbnail_398000.jpg","/articles/6316145/Alpharetta/Fulton-County/Georgia/Henderson-Commons-to-get-new-monument-signs-DRB-requires-larger-bases-and-LED-strip-lighting","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6316145-a6c7d05a9ac263453ff9219fe0847ac5/orig.mp4?Expires=1771167089&Signature=BczK9sCIQddIQFzT3nNULHDy0IMpHn6vM49OU7r~dCiTWU~wuh15-gci7jOwBVGM9UnhkLmAKrK4cPEwjNrCLIkTjS2y6A4MOY~jj0nKlVRwiqN0UWPDTVp7ncWe0hROubR1c6k5tKEFNnHI2uU7eiv0CKaBCeYegggnoDKshp3heTQhol6OWtGIhtEOjnU0Wezi6PK0zZPoCvqe3JqrrqaME~fLyQukEQSc7ydxj~Jb6WVtamaWKtoENkDwjm2-dhFKMnjjzPYDFZ4EDhSGzLVbHpRosuNMVqk~0lpKmda3UGYLhHOsUYm5VXOpVMrQkQei3c2t9hTdBho7yQXyGA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Alpharetta Design Review Board on Feb. 21 approved two new monument signs for Henderson Commons with multiple design conditions intended to improve visibility and reduce visual clutter.

Deborah Hayes, senior property manager with Brandt Properties, presented the proposal and the samples. She described the signs as V-shaped monuments to be located at each entrance; the board and applicant agreed to close the open-back of the V and discussed base and lighting details.

Board members expressed concern that multiple gooseneck fixtures and a narrow base made the signs appear top-heavy. The board’s motion required the applicant to enlarge the sign base and add a stone cap, to replace the proposed gooseneck fixtures with up-and-down LED strip lighting, and to plant low evergreen shrubs at the base of the sign. The motion passed unanimously.

Deborah Hayes said the brick for the bases will match the building and that the applicant can provide a cap that matches existing building detailing. She also agreed that smaller or fewer light fixtures — or flush LED strips — would reduce visual clutter and improve focus on tenant panels.

Votes at a glance: Motion approving Henderson Commons signage with conditions (larger base with stone cap; replace gooseneck lighting with up/down LED strips; low evergreen plantings at base) — passed 7–0.

The board also encouraged the applicant to raise tenant panel heights if lighting fixtures were removed, to maximize tenant visibility. Staff will review final dimensions and material samples for administrative sign-off.","The design board approved two new monument signs for Henderson Commons with changes: enlarged stone bases with caps, and a substitution of gooseneck fixtures for ground-mounted LED strip lighting; low evergreen plantings at the base were also required.",{"_33":86,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":87,"_41":88,"_43":89,"_45":90,"_46":91,"_48":92,"_50":93,"_52":94,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":95,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":96,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":55,"_72":55},6316152,"Design Review Board approves 401 South Main monument sign and a revised planting plan",1006,2401000,3407000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2377574-40555f88453547e4831e3162f9248e23&start=2401&end=3407","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2377574-40555f88453547e4831e3162f9248e23/thumbnail_2401000.jpg","/articles/6316152/Alpharetta/Fulton-County/Georgia/Design-Review-Board-approves-401-South-Main-monument-sign-and-a-revised-planting-plan","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6316152-73fd6db90d276bb954c227c0575fee14/orig.mp4?Expires=1771167089&Signature=Ef8JsrWcMVZH0xtZQgjneNpV4zD8sJfJHO1Hj5o1vReP4IUgvyrXmOEFgmsAsd8c6lNp5S-tuO95pV9utUSlA4iwRUjhhCjqlPV3ctv87V3d0PRm1WMezo70GY7EEmb1Vgdp-thrKLGEmzYI4PMDIKY3WrJtFZiUcnCiK03XtAj1wmpdAQh5W7xJqGxrCmTnziJvtKQQ8G6XfbXL6V9gRyyDD9Q5iX3bPRZfFt8c2qatHI-K~SZjfX6IKVx0XlchnKVY-1GwWzlSIAFBDJoEKd2Ttaf~TtavHiC-1Spkag17RWMVPvE84Hfp4TyRxeUOm5scsCD-8Vaz61fISm34gg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Alpharetta Design Review Board on Feb. 21 approved a double-sided monument sign and a revised landscaping plan for the 401 South Main professional building, as presented by the building’s homeowners association.

Dr. Krishnan Donaparthy, identifying himself as president of the HOA at 401 South Main Street, told the board that Georgia Department of Transportation work removed the site’s previous sign and left temporary, unstable markings in place. “With the DOT doing construction in that area, we've been without a sign since 02/06/2020,” Donaparthy said, saying the absence had created difficulty for new patients and visitors.

The board approved a motion to allow staff to finalize the sign’s background color and separately approved a black-and-white planting plan dated Aug. 12, 2024. Both motions passed unanimously.

Board members discussed placement visibility, a nearby utility pole and the proximity of existing street lighting; the applicant clarified that existing overhead services in the area include a street-light pole and a power pole, and that some trees were previously removed to make way for the new design. Dr. Donaparthy said the HOA intends to install irrigation and phased electrical work for the sign, and to complete landscaping by the end of the coming summer.

Votes at a glance: Motion to allow staff to finalize sign background color — passed 7–0. Motion to approve the black-and-white planting plan dated 08/12/2024 — passed 7–0.

The board also asked the applicant to confirm the final placement of the monument within the sidewalk/right-of-way limits and to coordinate required adjustments with staff before installation.","The board approved a double-sided monument sign for 401 South Main and accepted a black-and-white planting plan, while directing final sign background color decisions to staff.",{"_33":98,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":99,"_41":100,"_43":101,"_45":102,"_46":103,"_48":104,"_50":105,"_52":106,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":107,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":108,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":55,"_72":55},6316158,"Alpharetta DRB approves Egg Harbor patio canopy, orders cleanup of stored debris",2420,28000,2448000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2377574-40555f88453547e4831e3162f9248e23&start=28&end=2448","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2377574-40555f88453547e4831e3162f9248e23/thumbnail_28000.jpg","/articles/6316158/Alpharetta/Fulton-County/Georgia/Alpharetta-DRB-approves-Egg-Harbor-patio-canopy-orders-cleanup-of-stored-debris","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6316158-1d7619ab039778c42729f8d6bd2dc8ac/orig.mp4?Expires=1771167089&Signature=NNAF232mCpkU2sJ7TT3poktYAD7Pc2b6oh~zw4VMHL0zAGhL~1cN0AvLoLpWqppulzj1iUsXeCjglAdIIq95t5yZzKoQntV4jXQAXeKc-59UVEMIyxHYIqd02GIw5q3EHJXqXQz1UNFce69k1CeYUHtU6X~fYp4vC9hv4lIs4oKw2jsJSScqsAIRN7jAug71QN04D0z6Ev59TVPDPfo9w3eg5q78Lm2K~LMyST4~f4xZZOJaioThLlITnewJ5hj0VKOH90~MPK1IxOV4Ks2-cWK2O3Jfp6F8c4bml38FtcMJclXzEvWUHcII8XH~cGPegEdO7MFEnMcf9W0xWskZ3g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Alpharetta Design Review Board on Feb. 21 approved a patio cover that Egg Harbor Cafe installed on the side of its building, with a condition that the applicant or the property owner remove stored ladders and other debris from behind the restaurant.

The panel approved the metal-frame canopy with a fabric cover that has been in place since 2021 and in use, according to the applicant’s representative. The approval came with a single condition: the applicant and/or landlord must clean up the stored material behind the building.

John Hetrick, representing Masterworks General Contracting, said the canopy was constructed in 2021 and that his firm is working on behalf of Egg Harbor because the original contractor was not available to attend. “The canopy the metal canopy is already there,” Hetrick said, adding that the structure “has been constructed and used since 2021.”

Members of the board had noted the presence of ladders and other stored materials near the covered patio during the workshop portion of the meeting and flagged that as part of the condition. The board’s motion to approve included the cleanup requirement and passed unanimously.

Votes at a glance: The motion to approve the patio cover as presented, with the cleanup condition, passed 7–0.

The board did not impose additional design changes to the canopy itself; minutes and staff notes indicate the structure complements the building’s existing colors and is not visually dominant from the primary street.

The approval allows the patio to remain in place subject to the cleanup, and staff will monitor compliance as part of standard post-approval follow-up.","The City of Alpharetta Design Review Board approved an existing metal-frame patio cover with fabric top at Egg Harbor Cafe and attached a condition requiring the applicant or landlord to remove stored items behind the building.","actionData","errors"]

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