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Tom Liggett, project architect, said the property in question borders the east side Springvale Golf ? Course, which fronts on Butternut Ridge Road. They would like to demolish the home to provide access. A number of parcels would be consolidated for this project. The property was purchased by the Biddulph's prior to building the golf course. The converted home on the property was originally a chicken coop. Additions include a garage, as well as modifications to the back side of the home. The home is in disrepair; the building will be removed but will be replaced with a landscaped entry. The cluster unit A is the only unit that comes into the historic district. It has gables and is low lying in character to complement other structures on the street. Mr. Liggett showed samples of materials including white color siding, with a driftwood color roof shingle to mimic the look of slate. Horizontal4" beveled siding in the white family with shingle siding of a white nature will accent the homes. The stone on the home will be in a buff color, orange and gray, with less contrast, with a farinhouse reference. Peggy Brown, the landscape architect, said the entryway was designed to have a low visual impact on the street. The front entrance will have fencing with non stained wood, attached stone columns front, very rustic and simple with a cross pattern with 2x2 wood. Small signage off of the entry columns set back from the road at least 20-30 feet. There will be a street sign that will be a sma11 disc that comes out on a strut from the main column. The lighting will be a full cut off fixture with no light spill. The property lines are very close, so that the landscaping is pulled back from the western property line to create a buffer. Evergreen hedge will be put in as a buffer from car lights and an orchard of flowering crabapple trees. There will be a small gazebo with the same roofing materials with a walk way out to Butternut Ridge. Some low lying perennials indigenous to the site will be included. Each unit will have a slight variation of accent plants, but plants will be natural and repetitive in scope. Ron DeLorenzo of 26005 Butternut Ridge Road explained he is the property owner and has an option to buy the Bradford property. There are four parcels involved in the development and about 150 feet of frontage. Mr. Liggett noted that lot 1 is behind the property to the west, the back property line does not come close to the back of the home, significantly back from Butternut Ridge Road. Mr. Thomas said the Biddulph Farm house was designed by John Ames who worked in Greek revival, it is absent in the style of the development. Mr. Liggett noted that the homes on Butternut are being complemented by the old and the new elements and stay within the character of the neighborhood. The proposed units are two story homes and ranch homes for diversity to attract young professionals and retirees with both types of architecture. Mr. Schock suggested moving the existing home. Mr. Liggett stated the home is in disrepair and would be difficult to move, however they would entertain any offer. Mr. DeLorenzo said if there is an interest in the structure he will be happy to give it to any interested party. Mr. Orlowski asked Ms. Brown to provide information on planting heights and spacing. Mr. Schumann said the house is on the historic inventory from 1985. Originally referred to as the Ralph Stanton house it is neocolonial style. An article from 1965 states that it was a barn in 1900, then moved to a solid foundation in 1930. The home is not plaqued. The neocolonial design is from the 50's and 60's, ranch style.