The Bellingham Design Review Board conducted an early design guidance meeting for a proposed 4-lot infill toolkit small lot subdivision at 2729 Peabody Street. The project proposes 4 two-story residences with detached ADUs (carriage houses) in the Fountain District Urban Village. The board provided specific guidance on facade improvements, material changes, and visibility considerations while generally supporting the project approach. - Approved guidance requiring facade articulation and change of plane on Maryland Street elevation - Recommended bay windows or similar features to create texture and depth - Required attention to carriage house design visible from Meridian Street - Suggested potential stepping of units along Peabody Street for visual interest - Recommended privacy elements for front porches - Flat facade appearance on north (Maryland Street) elevation needs addressing - Rear elevation visibility from Meridian Street requires front-of-house treatment - Material differentiation needed with facade changes - Height relationship to neighboring buildings requires refinement - Applicant to incorporate board guidance into design development - Return for formal design review application incorporating recommended changes - Email clarification of questions due to technical difficulties during meeting ---