Near West Design Review Case Report
TOWNHOMES AT 48TH STREET
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Project Information
Near West Case # NW 2016-025
| Address: | West 48th Street & Bridge Avenue |
| Company: | Case Development, Inc. |
| Architect: | Mike Reinhold |
| Description: | Proposed construction of a 6-unit, fee-simple townhome project at the SW corner of the Bridge Avenue- West 48th Street intersection. The townhomes will average 1,778 SF and will be constructed with two fee-standing units facing West 48th Street and four attached townomes, three fronting on West 48th Street and one fronting on Bridge Avenue. |
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Committee Actions/Submissions
| Date: | June 14, 2016 |
| Committee: | Staff |
| Action Type: | Initial Plan Submission |
| Conditions/Notes: | |
| Date: | June 29, 2016 |
| Committee: | Local Design Review Committee |
| Action Type: | Approved with Conditions |
| Conditions: | |
Committee moved to recommend approval of the project's architectural design, site layout, and landscaping as presented w/the understanding that the project sponsor: (1) add Savannah-colored stream course panels as an accent feature on the rear balcony inserts for Units B, C & D to match those on the building's front facades along W. 48th Street; (2) utilize (Flagstone-style) brick paver stepping stones as the material for the walkway connecting W. 48th Street to Unit F; (3) incorporate solar-powered landscape lighting and dusk-to-dawn spotlights throughout the project to improve site lighting levels; and, (4) investigate more durable material options as a replacement material for horizontal vinyl balcony railings proposed by the project sponsor. |
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| Date: | July 1, 2016 |
| Committee: | City Planning Commission |
| Action Type: | Approved with Conditions |
| Conditions: | |
Planning Commission approved the Near West Design Review Committee's recommendation. |
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