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May 4, 2015 — Meeting Minutes
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Slides depicting floor plans were also presented. Chairman Lichtenfeld asked if the green roof is accessible.
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Mr. Carlie replied “no”.
Mr. Ruiz Garcia referred to the second floor slide, noting that activity will take place on this level. He stated that they are very excited about this project.
A slide depicting a color rendering of the project was shown. Mr. RuizGarcia noted that they re-looked at the distribution of units at the corners and now the building has solid, strong corners with the retail entrance off the alley.
Chairman Lichtenfeld noted the cap on the building.
Mr. Ruiz Garcia stated that it’s small; not overpowering and used to create a shadow line. He noted that brick now turns all 4 corners of the building and that the lobby is now more exposed. A sample of the brick, included on a sample board, was presented.
Josh Corson asked about the yellow.
Mr. Ruiz Garcia indicated that the yellow is for the awnings.
Slides depicting street elevations and a close up of the lobby area were shown.
Josh Corson commented that it looks great.
Sally Cohn concurred.
Chairman Lichtenfeld stated he is happy with the corner.
Craig Owens asked if the balconies will be transparent.
Mr. Ruiz Garcia stated that hasn’t yet been determined.
Chairman Lichtenfeld asked if there were any other comments from the members or the audience.
None were received.
Chairman Lichtenfeld called for a motion.
Josh Corson made a motion to approve as submitted. The motion was seconded by Sally Cohn and unanimously approved by the Board.
Chairman Lichtenfeld asked when they will start seeing the cranes.
Subdivision Ordinance requirements after Board of Aldermen approval;
submit proof of filing to the City within 60 days of Board of Aldermen approval.
Chairman Lichtenfeld stated that he believes this is the right way to go and is consistent with the Master Plan.
Mr. Downs asked for more time to file the plat.
It was decided that could be discussed at a later time.
Being no further questions or comments, Craig Owens made a motion to recommend approval of the Plat to the Board of Aldermen per staff recommendations. The motion was seconded by Josh Corson and unanimously approved by the members.
The architectural aspects of the project were now up for review.
Susan Istenes indicated that the proposed building is constructed primarily of red brick and fiber cement panels in blue and two shades of gray. The building is located between taller buildings to the west, mid-rise buildings along North Central Avenue, and a residential neighborhood to the north. Each elevation is articulated through the use of recessed balconies, windows and accent materials. Large storefront windows with vision glass will be used at the street level retail spaces and awnings are proposed along South Central Avenue. Susan noted that staff’s recommendation is to approve as submitted.
Ryan Carlie, Opus, began a PowerPoint presentation.
An aerial slide depicting the subject properties was shown. Slides depicting floor plans were also presented.
Chairman Lichtenfeld asked if the green roof is accessible.
The motion was seconded by Sally Cohn and unanimously approved by the Board. Chairman Lichtenfeld asked when they will start seeing the cranes.
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Mr. Downs indicated that they are already out there.
The Board congratulated them.
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Craig Owens indicated that the issue of parking is being worked on from an economic development perspective; parking’s been talked about for a while.
Being no further business this evening, the meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m.
______________________________ Recording Secretary