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Downtown/Flats Design Review Case Report

POST OFFICE PLAZA EXTERIOR REFRESH

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Project Information

Downtown/Flats Case #  DF 2018-064

Address: 1500 West 3rd Street | Tower City Center
Company: Westwork Architectural Studios
Architect: Westwork Architectural Studio
Description:

The exterior refresh of a an existing building, inlcuding new paint, signage & canopy construction.

Notes:  

Tim Mulle of TMA Architects Inc. passed away and the building owner secured a new architect to continue the project.

Committee Actions/Submissions

Date: July 12, 2018
Committee: Staff
Action Type: Initial Plan Submission
Conditions/Notes:  

Committee Comments:

  • Explore ways to re-activate both huron and Prospect facades and streets, including looking at relocating main entrance to Prospect side of building.
  • Increase the amount of streetscape amenities along all areas to create a more pedestrian friendly experiance.
  • Explore a posible drop off along Prospect that can be tied to new entryway.
  • Signage at building corners should be building identification signage.
  • Explore looking at ways to make 3rd st. more of a "place" including re-doing pavement and sidewalks.
  • Consider building rebranding & building identification.
 
Date: July 19, 2018
Committee: Local Design Review Committee
Action Type: Conceptual Approval
Conditions:  
Date: January 24, 2019
Committee: Staff
Action Type: Initial Plan Submission
Conditions/Notes:  
 
Date: January 31, 2019
Committee: Local Design Review Committee
Action Type: Approved with Conditions
Conditions:  
  • Refine design of handrail with a min. profile.
 
Date: February 1, 2019
Committee: City Planning Commission
Action Type: Approved with Conditions
Conditions:  

Approved incorporating the DRAC's comments.