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Far West Design Review Case Report

OKO HOMES DETROIT SHOREWAY

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Project Information

Far West Case #  FW 2021-001

Address: w. 57th/Side Ave.
Company: RDL
Architect:
Description:

new townhomes

Notes:  

Committee Actions/Submissions

Date: December 9, 2020
Committee: Staff
Action Type: Initial Plan Submission
Conditions/Notes:  
 
Date: December 16, 2020
Committee: Staff
Action Type: Schematic Design Approval
Conditions:  

 

1.     Need to re-evaluate units 6 & 7 which related to a number of concerns with the project as follows

a.     Greenspace being questioned for functionality

                                                  i.    Need to design in courtyard or small court appeal; not much room for other activities

b.     Explore possibility of adjoining units 6&7

c.     Evaluate if facing north is an option

                                                  i.    Would eliminate the need for such a wide driveway onto W. 58th Place which could turn into a pedestrian court or front yard.

                                                 ii.    Could eliminate the intrusive and/or awkward presence of second and third story windows overlooking the rear yards on W. 57th

2.     Other comments:

a.     General praise for tough site to develop.

b.     Compliments for units facing 57th with respecting gable roof and front porches.

c.     Overall approval of the site plan with the above explanations.

Date: March 17, 2021
Committee: Staff
Action Type: Revised Plan Submission
Conditions/Notes:  
 
Date: March 17, 2021
Committee: Local Design Review Committee
Action Type: Approved with Conditions
Conditions:  

 

1.     Landscaping/Hardscaping plan required

a.     Side Ave. driveway required to be permeable pavers

b.     W. 57th street trees installed

c.     Enhance rear landscaping for parcel 7 so that rear year of W. 57th resident is less seen

d.     Make OKO project wall parallel with Side Ave. and enhance circular landscaped/community area with a signature tree

e.     Eliminate guest parking spot and enhance landscaping on side of parcel 4

 
Date: March 19, 2021
Committee: City Planning Commission
Action Type: Approved
Conditions:  

Project also received Schematic Design Approval on December 18, 2020.