Near West Design Review Case Report
KOINONIA FARM & COMMUNITY GARDEN
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Project Information
Near West Case # NW 2012-013
| Address: | 4103 Memphis Avenue |
| Company: | Koinonia Homes, Inc. |
| Architect: | Nelson Cook 440-965-8095 |
| Description: | Construct a an urban farm/community garden on a 2.3 acre property (250'x400'), the former site of the Memphis School. The site will be fenced-in with a black 6'-tall aluminum picket fence that willl border the site on three sides (Memphis, W. 41st & Henritze). The site will support two greenhouse structures (20'x72'x10'), one poultry building (24'x26'x12') and a utility/mechanical building (16'x32'x17'-6") that will be a permanent structure resembling a barn with a covered porch. A community garden will be constructed on the south side of the property w/community entry from Henritze Ave. This feature will consist of 24 raised beds for garden plots, running water and a gathering area. |
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Committee Actions/Submissions
| Date: | May 1, 2012 |
| Committee: | Staff |
| Action Type: | Initial Plan Submission |
| Conditions/Notes: | |
| Date: | May 9, 2012 |
| Committee: | Local Design Review Committee |
| Action Type: | Approved with Conditions |
| Conditions: | |
Committee approved as presented with the understanding that: 1. The barn structure be designed to convey a more urban appearance and utilize a more subdued red exterior color. 2. The location of the ornamental fence be adjusted at the Memphis Ave.-West 41st St. and Henritze Ave.-West 41st St. corners to provide for more public gathering space. 3. The utilization of bike racks be considered to further enhance the project's sustainable nature. |
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