Committee moved to recommend approval of the project's schematic design as presented with the understanding that the sponsor study a possbile re-configuration of the 15-space surface parking lot (reversal of the parking space orientation) to realize a more efficient traffic flow and access to the spaces.

Committee moved to recommend conditional approval w/the understanding that the project sponsor will prepare revised elevation plans suitable for e-mail review by the Design Review Committee that: (1) modify the Fairfield Avenue entry stair towers so that the stone base and railing runs level with the floor line instead of along the rise of the stair, mimicking the look of the upper floor levels; (2) change the elevations so that a continuous stone base runs around the building below the first floor window height; (3) modify the rear elevation so that the aforementioned stone base is extended along the retaining wall between ground level terraces and the drive at a consistent height as along the other elevations.  A railing consistent in height and design as adjacent units will be added to the top of the low wall; (4) include divider walls added between all at-grade patios at the building's rear; (5) add extensions to the first floor bedroom bays to bring them to grade to eliminate the potential prblem of trash collecting in the open area beneath them; and, (6) add new windows into the living room walls of the units facing West 11th Street, above the ramp leading into the underground parking garage.

Committee moved to recommend final approval via e-mail vote of the revised plans, as submitted.  Revisions to project design were based on comments received from Near West Design Review Committee at its June 14, 2017 meeting.