Near West Design Review Case Report
CLARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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Project Information
Near West Case # NW 2022-027
Address: | 5550 Clark Avenue |
Company: | ThenDesign Architecture |
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Description: | Demolition and new construction of Clark Elementary School |
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Committee Actions/Submissions
Date: | July 20, 2022 |
Committee: | Staff |
Action Type: | Initial Plan Submission |
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1st: Gallagher, 2nd Rakauskas, A: Madera, Contreras, Gallagher, Rakauskas, Esposito, Jurca |
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Date: | July 27, 2022 |
Committee: | Local Design Review Committee |
Action Type: | Conceptual Approval |
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Date: | August 19, 2022 |
Committee: | City Planning Commission |
Action Type: | Conceptual Approval |
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Date: | June 6, 2023 |
Committee: | Local Design Review Committee |
Action Type: | Initial Plan Submission |
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Notes: Tree removals, but will be transplanted on site Bike racks will be switched to colorful, fun racks School will have community uses, as well as after hour use; Media center and community space with close off to academic wings
Recommendations: Want to see a different color palette More glazing: 33% proposed (60% requirement) Wraping around glazing over the blue overhang portion of the front. (2nd-3rd floors) Apposed to glazing; using other materials for a more creative asthetic Breaking up the design on the long front-facing façade; adjusting parapet Information on additional landscaping in the front (milti-use path)
Motion: Kerry: motion to approve schematic, taking in consideration, adding glass and glazing on first level; further articulate Clark Ave. frontage; possibly adjusting parapet and adjusting spandrel glass;
Yes- Gardin, gallager, rakauskus, sanderval, jurca Abstaining- Esbeey (Esposito stepped out) |
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Date: | June 14, 2023 |
Committee: | Local Design Review Committee |
Action Type: | Schematic Design Approval |
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Date: | June 16, 2023 |
Committee: | City Planning Commission |
Action Type: | Approved |
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Can go back to DRAC and staff for Final Approval. |
Date: | July 12, 2023 |
Committee: | Local Design Review Committee |
Action Type: | Revised Plan Submission |
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No conditions. Approved as presented with the recommendation to explore east facade wall near drop-off parking lot for potention art, sign, mural, etc.
CPC has allowed internal administrative approval. |
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Date: | July 12, 2023 |
Committee: | Local Design Review Committee |
Action Type: | Approved with Conditions |
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No conditions. Approved as presented with the recommendation to explore east facade wall near drop-off parking lot for potention art, sign, mural, etc.
CPC has allowed internal administrative approval. |
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Date: | July 21, 2023 |
Committee: | City Planning Commission |
Action Type: | Approved |
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Date: | July 12, 2023 |
Committee: | Local Design Review Committee |
Action Type: | Initial Plan Submission |
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Recommended to consider art, a sign, or mural on the east facing wall. |
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Date: | July 12, 2023 |
Committee: | Local Design Review Committee |
Action Type: | Approved |
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