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Far West Design Review Case Report

LAKE AVE. MULTI-FAMILY

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Project Information

Far West Case #  FW 2022-005

Address: 8400 Lake Ave.
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Architect:
Description:

 

Multi family development

 

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Committee Actions/Submissions

Date: February 23, 2022
Committee: Staff
Action Type: Initial Plan Submission
Conditions/Notes:  
 
Date: March 2, 2022
Committee: Local Design Review Committee
Action Type: Conceptual Approval
Conditions:  

1.     Central Greenspace:             

a.     Develop landscape and amenity plan further

b.     Consider how sunlight will/will not reach the courtyard and what impact that will have on the functionality

2.     Main Entrance:

a.     Make SW main entry more apparent from Lake Ave. by possibly moving western 4 unit townhouse building to the east, defining the corner more

b.     Keep the large cottonwood tree in the SW area if possible

3.     Evaluate if Lake Ave. driveway should be narrower and have left handed turn movement from eastbound Lake Ave. traffic

4.     Request to share drone footage

 
Date: March 4, 2022
Committee: City Planning Commission
Action Type: Conceptual Approval
Conditions:  

With Conditions: Applicant to incorporate a tree canopy replacement strategy; incorporate a more dynamic greenspace, particularly for pocket park facing Lake Avenue (this might put pressure for more on-street parking); consider DRAC's comments. 

Date: April 13, 2022
Committee: Staff
Action Type: Revised Plan Submission
Conditions/Notes:  
 
Date: April 20, 2022
Committee: Local Design Review Committee
Action Type: Approved with Conditions
Conditions:  

Schematic Design Approval with Conditions: Finalize landscape plan; evaluate walking path off Lake Ave. width and incorporate more seating areas or more trees; Evaluate 'returning' recessed entries on townhouses; Strongly consider different, darker color in townhouse windows; For final review: request to see panel difference for the entire building (focusing on the first two floors of the parking deck); Share grading plan and how 'open' the parking structure area is; Evaluate a continuous band near the top and/or consider differing heights for materials as well; Explore how to integrate parking deck stories/parking ramp with the main upper floors at least in the courtyard to create a seamless environment for residents who are using this space. This could be accomplished by public art, arbor vitae, etc.; Consider charcoal color for interior courtyard paneling. 

 
Date: May 6, 2022
Committee: City Planning Commission
Action Type: Approved with Conditions
Conditions:  

Final Approval incorporating the comments from Design Review re: landscaping, and their concerns about parking deck. Staff to review.