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Near West Design Review Case Report

LINCOLN HEIGHTS DEVELOPMENT

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Project Information

Near West Case #  NW 2022-044

Address: 1850 Brevier Avenue
Company: Geis Co.
Architect: Sixmo Architects
Description:

New development consisting of townhomes, apartments, and a new park/amenity space.

Notes:  

Committee Actions/Submissions

Date: November 2, 2022
Committee: Staff
Action Type: Initial Plan Submission
Conditions/Notes:  
Recommendations
  • Widen the greenspace between the townhomes to make it feel more connected to the park
  • The ground floor of parking is a concern - how can this be addressed in an active way?
  • Detail the corner units carefully as they relate to the park.
  • Consider breaking up the townhouse buildings to allow connection between/reduce massing
  • Pay close attention to the townhomes that face the private drive/parking

1st: Sandoval 2nd Gallagher

Y: Gardin, Contreras, Gallagher, Rakauskas, Sandoval, Jurca

 
Date: November 9, 2022
Committee: Local Design Review Committee
Action Type: Conceptual Approval
Conditions:  
Date: December 14, 2022
Committee: Staff
Action Type: Revised Plan Submission
Conditions/Notes:  

1st Esposito 2nd Madera

Y: Esposito, Madera, Gardin, Hart, Gallagher, Jurca

 
Date: December 21, 2022
Committee: Local Design Review Committee
Action Type: Schematic Approval W/Conditions
Conditions:  
  1. Applicant to return with a presentation at a separate meeting focused on further park and greenspace development, in advance of the application for final approval.
 
Date: January 6, 2023
Committee: City Planning Commission
Action Type: Approved with Conditions
Conditions:  

Schematic Design Approval with Conditions: Applicant to submit to Planning Commission - a copy of Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan including a stormwater strategy to provide for usable park space; more details on safety and security for the site; a

Date: February 15, 2023
Committee: Staff
Action Type: Revised Plan Submission
Conditions/Notes:  

1st: Madera, 2nd: Esposito

Y: Esposito, Sandoval, Rakauskas, Gallagher, Contreras, Madera, Gardin, Jurca. 

 
Date: February 22, 2023
Committee: Local Design Review Committee
Action Type: Schematic Approval W/Conditions
Conditions:  
  • details of walkway under building must be shown for final design approval.
  • 6' walkways are likely bare minimum. 6' bike path is only suitable for 1-way bike traffic. Increase walking path to 8' where possible, and increase bike path to 10' if possible.
  • Provide more details for the "enhanced" park plan in the final design submission.
  • Add benches along the walking paths.
  • Submit Tree Preservation Plan to Urban Forestry.
Date: April 5, 2023
Committee: Staff
Action Type: Revised Plan Submission
Conditions/Notes:  
  • recommend additional landscape screening along property lines.
  • recommend additional balconies on the park side of the building.

1st: Esposito, 2nd: Madera

Y: Gardin, Madera, Hart, Contreras, Gallagher, Rakauskas, Sandoval, Esposito, Jurca. 

 
Date: April 12, 2023
Committee: Local Design Review Committee
Action Type: Approved with Conditions
Conditions:  
  • Find alternative design for the townhouse garage doors that provides a new style. 

 

 
Date: April 21, 2023
Committee: City Planning Commission
Action Type: Approved
Conditions:  

Incorporating the DRAC's comments.