1600 Washington Avenue, 425 16th Street and 1601 Drexel Avenue

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Proposal

The applicant is requesting a Certificate of Appropriateness for the total demolition of two structures and the construction of a new 15-story mixed-use building containing 210 residential units and approximately 7,000 square feet of ground floor retail space. The existing 5-story parking garage will remain and be incorporated into the development.

From the Letter of Intent

The applicant proposes to demolish existing structures and construct a new 15-story residential building with 210 residential units and approximately 7,000 square feet of ground floor retail. The existing parking garage will be retained.

• Demolition of two-story apartment building
• Demolition of one-story commercial building
• New construction of 15-story residential building with 210 units
• Construction of approximately 7,000 square feet of ground floor retail
• Retention of existing parking garage

Staff Recommendation

Compliance Findings:

Key Issues

• Renderings do not accurately reflect the submitted landscape plans
• Proposal to retain existing service alley access from 16th Street has negative impact on pedestrian character and safety
• North and south elevations are mirror images and not reflective of different solar gain conditions
• Ground floor commercial space lacks adequate transparency for pedestrian compatibility
• Ramp and wall at northeast corner requires further development for Washington Avenue pedestrian corridor

Cover Sheet

Structural Assessment

Traffic Study

Mailing Labels

Staff Report

Letter of Intent

Historic Resources Report

Architectural Plans

Landscape Plans

Survey

Checklist

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