829 4th Street

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Proposal

The applicant is proposing substantial demolition of approximately 75% of the rear portion of an existing 1952 Contributing building, renovation and restoration of the front portion to remain, and construction of a 4-story mixed-use addition with commercial space and parking at ground level and 9 residential units above. A variance is also requested to reduce the required rear setback from 10 feet to 5 feet.

From the Letter of Intent

A new mixed-use development consisting of a new 4-story structure with 9 residential units and rooftop terrace, with partial demolition of an existing 4-unit apartment building from 1952. The existing building will be converted to commercial use with 25% of the contributing structure preserved.

• Partial demolition of existing 4-unit apartment building dating to 1952
• Construction of new 4-story structure with 9 residential units
• Addition of rooftop terrace
• Conversion of existing building to commercial use
• Preservation of 25% of existing contributing structure
• Addition of parking accessed from alley
• Added planting at street level and roof level

Staff Recommendation

Compliance Findings:

Key Issues

• Extent and color of proposed dark metal exterior cladding has adverse impact on Contributing building character
• Decorative entry piers proposed for demolition should be retained and original archway recreated
• Vertical window accentuation should be subdued by eliminating extra window surround cladding
• Rear elevation needs further development to break up large expanse of porcelain tile cladding
• Recycling/salvage plan for demolition not provided

Cover Sheet

Application

Traffic Study

Mailing Labels

Staff Report

Letter of Intent

Historic Resources Report

Architectural Plans

Landscape Plans

Survey

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