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Subject: (Direct Referral) Review design concepts for a mixed-use development at 73 Eight Street (Southeast corner of Lake Avenue and Eighth Street).
Recommendation of Downtown Area Design Review on 7-12-07: That this item be deferred.
Recommendation of Downtown Area Design Review on 9-06-07: That this item be deferred.
Recommendation of Downtown Area Design Review on 10-4-07: That this item be deferred.
Recommendation of Downtown Area Design Review on 11-1-07: That this item be deferred.
Recommendation of Downtown Area Design Review on 12-6-07: That the plans submitted by Romona Ydnate for the Robert Watring mixed-use development at 73 Eight Street be approved, subject to the following conditions:
a. That the plans presented to the Downtown Area Design Review Commission dated December 3, 2007 are considered conceptual, and are approved subject to the conditions contained herein.
b. That all applicable zoning approvals be applied for.
c. That the basic design attributes shall substantially conform to those details illustrated on the approved conceptual plans with regards to building setback and offsets, exterior wall cladding in substantially the same proportions, fenestration, window materials, accent bands, façade recesses/stepping and tower height differentials, balcony placement and projection, window framing and colors, with the exception that:
1. The buildings minimum offset from the south lot line offset be 10 feet, and from Eight Street be a minimum of 10 feet.
2. No EIFS be used on the central core of the Lake Avenue Façade but rather, the use of granite be incorporated.
d. That upon substantial resolution of zoning matters, the following shall be submitted to the Downtown Area Design Review Commission for review and approval:
1. Detailed building elevations.
2. Landscaping and parking plans.
3. Building and site lighting plans.
4. Comprehensive sign package.
e. That no minor changes to be made to the conditions of this conceptu...
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