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Looks like the long vacant surface lot at 3rd and Dennison is going to see development. From the upcoming Victorian Village commission meeting -
No Address (Third & Dennison Avenues)
Sullivan Bruck Architects (Applicant) Plaza Properties (Owner)
This project has previously received a conceptual review.
Conceptual Review
• New construction of flats and townhouses per submitted drawings.
• Design includes 59-unit apartment building (Building A) and 10-unit townhouse building (Building B).
The following is taken from the Unapproved November 10, 2011 Victorian Village Commission Meeting Minutes:
Commissioner Comments
• Commissioner Berthold – Asked if there is any way to break the apartment building up with the use of more indentations (ie. façade/break/façade/break). Asked if there will be a wall between each townhouse unit on the rooftop level. Indicated that modernity could work at this site. The materials selection appears to be headed in the right direction. The apartment building should not be brick; the stone material and modern design are worth exploring.
•Commissioner Conte – The use of one large building for the apartment use is an issue. The previously approved development for the site was broken up into two buildings. Isn’t sure about the materials that have been indicated, but has not ruled them out. The City Code Standards for New Construction addresses materials of surrounding buildings, and states “New structures should look new, reflecting contemporary design standards…”. The current design seems “too heavy”; design techniques should be used to minimize its visual size.
•Commissioner Decker – There does not appear to be issues with the scale and massing or the overall design for this site. The “walk-outs” on the apartment building could be scaled back. The “stone-like” material could be a more traditional material while maintaining its modern design. It is evident that a great deal of design work and thought has gone into breaking up the mass of the building with its design (materials and shadow). The current style could be “ratcheted-back a little”.
•Commissioner Wood – Is in agreement with the other Commissioners’ comments.
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