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DESIGN REVIEW BOARD STAFF REPORT 5.1
TO: Design Review Board Members February 11, 2021
SUBJECT: Review proposed building modifications and final colors and materials for
the previously approved Clocktower redevelopment project. The applicant
is requesting to modify the architectural plans by adding two additional
peaked tower elements on the front (Hartz Avenue) elevation. The site is
located at 301 Hartz Avenue.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND
Development Plan request DEV19-0011 was reviewed by the Design Review Board (DRB)
and approved by the Planning Commission (PC) in 2019. The initial architectural
submittal included four peaked tower elements along the front (Hartz Avenue elevation).
As part of the DRB’s review, the peaked tower elements were reduced to just two,
framing the courtyard entry area.
Conditions of approval also require that final building colors and materials return to the
DRB for review and approval. The conditions indicate that the brick color be a lighter
color than the red brick shown on the color and material board presented and be more
consistent with the color that was shown on the building renderings.
EVALUATION
• It is the staff’s view that the proposed four tower elements are excessive. This
element is not a traditional style found elsewhere in the core downtown area.
However, the flat-roofed tower is a common element in the downtown area.
• The proposed paint colors (body and trim) have been painted on the rear (Railroad
Avenue) elevation of the building. Design Review Board Members review of the
colors is recommended. The approved brick colors include brown and pink colors.
The applicant is now proposing a brick the is redder, with more white and yellow
elements.
301 Hartz Avenue 2 February 11, 2021
RECOMMENDATION
Review proposed building modifications and final colors and materials for the previously
approved Clocktower redevelopment project.
Prepared by:
David Crompton
Chief of Planning
Attachments: A - Project Plans
B - Brick Alternatives
ATTACHMENT A
ATTACHMENT B