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PRE -APPLICATION DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
MAJOR USE SPECIAL PERMIT
BYBLOS (BIRD RD. CONDO)
3841 BIRD RD.
1-11-05
LARGE SCALE DEVELOPMENT SUBMITTAL
The following comments represent the unified vision of the Pre -Application Design Review Committee, which
consist of all staff members in the Urban Design and Land Development Divisions.
COMMENTS:
The following comments are being made in an effort to develop projects to their highest potential and make a
significant contribution to improving the quality of our built environment with great architecture and urban
design.
Urban Design
• The site plan of the project is much improved over the previous version reviewed by the committee,
as the building's frontage is placed directly adjacent to the sidewalk, and the parking spaces between
the building and the street have been removed.
• The use of three levels of underground parking in order to conceal vehicles and avoid the provision
of elevated garage levels, is a very positive design contribution.
• The provision of loading access from the alley is appropriate. Confirm with the Public Works
Department to verify that the proposed solution will satisfy the turning requirements for loading
vehicles.
• The driveway for vehicular entry into the project shall be designed to ramp up into the site. Contact
the Public Works Department regarding specific requirements for the driveway.
Architectural Design
• The building appears to have an appropriate appearance, and uses a generous amount of glass within
the facades, particularly within the south elevation. In the next submittal, please provide more details
describing the proposed material and color selections in order to gain a further understanding of the
building's appearance.
• Consider providing a design treatment for the stair tower on the north side of the building in order to
mitigate the effect of the blank wall. Since this wall faces the pool deck, an artistic design for this wall
area would be an appropriate solution.
Landscaping
• The landscape plan has been reviewed and found to be appropriate.
It is our intention with these comments to aid in expediting Special Permit applications with your
voluntary efforts in making the necessary changes; thereby, avoiding any preventable delays
particularly prior to a project's submission to the Large Scale Development Committee or the
Urban Development Review Board.