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PRt:-APP1.1cATIDN DESIGN R1 VIE\V COMMENTS
MAJOR USE SPECIAL, PERMIT
LAFAYETTE SQUARE
NE 79TH ST. & NE I sT AVE.
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NI.;T DISTRICT: LITTLE HAITI
6-28-2005
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 amends the May 17, 2005 Internal Design Review Committee comments as the applicant had addressed
the committees recommendations.
Site Plan/Urban Design
• Include the footprints and heights of the existing buildings surrounding the site in the Site Plan drawing.
• The proposed open space in the center of the property is appropriate. However, a more detailed landscape plan
is required for this space. Also, the parking garage wall facing the open space shall be adequately screened with
vegetation if active residential uses are not considered along this elevation.
Architecture
• There is an excessive amount of wall area along Residential Building I left (west) elevation (page SP-2.1).
Consider increasing the window--to-wall ratio by inserting windows on every level to reduce the amount of
blank wall. If this is not possible, consider alternating the windows on every other level.
Landscaping
• As previously discussed, provide a landscape plan that specifies the species (common and botanical names),
sizes (height x spread and/or container size) at time of planting, quantities, and proposed locations of all plant
materials, existing and proposed. The landscape plan shall include planting details and planting specifications.
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.