HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-02-22 Public Comment - A. Gilley - Alderson 5 Rowhouses, 21164From:Allison Gilley
To:Lynn Hyde; Agenda
Subject:Public Comments re: Application 21164
Date:Wednesday, March 2, 2022 8:43:12 PM
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Ms. Hyde,
As residents of the Cooper Park neighborhood, we have the following comments and
questions regarding the proposed residential project at 806 W. Alderson.
The Project Information sheet on the sign at the property notes that the height of the projectwill be 43 feet. However, the Project Narrative states that the project will be a maximum of
45'-6", while the color rendered elevation shows "maximum building height = 45'-8" aboveaverage grade - which appears to be 2-1/2 stairs above actual grade.
Which is it?The building will apparently be even taller with the raised grade.
The Narrative document does not show the proposed building to scale set in the streetscapeelevations. But there is no question that this project will be significantly taller than
Irving School, Christus Collegium, and the apartment building at 908 W. Alderson. Lowerslope roofs would help alleviate, but not completely solve the height issue.
General questions/observations:
Doesn't multifamily residential greater than 4 units have to be stamped by an MT licensedarchitect?
Is their intent to drain stormwater to grade, thus the proposal to raise the natural grade? Theentire roof appears to drain to gutters and therefore to grade, further taxing the storm system in
the streets and alley, and forcing water toward neighboring properties.The building mass will block sunlight on the school for much of the winter, and limit light on
their south-facing native garden. Does the school gardener know of this?Significant ROI/CAP rate could be achieved with reduced height.
This is not affordable housing.Parking is already tight when school is in session. Adding at least 6 more cars on the public
way will increase traffic on this corner. The site plan indicates that all existing mature trees on the lot will be destroyed.
This development will negatively alter the fabric, scale, and character of the neighborhood. It
seems to us that a more thoughtful design that actually takes the existing context intoconsideration would be more appropriate.
Sincerely,
Allison and Duncan Gilley
406.580.2357
afkgilley@gmail.com
www.gilleyarchitects.com