HDRC CASE NO: 2014-289
ADDRESS: 840 E Mulberry, 731 E Huisache, 743 E Huisache
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: NCB 2806 BLK LOT 56 BELK SUBD
NCB 6077 BLK 1 LOT 8-10
NCB 6077 BLK 1 LOT 11
ZONING: MF50-DN RIO-1
CITY COUNCIL DIST.:|913|
DISTRICT: RIO-1
APPLICANT: Tom Guggolz
OWNER: Brackenridge Gardens Ltd
TYPE OF WORK: New construction of multifamily apartments and townhomes
REQUEST:
The applicant is requesting a Certificate of Appropriateness for approval to:
Construct a 4-story apartment building on the vacant lot at 840 E Mulberry and 2-story townhome units along E Mulberry. Proposed materials for the requested new construction consist of corrugated metal, metal panels, perforated metal, wire mesh and stucco. Surface parking for the units will be located internally within the site.
APPLICABLE CITATIONS:
UDC Section 35-671. Neighborhood Wide Design Standards
(b)Automobile Access and Parking. Automobile circulation should be efficient, and conflicts with pedestrians minimized. Entry points for automobiles should be clearly defined and connections to auto circulation on adjoining properties are encouraged to facilitate access and reduce traffic on abutting public streets.
(2)Location of Parking Areas. Automobile parking in new developments must be balanced with the requirements of active environments. Large expanses of surface parking lots have a negative impact on street activity and the pedestrian experience. New commercial and residential structures can accommodate parking needs and contribute to a pedestrian-friendly streetscape.
A.Locate parking areas, that is any off-street, ground level surface used to park cars or any parking structure, toward the interior of the site or to the side or rear of a building.
UDC Section 35-674. Building Design Principles
(a)Architectural Character. A basic objective for architectural design in the river improvement overlay districts is to encourage the reuse of existing buildings and construction of new, in...
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