HDRC CASE NO: 2014-376
ADDRESS: 700 W COMMERCE ST
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: NCB 299 BLK 24 LOT 1 THRU 14
ZONING: D H HS
CITY COUNCIL DIST.:|913|
DISTRICT: Cattleman Square Historic District
LANDMARK: Toudouze Market & Buildings 2, 3, and #4
APPLICANT: STG Design
OWNER: Michael Wibracht/210 Developers
TYPE OF WORK: New construction of mixed-use development
REQUEST:
The applicant is requesting conceptual approval to:
Construct a mixed-used development at the 700 block of W Commerce to include 242 residential units, ground floor retail and podium parking. The historic Maureaux Building which housed the Toudouze Market will be partially demolished to retain the south and east facades of the building. The ground floor storefront and canopy is proposed to be replaced / reconstructed.
APPLICABLE CITATIONS:
Historic Design Guidelines, Chapter 2, Guidelines for Exterior Maintenance and Alterations
10. Commercial Facades
B. ALTERATIONS (REHABILITATION, RESTORATION, AND RECONSTRUCTION)
ii. Historical commercial facades-Return non-historic facades to the original design based on photographic evidence. Keep in mind that some non-original facades may have gained historic importance and should be retained. When evidence is not available, ensure the scale, design, materials, color, and texture is compatible with the historic building. Consider the features of the design holistically so as to not include elements from multiple buildings and styles.
Historic Design Guidelines, Chapter 4, Guidelines for New Construction
1. Building and Entrance Orientation
A. FA?ADE ORIENTATION
i. Setbacks-Align front facades of new buildings with front facades of adjacent buildings where a consistent setback has been established along the street frontage. Use the median setback of buildings along the street frontage where a variety of setbacks exist. Refer to UDC Article 3, Division 2. Base Zoning Districts for applicable setback requirements.
2. Building Massing and Form
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