Print ArticleThe long anticipated Brooklyn infill retail project proposed by Fuqua Development of Atlanta appears to be moving forward. Plans, which include a grocery store, pharmacy and restaurant outparcels have been submitted to the Downtown Development Review Board for conceptual review.
Based on the foregoing, the Downtown Development Review Board staff recommends conceptual approval of DDRB Application 2013-008 subject to the following conditions:
1. Prior to final DDRB approval, the applicant will show compliance with Section 656.361.11.-Setback or “Build to Lines” for buildings not providing pedestrian orientation to Riverside Avenue, Jackson Street, and Stonewall Street or receive a deviation from the DDRB.
2. Prior to final DDRB approval, the applicant receive final approval for exceptions to allow drive-through facilities on Parcel 1 and Parcel 2.
3. Prior to final DDRB approval, the applicant to show compliance with Section 656.361.13.-entrances for buildings not providing entrances to Jackson Street, Magnolia Street, and Stonewall Street or receive a deviation from the DDRB.
4. Prior to final DDRB approval, the applicant to receive approval from Department of Public Works for angular parking on to property from public right-of-way and show compliance with Section 656.361.16. Off-Street Parking Overlay or receive a deviation from the DDRB to increase parking spaces.
5. Prior to final DDRB approval, applicant to receive approval from Traffic Engineering for project access including design and location for Jackson Street, Magnolia Street and Stonewall Street.
6. Prior to final DDRB approval, applicant to show compliance with Section 656.361.18.- Transparency for buildings facing Jackson Street, Magnolia Street, and Stonewall Street or receive a deviation from the DDRB.
7. Prior to final DDRB approval, applicant to provide documentation addressing surface parking over May Street right–of-way for buildings located on Parcel 2.
8. Prior to final DDRB approval, applicant to provide complete landscape and hardscape drawings showing compliance with Section 656.361.20.-Streetscape Design Standards including pedestrian areas adjacent to Riverside Avenue. Plans not meeting the Streetscape Design Standards shall receive a deviation from the DDRB.
This project will be on the Downtown Development Review Board's (DDRB) April 4, 2013 meeting agenda. The meeting will be held at:
City Hall at St. James, 117 West Duval Street
Lynwood Roberts Room
Thursday, April 4, 2013 - 2:00 p.m.
Development update by Ennis Davis
Source: DDRB April 3, 2013 Meeting Agenda
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