07-05-2016, 09:26 AM
(07-05-2016, 08:00 AM)MidTowner Wrote:(07-04-2016, 09:23 PM)tomh009 Wrote: Here is the new site plan from the meeting (sorry for the quality, it's a mobile phone photo ...). Hopefully the developer will post the plan and elevations soon. One fewer townhouse, most of the garages at the back, and much more traditional-looking townhouse facades. The mid-rise building is six stories and 106 units. I presume rental units, but that really is a guess.
I count the garages at the back to be a big improvement.
I wish the midrise building could be brought closer to the street, but I understand why that's probably not practical with that lot. Nice that part of it is as close to the street as it is, really.
Is the parking at rear an improvement? If parking were at the front, some personal backyard space could be afforded to the units. The rear is now all asphalt, and the front, from what I see of similar units around, won't get much/any use. We're not talking northwest corner of Park and Allen, but I'd expect nearly as little use from those front yard areas, designed as they are for the existing neighbours' satisfaction rather than future users' potential enjoyment.