Revision to Previously Approved Design Request for a Multi-Family Apartment Development

Summary

The Historic Preservation Commission is considering a revision to the previously approved design for the "District on the Etowah" multi-family apartment development at 215 Reformation Parkway. The original approval in September 2022 was for two residential buildings and a parking deck, with materials influenced by the historic Mill on Etowah development (unpainted brick, fiber cement board, glass). This revision addresses several after-the-fact changes and requests approval for accessory structures.

Key Revisions and Accessory Structures:

• Site Walls: Approval sought for two existing pre-cast concrete walls (one near the parking garage entrance, another housing a transformer) and two additional gabion walls.
• Additional Brick Face: Brick has been added to the northern and western elevations of buildings due to site constraints.
• Accessory Structures: Approval requested for three grain silos, a decorative water tower, and a pool equipment room (constructed of brick with faux herringbone infill and a metal roof).

The Commission will review these requests against the City's Historic District Residential Design Guidelines.

Citizen Impact

Residents may notice new aesthetic elements such as decorative silos and a water tower, as well as changes to site walls and additional brickwork on the apartment buildings. These revisions aim to maintain consistency with the historic district's character while accommodating the development's construction.

Confidence

high