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HomeMy WebLinkAbout800, 808 & 814 W. PROSPECT RD. MIXED-USE (OBSERVATORY PARK) - PDP - 41-02A - CORRESPONDENCE - (24)Frazier Subdivision Mixed Use Building (808 W. Prospect) Architectural Narrative January 15,2003 The initial design concept for this project was based on the history of the building site. The owners of the original house lived in a railroad car parked on the rear of their lot while building the house themselves. Since the first neighborhood meeting we have received city staff comments and had a complimentary review with the head of the historic neighborhood district across Prospect to the south of the proposed site. Based upon feedback from those sources, we have completely redesigned the proposed building to reflect the architectural character and detailing of the historic district neighborhood to the south. This historic neighborhood is filled with prime examples of 1950's ranch style architecture. The primary forms of these ranch style homes are very horizontal in nature and details include flat or low pitched roofs, vertical sandstone chimneys, sandstone planters or site walls, trellis / sunscreen elements, wood siding in horizontal lap and board and batten configurations and glass block windows. The revisions to our project include: • A drastic reduction in roof pitch • A reduction in the overall height of the building • A reduction in the overall length of the building • The addition of wood board and batten siding' • A large increase in the amount of native sandstone veneer in chimney forms and site elements. • The addition of two trellis / sunscreens • The addition of glass block windows • The revision of railing details to reflect a more horizontal feel • A change in the character and style of all windows • The elimination of aluminum storefront systems • The elimination of all metal siding • The elimination of all exposed steel framing members The building as currently proposed will be a complimentary addition to the West Prospect . Neighborhood and could help set the design standard for future development in the neighborhood. Please contact Bob Mechels at Vaught Frye Architects at 224-1191 if you have any questions.