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Lake Street Apartments
(821 West Lake Street)
Project Development Plan Narrative:
The site is adjacent to the CSU campus and the proposed development is a high-quality
apartment community designed for a predominantly student population. Two, three, four, and
five bedroom units make up a total of 102 units which will be rented by the unit. There are 253
parking spaces included in the development divided between surface parking and an
underground parking structure.
The site design places the active spaces on Lake Street, parking to the rear of the site and
residential apartments around a generous landscaped courtyard and outdoor amenity center.
Pedestrian circulation is convenient with the main building entry located on the Lake Street
façade leading directly to a well-appointed lobby and community facilities. Private, direct-
access apartment entries will be provided to the first floor apartments that front Lake Street to
provide an engaging pedestrian-scale façade.
The vehicular circulation is minimized and will enter from Lake Street along the east property
line and provide access to the under-building parking. The majority of the parking will be
located underground with the balance of the parking located under the building on the first floor
level and screened from view with architectural and landscape elements. The impacts of the
cars and parking on the surrounding properties are minimized.
An intensively designed hardscape and landscape environment is planned for the Lake Street
frontage and courtyard space. The landscaped courtyard will provide a social gathering space
for the residents and include an outdoor cooking station, fire pit, pool, hot-tubs and seating for
casual dining and conversation. Care was taken to preserve large existing trees around the
perimeter of the site.
The site drainage patterns that exist now will be maintained with storm water generally flowing
to Lake Street. Storm water from the new development will be collected and detained
underground at the rear of the site, treated and released as required by ordinance to the Lake
Street right-of-way.
The building is designed using a craftsman-style architecture that is chosen for compatibility
with the adjacent CSU campus and as suggested in the West Central Area Plan. A locally
sourced stone veneer, wood and steel trim details will be used in combination with a synthetic
stucco and fiber-cement siding for an attractive and durable exterior. Using the Craftsman
styling, the five-story building will have articulated facades and step-downs to mitigate the size
of the building and to provide a transition to the adjoining neighbors.
During the neighborhood meeting the Plymouth Congregational Church raised concerns about
the proximity of the building to the shared property line. In response, Student Housing, LLC has
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purchased the adjacent land to the east and moved the entire building east. They have also
worked with the Church to mitigate visual impacts and parking concerns.
The current parking ratio is .65 spaces per unit. This exceeds the required minimum of .37
spaces per unit. In addition, on-street parking is allowed along Lake Street and there is a
loading zone space within the site. This site is adjacent to the CSU campus and a block away
from the proposed stadium. It is anticipated that the majority of the vehicles are parked long
term and only moved occasionally. Current negotiations with the adjacent church include the
installation of a gate on their property to prevent students from parking in their lot.
Owners:
Student Housing CSU, LLC
2249 Pinehurst Dr.
Middleton, WI 53562
Partners:
Mike Fisher
Jim Corcoran
Jeff Stentz
Don Schroeder
Tim Stracka