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Architectural board reviews design changes for Grama development; no action taken
Summary
Architect Tom Dobbins presented revised elevations and materials for the Grama mixed-use development in a workshop; board members offered detailed feedback on materials, rooflines, trees and mechanical screening but took no formal vote.
At a workshop on Aug. 5, the Architectural Board of Review discussed revised designs for the Grama property presented by architect Tom Dobbins and property co-owner Courtney Tromlek. The session was purely advisory; no motions or votes were taken.
Dobbins said the project seeks to maintain a residential streetscape while delivering four condominiums, underground parking and a small roof terrace. He reported prior reviews by PCZBA and two village board appearances, and he said the team expects further review at PCZBA in September before returning to the Architectural Board for a formal application. He outlined major updates since the board last saw the project: simplified elevations, limestone replacing brick, elimination of transom windows, reduced chimney and pot profiles, a new bay window to break up a brick field and refined garage proportions. He said the peak ridge reaches 34 feet and that the team is requesting zoning relief to exceed the PMD height limit of 30 feet.
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