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Glendale panel approves exterior changes for 4160 North Port Washington Road
Summary
The Planning and Architecture Review Commission approved an application from New Lane Management to modify the exterior of the former Department of Corrections building at 4160 N. Port Washington Rd., allowing subdivision into multiple industrial/warehouse units with a condition tied to city service comments prior to a construction permit.
The Planning and Architecture Review Commission of the City of Glendale on Tuesday approved an architectural review for 4160 North Port Washington Road, a 42,000-square-foot building commonly called the “beer line building.” The application was submitted by New Lane Management, which plans to convert the property into multiple industrial/warehouse units.
“At a high level, our vision is to take the 42,000 square feet of what was Department of Corrections and turn it into ... industrial 5 to 13,000 square foot units,” said Thomas McCrosson, founder and owner of New Lane Management. He described a mix of larger spaces on the west end, including a unit that would include truck docks, and smaller units intended for contractors and small businesses.
McCrosson said the largest tenant space would be about 13,000 to 16,000 square feet with truck docks on the west elevation and that smaller units would range roughly 3,000 to 5,000 square feet. To serve the smaller flex spaces, he said New Lane Management intends to add overhead garage doors on the north elevation, each about 12 by 14 feet, and that additional truck docks were not feasible on the north side because of drainage and space constraints. He also said landscaping and exterior repairs are planned once the building is rented.
City staff recommended approval with one condition. “We do have a recommendation from staff, and that is that we approve the architectural review for 4160 North Port Washington Road as outlined in the application, subject to 1 condition, and that is compliance with city service comments prior to receiving a construction permit,” said Mr. Warwick, city staff.
Commissioner Cohen moved to approve the architectural review as recommended; Commissioner Nelson seconded. The commission voted in favor and the motion carried.
McCrosson noted the property had past renovations, including a new parking lot and retention improvements made around 2007, and said the immediate priority is securing tenants so exterior upgrades can follow. Final construction work will proceed after the applicant addresses required city service comments and secures required permits.
