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Commission approves Archwell Health clinic at 1010 W. Layton; storefront and landscaping changes OK'd
Summary
Archwell Health received City Plan Commission approval to occupy ~6,045 sq ft at 1010 West Layton Avenue for a primary-care clinic serving adults 65+; the site will see façade changes, parking-lot landscaping upgrades and a new pedestrian connection to the bus stop.
The City Plan Commission approved a proposal (File 250,280) allowing Archwell Health to occupy about 6,045 square feet in the multi-tenant building at 1010 West Layton Avenue and to make exterior and site improvements required by the Boraxis Layton development incentive overlay.
Kristen Connolly, DCD Planning, said Archwell would provide primary-care services focused on older adults and that the tenant will construct interior exam rooms, staff support areas and a reception/waiting area; exterior work includes updated storefront glazing, pedestrian connections and upgraded perimeter landscaping to meet overlay standards. Connolly said the applicant will cover about 47% of the storefront glazing with an opaque film in areas adjacent to exam rooms and a fire riser, which meets the overlay’s vision-glass calculation.
Nut graf: Staff recommended approval because the clinic reuses an existing building, provides medical services in a transit-served location, and improves pedestrian connections and landscaping along Layton Avenue.
Seth Dickey, Archwell Health’s EVP of market development, said Archwell specializes in primary care for adults 60 and older and typically staffs each center with roughly 11 employees, including one physician and one advanced practice provider; appointments are longer than typical primary-care visits to focus on preventive care. Dickey said Archwell anticipates the clinic will have approximately 70 parking spaces available for staff and patients, will be accessible to the bus stop across Layton and will include long- and short-term bike parking.
Architect Eric Land described storefront revisions: the proposal retains as much clear glazing as possible and adds neutral-toned films where exam-room privacy is required. Commissioners requested that high transom windows be used where possible to increase daylighting; the applicant said it would pursue additional glazing opportunities consistent with privacy and mechanical constraints. Alderman Speicher voiced support and offered to help the clinic connect with seniors in the district.
The commission approved the file with a motion that included a condition to replace or add three translucent panels to match storefront treatments and to ensure plant selections meet the city's approved lists. Commissioners Allison Nemec, Ronnell Washington, Katrina Crane, Tariq Moody and Jesus Gonzales voted aye.
