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Neighbors, board push back on townhouse concept at 806 N. Columbus: lower, set back, use consistent materials

Board of Architectural Review · October 16, 2025
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At concept review the BAR and multiple neighbors urged the applicant to reduce proposed height, set the front façade back to match the block face, and avoid mixed siding/brick treatments. Neighbors also raised questions about driveway access via Snowden Hallowell Way, a privately maintained alley.

At a concept review the Board of Architectural Review and nearby residents urged a developer proposing three new townhouses at 806 North Columbus Street to reduce height, step the building back from the sidewalk and match the prevailing street rhythm and materials.

Applicant Ken Wier and the project architect presented a three‑unit design with a three‑bay rhythm, projecting front bays and a stepped Fourth‑floor rooftop deck set back approximately 13 feet from the front plane. The architect said the bay is intended to pick up a historic rhythm along the block and the Fourth…

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