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DRC praises revisions for 251 2nd Ave S adaptive reuse but asks for detailed materials, dumpster screening and visibility studies

Design Review Committee (Historic Zoning Commission subcommittee) · December 16, 2025
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Summary

Applicants for 251 2nd Avenue South revised plans to remove Juliet balconies, reduce elevator tower massing, and show alternate options; staff commended the changes but requested detailed window specifications, materials, trash-enclosure plans and additional views to evaluate rooftop visibility and screening of mechanicals/dumpsters.

Applicants returned to the Design Review Committee with updated elevations and options for partial demolition and an addition at 251 2nd Avenue South, a unique former factory site proposed for adaptive reuse as a boutique hotel. The applicant said they removed Juliet balconies and redesigned the elevator/stair tower to reduce massing and better align with adjacent historic industrial forms.

Staff thanked the applicants for…

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