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