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Developers present South Walnut townhouse sketch; commission favors courtyard, recessed garages and landscaping
Summary
Applicants presented a sketch plan for 615–617 South Walnut that shifts parking to alley access with options for recessed garages, a private EV charger and small courtyards. Commissioners praised the streetscape improvements and asked staff and applicants to clarify parking requirements and rear setbacks.
Applicants and the project's advisor presented a sketch plan for 615–617 South Walnut, showing a cluster of townhouse units with alley‑loaded parking, recessed garage openings and a proposed private EV charger. The presentation emphasized making the buildings feel street‑oriented — pulling building faces closer to Walnut Street where practicable, recessing garage doors to create small entry foyers and adding landscaping in the alley to soften the public realm.
Commission member Thomas Doherty led the review and explained the parking layout and scale: the…
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