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Design review for 602 West Buffalo centers on primary entrance, accessibility and streetscape
Summary
At the Jan. 9 Project Review Committee, the design team for 602 West Buffalo (presented by 'Bear') discussed multiple entry options, accessibility choices (lift vs ramp), transformer placement, garage screening and streetscape details; the board asked for circulation diagrams, updated elevations and further coordination with the fire marshal.
Developer representative Bear presented design revisions for 602 West Buffalo and asked the committee for guidance on several open items, including which entry should function as the primary access for residents and visitors, how to reconcile accessibility with flood-elevation constraints, and how to screen parking and mechanical equipment.
Board members repeatedly flagged the corner monumental staircase as problematic if it is relegated to egress only while Buffalo Street is treated as the main entrance. Emily Petrino said she was "gravitating towards your Buffalo Street entrance as the main…
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