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Planning commission approves design for Highland Mains Lot 3 office building
Summary
The Highland Planning Commission unanimously approved administrative design review for Lot 3 of the Highland Mains development, clearing the way for a two-story, condominium-style office building of about 63,000 square feet; staff said parking remains sufficient and the project proceeds to building-permit stage.
The Highland Planning Commission voted unanimously to approve the architectural design for Lot 3 of the Highland Mains development, an administrative decision that allows the developer to seek a building permit and proceed with construction.
Rob, planning staff, presented the request and said the proposed two-story office/fitness building would total about 63,000 square feet — roughly 31,500 square feet per floor — and that the design generally aligns with CR-zone standards and the Highland Mains aesthetic. He told commissioners that because the applicant’s design is slightly smaller than the site’s maximum footprint the project will be slightly overparked compared with requirements, and staff recommended approval.
The applicant, Drew Parcell, described the project as a condominiumized office building with individual ground-floor entrances and upstairs office spaces intended for small professional tenants. “Each office will have a front door,” Parcell said, explaining units will be roughly 2,500 square feet (about 1,250 square feet per floor for stacked units). Parcell said the materials proposed include natural stone, faux wood finishes and architectural metal panels to match nearby buildings.
Commissioners asked for clarifications about parking calculations, HVAC screening and whether the building would be one of two on the pad; staff said parking was calculated against the maximum allowed footprint and remains adequate and that rooftop units will be parapeted to limit visibility. After questions and brief discussion, a commissioner moved to adopt the staff findings and approve the building architecture and design; the motion passed on a unanimous roll call.
Because this was an administrative review under the development agreement, no additional planning-commission hearings are required; the applicant may proceed to building-permit submittal. The commission recorded the approval and advised staff to continue coordination with the Highland Mains master developer on materials and compatibility.
