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Commission approves adaptive reuse of Whittier School for 33 residential units
Summary
Applicant proposed converting the historic Whittier School (1912) into a 33‑unit residential building including parking and streetscape improvements; the commission approved the special permit after public comment and applicant commitments to preserve the building character and include affordable units.
Anthony Stewart presented plans to convert the former Whittier School into a 33‑unit residential building, saying the structure is historic and that the proposal will preserve the main building while adding handicapped access and elevator service. He described unit layout plans (mix of one-, two‑ and three‑bedroom units and lofts in the gym area) and said a portion of the units would be affordable.
Neighbors asked for additional outreach to the NRZ and raised parking concerns; a local NRZ member said the group supports development but requested a meeting to coordinate the plan with neighborhood traffic and design objectives. Stewart said he was "more than happy to meet with the NRZ." After applicant rebuttal and staff review of special‑permit standards, the commission approved the adaptive‑reuse special permit.
Provenance: applicant presentation on adaptive reuse followed by public comment and a recorded approval vote.
