Developer cites cost-driven changes; Plan Commission approves multi-family permits at Butler St

May 11, 2026

The commission approved multi-family building permits for properties at 210 and 316 Butler St after the developer said cost-driven 'value engineering' led to minor design changes; commissioners approved the permits 7-0.

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Developer Chris Merklein told the Plan Commission that rising material costs required "value engineering," producing minor design changes to the multi-family projects at 210 and 316 Butler St. The largest modification described was to the garage-side roofline; final exterior color choices remain unsettled because of product supply constraints and the developer said they would return for review if colors change.

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