2017R‐31 N 63rd Street (AKA 2031 N 63rd Street Parcel A) is a proposed multifamily residential complex comprised of (1) 4‐story building, totaling 81 residential units, w/ partial ground floor vacant commercial space, 24 accessory vehicular parking spaces (including 1 ADA accessible), & 27 class 1A bike parking spaces located inside the building. Partial cellar is provided for mechanical and storage only. Residential access via covered side walkway, independent from proposed vacant commercial space, which comprises all of the remaining 63rd street frontage.
Other Site Features ‐ (24) vehicular parking spaces located @ rear of 1st floor, not visible from street ‐ Landscape buffer & yard trees provided in rear yard ‐ Partial green roof w/ mechanical access only (non occupiable roof deck due to 4th district zoning overlay).
Zoning. The site is zoned CMX‐2.5, and zoning for the project is 100% as of right, requiring no zoning variances. While the zoning code allows for additional building height & use of additional density and height bonuses, the scale of the surrounding buildings led us to keep the size limited to 4 stories. Parking is not required by the zoning code, however our building design integrates 24 parking spaces, which is roughly a 3 space per 10 unit ratio, a factor required in numerous other zoning districts.
Design. The project has been designed with a green roof, in accordance with PWD standards according to storm water requirements specific to this site. Building materiality features a mix of materials including cast stone, white/beige brick, & cast stone design accents throughout the façade. The Italianate inspired façade design & detailing also includes black windows w/ 2 over 2 divided lites & window box planters. The use of bay windows or additional façade protrusions was purposely avoided as to better mimic the surrounding context and also minimize the building massing. The design seeks to blend multi‐family housing, of varying size & types with a plethora of onsite amenities both inside & outside the buildings. The fully detached nature of the building design is a response to create ample space of light & air, some rear green greenspace & also driveway for parking access & trash collection. The design seeks to use masonry as the primary front material much like the immediately adjacent surroundings.
2031 N 63rd street offers the experiences of city living, with additional benefits of onsite amenities such as commercial, gym & amenity spaces, landscaped outdoor areas, green roof, vehicular & bike parking.
