Providence Downtown Design Review Committee 2021-07-12
Minutes summary
From the minutes filed with the RI Secretary of State on September 16, 2021.
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The Downtown Design Review Committee approved the amended minutes from their June 14, 2021 meeting. The Committee then held a pre-application review for a proposed 6-story residential addition at 71-73 and 81-85 Richmond Street, providing feedback on the conceptual design but taking no formal action before adjourning.
What the body took up (2)
Meeting Minutes of June 14, 2021
approvedMr. Marsella made a motion, seconded by Mr. Cullion, to approve the amended meeting minutes of 6/14/21. Members Schoettle, Marsella, Cullion, and Chille voted in favor.
71-73 Richmond Street (Commercial Building, ca. 1924-1926) and 81-85 Richmond Street (Commercial Building, ca. 1889-1899)
Proposal to construct a new, 6-story residential addition at the rear of the buildings, which extends partially onto the roof of 71-73 Richmond Street. This item was for discussion only and no action was taken. The Committee was receptive to the height and massing of the addition, but noted the importance of selecting suitable exterior glazing and wall surface materials, emphasizing that the details and relationship with surrounding historic buildings are extremely important.
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