Providence Downtown Design Review Committee 2023-06-12
Minutes summary
From the minutes filed with the RI Secretary of State on August 08, 2023.
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The Downtown Design Review Committee approved the minutes of their previous meeting and approved a violation response application for completed work at Trinity Brewhouse with conditions. The Committee also held a pre-application review for a proposed 7-story research and development building by Brown University on Richmond Street, taking no action as it was for discussion only.
What the body took up (3)
Meeting Minutes of March 13, 2023
approveMr. Chille made a motion, seconded by Ms. Hampton, to approve the meeting minutes. Members Gelnett, Webber, Chille, and Hampton voted in favor.
1. DRC Application No. 23.20: 186 Fountain Street (Trinity Brewhouse) – Violation Response
approveMr. Schoettle made a motion, seconded by Ms. Hampton, to approve the application citing DRC standard 9, and with the condition that a panel is to be installed in front of the garage door to replicate the original sill height, the new drink rail is to be replaced with a pipe rail, and that the new garage door is subject to approval by the Department of Inspection and Standards, with staff to review the final design. Members Gelnett, Schoettle, Webber, Chille, and Hampton voted in favor. None opposed. Motion passed.
2. Pre-Application Review: 233-261 Richmond Street
No action was takenProposal by Brown University to demolish two existing buildings and to construct a new 7-story research and development building. This item was for discussion only. Representatives gave a PowerPoint presentation and answered questions regarding parking, a pedestrian bridge, rooftop equipment, and setbacks.
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