HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP-24-23 - Supplemental - 0200 Garden Street (4)Qualifying Open Space Narrative:
Lot M4 – 200 Garden Street
May 15, 2024, Revised June 18, 2024
Introduction
This application involves construction of Building 7, a multi-family building with 46 dwelling units.
The open space requirement will be met using a combination of onsite and offsite open space
elements.
Open Space Requirements (per LDR Table 8-1)
Transect
Zone
Residential /
Non-Residential
Parcel
Size
Qualifying
Open Space
Required
Additional Restrictions,
Requirements, or
Allowances
Public Realm
Requirement
4 Residential,
20 or more
Units
All 60 Square
Feet Per Unit
Must be located on site
or within 150’ of the site
and directly accessible
from the site; 50% or
more must be
commonly accessible to
all tenants/residents
No public realm
requirement for
residential
component
Proposed Open Space Summary
Building Dwelling
Units
Non-
Residential
Space
Open Space
Required
Proposed Open Space
LDA O/S
Credit1 Onsite Total
7 46 N/A 2,760 sf 1,380 sf
(50% max.)1,515 sf snippet/parklet 2,895 sf
1 Large Development Area open space credit
The Large Development Area open space credit is located entirely within the public realm. The
proposed snippet/parklet is also located in the public realm. 100% of the open space proposed
is within the public realm.
Snippet / Parklet: (1,515 square feet)
A snippet / parklet is proposed between proposed Building 7 and the existing building at 303
Market Street. A sitting area is comprised of two large benches focused on three illuminated
open pillars. The open pillars will add visual interest to the streetscape, incorporating a vertical
element to the space between the buildings. Planting berms will separate the sitting area from
the adjacent buildings.
The snippet / parklet meets the following minimum requirements of LDR Article 11B:
Snippet / Parklet
Required Elements Elements Provided
Applicability All FBC districts Complies – the project is
located in the T-4 district
Description & Service
Intent
Small sitting area clearly intended to
provide welcoming respite between or
adjacent to buildings. May serve
general public, employees, residents,
or customers.
Complies – this area will
provide respite for residents,
pedestrians, and cyclists along
Garden Street.
Size 600-4,000 sq. ft.Complies – proposed area is
1,515 sf.
Location & Access Must be directly adjacent to public right
of way and sidewalk or operable
building entry. Applicants are
encouraged to consider lighting and
safety in design.
The space is adjacent to the
Garden Street ROW/sidewalk.
Seating, Tables, Etc.Seating must be the main focus of the
space. Seating must be present year-
round and composed of high quality
materials. Fixed seating is required
unless the applicant demonstrates that
moveable seating will meet the stated
goals of the type.
Fixed seating is provided –
19.5 linear feet of bench space
Landscaping, Design Landscaping shall also be a primary
component of the space. Because the
space is inherently small, it shall be
carefully landscaped in a higher
proportion than larger spaces.
Landscaping should not interfere with
seating, but instead complement it.
Spaces should appear warm and
inviting and permanent rather than
temporary.
Complies – see Landscaping
Plan. Plantings are used to
frame the space and
complement the seating.
Commercial Services,
Food
Permitted N/A
Sunlight & Wind No requirements N/A
Other Bicycle parking may be permitted
within these areas; however, the space
dedicated to bicycle parking shall not
count towards meeting the open space
requirements.
N/A