Agenda Date: February 22, 2017
Subject: A Resolution to approve a COA for new development at 2679 W Main Street
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Presented By:
Andrea Mimnaugh, AICP, Principal Planner
APPLICATION SUMMARY:
Project Name: Littleton Mixed Use
Historic Name: Valley Feed (now demolished)
Application Type: Certificate of Historic Appropriateness
Location: 2679 West Main Street
Applicable Design Guidelines: Downtown Design Standards and Guidelines
Applicant: Jon Benallo
Owner: Jon Benallo, 2679 W. Main Street Partners, L.L.C.
Project Description: Redevelopment of the former Valley Feed property for a 32,626 square foot building for retail and office uses.
Staff Recommendation: Recommendation to approve
BACKGROUND:
Jon Benallo of 2679 W. Main Street Partners has applied for a COA for a development known as Littleton Mixed Use project located at 2679 W. Main Street, the site of the former Valley Feed store. The application was submitted to the city following the denial by the Historical Preservation Board of a COA application for the same property on January 18, 2017. This application is for new construction of a commercial building.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The proposed three-story building is for retail and offices uses. Its design includes a traditional main-street style brick facade with storefront bays along Main Street, historically proportioned windows and cornice to cap off the second story. In contrast to the front facade, the upper and rear portions of the building are more contemporary in design. Here, the applicant utilizes a lighter colored brick and a mix of different window patterns along the sides of the building at the second story. The third story is clad in metal wall shingles. Setback along the front fa?ade, the third story includes a patio for office tenants at the front of the building along Main Street. The cornice capping the lower two floor serves as a railing to this patio and a prominent cedar wood canopy caps...
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