Submitted by: Jim Chandler
Submitting Department: Community & Economic Development
Agenda Section: Action
Item Title:
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Dewey Property - Parcel 5: Detailed Site Plan (DSP) 19050 (20 minutes)
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Suggested Action:
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I move the City Council authorize the Mayor to provide correspondence to the Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission in support of Detailed Site Plan 19050, subject to the following conditions:
1. Transformers associated with this development be installed subgrade, consistent with policy guidance per the Prince George's Plaza TDDP. It is preferable that transformers along Public Road B are required. The City is supportive of the applicant's request to place transformers above-grade, screened from the public view, along the east side of the property due to a reduced impact and no impact on the urban streetscape.
2. The proposed retail space shall have a fenestration height of 14' and build-to-line within the 25' maximum depth and 20' minimum depth required in the Transit District Development Plan.
3. The applicant shall dedicate space for regular loading and delivery services within the structured parking garage.
4. The applicant shall improve of the western leg of the existing crosswalk on Toledo Terrace adjacent to America Boulevard, as this right-of-way improvement is imperative to maintaining the connection between the proposed development and the Prince George's Plaza Metro Station, as well as the amenities present in University Town Center.
5. The applicant shall install at least two (2) inverted-U shaped bike racks in front of the leasing office and at least two (2) inverted-U shaped bike racks in front of the retail space. The applicant shall accommodate a 1:1 ratio of bicycle parking spaces to vehicle parking spaces.
6. The applicant shall utilize a more vibrant architectural color palette and integrate public art into the development.
The City supports the applicant's request for the following modifi...
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