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The 203 South Greensboro Project -Approval of Principal Building Design Features
PURPOSE: The purpose of this item is to provide the Town Council an opportunity to receive an update on the design process and to approve the principal building design features identified to date.
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DEPARTMENT: Town Manager, Planning, Finance
CONTACT INFORMATION: David Andrews, 919-918-7315, dandrews@townofcarrboro.org <mailto:dandrews@townofcarrboro.org>; Patricia McGuire 919-918-7327, pmcguire@townofcarrboro.org <mailto:pmcguire@townofcarrboro.org>; Arche McAdoo, 919-918-7439, amcadoo@townofcarrboro.org <mailto:amcadoo@townofcarrboro.org>;
INFORMATION: Work on the design development phase of the project has begun, following approval of the schematic design in early November. Perkins + Will have begun working on more detailed building design concepts, and will be available to present information as follows:
• Design Concept Overview + Precedent Study
• Exterior Updates Including brick color and lowering of building height
• Interior Updates illustrating organizational concept and material palette
• Exterior Space Design: Main Plaza, Southwest Plaza, Courtyard
• System Selections: Structural (concrete), Mechanical (VRF), Solar (PV & Hot Water), Fenestration (electrochromic), Terrazzo
Barnhill staff will join to provide an overview of the construction management process, including staging and traffic management considerations.
Staff from Carrboro and Orange County are evaluating the schematic design cost estimates to align with the project budgets. The anticipated schedule for next steps is as follows:
Consider resolution of intent to abandon R/W - January 19
Land Use Ordinance and R/W Provisions - February 16
Project Site Plan Review/Public Hearing - February 23
FISCAL & STAFF IMPACT: To be determined in relation to project budget and cost estimations.
RECOMMENDATION:r Staff recommends that the Town Council consider the principal design elements for approval and inclusion in the design development.