Feedback for 3033 Wilson Blvd (Clarendon Square) - Dec. 5 - Dec. 19, 2024
Feedback for 3033 Wilson Blvd (Clarendon Square) - Dec. 5 - Dec. 19, 2024
The applicant proposes to demolish the existing office building and construct a new eight (8) story mixed-use residential development with ground floor retail served by an existing underground parking garage.
Summary of proposal:
- Total gross floor area (GFA) of 306,880 sf (4.9 FAR):
- 312 residential units totaling 300,102 sf of GFA and
- 6,778 sf of ground floor retail GFA.
- 344 underground parking spaces
- Eight (8) stories, 85 feet in height.
The developer also proposes:
- A rezoning of a small portion of the site from “R-5” to “C-3”; and
- A zoning text amendment to permit a building height of 85 feet. The zoning text amendment public review process will proceed in parallel to the site plan review process. View more information on zoning text amendment studies.
Proposed Modifications include:
- Additional density for LEED Gold and other community benefits;
- Exclusions for below grade storage, mechanical shafts, generator/utility room, and MEP areas;
- Reduced number of loading bays (2 instead of 3);
- Modified build-to-lines and to the total streetscape width (18 feet total streetscape on Wilson Boulevard instead of 20 feet;
- Reduce retail clearance height below 15 feet for approximately 8-10% of the retail area and for ground floor residential units; and
- Modification to permit drive aisles less than 23 feet within the existing parking garage to remain;
- 25% compact parking.
Share your input by December 19, 2024
You're invited to review project materials and provide input on the site plan application for 3033 Wilson Blvd. Feedback is focused on the following topics with an opportunty to provide other comments as well.
- Land Use and Density
- Site Design and Layout
- Building Height, Form and Architecture
- Parking and Loading
- Transportation
- Public Space and Landscaping
- Green Building and Sustainability
Project materials:
- Watch the staff presentation
- Review the staff presentation slides
- Watch the applicant presentation
- Review the applicant presentation slides
- Review the staff report
All comments will be compiled and posted after the feedback window has closed. Additional opportunities to provide input are outlined on the project page.
Share your feedback
Type your comments in the appropriate text box(es) below. Each text box permits up to 500 characters. If you have comments about a topic that is not listed, please use the final text box to submit them.
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Land Use and Density
Density | Proposed |
Multifamily Gross Floor Area (units) | ~300,000 square feet (312 units) |
Retail GFA | ~7,000 s.f. |
Proposed Exclusions | ~9,000 s.f. |
Total GFA | 306,880 |
Total Floor Area Ratio | 4.9 |
Maximum Base FAR | 3.0 FAR (189,264 s.f.) |
Density above base to be earned through site features and amenities such as LEED, on-site affordable housing, etc. | 1.9 FAR (117,616 s.f.) |
As you respond, consider the following questions:
- Is Residential use appropriate at this site?
- Is there adequate retail space at this site?
- Is the proposed total density appropriate for this site?
Site Design
As you respond, consider the following questions:
- Do you have questions or comments about the building layout or ground-level uses?
- Is the rear setback to the single-family R-5-zoned area appropriate?
- Is the location of the loading docks appropriate?
Building Height, Form and Architecture
As you respond, consider the following questions:
- Is the proposed building height (8 stories, 85 feet) appropriate?
- Is the proposed building massing, especially facing Wilson Boulevard and the single-family R-5-zoned properties, appropriate?
- What questions or comments do you have about the façade style, materials, colors, etc?
Parking and Loading
As you respond, consider the following questions:
- What questions or comments do you have about parking?
- What questions or comments do you have about the loading docks?
Transportation
As you respond, consider the following questions:
- Do you have questions or comments about the proposed sidewalk width?
- What questions or comments do you have about possible provision of a protected bike lane on Wilson Boulevard?
Public Space and Landscaping
As you respond, consider the following questions:
What comments or questions do you have about the proposed redesign of the public plaza?
What questions or comments do you have about the proposed landscaping and/or street trees?
Green Building and Sustainability
As you respond, consider the following question:
- Is the proposed LEED Level of 0.35 FAR appropriate?
Other
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