351 Calliope St

Description: New construction of a 6-story hotel building with ground-floor commercial space on a vacant lot. 

HDLC Guidelines:

Section 12, Pages 1-11 of the Guidelines for New Construction, Additions and Demolition, state that when reviewing New Construction, the HDLC requires: 

• The preservation of the cohesive ambiance of the local Historic District through compatible, sympathetic construction.

• Compatible siting, proportion, scale, form, materials, fenestration, roof configuration, details and finishes.

• Maintaining the appropriate historic contextual setting within the surrounding neighborhood.

• Use of materials and techniques that are compatible with the surrounding neighborhood.

Previous ARC Recommendations:

08/16/2022: The ARC voted to recommend conceptual approval with the details to be worked out at the Staff level with the proviso that the elevation details return for additional ARC review once they are further developed. The ARC also agreed that:

• The woven concept for the façade is interesting and the asymmetry at the corner is appropriate, but the ARC recommended the applicant further develop the woven concept such that overall, it is less symmetrical with more emphasis on the interwoven quality of the materials. This may include further development of the window placement and/or additional color bands.

• The carved-out ground floor as-shown is appropriate for this specific location based on the precedent of the Convention Center directly across the street and the emphasis on pedestrian access and engagement along Convention Center Boulevard.

• Operable windows are preferred over fixed windows, but if fixed windows are utilized then the horizontal muntin should be removed to further emphasize their verticality.

Context Photos:

Current Drawings: 

Street View:

HDLC Guidelines:

12: 1-11 – Guidelines for New Construction, Additions and Demolition