In 2016, Embrey Partners engaged TownSite Company as consultants during the Due Diligence, Entitlement, and Permitting phases of development for the Kelley on Samuels Ave. This 10.2 AC, 353 unit multifamily project is located on five former residential-zoned properties that occupied an historic bluff north of downtown Fort Worth.

With an eye to the future Panther Island development, multiple ownershjps sought to retain portions of the property below the bluff that abut the Trinity River. Working closely with City Development, Platting, Fire, and Legal staff, Darin coordinated efforts that identified a unique platting solution that permitted these surplus lots to be recorded without existing ROW improvement access, in anticipation of future development. Additionally, Darin garnered T/PW support for the retention of Rights of Ways of various widths to remain non-conforming to current Subdivision Ordinance standards by utilizing a "woonerf" alley interpretation. These efforts were supported and approved by the Plan Commission during Preliminary and Final Platting.

The historic 1884 Garvey -Viehl-Kelley House occupies a central portion of the development site. Working with Jacob Shalley and John Kirk of Embrey Partners, TownSite successfully lobbied for the renovation of the structure and grounds, and their incorporation as the development leasing office. With proposed proximity to new multi-family buildings, a plan for attention to detail and contextual-sensitivity were presented to, and approved by, the Historic Cultural and Landmarks Commission. Additionally, the 1903 Talbot-Wall House was moved from its previous location to its new home at 1102 Samuels Ave. Darin worked closely with Oncor Electric, Atmos Energy, AT&T, and Charter Communications in coordinating this onerous feat. The move represented his third time to team with HD and Gary Snow, the expert house movers of TV fame.

The property was successfully rezoned to a Planned Development with a D-Multifamily base. Additionally, the project self-applied Downtown Urban Design Standards in anticipation of the District's map expansion over the Samuel's Ave. area. The ordinance codes and specific waivers from requirements were approved and applied well in advance of final site planning and permitting for the project. Presentations were made and approvals garnered from the Zoning Commission, City Council, and the Downtown Design Review Board. Supplemental presentations were also made to verify the suitability of the material palette for the project.

Approvals for management of the development's storm water proved a lengthy process, as multiple jurisdictional entities were involved in the application, review, and approvals process. In addition to the City's T/PW Storm Water iSWM review, the development required direct permissions from the Tarrant Regional Water District, as it abuts the Trinity River directly. Further compounding the issue was the site's designation as an historic bluff, which drew a Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act into the process. Darin coordinated efforts between Embrey, the City, the Samuels Ave. Neighborhood Association, Trinity River Vision Authority, and Historic Fort Worth, Inc. in building and adopting a plan for project approval. Finally, the Army Corps of Engineers approved the project's plan to extend storm water infrastructure to the Trinity River.