TO: Chair and Members of the Design Review Committee
THRU: Chad Ortlieb, Principal Planner
FROM: Ryan Agbayani, Associate Planner
1. SUBJECT
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A request to construct a new three-story office building for MS International, Inc. (MSI) at 2011 N. Batavia Street (Design Review No. 5139-24).
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2. SUMMARY
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The applicant proposes to construct a new three-story office building and other associated site improvements to accommodate the new MSI corporate headquarters.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
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Recommend approval to the Planning Commission.
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4. BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Applicant: M S International, Inc. (MSI)
Property Owner: 2015 N. Batavia Street, LLC
Property Location: 2011 and 2015 N. Batavia Street; 715 and 845 W. Grove Avenue
General Plan Designation: Light Industrial Max. 1.0 FAR (3-story height limit) (LI)
Zoning Classification: Industrial Manufacturing (M-2)
Existing Development: Existing detached industrial buildings, paved surface parking, and outdoor storage areas
Associated Application: Conditional Use Permit No. 3220-24; Major Site Plan Review No. 1165-24
Previous DRC Review: December 5, 2018 (DRC No. 4899-17) *different design
5. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The applicant proposes to demolish an existing 1,526 sq ft one-story office building located at 2011 N. Batavia Street and an existing 6,530 sq ft warehouse building located at 715 W. Grove Avenue, and construct a new 40,510 sq ft, three-story office building at the northeast corner of N. Batavia Street and W. Grove Avenue. Additionally, the applicant proposes tenant improvements to the existing warehouse building located at 845 W. Grove Avenue to convert 3,300 sq ft of warehouse space to office. The new configuration of the buildings creates a central coutyard area that will be repurposed as a new outdoor area for employees. Lastly, an open roof terrace is proposed at the northern edge of the new building.
The proposed building incorporates a modern aesthetic with...
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