2018 APPLICATION FOR URBAN DESIGN REVIEW BOARD City of Des Moines, Iowa

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1 2018 APPLICATION FOR URBAN DESIGN REVIEW BOARD City of Des Moines, Iowa Date Submitted: 3/16/18 Project Information PROJECT NAME & ADDRESS: 418 East Grand Mixed Use Development OWNER/DEVELOPER: Nelson Construction and Development PROJECT MANAGER: Alexander Grgurich CONSULTING ARCHITECT/DESIGNER AND FIRM: BNIM / Genus Landscape Architecture WHO WILL COORDINATE WITH OED STAFF TO SUBMIT MATERIALS PRIOR TO THE MEETING? Kevin Nordmeyer CONTACT INFORMATION: Phone: Fax: knordmeyer@bnim.com Circle which UDRB meeting (Must be at least 2 weeks in advance of next meeting) 2018 Jan 9 23 July Feb Aug Mar Sept April Oct 9 23 May 8 22 Nov June Dec 11 Action Requested by Applicant: x_ Informational Presentation: Applicants are encouraged to make an informational presentation to the URDB to obtain an initial reaction and direction before undertaking detailed design. This consultation is optional; it is an informal session to discuss siting issues, the surroundings, design concepts and gain insight on creating a successful project. Initial Approval and/or Recommendation: Applicant may obtain initial approval and/or recommendation by presenting schematic design information and details. Final Approval and/or Recommendation: Applicant may obtain final approval and/or recommendation by presenting final project details. The project must have had an informational presentation or an initial approval recommendation with the Board prior to this final review/recommendation. This step may be waived at the discretion of the staff or Board.

2 2018 APPLICATION FOR URBAN DESIGN REVIEW BOARD City of Des Moines, Iowa Materials to be Submitted by Applicant Submit materials to Erin Olson-Douglas for review by end of business on the 12 th calendar day in advance of the meeting. Please try to submit as much of the information as possible, as it is critical to the Board s evaluation process. It is understood that certain project details may not be fully determined when a Board review is requested (final budget, schedule, materials, etc.). The goal is for the Board to review projects at a stage of development where there is opportunity for meaningful input into the design process. Submission Requirements Type of Approval Hard copy (15 collated sets) or Initial Final PDF digital version (preferred) Informational Approval Approval Location Map with Site Marked Narrative Project Description include schedule, estimated costs, developer/architect team, public participation process, energy efficiency and high performance components, other City design/use requirements 1 Building Plan and Elevations (Sketch) Contextual Site Info: include photos Plan showing adjacent building Utility/HVAC locations and screening details Samples of exterior building materials and color scheme Landscape Plan Proposed Signage Lighting Plan/Details 1 Design guidelines are available for Central Place, Guthrie Ave, Eastern Gateway and Western Gateway areas Board Presentation The applicant is encouraged to consider the use of various graphic presentation material including a location map, photographs, renderings/model, scale drawings of the proposal in context with adjacent buildings/uses/signs, etc., as may be deemed appropriate to describe the project. These materials may be presented using electronic media or standard boards. The Board is very interested in the appearance and design quality of projects. Emphasis should be given to the site plan, landscape plan, lighting plan, building elevations, exterior building materials, color scheme and graphics. Agendas are sent out prior to the meeting. Meetings are held at 7:30 am in the City Council Chambers unless otherwise noted. * Contact: Office of Economic Development/ City of Des Moines Erin Olson-Douglas eodouglas@dmgov.org Glory Parks gaparks@dmgov.org Page 2

3 City of Des Moines - UDRB Informational Meeting March 16, E. Grand Mixed-Use Development Project Narrative: Nelson Construction & Development is proud to introduce 418 East Grand Mixed Use Development, a retail, office, and multi-family apartment building in the East Village of Downtown Des Moines. Team Nelson Construction & Development The developer and owner of this project is Nelson Construction & Development, a local firm with 18 years of success in the multifamily, hotel, retail, and office sectors of real estate across the Midwest including Minneapolis, Omaha, St. Louis, St. Paul, and Des Moines. Alexander Grgurich is leading this effort for their team and looks to build upon their deep urban expertise that is exhibited in their ten additional buildings owned and operated throughout downtown Des Moines. BNIM Architects BNIM is the architect for the 418 E Grand project and has been the designer of important projects in Des Moines and across the United States. In Des Moines, projects include the Iowa Utilities Board / Office of Consumer Advocate Building, the AEG offices historic renovation, the Des Moines Playhouse, the Meredith Hall renovation and addition at Drake, and current schematics for the Des Moines Heritage Trust. Current downtown developments include the Miesblock Skywalk Node, Miesblock Phase 2 Commercial Building, and the Rowat Lofts in the Market District of east Village in Des Moines all in collaboration with Nelson Construction and Development. Genus Landscape Architecture Located in the East Village of Des Moines, Genus is an award-winning professional consulting firm specializing in landscape architecture, planning, and visual design services for clients throughout the Midwest. They have engaged in multiple development and planning projects throughout the Des Moines metro area. Genus is serving as the landscape architect / planner for the 418 E Grand project and the adjacent E555 parking structure.

4 Project Building Overall Description: 418 E Grand is proposed for the parcel at the NE corner of E 4 th St. and E. Grand Ave. and is composed of 5 stories of Type IIB Construction (steel frame, concrete floors). The building includes retail, office, and multi-family apartment units with associated residential amenity spaces. The building is anticipated to accommodate approximately 103 apartment units. It is proposed as a second phase to the E555 parking structure development on the north half of the same city block. Level 1: Level 2: Level 3 5: Total Area Floor one: Floor two: Floor three: 16,141 GSF 22,920 GSF 17,780 GSF / Floor 92,400 GSF Retail with frontage on Grand and on 4 th St. Office entrance to second floor office tenants Residential entrance lobby and amenities. Equipment mezzanine for HVAC to serve Floors 1 and 2 Office tenant(s) Residential apartments of diverse types Interior residential amenity space Exterior residential amenity / social space Floor four and five: Residential apartments of diverse types Site Plan Concept: The building s massing is organized to extend to the property lines on Grand Ave and E 4 th St. as primary frontages. The proposed building is set back from the existing 430 E Grand building by 25 which allows for a service drive to access trash receptacles and tranformer. The current site concept has been discussed in a pre-application meeting with city staff. The team has been reviewing building code analyses with the City of Des Moines based on property lines between buildings and the proposed E555 parking structure on the north portion of the block. The team believes what is being shown on the submitted concept drawings can be supported by the current building code without modifications to the existing 430 E Grand building and without significant limitations to the openings of the proposed 418 E Grand building.

5 Pedestrian access to 430 E grand will be provided not only from Grand Ave. to the existing west entrance, but also through an open-air pedestrian path from E 4 th Street through the 418 site to the existing entrance. Handicapped accessibility through this open-air / exterior space will continue to be evaluated since E 4 th is approximately 6 lower than the entrance at 430 E Grand. This open-air space also allows for separated residential and commercial entrances. Parking for 418 E Grand tenants will be accommodated in the E555 parking structure. Design Relationship to Urban Context The building massing is considered such that it will compliment and reinforce the density of the immediate neighborhood and urban setting. The five-story height with taller first and second floors for retail and commercial use allow the building to have a similar height of neighboring buildings. Materials, textures, scale, and durable qualities will be in keeping with the neighboring brick, concrete and metal clad buildings. Conceptually the building elevations are organized with a retail first floor base that has a high percentage of glass with exposed wrapped steel columns. The floors supported by this base are conceptually being considered with a durable terracotta tile that not only recall the masonry history of the area, but create interesting textures and shadow lines. In addition, metal window box extensions are being investigated to not only animate the facades through depth, shadow and potential color, but also will aid in reducing solar gain on window glazing. Massing Concept: The first floor and residential floors are organized as a c shape hugging the property lines at the street frontages which helps create density on the site, but also allows for daylight and views from multiple apartments. At the second floor, the office space is organized as a simple rectangle to not only optimize office space utilization, but provides for an exterior amenity for residents at the third floor and provides a covered amenity / plaza space at the first floor retail area. This space at the first floor can also accommodate covered bicycle parking. Since the site slopes up from west to east approximately 6 feet, the design team is anticipating a second floor height approximately above the sidewalk at E 4 th street which still allows for ample soffit / ceiling height at the exterior covered plaza space and to allow for a more gracious entry to the existing 430 E Grand property. Energy Efficiency Building energy efficiency will be evaluated as a system for the project through sizing systems that are appropriate for their occupancies. Systems will be considered that will optimize energy use for the mixed-use occupancy nature of the building. The project will participate in the MidAmerican Energy CNC energy efficiency program.

6 Public Participation The concept was already previewed at the East Village Neighborhood Association as a site diagram, but the team will continue to meet with the neighborhood as the design develops. A pre-application meeting has been held with city staff, and the building will be presented at future UDRB meetings for schematic design and final design. Estimated Project Costs $24 MM Schedule Design / Documentation / Permitting Fall 2018 Spring 2019 Construction start: Spring 2019 Open: Summer 2020 END OF NARRATIVE