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Shadow Study - Select Attached JPGS

In order to accommodate our neighbors, we have adjusted our proposed design for 35 Dolores by taking a 24’ by 25’ swatch out of the side of the building to provide the rear yards of a few buildings along Clinton Park – the street on the northerly side of our site – providing ample breathing room.

We asked Levy Design Partners, architects for 35 Dolores Street, to prepare a Shadow Study that compares the shadows cast by the existing commercial buildings with those to be cast by the new residential building. The Study also illustrates shadows during the four seasons during morning, mid-day and late afternoon hours.

The following are important facts to consider when looking at the study:
1. The existing structures cover virtually 100% of their parcels. The ridge of the roof of 25 Dolores Street, the taller of the two existing commercial buildings, is 32.9 feet.
2. The proposed new building is 40 feet in height and covers 75% of the parcel, except for a 24’ by 25’ notch taken out of the Clinton Park side of the building to minimize impacts on the buildings from 255 to 283 Clinton Park.

LDP prepared the Study by overlaying a model of the proposed building onto Google Earth. They omitted existing landscaping because the landscaping obscured the clarity of the shadows cast by the buildings themselves.

We interpret the Study as follows:
1. With the exception of shadows cast during late Spring and Fall afternoons, the proposed building will have less impact on neighboring properties than the existing structures.
2. This improvement over existing conditions is particularly true regarding the buildings from 255 to 283 Clinton Park.

PRELIMINARY Layouts - 2 ((Click on image to enlarge))

PRELIMINARY Layouts ((Click on image to enlarge))

Neighborhood Meeting - A Great Interaction

About a dozen neighbor's gathered at The Curylo's home on Tuesday night to discuss the 35 Dolores site design. Neighbor's asked questions of Toby Levy of Levy Design Partners regarding lot layout, number of units, parking, and building design. Bill Lightner was there to provide clarity regarding construction timelines and unit costs. He appreciated the idea Norman Pierce had regarding backyard fencing that would offer beauty, privacy, and was environmentally friendly. All in all, it was a great interaction. --Look in the coming weeks for more posts and updates.

We Are Listening - Outreach 2008 - Dolores Makeover

Surrounding residents have been invited to meet with us to discuss preliminary plans for the development of 25-35 Dolores. The meeting will take place on the evening July 22nd at a neighbor’s home on Clinton Park. Postcard invitations were mailed on July 15th. If you haven’t received yours, please call 415.267.2900 and ask Jason or Cathleen for details. A summary of this meeting will be posted.

Our First Outreach

We had first reached out in 2007, when our concept was to provide luxo-small units. After changes in requirements, some 2 bedroom units will also be provided.