Developer EQT Exeter is reaching the final stages for a planned multifamily tower in Pietown. The project includes modifications to the garage liner, switching it from flat to pitched roofs and increasing the number of units from 285 to 375. The project is located at 531 Lafayette Street.
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A request has been submitted for final site plan approval for properties that make up the site zoned DTC. The property is zoned for 12-stories by-right and pursuing 2 stories of bonus height. Once approved, the request will permit construction of a 14 story multi-family structure on the 1.37-acre site. The request was made by SITIO a+u ok behalf of the property owner. Here’s the quick rundown:
531 Lafayette Street
Pie Town
| What’s Now | Commercial Use |
| What’s Next | Multi Family |
| Developer | EQT Exeter |
| Architect | SITIO |
| Height | 14-Stories |
| Residences | 375 Units |
| Parking | 311 Spaces |
Similar to the conceptual plan, the overall project includes a 4-story garage podium with a residential liner. The residential liner has walk-up units along 6th Avenue S. The site is bordered by one existing and one proposed public alleys. The existing public alley includes the entrance into the parking deck, drop-off area, and loading dock. Plans now show the south building facade, along the proposed alley, has a garage screen.
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The updated plans show the building lobby, leasing office, and lounge area will occupy the ground floor along Lafayette Street. Plans indicate an amenity level above the podium which includes a pool deck. There are 10 levels of residential units above the podium. Site improvements consist of new sidewalks, landscape buffers, bike lane, concrete pavers, outdoor public seating, and rain garden.
The project is scheduled for the 8/22/2024 Metro Planning Commission Agenda.
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