The developers of an industrial site in North Baltimore presented updated designs to the city Thursday that call for an apartment building constructed in a contemporary-looking combination of brick, navy blue siding and corrugated metal.
The 286-unit project planned at 2001 Cold Spring Lane, near Interstate 83, would rise six stories and includes a 462-space interior parking garage and about 8,100 square feet of retail. A bike path that runs along the Jones Falls cuts through the project, which is expected to ultimately include two more buildings.
The city's Urban Design & Architecture Review Panel granted preliminary approval for the project, saying they liked the new look. Members also urged the developers to consider ways to make the project connect more easily to the nearby Light Rail stop.
Representatives for developers Klein Enterprises and Manekin LLC said they hope to start construction in summer 2017, with a roughly 20-month construction timeline.
Daniel Klein, president of Klein Enterprises, said the team decided to switch architects and embrace a more modern-looking building because of comments they received in a city presentation earlier this year. Klein Enterprises is also working with JDavis Architects on another project in Towson.
Klein declined to provide a cost estimate for the project, saying details are still in the works.