Saturday, November 25, 2006

Proposed Loft-Style Development in Silverthorne

Depending on who you talk to, a proposed loft-style development in Silverthorne could either be the key to creating the feel of a vibrant town center along the Blue River or simply an oversized building out of place with its surroundings.

Developers from the Florida-based Greenwald Group have proposed the 92,917-square-foot, four-story Blue River Lofts at 421 Rainbow Drive, a 1.28 acre plot of land owned by Allen Greenwald across from the Silverthorne Recreation Center and nestled against the Blue River.

Right now, the plans call for the building to rise 50 feet - 15 feet higher than the maximum height allowed in that area of town, although Greenwald vice president Jerry Miller said he is looking at options to reduce the height by at least a couple feet.

The sketch plan includes two levels of underground parking, a ground level with space for commercial uses like a coffee shop, a bakery, a day spa and a wine bistro, and three additional levels to house a mix of 37 studios, one-bedroom and two-bedroom condos.

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