In spite of concerns that the building didn’t look as if it belonged in Berlin and questions regarding the station’s location, the commission voted 6-0, with Ron Cascio abstaining, to approve the plans. A condition of the approval, however, was that the project’s architects return to the commission with design details that would make the building blend better with the town’s existing structures.
“We will take your comments very seriously,” architect Tim Crosby said.
Crosby and engineer John Salm presented plans for a stone-accented 9,000 square foot building to be erected at the intersection of Bay Street and Decatur Street, just off Route 113. Salm said the building would be set back off the road with parking on three sides as well as a fenced storage area in the back. Stormwater management will be addressed through rain gardens and nearly all of the trees existing on the site will remain in place.
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Historic downtown? That is the ugliest building I have ever seen. Why all the corners? That does not look like a historic building.
ReplyDeleteWhy do they need a new building? What a waste of money. I say disolve the police department and merge it with the Sheriff's Office.