Condo plans submitted for north bank

A developer submitted conceptual drawings for a seven-story condominium complex that would sit between the Flour Mill and Spokane Federal Credit Union, on the north bank of the Spokane River.

Presidio Development Partners of San Francisco is developing the property, which belongs to G.V.L. Investors, the owner of the Flour Mill.

Alex Waterbury, of Presidio Development Partners, said the company submitted drawings for a preliminary design review that’s part of the overall project-approval process. It’s too early to comment on details of the proposed project, he said.

River Run Ventures LLC, which includes local businessman and developer Don Barbieri, is building a 32-unit project called the Upper Falls Condominiums on the other side of the Flour Mill.

Information submitted about Presidio’s proposed project shows a seven-story building with a separate penthouse tower and a brick-and-glass façade. It features 30 units, ranging in size from 700 square feet to 2,200 square feet, that would have a combination of river, city and Arena views. The complex, dubbed Upper Falls East Condominiums, would be built on about a third of an acre.

A design review committee made up of citizens looked over the drawings on Wednesday and gave feedback to the developer, said Julie Neff, an urban designer for the City of Spokane.

“They made some suggestions to help improve the streetscape and public realm,” Neff said.

The group looked over the proposal for compliance with the city’s comprehensive plan, municipal code guidelines, shoreline regulations and downtown design guidelines.

Leroy Eadie, planning manager for the city, said the developer will rework the drawings and resubmit modified drawings for another review. T the committee will make recommendations that address the next phase, which Eadie said is applying for a shoreline conditional use permit.