Klitzing’s design for Pearl includes a broad sidewalk on the Clayton Avenue side of the building and a garage parking entrance around the corner on Graham Street.

Pearl representatives are scheduled to present their plan next week to members of the Clayton-Tamm Community Association. The neighborhood meeting is set for 7:30 p.m. Thursday at St. James the Greater School.

Valerie Hoven, the association’s president, said Pearl appeared to have considered residents’ concerns about parking, provision of commercial space and building aesthetics in putting its plan together. “We’re a safe neighborhood in a highly desired location. A building with more retail space and market-rate apartments would fit into our community.”

Alderman Scott Ogilvie, whose 24th Ward includes the site, said he looked forward to hearing what neighbors say. “I would like to see the site developed, absolutely,” he said. “This is the best serious proposal we’ve seen for the site so far. This company has the ability to do a good project.”

Richey said Pearl planned to seek tax abatement for the project. Required is a city zoning variance that would allow a five-story building in the area of single-family homes, flats and small business buildings.

Construction could begin this fall, he said, if approval is secured.

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